Latest Events in Edinburgh(May Updated)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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