Helen Hopekirk Festival
A multi-city festival celebrating the music and legacy of Scottish pianist Helen Hopekirk with concerts and educational events.
This week in Edinburgh, you can find a mix of live music, art exhibitions, and community events. Jazz sets, rock performances, and dance events are taking place across the city. You'll find smaller shows at venues like Assembly Rooms and Usher Hall, which also host larger concerts. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has two exhibitions running, Earth Matters and Herbology, both open during daylight hours. You can also attend comedy nights at Dragonfly and other bars across the Old Town. The Haymarket area is busy during the weekend, with DJ sets and themed nights, particularly at venues like Sneaky Petes and People’s Leisure Club. Some events are held in shared spaces such as Coburg House Art Studios, where new work by contemporary artists is on display. If you're driving, be aware that parking is limited in the city centre and that access to Old Town wynds can be difficult during peak times. A short drive away, the Port of Leith Distillery hosts live music and themed parties, including Habibi Studios. You can reach most events using the Edinburgh Trams or Lothian Buses. Check the listings below for times and venues for this week's offerings.
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A multi-city festival celebrating the music and legacy of Scottish pianist Helen Hopekirk with concerts and educational events.
GoGo Penguin performs an instrumental jazz set at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh.
A weekly stand-up comedy night featuring professional comedians performing new material in Edinburgh.
Miss Madison performs a live gig in Edinburgh with support acts Eyes of Home and Lewis Wilson.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh hosts a contemporary herbology exhibition showcasing medicinal plants and historical remedies.
An art exhibition exploring soil and geology, marking the tercentenary of James Hutton.
A five-week course at the National Museum of Scotland explores the impact of colour on culture and society.
Limited edition lithographs from Edition Copenhagen launch at Nordic Living in Edinburgh.
Tinariwen, a Malian blues band formed in a Libyan refugee camp, performs hard-rocking desert music at Assembly Rooms.
Gay speed dating event for men aged 25-45 takes place at Manahatta in Edinburgh.
Good Egg Comedy hosts a new material stand-up show with fresh jokes at Dragonfly, Edinburgh's cocktail bar.
Christopher Cross performs a live concert at Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
A live music event featuring performances by artists at La Belle Angèle in Edinburgh.
Bollywood-themed party celebrates the season finale and end of exams at LaBelle Angele in Edinburgh.
Students celebrate the end of term with a Bollywood-themed night at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary fine art from artists at Coburg House Art Studios.
Sludge hardcore band Mastiff performs live in Edinburgh with support acts Iron Altar, Razor Sharp Death Blizzard, and Primitive Vices.
Skipinnish performs a live music set at Usher Hall as part of a tour.
Los Chichanos launch their new EP at a Latin fusion party in Edinburgh.
Habibi Studios returns for a double event at the Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh.
A bank holiday party at The Liquid Room featuring mixed genres and student deals.
Fuego x Teteo bring a reggaeton and dembow night with nonstop perreo to Edinburgh's People Leisure Club.
A daytime DJ set featuring house and drum'n'bass music at Singh Street Cha.
A charity garden open day featuring a decades-old suburban garden for fundraising.
Musika and Skyline host a large-scale all-day music event in Edinburgh celebrating four years of Skyline.
Live singers perform musical hits from The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Grease, and more at Dalkeith Miners Club.
DJ Kenny Allstar from BBC 1Xtra performs at Coco Boho during the Tipsy Bank Holiday event.
Coco Boho hosts a bank holiday party on Sunday, 24th May 2026.
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