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What’s On Guide Edinburgh September 2027
September is a warm autumn month in Edinburgh, with an average temperature of 13°C. In addition to the events listed below there are a wonderful variety of tourist attractions to enjoy including Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House at either end of the famous Royal Mile. Here’s what’s on in Edinburgh in September 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
Festivals and special events
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
- Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, TBC
Museum and gallery exhibitions
- Woodcut Women: British prints inspired by Japan, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 22 May – 5 Sep
- Carla van de Puttelaar: Facing the Law, Portraits Past & Present, City Art Centre, 22 May – 10 Oct
- Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance, National Museum of Scotland, 12 Jun – 14 Nov
Sport and fundraising events
- Women’s 10K, city centre route, 19 Sep
- Men’s 10K, city centre route, 19 Sep
- The Kiltwalk, TBC
Popular attractions this month
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Arthur’s Seat, volcanic hill in Edinburgh offering stunning panoramic views
- St Giles’ Cathedral, large church on the Royal Mile with ornate Gothic features
- Princes Street Gardens, beautiful public park area beneath Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Castle, iconic fortress atop Castle Rock, offering historic castle tours
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, gallery of contemporary art in Edinburgh
- Dunbar’s Close Garden, formal garden in Edinburgh, set back from the Royal Mile
- Cramond, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery, displaying Scotland’s national collection of portraits
- National Museum of Scotland, displaying over 8000 world treasures in its packed galleries
- 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
