Featured Events in Edinburgh in May, 2025 (August Updated)

PROGRAMME – Scotland Based Modern ComposersErin Thomson - Imagine, for soprano, piano and viola (2023) – Text:Amy LowellTom David Wilson - Kirschenbaum Songs – Text: Lydia KirschenbaumOliver Iredale Searle– Postcards from the Barras (2022) – Text from the postcardsMUSICIANSBaichuan Hui (Piano)Baichuan Hui is an accomplished and actively versatile pianist in solo and chamber music repertoire. She is ‘a first-class musician with cultivated taste,’ (Aaron Shorr) with ‘virtuoso technique, real temperament and flair’ (Fali Pavri), and her performance work has been described as having ‘undiluted emotional drama: hope, joy, fear, confusion, and despair.’ (Snack Magazine) Baichuan has performed in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Beijing, Xuzhou, Shijiazhuang, and Ningxia, at venues including the Royal Concert Hall, House for an Art Lover, the Scottish Music Centre, Ningxia Theatre and Steinway Hall in Beijing, China. She also has appeared at the Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh, and she is featured in ‘Music for First Contact’, an interdisciplinary electronic opera album with Scottish band Post Coal Prom Queen. Baichuan has won several competition prizes, including the Agustin Aponte International Music Competition (second prize), the 7th Shenzhen Piano Open Competition (first prize) and the Jock Holden Memorial Mozart Prize (first prize). She has participated in international festivals and masterclasses as both a soloist and chamber musician, including masterclasses with Malcolm Martineau, John Thwaites, Meiting Sun, Steven Osborne, Roy Howat, Ashley Wass, Dina Yoffe, Cristina Ortiz, Ian Fountain and Jean-Efflam Bavouze. Baichuan began learning piano at four years of age. At age 12 she gained a place at the China Conservatory Affiliated High School, studying with Professor Xiaoxue Hu. In 2013, Baichuan was awarded an ABRSM full scholarship to study for the degree of Bachelor of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) under the tutelage of Professor Aaron Shorr. Baichuan was awarded a full scholarship by RCS Trust to undertake postgraduate studies at RCS and has since been awarded a Masters degree in Music and thereafter in 2021, an Artist Diploma under the guidance of Professors Aaron Shorr and Fali Pavri. She is currently studying towards a Doctor of Performing Arts (D.Perf.) jointly supervised by the RCS and the University of St Andrews. Her area of study focuses on Jewish composers whose lives and music were suppressed by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. In 2019, she achieved a Diploma in Piano Teaching from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). She works regularly with students of RCS Junior Conservatoire as Deputy Piano Lecturer since 2021, and has been appointed as Lecturer in Piano Performance in RCS Junior Conservatoire in 2024. https://www.baichuanhui.co.uk/ Sarah Hanniffy (Viola)Sarah Hanniffy is an Irish violist studying under the tutelage of Dr. Lev Atlas at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Following her graduation from the BMus course in 2024, she is currently participating in an orchestral fellowship with the Scottish Conservatoire. Sarah is an avid chamber musician and regularly travels between Scotland and Italy for masterclasses and performances with Xenia Chamber Music and is featured in Nikita Lukinov’s Scottish Tour. In addition to performing in venues such as Wigmore Hall, Het Concertgebouw and Slovak Radio Hall, Sarah has performed with the Irish, Ulster, Welsh National Youth Orchestras and was the principal violist of the Scottish National Youth Orchestra in 2021 and 2023. Hanniffy is a decorated orchestral having played with Scottish Opera, Scottish Ensemble, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. From growing up in the west of Ireland, Sarah also has an affinity for traditional music and has a keen interest for cross-genre music. She has performed with the GRIT Orchestra and Qawwali Orchestra at Celtic Connections as well as with Natasha Bedingfield, Sharon