What's On in Edinburgh & The Lothians

Giants

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive,...

The Letterman

Venue: Billiard Room at Gilded Balloon Teviot

Website: www.edfringe.com

Award-winning clown Bryce Flint-Somerville (Blue Man Group, Barroz) will have you in hysterics as he battles, cajoles and pleads his way to getting his letters in line. Combining clown, puppetry and audience...

Border Berries

Venue: Rutherford Farm Roxburghshire

Website: www.borderberries.co.uk

Fabulously sweet and juicy Scottish strawberries, raspberries and more, ready for pick your own or to order ready-picked. Visit the website for hours and more details.

Edinburgh Leisure Summer Camps and Coaching

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

Edinburgh Leisure Summer Camps are packed with fun, including aquatics, climbing, gymnastics, tennis, and high-energy multi-sport sessions—perfect for kids who love variety. Flexible booking options,...

Find Out Fridays

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons with the Learning team. Find out fascinating facts and hear surprising stories about the collections and get hands on with some of our favourite...

George Heriot’s School

Venue: George Heriot’s School

Address: Lauriston Place

Website: www.george-heriots.com

Welcoming children aged 4-18 to flourish in a caring and stimulating environment, pupils learn side by side, with both Junior and Senior School on one historic campus. Families are welcome to arrange individual...

Get creative at Doodles

Venue: 27-29 Marchmont Cres

Website: www.doodlesscotland.co.uk

Fancy doing something fun and creative with the kids? Head along to Doodles for some pottery painting fun. They have all different shapes of pottery, from mugs and bowls, to figurines and plant pots. Dozens...

Kids Go Free with Edinburgh Bus Tours

Venue: Edinburgh City Centre

Website: www.edinburghtour.com

Make family days out go further this summer with Edinburgh Bus Tours. With up to three children travelling free with every adult ticket purchased, it’s an affordable and fun way to explore the city during...

Lyceum Youth Theatre

Venue: The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Website: www.lyceum.org.uk/take-part/young-people/lyt

Lyceum Youth Theatre offer classes a range of classes; Play (ages 5-7), Mini's (ages 8-10), Juniors (ages 11-13) and Seniors (ages 14-18). Each session challenges members to become strong performers whilst...

The Meadows Junior Parkrun

Venue: The Meadows Junior Parkrun

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/themeadows-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9.30am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...

The National Wallace Monument

Venue: Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road

Address: Stirling

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Perfect for a family day out, The National Wallace Monument offers something for everyone this summer. Explore interactive exhibition galleries, climb the famous 246-step spiral staircase, and enjoy panoramic...

Water of Leith Kids Events 2026

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Address: 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on

Water of Leith Kids Events run every Tuesday and Thursday of the school holidays and include events such as river dipping, pollinators everywhere - Buzz, crawl, and explore the wonderful world of pollinators!

Live Actor Performances

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Gather outside The National Wallace Monument this summer and watch history come to life during live actor performances of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’. Learn about the man who inspired a nation –...

Bluey's Big Play

Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Edinburgh for the live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s...

The Royal Highland Show

Venue: Royal Highland Centre

Website: www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

There's truly something for everyone at the Royal Highland Show with a surprise at every corner. With over 6,000 animals, towering machinery, thrilling competitions and activities for all the family you...

Awesome Bricks

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Help make a Concorde mosaic in the big build, alongside LEGO® experts Warren and Teresa Elsmore, or compete against friends in our speed build challenge. There’s lots for little ones too, with a DUPLO®...

Curiosity Club - Minerals of Minecraft

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Leave your grown-ups at the door and get curious with Curiosity Club sessions. Inspired by some of the museum’s most exciting collections, Curiosity Clubs are a chance for kids to explore the museum...

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants at Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Visitors will have the chance to see SpongeBob up close, meet him, and snap some fin-tastic photos. He’ll be making appearances at intervals throughout both days, so don’t forget your cameras to capture...

Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: Participating Libraries

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity.The Challenge will...

