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What’s On Guide Edinburgh November 2026
November is a cool winter month in Edinburgh. The average temperature is 6°C. There’s lots to celebrate this month, including Bonfire Night, St Andrew’s Day and the start of the festive season. There are also many fantastic attractions to enjoy around the city. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in November 2026.
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Music, theatre and comedy
- Mean Girls, Edinburgh Playhouse, 17 – 21 Nov
Festivals and special events
- Scottish International Storytelling Festival, TBC
- SLA Fireworks Extravaganza, TBC
- Edinburgh Diwali, TBC
- Currie & Balerno Fireworks, TBC
- Edinburgh Short Film Festival, TBC
- Scots Fiddle Festival, TBC
- Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns, TBC
- Edinburgh’s Christmas, TBC
- Christmas at The Botanics, TBC
- Castle of Light, 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, 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
- Edinburgh’s Radical Book Fair, TBC
- Traditional Christmas Markets, TBC
- Castle St Fair, TBC
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
- Edinburgh Wedding Fair & Fashion Show, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, King’s Gallery, 24 Apr – 6 Dec
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- Gwen John: Strange Beauties, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 1 Aug – 4 Jan
- Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, Scottish National Gallery, 8 Aug – 1 Nov
Sport and fundraising events
- Supernova Run, Forth Road Bridge, 7 Nov
- MoRun, TBC
Most viewed attractions listings in November
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- Cramond, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- Circus Lane, charming cobbled street in Edinburgh, lined with quaint cottages
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Victoria Street, a unique, curved Edinburgh street with colourful shop fronts
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
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See also
- Virtual tours, take a look around Edinburgh from the comfort of home
- Q&As, a few questions answered about Edinburgh and Scotland