Shannon, and Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro. Hanniffy is a member of the Sòlás Collective with Fionnlagh Mac A’Phiocair and Tom Macfadyen, which features music from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures. Sarah and Fionnlagh made features on Classic FM for their performance with the King’s Foundation in London and have performed at private concerts for HM King Charles III and the President of Sierra Leone. Sarah Hanniffy's performances have also been broadcast on RTÉ Lyric FM, TG4, BBC Radio Scotland Classical Now and Travelling Folk. In 2020, Sarah was awarded with the Eimear Noonan Award of Excellence and in 2021, the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrument Purchase Grant. Within the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2023, she won the Highly Commended Award at the Watson Forbes Viola Competition. Lizzie Fletcher (Mezzo-Soprano)Lizzie Fletcher is a mezzo-soprano, originally from Southampton. She graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance with BMus in Classical Vocal Performance in 2023, where she studied under the instruction of Joan Rodgers and Andrew Matthew-Owens. She decided to continue her studies starting an MA in Vocal Performance at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2024 under Kathleen Mckellar Ferguson and Michael Bawtree. As well as singing in many solo settings, Lizzie has continued her passion for choral music, holding choral scholarships throughout her studies. While in London she sang with the BBC Symphony chorus, singing under Jules Buckley with Father John Misty (The Barbican, May 2023) and during the BBC Proms. Recently, she has performed as Hansel (Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck) and Dorabella (Cosi Fan Tutte, Mozart) in RCS opera scenes. As well as enjoying singing, Lizzie is passionate about community outreach work. She has been actively involved in many community projects, including Music and Theatre for All's Urban Opera Project, Constella Operaballet and working as a mentor facilitator with Singing for Parkinson’s. COMPOSERSErin ThomsonErin Thomson is a composer and music educator whose works have been performed at prestigious venues across Scotland, London, Dublin, and New York by renowned ensembles such as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Britten Sinfonia. Her music is featured on Live Music Now Scotland’s 40th Anniversary album, Building Castles, and in 2024, was commissioned by James MacMillan to compose a new work for SATB choir and solo trumpet, premiered at the Cumnock Tryst Festival. Erin is dedicated to fostering creativity through education and community engagement across Scotland. Tom David WilsonTom David Wilson was born in Manchester in 1957. In the 1970's he was a student at theBirmingham Conservatoire where he studied composition with Andrew Downs. In the1980's he was a student at Goldsmiths College, London University where he spent five years studying composition with Melanie Dakin and Edward Gregson. For ten years he was Head of Woodwind and Tutor for Academic Music at Uppingham School in Rutland but since 1989 he has lived in Glasgow and Musselburgh. He teaches composition at theRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland.He is married to Emma and has two children; Rachel andJames. Recent performances include the premiere of his Concertante Viola in Edinburgh,March 2024, with Emilian-Teodor Danila as soloist.Selected works are available through the RCS Library, the Scottish Music Centre or via thecomposer directly via t.wilson@rcs.ac.uk Oliver Iredale SearleOliver is a Glasgow-based composer and educator and is Head of Composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He has written a wide variety of works for many professional, amateur, youth and theatre organisations, which have been broadcast and performed around the world, and is interested in developing new environments for new music, collaborating with other artists and organisations to find ways to communicate to new audiences. Information Source: Scottish_Arts_Trust | eventbrite

