Upcoming Events in Edinburgh
Our monthly update on the hottest music tickets in town. The Bruntsfield Hotel is a short distance from all the main music venues, including Murrayfield, Edinburgh Castle, The Usher Hall and The Playhouse.
Edinburgh is fast becoming the most popular destination in Scotland for music gigs and events. Book early to avoid disappointment and now is the time to secure your accommodation and plan your trip.
Music Round-Up
Oasis
As part of their much-anticipated reunion tour, Oasis will perform in August. The band's return to the stage is one of the biggest events of the year.
Date/Time: 8th, 9th & 12th August 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: songkick.com
AC/DC
Concluding their Power Up tour, AC/DC will play in August. This show marks their return to Scotland after a decade, making it a historic rock event
Date/Time: 21st August 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: timeout.com
Antartic Monkeys
The UK’s number one Artic Monkeys tribute band will perform at the end of August, at O2 Academy. The band thrives for delivering an authentic Arctic Monkeys experience.
Date/Time: 23rd August 2025
Venue/Place: O2 Academy, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Chappell Roan
The much-loved artist is coming to Edinburgh at the end of this August, guaranteeing you a night of fun.
Date/Time: 26 - 27th August 2025
Venue/Place: Royal Highland Showgrounds, Edinburgh
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
FESTIVALS
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Festival that everyone has heard of. Full of comedians, street artists, magician shows, and other, not-to-miss entertainment.
Date/Time: 1st- 26th August 2025
Venue/Place: Various Venues
Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/
International Book Festival
The festival of every book lover. With over 600 events, this August you’ll have the chance to experience a range of different worlds, all up to your interpretation.
Date/Time: 9th- 24th August 2025
Venue/Place: Various Venues
Tickets: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/
Edinburgh International Festival
The annual Edinburgh International Festival that introduces theatre, opera, dance, and music to the public.
Date/Time: 1–24 August 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
Tickets: https://www.eif.co.uk/
Edinburgh Foodies Festival
Delicious worldwide food and drink, chefs, bakers, music, and events; all in your favourite city.
Date/Time: 1st- 3rd August 2025
Venue/Place: Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Tickets: https://foodiesfestival.com/events/edinburgh-2/
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Celebrating Scottish heritage with creativity and talent, at the most famous Scottish sight: Edinburgh Castle.
Date/Time: 1st- 23rd August 2025
Venue/Place: Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Tickets: https://www.edintattoo.co.uk/the-show/the-venue
Edinburgh Art Festival
Artist-driven exhibitions, museums, galleries, allowing you to witness, reflect, and participate in a world, full of breath-taking art.
Date/Time: 7th – 24th August 2025
Venue/Place: Various Venues
Tickets: https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Honouring the best talent in film-making. The Edinburgh International Film Festival has prepared an exciting programme of film and events that is only missing you.
Date/Time: 14th – 20th August 2025
Venue/Place: Various Venues
Tickets: https://www.edfilmfest.org/
BUT WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO EAT ON YOUR VISIT TO EDINBURGH?
Don’t worry the city is more than prepared!
Since 2022, every March, all month, many restaurants participate in the ‘Eat Out’ scheme, where customers can enjoy a full month of deals, discounts, and other special events.
By visiting the partaking establishments, you not only support the hospitality sector as a whole, but your wallet will definitely thank you later.
Date/Time: All of March.
Venue/Place: Various venues across Edinburgh
AND WHERE CAN YOU STAY THROUGH YOUR VISIT? THE BRUNTSFIELD HOTEL OFFERS ACCESSIBILITY TO THE CITY, RESTAURANTS, AND OF COURSE, A GREAT NIGHT SLEEP IN ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFULLY COMFORTABLE ROOMS.
