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What’s On Guide Edinburgh September 2026
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 2026.
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
- The Prat Pack’s Back, Edinburgh Playhouse, 2 Sep
- Jane McDonald: Living The Dream, Usher Hall, 5 Sep
- An Evening with Sir David Jason, Edinburgh Playhouse, 5 Sep
- Candlelight: Coldplay & Ed Sheeran Tribute, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5 Sep
- Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5 Sep
- Armand Van Helden, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 5 Sep
- Serena Terry: Therapy, Festival Theatre, 6 Sep
- High Society, Edinburgh Playhouse, 8 – 12 Sep
- Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026, Usher Hall, 9 Sep
- Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth, Assembly Rooms, 11 Sep
- What’s Love Got to do With it: Tina Turner Tribute, Usher Hall, 12 Sep
- Annie, Edinburgh Playhouse, 15 – 20 Sep
- Susan Calman: Tall Tales, EICC, 18 Sep
- Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me, Edinburgh Playhouse, 22 -26 Sep
- Mike Wozniak: The Bench, Queen’s Hall, 23 Sep
- Altered Images, Liquid Room, 25 Sep
- Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet, Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 Sep
- Legally Blonde, Edinburgh Playhouse, 29 Sep – 3 Oct
- Marillion + Haunt the Woods, Usher Hall, 29 Sep
Festivals and special events
- Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, Royal Mile, 13 Sep
- Doors Open Days, various venues, 26 – 27 Sep
Activities, tours and experiences
- Edinburgh Ceilidh Club, various venues, 15, 22, 25 & 29 Sep
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, Ocean Terminal, 5 – 6 Sep
- Castle St Fair, Castle Street, 7 – 13 Sep
- Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, Murrayfield, 26 – 27 Sep
- Edinburgh Flea Market, TBC
- Arts Boutique, TBC
Museums, galleries and exhibitions
- Maps: Memories from the Second World War, National Museum of Scotland, until 4 Oct
- Giants, National Museum of Scotland, 31 Jan – 14 Sep
- Earth Matters, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20 Mar – 1 Nov
- The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, King’s Gallery, 24 Apr – 6 Dec
- Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, City Art Centre, 16 May – 4 Oct
- Wendy McMurdo: The Digital Mirror, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 30 May – 25 Oct
- Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour, Dovecot Studios, 20 Jun – 14 Nov
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- Sandra George: Start from the Level, City Art Centre, 27 Jun – 27 Sep
- Anne Hardy, Talbot Rice Gallery, 27 Jun – 27 Sep
- Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, Dovecot Studios, 18 Jul – 9 Jan
- 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
- The Kiltwalk, various routes, 13 Sep
- Women’s 10K, city centre route, 20 Sep
- Men’s 10K, city centre route, 20 Sep
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