Join us for an interactive and fun event where you will decorate and keep your own mini cake. A glass of bubbly on entrance is included in the price. Guests are welcome to order more drinks from the bar. We will kick of with a quick demonstration session, and then our creativity will be let loose! The goal is to have fun, so you don't need to be a professional! but hey, a little healthy competition never hurt, so there may be a small gift for the best decorated cake ;) Spaces are limited, so get your tickets today! The event will be from 15:00 - 17:00, at Uwagboes Kitchen & Grill, Leith, Edinburgh (downstairs venue). Information Source: M&G Events | eventbrite

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House . Doors open at 7.30pm so you can grab a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky, then the dancing will kick off at 8pm . Our dance caller Tricia will be there to explain the dances so beginners welcome. The bar will remain open until midnight . Tickets are priced at £15 and £12 concession and you will receive an e-ticket which should be brought with you on the evening. Please be advised that tickets are non-transferable and any requests for refunds must be made directly to the band. A small number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door, please be aware that both the box office and venue are cashless. ​We look forward to playing for you :) An official photographer may be in attendance at this event. By purchasing a ticket you agree to any image being used by Annasach for future publicity. Information Source: Annasach Ceilidh Band | eventbrite

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret returns for the third year running. There’ll be comedy, music and poetry to celebrate International Workers’ Day. Compered by Jim Monaghan, and featuring a fantastic line-up of poetry from Kevin P Gilday, comedy from Vladimir McTavish and music from Calum Baird, Elsie McDonald and Joe Solo. Supported by Fair Pley, The STUC, Allan McDougall Solicitors and The Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders May Day Committee. Doors open 7:30pm Information Source: Calum Baird | eventbrite

Following their string of sold-out shows and five-star reviews: "a most enchanting concert" (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide) "masters of their crafts" (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Binge Fringe) " an atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world " (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Corr Blimey) Moonlight Concerts invite you to join acclaimed Usher Hall and Live Music Now emerging artist Matthew Shiel as he he leads his acclaimed jazz band on a swinging, toe-tapping odyssey through blues, Berlin cabaret, ragtime and New York jazz piano improv with poignant storytelling – by candlelight. Programme includes Joplin’s The Entertainer, Brubeck’s Take 5, Gershwin’s showstopper Rhapsody in Blue and cabaret music by the Jewish composer Erwin Schulhoff (1894 – 1942) – who for the ‘crime’ of composing jazz was murdered by the Third Reich. Join Matthew for an unforgettable evening of piano excellence and emotional storytelling at an intimately candlelit St Vincent's Chapel - dating from 1857, it is one of Scotland's magnificent chapels and an architectural icon. PROGRAMME Take 5 and Unsquared Dance – Dave Brubeck The Entertainer, Spotlight Rag and Stoptime Rag (from his complete Rags) – Scott Joplin Blues, Chanson and Charleston (from Cinq Études de Jazz) – Erwin Schulhoff Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin Matthew Shiel 'Matthew Shiel shone' (Three Weeks) and 'Matthew Shiel 'composed' a most enchanting concert. 5 stars!' (Edinburgh Guide) - reviewers are applauding Matthew for his unique, creative and fresh approach to music performance which push the boundaries of what a piano recital can be. Matthew Shiel is an award-winning concert pianist, Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland emerging artist who has performed at Usher Hall, The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, St Gile's Cathedral (Edinburgh), The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Newcastle) and Glasgow City Halls. Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has collaborated with festivals including the Åben Festival (Copenhagen), Music at Paxton (Berwick) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Moonlight Moonlight is a performing arts company that creates immersive classical music experiences, concerts, shows and exhibitions. It celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration with writers and storytellers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers (and beyond) to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.' Our aim is to make classical music appealing to the demands and expectations of a 21st Century audience and make classical music accessible for all. moonlightconcerts.co.uk Information Source: Moonlight | eventbrite

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret returns for the third year running. There’ll be comedy, music and poetry to celebrate International Workers’ Day. Compered by Jim Monaghan, and featuring a fantastic line-up of poetry from Kevin P Gilday, comedy from Vladimir McTavish and music from Calum Baird, Elsie McDonald and Joe Solo. Supported by Fair Pley, The STUC, Allan McDougall Solicitors and The Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders May Day Committee. Doors open 7:30pm Information Source: Calum Baird | eventbrite

COWBOY HUNTERS @ LEITH DEPOT + FRANTIC LOVE + KULLNES COWBOYS REFUSED ENTRY DOORS 19:00 CUHMOOONNN Information Source: Cowboy Hunters | eventbrite