Relaxed Curiosity Club

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

These relaxed sessions are designed for children with additional support needs and their families.NMS aim to create a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment for ASN children to explore Curiosity Club...

Edinburgh Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: The Meadows

Address: Melville Drive, Edinburgh

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Edinburgh Academy Summer Holiday Camps

Venue: The Edinburgh Academy Junior Sports Hub

Address: 10 Arboretum Road

Website: www.edinburghacademy.org.uk/1366/holiday-camps-2026

With Surf, Dance, Hockey, Wild Outdoors, Multi-Activity, Drama, Science and more, there’s something for every child to enjoy. They offer flexible booking options including full days, half days and full...

Meet the Astronomer

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join the astronomers as they share their favourite things in the Universe – perhaps it’s the planets, maybe a black hole or two and definitely some dead stars. Plus – catch up with the momentous...

Champions of the Wild

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Get hands-on with sporty challenges and surprising facts in this family activity which brings learning to life in a fun and engaging way for all ages. Collect your trail map, complete the challenges, and...

Giant Garden Games

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Challenge your friends and family to fun outdoor games including Connect 4, tumbling tower and more. The perfect location for sunny days in the city with a breath-taking view of Arthur’s Seat and the...

Bricktastic Beasts at Edinburgh Zoo

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Will you be able to spot the wild brick sculptures nestled around Edinburgh Zoo this summer? Perfect for families, brick fans and animal lovers alike, this exhibition offers a chance to marvel at the artistry,...

Spectacular Jousting

Venue: Linlithgow Palace

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot

Experience exhilarating horsemanship and impressive skills at the brave and courageous knights battle it out. Hear the thundering of hooves and the clash of lances as our four champions take to the arena...

Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Flight

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Join this Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.Friendly staff will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit, as you explore the museum without...

ESMS Holiday Camps

Venue: Erskine Stewart Melville School

Website: www.events.erskinestewartmelville.com/esms-holiday-camps

ESMS Holiday Camps offer a selection of hockey, rugby and football camps, where children can develop their skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive and engaging environment. Camps are available...

Summer CAT

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation. They will take part in a range of activities including...

Summer Family Fun

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Visit on Mondays and Fridays for a range of exciting, drop-in activities for the whole family. Each week explore a new theme – from Scottish stories to around-the-world-adventures, there will be something...

Summer School

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature. All this learning happens through a range of fun activities such as zoo trails, games,...

Ratatouille

Venue: Dynamic Earth Planetarium

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Enjoy this animated adventure under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with family favourite film Ratatouille! Book now and experience the magic of cinema beneath the stars. Selected dates.

Relaxed Morning

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.Friendly staff will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit, as you explore some...

Loretto School Holiday Camps

Venue: Loretto School

Website: www.loretto.com

Loretto is proud to offer a range of holiday camps for young people. Childcare vouchers can be used for booking Summer Activity Camps (enter code CCVOUCHER25) – following making your reservation, please...

Monday Makes

Venue: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Website: www.rct.uk

Discover more about Holyrood Abbey. The ruin you see today was once a building full of colour and life. Make your own mini stained glass windows, using tissue paper and card, to take home.Every Monday...

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Billie Kerr (8-13s)

Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Go along to this Musical Theatre Masterclass with SIX Queen - Billie Kerr. Billie was the first ever Scottish actor to play Catherine of Aragon in SIX The Musical and this July you can get the chance to...

Summer Outdoor Club

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

The programme of activities is designed to give children aged 7-12 the skills essential to scientific success such as creativity, problem-solving and experimenting. Skills are encouraged through outdoor...

Hands On History

Venue: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Website: www.rct.uk

Get up close to historic and replica objects in our drop-in handling sessions. From gauntlets to jelly moulds; chamber pots to ink wells can you discover what these objects were once used for? Every Tuesday...

Linlithgow Family Adventure

Venue: Linlithgow Palace

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot

Discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions featuring many hands on activities at Linlithgow Loch and Peel. Also 22 July and 3 August.

