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What’s On Guide Edinburgh May 2027
May is a mild spring month in Edinburgh, with an average temperature of 10°C. In Scotland we celebrate Whisky Month throughout May. There are also many fantastic attractions to visit, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in May 2027.
All details given here are subject to change or error, 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
- Singin’ In The Rain, Edinburgh Playhouse, 4 – 8 May
- Tindersticks, Usher Hall, 5 May
- Ed Byrne: No Dramas, Queen’s Hall, 7 May
- Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse, 25 – 29 May
- Count Arthur Strong: And it’s Goodnight from Me! EICC, 30 May
Festivals and special events
- TradFest Edinburgh, various venues, 30 Apr – 10 May
- Whisky Month, various venues, throughout May
- Pint Of Science Festival, various venues, 10 – 12 May
- Porty Festival, TBC
- Leith Food Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, TBC
Activities, tours and experiences
Markets and fairs
- Arts Boutique, Summerhall, every Wed to Sun
- 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
- Castle St Fair, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
Sport and fundraising events
- Race For Life, TBC
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival, TBC
Popular attractions this month
- 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
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- Portobello, sandy Edinburgh seaside spot, perfect for walks and relaxation
- Circus Lane, charming cobbled street in Edinburgh, lined with quaint cottages
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- The Meadows, green space with tree-lined paths, great for relaxing and playing sport
- Victoria Street, a unique, curved Edinburgh street with colourful shop fronts
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- Cramond, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- 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