You are warmly invited to join us for a special event in conjunction with Walker & Bromwich’s current exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery. This event will take place at the Stuart MacLaren Room, Law School, Old College. Artists Zoe Walker & Neil Bromwich will be in conversation with curator and artist Amal Khalaf. Walker & Bromwich / Searching for a Change of Consciousness assembles utopian, socialist and animist ideals to create spaces for communities to come together around issues of climate change and social justice. This event is part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of exhibitions in Edinburgh, open to everyone and always free. Walker & Bromwich have presented work at documenta-fifteen Germany, SEA + Triennale Jakarta, Thessaloniki Biennale, Greece, MCA Sydney; Tate Britain; V&A London; Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art UK, Glasgow International; Edinburgh Art Festival, ACCA, Melbourne; Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki. As well as expansive public commissions such as Encampment of Eternal Hope at COP26 and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Serpent of Capitalism Roskilder Festival Denmark, Celestial Radio 2002-13 and the Workers Maypole for Great Exhibition of the North 2018. Amal Khalaf is a curator and artist who serves as Director of Programmes at Cubitt (2019–present) and is also co-curating Sharjah Biennial 16 (February–June 2025), in the UAE and the Ghost 2568 (October - November 2025) in Bangkok, Thailand. Amal Khalaf served as the Civic Curator at the Serpentine Galleries (2009–2023), where she shaped the Civic programme and commissioned over 50 long term, collaborative projects in neighbourhoods across London. There and in other contexts she has developed residencies, exhibitions and collaborative research projects at the intersection of arts and social justice. Information Source: Talbot Rice Gallery | eventbrite

Open Night Description and Enrolment DetailsCome along to an open night. Our coaches will be on hand to help you get an idea of what paddling is all about. They will help you have a safe and fun introduction to canoes/kayaks/paddleboards. The session lasts for 2 hours and will give you a chance to try canoe, kayak and/or paddleboard in a relaxed environment. Who is this event for? Open sessions are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have paddled before. There will be instructors on hand to get you safely on the water and paddling around. If you have done some paddling before, come along, see what the club has to offer and decide if you want to get back into the sport with the club. Location Open sessions run from our boathouse, situated on the bank of the Union Canal at the southern end of Harrison Road. The nearest Postcode is Polwarth Church - EH11 1LU. What you should bring with you: You will need suitable clothing (this is weather dependent, but could include a fleece, warm t-shirt/thermal, tracksuit trousers, cagoule/windproof, hat and towel). We encourage you to wear footwear, plimsolls are ideal. There are changing rooms & a toilet available during this time. We strongly recommend a towel and change of clothes during the colder months, just in case! Contact details Please contact Sarah the Forth Canoe Club secretary once you have booked if you have any questions: fcc.secretary@yahoo.com Why do I have to fill in all these forms? We appreciate it takes time to complete the forms but we have a requirement to provide our coaches with up to date information about the students they will be coaching - their needs, medical issues and emergency details - please work with us to give our coaches the information they need. DATA USAGE Forth Canoe Club will keep a record of members’ names and addresses and contact details on a computer accessible to the Forth Canoe Club Committee. Your record may be inspected by contacting the Membership Secretary. We are affiliated to the SCA and will pass on your data for insurance and membership statistics use. By signing up this course, you are agreeing for Forth Canoe Club to use your contact data in this way if necessary. Information Source: Forth Canoe Club | eventbrite

Open Night Description and Enrolment Details Come along to an open night. Our coaches will be on hand to help you get an idea of what paddling is all about. They will help you have a safe and fun introduction to canoes/kayaks/paddleboards. The session lasts for 2 hours and will give you a chance to try canoe, kayak and/or paddleboard in a relaxed environment. Who is this event for? Open sessions are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have paddled before. There will be instructors on hand to get you safely on the water and paddling around. If you have done some paddling before, come along, see what the club has to offer and decide if you want to get back into the sport with the club. Location Open sessions run from our boathouse, situated on the bank of the Union Canal at the southern end of Harrison Road. The nearest Postcode is Polwarth Church - EH11 1LU. What you should bring with you: You will need suitable clothing (this is weather dependent, but could include a fleece, warm t-shirt/thermal, tracksuit trousers, cagoule/windproof, hat and towel). We encourage you to wear footwear, plimsolls are ideal. There are changing rooms & a toilet available during this time. We strongly recommend a towel and change of clothes during the colder months, just in case! Contact details Please contact Sarah the Forth Canoe Club secretary once you have booked if you have any questions: fcc.secretary@yahoo.com Why do I have to fill in all these forms? We appreciate it takes time to complete the forms but we have a requirement to provide our coaches with up to date information about the students they will be coaching - their needs, medical issues and emergency details - please work with us to give our coaches the information they need. DATA USAGE Forth Canoe Club will keep a record of members’ names and addresses and contact details on a computer accessible to the Forth Canoe Club Committee. Your record may be inspected by contacting the Membership Secretary. We are affiliated to the SCA and will pass on your data for insurance and membership statistics use. By signing up this course, you are agreeing for Forth Canoe Club to use your contact data in this way if necessary. Information Source: Forth Canoe Club | eventbrite