Madagascar

Venue: Dynamic Earth Planetarium

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo when, after an unexpected escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo, the lovable gang find themselves stranded on the exotic...

Junior Highland Keeper

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

For children aged 8-15, Junior Highland Keepers will get hands-on opportunities to care for the animals, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation.Please email events@rzss.org.uk...

NYOS presents: Cosmic Sounds @ Dynamic Earth

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.nyos.co.uk

NYOS will perform iconic movements from Gustav Holst's instantly recognisable orchestral suite, The Planets, at Edinburgh's award-winning science centre and planetarium, Dynamic Earth. These pop-up performances...

Mini Keeper Experience

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

For children aged 5-7, Mini Highland Keepers will get opportunities to care for the animals, prepare feeds, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will...

Escape From France Puzzle Room

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Work together as a family in the puzzle room and see if you’ve got what it takes to escape from France. Can you disguise yourself, speak French well enough to fool a German and find the right money to...

Holyrood Family Adventure

Venue: Holyrood Park

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions featuring many hands on activities. Also 29 July and 10 August.

Pollinators Everywhere 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Pollinators Everywhere 5 to 10 year olds (£7 per child - accompanying adult free). Buzz, crawl, and explore the wonderful world of pollinators!

Summer Explorers

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Summer Explorer sessions are a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife. This active programme includes visiting amazing animals, playing themed games and taking...

Dinosaur Ceramics and Activities

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Young dino fans will love bringing their very own ceramic dinosaur money bank to life using vibrant acrylic paints. From fierce T-Rex reds to cool stegosaurus greens (or maybe even a rainbow dino!), children...

River Dipping

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

River dipping 5 to 10 year olds (£7 per child - accompanying adult free). Join the Water of Leith Visitor Centre to explore the river and find out what lives in the water.1.30- 3.30pm  

Moth Hunters

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Discover the variety of local moths in the National Museum of Flight grounds and enjoy moth-themed family friendly activities.Join entomologist Katty Baird for an early morning walk around East Fortune...

Blythwood Theatre’s Summer Drama Camp

Venue: Custom House, Leith, Edinburgh

Website: https://blythwood-youth-theatre.classforkids.io/

Unleash your creativity this summer at their Drama Camp held at Custom House. There are two sessions for ages 7-11 and 12-18. The four-day camp is filled with acting, improvisation, and drama activities....

Extreme River dipping 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

1.30pm to 3.30pm - Extreme River dipping for 8 to 12 year olds (drop off event). Adventurous river dipping going deeper and further than other events.

Superhero Family Raceday

Venue: Musselburgh Racecourse

Website: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Dress up as your favourite superheroes and enjoy thrilling live racing, family-friendly entertainment, and plenty of activities for little heroes of all ages. From thrilling action on the track, meet-and-greets...

Creepy Crawlies

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Meet incredible insects up close, including giant millipedes and stick insects with expert Jacqui & Kev from Brilliant Beasties, then head outdoors for a hands-on bug hunt in the museum gardens. Families...

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.glasgow2026.com

Glasgow 2026 is inviting families to discover their new sporting obsession through a packed 11-day programme of 10 sports and six Para Sports with tickets on sale from as little as £12 for kids. Alongside...

Splash

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Grab your wellies and go and make a splash in the river. Suitable for 3 to 6 year olds 10-11.30am. (£7 per child - accompanying adult free).

Summer Discovery

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Explore rivers and woods with Laura and meet the animals transforming this summer. Suitable for 5-10 year olds, 1.30-3.30pm. (£7 per child - accompanying adult free).

Family Sports Day

Venue: Lauriston Castle and Garden

Website: www.cultureedinburgh.com

As we roar on Team Scotland in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, why not have a go at some very special Lauriston Sports. You will even get the chance to make your own medal to take home.

