Things to do
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ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 3-10 Jul: Wael Shawky at Talbot Rice Gallery & more
A new exhibition opens at Talbot Rice Gallery, spotlighting acclaimed Egyptian artist Wael Shawky. Elsewhere, Ballet Nights comes to Glasgow and Ayo Adenekan previews his Fringe show at Monkey Barrel Read more »| 03 Jul 2025 -
ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: July 2025
As you might expect, July’s a mad scramble for comics working their stuff up for Fringe. Lucky for you, we’ve got show recs out the wazoo, and then the festival will seep through Edinburgh once more Read more »| 02 Jul 2025 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: July 2025
As Scotland's capital braces for the festival season, there are still plenty of places to see theatre this month Read more »| 01 Jul 2025 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: July 2025
This July, there's some titanic out-of-towners coming to the Hydro and Hampden Park, but it's the height of festival season and our recommendations range from the heart of Glasgow all the way up to Inverness Read more »| 01 Jul 2025 -
ScotlandHeads Up: 16 things to do in Edinburgh this summer
We asked our team for their favourite things to do as Edinburgh residents – here are the places to go, queues to join, directions to head and hills to climb Read more »| 30 Jun 2025 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 26 Jun-3 Jul: Filmhouse opening programme & more
Beloved indie cinema Filmhouse reopens in Edinburgh this week, with a great programme of opening films. Elsewhere, Exit have their closing weekend and Lucy Dacus plays Edinburgh Read more »| 26 Jun 2025
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ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 19-26 Jun: Palestinian Artist Programme & more
The Refugee Week-curated Culture = Life: Palestinian Artist Programme comes to Edinburgh this week. Elsewhere, Hoe_Mies play Stereo Pride and a new exhibition by Mercedes Azpilicueta opens at Collective Read more »| 19 Jun 2025 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 12-19 Jun: The Hug & Pint Birthday & more
The Hug and Pint turns ten this month and they have a month worth of gigs to celebrate. Elsewhere, Refugee Festival Scotland opens across the country, and Faerie Circle play The Mash House Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 5-12 Jun: Hidden Door & more
Hidden Door returns to one of Edinburgh's abandoned buildings, this year taking over The Paper Factory in Costorphine. Elsewhere, Porty Pride Ball throws a party and Kathryn Joseph plays St Luke's Read more »| 05 Jun 2025 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: June 2025
Festival season is finally upon us. Find the best after-party spots once the sun goes down across the country. Top clubbing picks this month include Factory Floor (Live), Rinse FM, EHFM Pride Extravaganza, and Ben Vince Read more »| 30 May 2025 -
BooksScottish Books Events: June 2025
There's a sexy bookish lineup at Lighthouse Bookshop this month, as well as the relaunch of beloved literary magazine Extra Teeth at Mount Florida Books and The Portobello Bookshop, and lots more beside Read more »| 30 May 2025 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 29 May-5 Jun: Glasgow International & more
DAYS Festival returns to The Pitt for a daylong celebration of dance music in association with Sneaky Pete's, RARE, Satsuma Sounds and EHFM. Elsewhere, MJ Lenderman plays The Old Fruitmarket and the Degree Shows open across Scotland Read more »| 29 May 2025 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: June 2025
June brings your annual reminder to check out the art school degree shows, plus two exhibitions foregrounding acts of resistance open in Edinburgh Read more »| 29 May 2025 -
FilmScottish Film Events: June 2025
There's a bunch of film festivals this month, Glasgow Film Theatre celebrates two great filmmakers named Michael and Cameo brings David Lynch's legendary TV show Twin Peaks to the big screen Read more »| 28 May 2025 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: June 2025
Family-friendly festivals, all-dayers, launch parties and whistle-stop tours – for Scotland's music lovers, June has it all Read more »| 27 May 2025