What is longform improv?! Many people know improv as as fast games with lots of laughs. It is that... and also, so much more!! Improv can be longer, it can be dramatic, it can have layers and twists and turns. Come join us for a journey through improv's more complex and theatrical side. Together in this intro to longform improv course we will explore the skills of long-form from beginning to performance level. We'll look at different structures for long-form shows and how a group can take a single word suggestion and create a whole piece of theatre from it. This is a supportive and fun environment where you can relax into silliness! Each class will include games and exercises to get us feeling loose and inspire fun, and then dive us into the topic of the day. You will be on your feet, active, trying and playing - laughs are guaranteed! Topics: Trust Ourselves, Trust Others Working Together as a Group Creating a Scene Character & Relationships Finding the Focus of a Scene Making Connections Exploring Themes Putting It All Together: The Harold Having Fun Creating New Theatre Pre-requisite: Introduction to Improv (101) (or proof of equivalent) This course is ideally aimed at: those with some basic improv training and wishing to expand further; those who wish to specialise in long-form improv; performers with short-form background/experience wishing to become more relaxed and familiar with long-form improv. In addition, there will be a performance opportunity at the end of this course which students are encouraged (but not required) to try. Your teacher: Gregor is a professional classically trained actor who has trained and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to " that background tree ". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment! Class dates (Every class is 2.5 hours: 18:15-20:45): May 1, 8, 15, 29 June 5, 12, 26 July 3 (No class 22 May or 19 June as these are our monthly public drop-ins) Cost : £ 175 early bird /£195 Use code :"Earlybird" at checkout up to 17 April Information Source: TBC Improv | eventbrite

Final performance, Austen, Caleb, Luke Come join us for the final uni performace of Austen, Caleb, and Luke at The Voodoo Rooms ! It's going to be an epic night filled with amazing music and good vibes. Don't miss out on this chance to see these talented musicians live in person. Grab your friends and get ready for a night to remember. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

Witness the intense showdown at the COWBOY HUNTERS - COWBOY DECIMATION HEADLINE event, taking place in Edinburgh at the Leith Depot on May 1, 2025. Located at 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT, this thrilling event promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Join us for a captivating display of cowboy skills and talent in a dynamic and immersive setting. Mark your calendars for this exciting gathering of cowboy enthusiasts and experience the ultimate showdown in the world of cowboy hunting.

Join Craig A Smith on Friday 2nd May at 7pm, as he chats to Doug Johnstone about his life-spanning epic novel about death and new beginnings,The River. There’s a saying, beloved of Scottish grannies: “Whit’s fur ye will no’ go by ye.” Seemingly embracing this maxim, Lachlan McCormack lives his life as aimless as a piece of driftwood, but somehow gets to where he always wanted to be – where the river meets the sea. The novel is a love story, both to his childhood sweetheart, and to Scotland, and follows Lachlan’s journey through seven decades of the nation’s political, sporting and cultural history (and disappointments). Along the way, it appears that only death has the power to propel him onward, and the novel revisits the seven significant deaths that have shaped him and mapped his journey. It explores the cyclical nature of life, love, happiness, and Scotland’s ongoing struggle with its place in the world. - Doors: 6.30pm, event starts: 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat. Tickets are £3and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The River. The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event. For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@blackwell.co.uk Information Source: Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge | eventbrite

Join Craig A Smith on Friday 2nd May at 7pm , as he chats to Doug Johnstone about his life-spanning epic novel about death and new beginnings, The River . There’s a saying, beloved of Scottish grannies: “Whit’s fur ye will no’ go by ye.” Seemingly embracing this maxim, Lachlan McCormack lives his life as aimless as a piece of driftwood, but somehow gets to where he always wanted to be – where the river meets the sea. The novel is a love story, both to his childhood sweetheart, and to Scotland, and follows Lachlan’s journey through seven decades of the nation’s political, sporting and cultural history (and disappointments). Along the way, it appears that only death has the power to propel him onward, and the novel revisits the seven significant deaths that have shaped him and mapped his journey. It explores the cyclical nature of life, love, happiness, and Scotland’s ongoing struggle with its place in the world. - Doors: 6.30pm, event starts: 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat. Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The River. The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event. For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@blackwell.co.uk Information Source: Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge | eventbrite

Join Craig A Smith on Friday 2nd May at 7pm, as he chats to Doug Johnstone about his life-spanning epic novel about death and new beginnings,The River. There’s a saying, beloved of Scottish grannies: “Whit’s fur ye will no’ go by ye.” Seemingly embracing this maxim, Lachlan McCormack lives his life as aimless as a piece of driftwood, but somehow gets to where he always wanted to be – where the river meets the sea. The novel is a love story, both to his childhood sweetheart, and to Scotland, and follows Lachlan’s journey through seven decades of the nation’s political, sporting and cultural history (and disappointments). Along the way, it appears that only death has the power to propel him onward, and the novel revisits the seven significant deaths that have shaped him and mapped his journey. It explores the cyclical nature of life, love, happiness, and Scotland’s ongoing struggle with its place in the world. - Doors: 6.30pm, event starts: 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat. Tickets are £3and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The River. The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event. For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@blackwell.co.uk Information Source: Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge | eventbrite

Beach & Back We’re teaming up with our friends from Brooklyn, Bandit Running, for a one-off race down to Porty bandstand and back. Start at 220 Easter Road. Run to Portobello Bandstand. Grab a ticket. Get back. All quite simple really. Race it or cruise it with friends, that part's up to you. Details 5:30pm meet, for a 6:30pm start.Start/Finish: Interval, 220 Easter RoadTurnaround Point: Portobello BandstandDistance: Approx 10k – depending on your routePost-run – couple slices of Civerino's NYC style pizza & Days BeerTicket includes:Two slices of Civerinos pizza (we're talking big old slices)Days non-alcoholic beerPodium and spot prizes from BanditPodium and spot prizes from Precision Fuel & HydrationPrecision Fuel & Hydration Samples Information Source: INTERVAL | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2025 Festival of Learning ! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of knowledge and inspiration. Join us for a day filled with exciting workshops, engaging speakers, and interactive activities. Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, there's something for everyone at this event. Come network, share ideas, and expand your horizons. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and connect with like-minded individuals. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience a day of learning like never before! Information Source: Scottish Teachers Association of RME | eventbrite

Beach & Back We’re teaming up with our friends from Brooklyn, Bandit Running, for a one-off race down to Porty bandstand and back. Start at 220 Easter Road. Run to Portobello Bandstand . Grab a ticket. Get back. All quite simple really. Race it or cruise it with friends, that part's up to you. Details 5:30pm meet, for a 6:30pm start. Start/Finish: Interval, 220 Easter Road Turnaround Point: Portobello Bandstand Distance: Approx 10k – depending on your route Post-run – couple slices of Civerino's NYC style pizza & Days Beer Ticket includes: Two slices of Civerinos pizza (we're talking big old slices) Days non-alcoholic beer Podium and spot prizes from Bandit Podium and spot prizes from Precision Fuel & Hydration Precision Fuel & Hydration Samples Information Source: INTERVAL | eventbrite