Inwards, Outwards and Earthwards

Venue: Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre

Website: www.eastgatearts.com

A fun creative workshop for ages 7-10 exploring our connection to nature through movement, objects and the senses. Led by visual artist Emily Cropton and dance artist Claire Pençak. Limited places so...

Play in a Day (8-13s)

Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Go along to this one day challenge and see how big your imagination can go. You will get the chance to work with our two professional theatre artists and learn skills in storytelling and acting. Get the...

Truckfest Scotland

Venue: Royal Highland Centre

Website: www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

Experience car-crushing monster truck action and death-defying motorcycle stunt shows, meet special guests, see thousands of trucks on display, browse a wealth of retail stands, witness massive industry...

Summer Explorers

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

These sessions for children aged 7 to 11 follow a different theme each day so you and your child can decide which days sound best to you. Join for one day or all ten – the choice is yours! Also 10-14...

Assembly Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

From George Street to George Square, Assembly Festival have a programme packed with the best of comedy, theatre, music, dance, circus, children's shows and more across the city. From homegrown heroes to...

Circus The Show

Venue: Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens

Address: George Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

Smashing swear-free stand-up! Splendidly silly sketches! Superb cabaret extravaganzas! Every day brings a fresh line-up, new reasons to giggle and the chance to see exactly why, in August 2025, they won...

Darryl J Carrington: Out of the Box

Venue: The Wee Coo at Underbelly, George Square

Address: George Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Out of the Box is a multi award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK, an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill and irresistible fun. Named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl...

Family Tours

Venue: Trinity House Museum

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot

Join Trinity House for relaxed tours and fun activities specially designed for children and families. Discover the animals that sailors would meet on their travels, take part in our activity trail, and...

FoRT

Venue: Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

Watch and be amazed as everyday objects transform into fantastical places to play and explore using ridiculous clowning, spectacular acrobatics and beautiful visual imagery. This is an inspiring and delightful...

Hugo's Rainbow Show

Venue: Dexter at Underbelly, Bristo Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

A drag show for kids about the science of rainbows! Join New Zealand superstar Hugo Grrrl for a musical, magical adventure exploring the skies above. Best for 2-10 year olds and neurodiverse friends, but...

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People!

Venue: Maggie's Chamber at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

From multi award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butthole as he brings the chaos of his mind to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

360 Allstars

Venue: Assembly Hall, Main Hall

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion...

A Comedy Magic Show for Kids

Venue: The Live Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Address: 139 Cowgate

Website: www.edfringe.com

Raul Kohli and Thomas De Bernede return with a brand-new family show that blends stand-up for kids, (playing the fool while educating them about the world and enquiring about all their favourites – Peppa...

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Venue: The Live Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

A lively and engaging puppet show designed for kids under 10, blending puppetry with ventriloquism for an interactive experience. Steph and Layla warmly welcome the children into their vibrant zoo, filled...

Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons

Venue: Maggie's Front Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

Imagine a stage where dragons, wizards, and brave adventurers come alive – not from a script, but through the laughter and creativity of you. Adventures! is a family-friendly D&D-type improv show where...

All New Crazy Puppet Magic Show

Venue: Bier Keller at Frankenstein Pub

Website: www.edfringe.com

Host, magician and puppeteer Leigh Milne is great with kids, who love getting up and being part of the fun and silly show. Booking in advance is advised as this is the best value and funniest lunchtime...

Battle of the Reefs

Venue: Main Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records

Address: 32b W Nicolson St

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and hilarious quick-witted comedian and singer friend Elaine Fellows, for a battle royale to determine which is the best Coral Reef in...

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Venue: Maggie's Chamber at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

Friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together.

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Venue: Main Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records

Address: 32b W Nicolson St

Website: www.edfringe.com

Award-winning Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns by popular demand in its third year. Fun for all the family in this high energy interactive extravaganza with hilarious jokes, plenty of prizes, games...

By a Thread

Venue: Assembly Rooms , Music Hall

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

Seven acrobats and thirty metres of rope… Long spools of white rope run through industrial pulleys and wrap around bodies. Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of trust and risk...

