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
Robbie Williams - Robbie Williams promises a grand show with a lineup that includes Rag'n'Bone Man and The Lottery Winners
Date/Time: From 31st May 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: songkick.com
Billy Joel – Billy Joel is returning to Edinburgh for the first time in 46 years. It's a rare opportunity to catch this legendary artist live.
Date/Time: 7th June 2025
Venue/Place: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Tickets: murrayfieldexperience.com
Kaiser Chiefs - Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Kaiser Chiefs will perform in July at Edinburgh Castle. The event is part of a special outdoor show, featuring their most popular hits.
Date/Time: 4th July 2025
Venue/Place: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Tickets: seetickets.com
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
Artic 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
PLUS
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Date/Time 13th of May to 17th of May, 14:30/19:30
Venue/Place Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Narnia is calling!
Walk in the wardrobe and experience the magical kingdom. The world-famous classic book is now on stage and lets you experience the wonders of Narnia from a first row view. Don’t miss out!
Suitable for ages over 6 years old.
Shrek the Musical
Date/Time 21st of May to 24th of May 2025, 19:30 21st – 23rd, 14:00 24th of May
Venue/Place Howden Park Centre, Edinburgh
Tickets: tickets.reconnectregal.com
Who doesn’t love the big green, grumpy but loveable Shrek, the silly Donkey, and the moody princess? Now, at the end of May you can see Shrek the Musical and create long-lasting memories for the entire family! Book now while tickets are still available.
The Wizard of OZ: Youth Edition
Date/Time 31st of May 19:00, 1st of June 13:00
Venue/Place Howden Park Centre, Edinburgh
Tickets: tickets.reconnectregal.com
Fancy an adventure where you get to follow in Dorothy’s footsteps? Meeting the Munchkins, the Tin Man with no heart, and the Lion with no nerve?
Step onto the Yellow Brick Road and meet the childhood favourites at Howden Park Centre.
Scottish Opera – The Merry Widow
Date/Time 29th of May – 7th of June, varying times
Venue/Place Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets: Lehár's The Merry Widow | Scottish Opera
If you enjoy opera accompanied with a love story, The Merry Widow is definitely for you. Drama, emotions, and scheming make the performance eventful, exciting, and a great way to spend your time.
Don’t miss out. See available tickets now.
RUNNING EVENTS
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Date/Time 24th of May, 14:00
Venue/Place Dynamic Eart, Edinburgh
Tickets: https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/
It’s time to put on your running shoes! The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has arrived.
Are you not ready to attempt a marathon yet? Don’t worry, you can still participate. Distances start from as little as 1.5K for juniors and 5K for adults!
Holyrood 5K & 10K
A fundraising racing event for Cancer Research.
Date/Time: 1 June 2025
Venue/Place: Holyrood Park, Queens Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG
Tickets: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
Pretty Muddy 5K & Kids Run
A fundraising racing event for Cancer Research with the additional fun of mud.
Date/Time: 22 June 2025
Venue/Place: The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
Tickets: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
WHAT ELSE?
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
Date/Time 24th of May – 1st of June 2025
Venue/Place Different venues
Tickets:What's On — Imaginate
Meadows Festival
The 50th anniversary of the largest community festival in the UK with the biggest outdoor market.
Date/Time: 7-8 June 2025
Venue/Place: The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
Tickets: https://meadowsfestival.co.uk/
Leith Festival
A community-driven arts festival celebrating theatre, music, dance, and local culture.
Date/Time: 14–22 June 2025
Venue/Place: Various venues across Leith
Tickets: https://leithfestival.com/
Edinburgh Canal Festival
A vibrant day featuring family activities, performers, and musicians.
Date/Time: 21 June 2025
Venue/Place: Union Canal, between Lochrin Basin & Harrison Park
Tickets: https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/
Edinburgh Pride
The longest-running celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
Date/Time: 21 June 2025
Venue/Place: 1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
Royal Highland Show
The annual event of showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh.
Date/Time: 19-22 June 2025
Venue/Place: Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Tickets: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/
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/
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.