Step into the Spotlight & Unleash Your Inner Star! Reggaeton workshop goes on show mode! Join us for a Reggaeton spirit workshops at Voodoo Rooms this May! This is your chance to spice up your dancing, boost your confidence, and experience how your dancing can grow! And remember… Don’t forget for this workshop we need you dress up! – it’s part of the magic! We will be wearing our party clothes on and bring the heat to Voodoo Rooms on Saturday morning!! EVENT DETAILS : Date: 3rd of May 2025 Reggaeton workshop - Choreography going into SHOW MODE! Feel like you are performing it in magical location! There are also REAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY 4th of May (next day) in the evening at Voodoo Rooms in our Mystery event! Location: In-Person: Voodoo Rooms (19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA) Online Live (PLUS on-demand ) Workshop Schedule: 11 AM – Session 1: Warm-up + Start the choreography + technic 12 PM – Session 2: Finish the choreography & Dance it out! – Cool-down & Stretching - Join in for the 2 H for the full experience, as second class we will just continue the dance. - If you can only join 1 h , join at 11 am. WHO CAN JOIN? This workshops is more for dancer who have some experience, we will more focus on the choreography and playing with the performance aspect. Suitable for adults 18 to 60+ years ! BOOKINGS OPEN NOW! Secure Your Spot & Let’s Dance! WHY JOIN THIS WORKSHOP? Dance with confidence & style in truly unique venue and way!!! Fun, friendly, and empowering atmosphere Online or in-person – you choose your experience! Let's make this a day full of energy, elegance, and excitement! See you on the dance floor. Any questions? Get in touch ; info@piritatuisku.com Information Source: Pirita Tuisku | eventbrite

South Asian Dance Festival Come join us for a vibrant celebration of dance at the South Asian Dance Festival! Prepare to immerse yourself in the colorful and energetic world of traditional and contemporary South Asian dances. This in-person event will showcase a variety of performances, from classical Indian dances to modern Bollywood routines. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of South Asia through mesmerizing movements and rhythmic beats! Recommended Donations of £5-£8 are highly appreciated. Information Source: Oxana Banshikova | eventbrite

SINGING WORKSHOP WITH CHANDRA MATHER Chandra is a singer, Natural Voice practitioner, an experienced community choir leader and seasoned workshop facilitator with a passion for travel. Join her for a warm and welcoming session designed to introduce you to songs she has collected from traditional singers around the world. You’ll learn a selection of songs from a West African harvesting song to a traditional Maori Waiata. In this 90 minute session Chandra will teach in the the traditional oral, ‘by ear’ way. The workshop is inclusive and participatory, and you do not need any singing experience nor be able to read music. At The Traverse Theatre (meet in the bar) Fees: £25/£18/£15 + eventbrite booking fee Suitable for all levels of experience, age 8 and up! Event starts: 11am (90 minutes) Part of Edinburgh Tradfest Information Source: The Soundhouse Organisation | eventbrite

HWUFC Club Dinner 2025 Welcome to the HWUFC Club Dinner 2025 happening at Tynecastle Park . Join us as we celebrate another fantastic year of our club's accomplishments. Welcome drink included upon arrival. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

Step into the Spotlight & Unleash Your Inner Star! Reggaeton workshop goes on show mode! Join us for a Reggaeton spirit workshops at Voodoo Rooms this May! This is your chance to spice up your dancing, boost your confidence, and experience how your dancing can grow! And remember… Don’t forget for this workshop we need you dress up! – it’s part of the magic! We will be wearing our party clothes on and bring the heat to Voodoo Rooms on Saturday morning!! EVENT DETAILS : Date: 3rd of May 2025 Reggaeton workshop - Choreography going into SHOW MODE! Feel like you are performing it in magical location! There are also REAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY 4th of May (next day) in the evening at Voodoo Rooms in our Mystery event! Location: In-Person: Voodoo Rooms (19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA) Online Live (PLUS on-demand ) Workshop Schedule: 11 AM – Session 1: Warm-up + Start the choreography + technic 12 PM – Session 2: Finish the choreography & Dance it out! – Cool-down & Stretching - Join in for the 2 H for the full experience, as second class we will just continue the dance. - If you can only join 1 h , join at 11 am. WHO CAN JOIN? This workshops is more for dancer who have some experience, we will more focus on the choreography and playing with the performance aspect. Suitable for adults 18 to 60+ years ! BOOKINGS OPEN NOW! Secure Your Spot & Let’s Dance! WHY JOIN THIS WORKSHOP? Dance with confidence & style in truly unique venue and way!!! Fun, friendly, and empowering atmosphere Online or in-person – you choose your experience! Let's make this a day full of energy, elegance, and excitement! See you on the dance floor. Any questions? Get in touch ; info@piritatuisku.com Information Source: Pirita Tuisku | eventbrite