Chicago Teen Edition

Venue: Corn Exchange, Haddington

Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk

The Brunton Summer School presents Chicago: Teen Edition. Sharp style, big personalities and electric jazz, where everyone’s fighting to be seen. With iconic music, slick choreography and serious attitude,...

ComedySportz

Venue: The Live Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Address: 139 Cowgate

Website: www.edfringe.com

Two teams. One winner. No script! The award-winning competitive comedy show where teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games. A fast-paced, feel-good show for everyone, with a referee on hand to...

Cricket and The Freebugs

Venue: Assembly Rooms

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

It's 1972 and one bug band is about to change music forever. These five funky bug musicians are coming to you with the true story of the greatest band you've never heard of. As featured on BBC's The One...

DIY Circus with Frisco Fred

Venue: Maggie's Chamber at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

For one unforgettable hour, audiences become the performers in a fast-paced, joy-filled whirlwind of comedy, magic, juggling and playful surprises. Frisco Fred has spent his career traveling the world,...

Explosive Science Show!

Venue: Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is back! Chaotic mayhem abounds in this stunningly stylish STEM show with 10 times the spectacle and 20,000 times the voltage of the science classes...

Magic Maestros

Venue: Garden Room at Laughing Horse @ Bar 50

Website: www.edfringe.com

Magic Maestros is a one-of-a-kind magic-themed music show that blurs the line between concert and illusion, inviting audiences into an immersive experience where sound and wonder collide encouraging creativity...

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Venue: The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

Website: www.edfringe.com

The comedy show that comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy, which will be the stupidest show he has ever let ooze...

Science Circus

Venue: Maggie's Front Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

Scientist and comedian Donal Vaughan (Science Magic) is back and will be clowning around, juggling balls and spinning plates to show you the science of the circus. Laugh and learn in this fun family show.

Tale of the Firebird – Concerto for Violin, Fire & Acrobatic Orchestra

Venue: Assembly Roxy , Central

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

Classical precision meets circus adrenaline in this genre-bending re-imagining of a violin concerto composed by Chloé Charody for The Freestyle Orchestra. Each musician doubles as an acrobat, uniting...

Ten Thousand Hours

Venue: Assembly Hall, Main Hall

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

Gravity and Other Myths are back again with their international smash hit that sold out in 2025. Ten Thousand Hours. The creators of A Simple Space bring you an ode to the countless hours of sweat and...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: Auditorium at Central Hall

Website: www.edfringe.com

A magical comedy where young lovers flee into an enchanted forest, mischievous fairies meddle with romance and a troupe of bumbling actors rehearse a play. Chaos, transformation and mistaken identity collide...

Best of the Fest Daytime

Venue: Assembly George Square Studios , Studio Three

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

Bite-size tasters of the best comedy, cabaret, family entertainment and circus – all for you to enjoy in the heart of the Festival in George Square Studios. With line-ups changing daily, we have something...

Bleep Bleep!

Venue: Ermintrude at Underbelly, Bristo Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

A wordless, high-energy performance, diving into the hilarious chaos between humans and machines. With physical comedy, live drawing and music, a captivating tale about a man and his robot unfolds, turning...

Boys Don't Dance

Venue: DB1 at Assembly @ Dance Base

Address: 14-16 Grassmarket

Website: www.edfringe.com

Boys Don’t Dance is a poignant dance theatre show by acclaimed disabled artist Marc Brew, reflecting on his lifelong journey defying societal expectations to embrace his love for dance. Combining movement...

Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground

Venue: Theatre 3 at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang at the Cantonese Opera Playground in Edinburgh, where the Cantonese Opera Fairy teaches them skills to outwit the Boring King. But they can’t do it alone – they...

CinderGorilla: The Musical

Venue: Stephenson Theatre at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Website: www.edfringe.com

Using a ukulele, piano, trumpet, loop pedal and two puppets, he asks you to help him turn his picture book into an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza. Interactive, silly and funny with catchy...

Did You Hear What I Saw?

Venue: Buttercup at Underbelly, George Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Tom and Tom have been best friends for 12,577 days and counting. They've walked miles through blizzards, run amok in city streets and been superheroes of the playground. Their amazing bond was strengthened...

Disney's The Jungle Book Kids

Venue: Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street

Address: 22-26 George Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Mowgli bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. This production has a host of colourful characters and your favourite jumpin' beats from the film.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Venue: Various venues around Edinburgh

Website: www.edfringe.com

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the biggest arts festivals on the planet, with thousands of performers due to take to the stages. Artists and performers present shows that span many genres including...

Foodies Festival

Venue: Inverleith Park

Website: www.foodiesfestival.com

Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce the little ones to the kitchen in a safe and enjoyable way. There will also be bouncy castles, face...

How to Spot an Alien

Venue: Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

What do you do if you think your aunt is an alien? Jelly and Jonjo have their suspicions. Join them in an adventure through space, full of friendship, fun and flying saucers. This rip-roaring quest replaces...

Madame Chandelier's Grand Theft Opera

Venue: The Green at Pleasance Courtyard

Website: www.edfringe.com

When Madame Chandelier's daughter gets sucked into her video game and is kidnapped by the evil Queen of the Night, there's only one thing to do – gather opera's fiercest characters for an epic battle....

Magic Spectacular

Venue: The Big Yurt at Hoots @ Potterrow

Website: www.edfringe.com

A thoughtfully curated Fringe showcase celebrating magic, mind reading, circus skill, and international variety.Expect polished routines, clever illusions, audience involvement, and moments of genuine...

Rock Paper Scissors: A Brief History and Tournament

Venue: Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens) at Hoots @ Nicolson Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

A comedy, a game show and, technically, a lecture. For example: did you know there have been legal cases decided by rock, paper, scissors? That's right, multiple. Fight for glory in multiple layers of...

Total Sports Mania

Venue: Bunker Two at Pleasance Courtyard

Website: www.edfringe.com

Get ready for a riotous, family-friendly extravaganza of athletic silliness as award-winning clowns, Don Toberman and Darius Emadi, return to the stage to take on every sport in one hour! This wild, playful...

Wow! The Amazing Family Magic Show

Venue: Muse at Braw Venues @ Hill Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Step into a world of wonder with this interactive family magic show where kids don’t just watch – they become part of the magic. International magician Christian Lavey combines visual illusions, playful...

A Magical Journey to Sichuan

Venue: Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

A dreamlike children’s dance show celebrating the vitality, tradition and imagination of Bashu culture. Childhood stories evoke the cultural heritage, local customs and natural scenery of Sichuan in...

Abracadabra Family Friendly Magic Show

Venue: LAB at PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms

Website: www.edfringe.com

Be amazed as Alex, a sold-out Fringe children's performer, brings his amazing skills once more. Returns for his sixth year at the Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's magic show! A hit at the Glasgow...

BATSU! Presents: GANBA!!

Venue: Friesian at Underbelly, Bristo Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Enter the Dojo and train like a ninja in this high-energy, interactive comedy experience from the international hit BATSU! Your whole family can join the action, take on ridiculous challenges and awaken...

Encanto Sing-along

Venue: Dynamic Earth Planetarium

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

With on-screen lyrics for favourite musical numbers including The Family Madrigal, Surface Pressure and We Don’t Talk About Bruno, this is your chance to sing along! Get ready to join in as the Planetarium...

Family Fun Day

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Join the National Mining Museum for a fantastic day packed with entertainment including pony rides, a bouncy castle, puppet and magic shows, a balloon modeller and mad clown, giant games, face painting,...

Mama G: The Magic Bookmark

Venue: The Den at Gilded Balloon Teviot

Website: www.edfringe.com

Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G's library! Mama G vows to save the day by proving that books can help make the world...

Max Fulham's Monkey Business

Venue: Dining Room at Gilded Balloon Teviot

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Max, his sidekick Gordon the Monkey, and a gaggle of puppet friends as they get down to the seriously silly business of making big laughs for the whole family. Expect sketches, slapstick and a briefcase...

Splash Test Dummies Circus

Venue: The Lafayette at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows

Website: www.edfringe.com

Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics,...

Tongue Twister

Venue: Cromdale Theatre at Pleasance at EICC

Website: www.edfringe.com

One man's attempt to say tongue twisters in as many different languages as possible. Whilst also trying to dance. And make music. And do all the costume changes without leaving the stage. Humorous, colourful,...

Tweedy's Massive Solo Show

Venue: Udderbelly at Underbelly, George Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Tweedy finds himself battling mischievous props in a series of increasingly absurd situations, but however chaotic things become Tweedy can always find a creative way to get out – much to the delight...

Vasthy and Friends: Sing, Dance, Play!

Venue: Dram at Gilded Balloon Patter House

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Vasthy and Friends for a joyful interactive family musical filled with songs, dancing, laughter and heart. Created by eight-time Broadway performer Vasthy Mompoint and producer Leanna Gadow, this...

Doghailes 2026

Venue: Newhailes House and Garden

Website: www.nts.org.uk

Enjoy a fun day out with your furry friend! Doghailes, the annual dog event, has returned for another year to provide a fun-filled day for the whole family. Bring along your four-legged friend for a day...

3 Labours: A Hercules Panto

Venue: Space 2 at theSpace on the Mile

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Hercules and the Muses in this pantomime twist on a classic myth. You might have heard of Hercules – he’s something of a hero – and he’s fallen in love with Meg. All he needs to do is complete...

A Pirate Adventure!

Venue: Theatre 1 at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Address: Nicolson Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Captain Jellybones on a swashbuckling, laugh-out-loud pirate adventure as he races to rescue Christina-Anne from the wicked Captain Skullduggery! With the help of Scallywag Sam, Dame Saucy Sally and...

A Pirate's Bedtime

Venue: Forest Theatre at Greenside @ George Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Ahoy land lubbers and deck scrubbers! Join Annie and her motley pirate crew as they set sail on a journey of discovery, meeting curious creatures, battling krakens and stormy seas along the way in this...

Amazing Family Comedy Bingo: Prizes Galore!

Venue: Lindisfarne Room at St Cuthbert's Church

Address: 5 Lothian Road

Website: www.edfringe.com

It's bingo with loads and loads of prizes. You get two bingo tickets as part of your entry. If you bring a wrapped prize, you get another ticket. Take your seats, get your dabber ready and let the winning...

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Lower Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St

Website: www.edfringe.com

A curse, a castle and a Beast who must learn to love. Step into a heart-warming adaptation of this tale of greed, humility and transformation. Bursting with original songs, colourful characters and delightful...

Flamenkids

Venue: The Nave at Edinburgh New Town Church

Website: www.edfringe.com

Fun, visual and full of heart, the show offers a fresh new journey each year while keeping the passion and authenticity that audiences love. An original, highly entertaining experience for all ages, Flamenkids...

Foam Days

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Have you ever wondered what its like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Experience it for yourself during Foam Day at the Wild Water Coasters. Choose between the Otter, Wildcat and Falcon slides for...

360 Fest

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

From stunt shows and pedal-powered activities to interactive sessions and STEM science, there’s something to set everyone. See amazing 360° stunts and bike parkour from cycling experts, The Extreme...

1920s Style Family Scavenger Hunt

Venue: Lauriston Castle and Garden

Website: www.cultureedinburgh.com

Get a team together and go in costume. Solve the puzzles in a 1920s themed scavenger hunt that takes you around the grounds at Lauriston. Is the Mineral Well hiding a secret? What clues can be found lurking...

Erskine Stewart Melville Open Day

Venue: Erskine Stewart Melville

Website: www.erskinestewartmelville.com

At Erskine Stewart Melville, they blend strong academics with curiosity and confidence, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities ahead. With 110 clubs, 48 trips, and 46 sports teams in the...