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What’s On Guide Edinburgh June 2026
June is a warm summer month in Edinburgh. The average temperature is 13°C. Highlights for the month include the Royal Highland Show and the Children’s Festival. There are also a great deal of fantastic attractions to explore around the city. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in June 2026.
All details given here are subject to change, and no tickets are sold on this website. Please contact the event organisers directly for the most up-to-date information and ticket sales.
Music, theatre and comedy
- Bluey’s Big Play, Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 – 21 Jun
- Derren Brown: Only Human, Edinburgh Playhouse, 23 – 27 Jun
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, TBC
- Meadows Festival, TBC
- Hidden Door Festival, TBC
- Leith Festival, TBC
- Royal Highland Show, TBC
- Edinburgh Canal Festival and Raft Race, TBC
- Pride Edinburgh,TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
Markets and fairs
- Edinburgh Farmers Market, Castle Terrace, every Sat
- Grassmarket Weekly Market, Grassmarket, every Sat
- Leith Market, Dock Place, every Sat
- Edinburgh Car Boot Sale, O2 Academy, every Sat & Sun
- Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street, every Sun
- Edinburgh Street Food, Leith Street, every day
- Tron Kirk Market, Tron Kirk on Royal Mile, every day
- Castle St Fair, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Events TBC
Sport and fundraising events
- Holyrood 5K & 10K, TBC
- Seven Hills of Edinburgh, TBC
- Pretty Muddy 5K & Kids, TBC
Most viewed attractions listings in June
- Portobello Beach, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- The Real Mary Kings’ Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- Cramond Island & Beach, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- City Art Centre, art gallery and exhibition centre showcasing local and international works
- Circus Lane, charming cobbled street in Edinburgh, lined with quaint cottages
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See also
- Where to stay, some Edinburgh hotel, guest house and apartment options
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland
