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What’s On Guide Edinburgh March 2027
March is a cool spring month in Edinburgh. The average temperature is 6°C. There’s a fantastic selection of shows and activities on this month. We also have castles, museums, galleries and amazing attractions to explore. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in March 2027.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend, Edinburgh Playhouse, 9 – 10 Mar
- Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know, Queen’s Hall, 12 Mar
- A Country Night in Nashville, Edinburgh Playhouse, 13 Mar
- Jimeoin: BALLYHOO! King’s Theatre, 14 Mar
- Kim Wilde: The Singles Tour, Usher Hall, 16 Mar
- Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Edinburgh Playhouse, 19 – 20 Mar
Festivals and special events
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, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 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
- Ocean Terminal Market, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
- Arts Boutique, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- Ade Adesina: Bard, City Art Centre, 7 Nov – 11 Apr
- Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire, National Museum of Scotland, 14 Nov – 18 Apr
- Scottish Portrait Awards 2026, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 28 Nov – 11 Apr
Sport and fundraising events
- Meadows Marathon, TBC
Popular attractions this month
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, grand palace and official residence of the king in Scotland
- Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland’s largest wildlife attraction and a leading centre for conservation
- Calton Hill, iconic hill with stunning views and a collection of landmarks and monuments
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, family-friendly day out full of tricks and illusions
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Scottish National Gallery, displaying the Scottish National Collection of fine art
- Royal Yacht Britannia, floating palace used by the royal family for over 44 years
- Dynamic Earth, an interactive journey through the past, present and future of our planet
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- View more attractions…
See also
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland
