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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
- Jane McDonald: Living The Dream, Usher Hall, 5 Sep
- An Evening with Sir David Jason, Edinburgh Playhouse, 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
- 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, TBC
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
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
- 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
- Scotland’s First Warriors, National Museum of Scotland, 27 Jun – 17 May
- 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
Most viewed attractions listings in September
- The Real Mary King’s Close, underground network of streets, offering history tours
- Grassmarket, historic Edinburgh market square with shops, pubs and restaurants
- Cramond, picturesque village in Edinburgh with beach and historic island
- Edinburgh Dungeon, immersive, theatrical tours showcasing the city’s dark history
- Ghost Bus, spooky tours of Edinburgh by bus, sharing haunted stories and history
- Circus Lane, charming cobbled street in Edinburgh, lined with quaint cottages
- Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street with iconic views of the castle
- Pentland Hills, scenic trails, rolling landscapes and outdoor adventures
- Dean Village, picturesque area of Edinburgh by the Water Of Leith
- Writers’ Museum, explore the lives of three iconic Scottish writers
- 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