The Tenementals are an award-winning band of academics, artists, and musicians who released their debut album, Glasgow: A History (Vol. I of VI) , in late 2024. The album recounts a radical history of a radical city in a radical way and has been met with extensive critical acclaim, in Scotland and internationally. They have played numerous sold-out gigs in their native city and this is a rare opportunity to catch them live in Portobello! Don't miss it! What the critics said about Glasgow: A History (Vol. I of VI) - “The most interesting, most unique and unarguably the greatest track that’s graced these ears this past year.” - Craig McAllister, plainorpan.com - “Probably the most mind-expanding album of 2024.” - Gus Ironside, Is this Music? - “In a year of excellent albums, this delightfully thought-provoking album holds its own, and is easily a contender for album of the year.” - The Ginger Quiff Joined by special guests Mick Lynch , renowned trade unionist and outspoken advocate for workers’ rights, and Zara Gladman , comedian and viral satirist whose online sketches have reached millions (Channel 4, TikTok, BBC Short Stuff ), now making her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this August following a sold-out run of shows at Glasgow’s Oran Mor, and a 2024 shortlist for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Grab a ticket while you still can! Doors 19:00PM. Information Source: The Tenementals | eventbrite

Witness the excitement of the Edinburgh Napier Knights U19 Home Game at Meggetland Sports Complex in Edinburgh. The event is scheduled for May 4, 2025, where the Knights will showcase their skills against their opponents. Tickets are available for £0 to £6.13, offering an affordable opportunity to support the team and enjoy a thrilling sports event. Don't miss out on this chance to experience the competitive atmosphere and cheer for the Edinburgh Napier Knights U19.

FIDDLE WORKSHOP WITH LAUREN MACCOLL Lauren will be taking a deep dive into strathspeys. This workshop is suitable for intermediate and advanced players and will be taught mainly by ear with music provided. Join Lauren as she dissects a strathspey and all its rich elements. She will cover bowing, phrasing, groove and ornamentation to unlock the beauty and power of this unique tune type. At The Traverse Theatre (meet in the bar) Fees: £25/£18/£15 + eventbrite booking fee Level: Intermediate/advanced Event starts: 11am (90 minutes) Part of Edinburgh Tradfest Information Source: The Soundhouse Organisation | eventbrite

Silverknows Comedy Night is a must-see event taking place in Edinburgh on May 4, 2025. The venue for this hilarious evening is located at 118 Silverknowes Road, EH4 5ET. Tickets for this side-splitting comedy show are priced at £11.55. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment at Silverknows Comedy Night in Edinburgh.

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Celebrity Charity Football match at Spartans FC im raising funds for Spartans Community Foundation and The Matilda Foundation on Sunday 4th May 2025 2pm kick off Standard Tickets £12 plus booking fee VIP Ticket £40 plus booking fee • VIP meet celebrity players 1pm before doors open to public • meet minimum 10 celebrity player (no individual celebrity promised) • no vip seats/Lounge for this match but meet the celebrity players Celebrity players confirmed so far are Dan Osborne TV Calum Best - TV Jay Hutton - Tattoo Fixers Dean Gaffney - Eastenders/Im a celebrity get me out of here Monty Panesar - Ex England Cricketer Man like haks - Comedian/The mad Scotsman Nathan Campbell - Married at first sight Orson Nurse - Married at First sight Ryan Livesey - Married at First sight Ricky Groves - Gary Hobbs (Eastenders) Arthur Poremba - Married at First sight Adam nightingale - Married at First sight Georges Berthonneau - Married at Firdt Sight Sean Stone - Love Island 2024 Munveer - Love island 2024 Joe Jackson - Actor Keiran Hayler - TV Max Pitman - Sky Ballerz League keeper More to be announced • Celebrity players subject to Work Commitments Tickets £12 plus booking fee (all one price for all ages - Under 2s free) 2pm Kick off doors open 1pm VIPs arrive 1pm • No refunds Information Source: Sellebrity soccer | eventbrite