What's on in Edinburgh in April?

Edinburgh has shrugged off her winter coat, the tulips are bobbing their heads in the breeze and the cherry blossom is pink against the spring sky.
Edinburgh is a wonderful city, whatever month you choose to visit.
And whatever the month, pack a waterproof, just in case!

What's on in Edinburgh in April 2025?

Edinburgh Science Festival 2025

The 2025 Science Festival’s theme is Shaping the Future and it will explore the roles of science, technology and their creative cousins in tackling the challenges and seizing the opportunities that our ever-changing world presents.

What? Scientific Festival
When? 50th - 20th April 2025
Where? Museums and Venues all around Edinburgh
Perfect for? Family, Science Lovers

Moulin Rouge: The Musical

"Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!"

What? Musical
When? 25th April - 14th June 2025
Where? Edinburgh Playhouse
Perfect for? Everyone, Musicals Lovers

Weekly Markets

Soak up 2 weekly markets within convenient distance of each other every Saturday.

What? Farmers market & locally produced goods
When? Every Saturday
Where? Castle Terrace & Grassmarket
Perfect for? Everyone, Food Lovers

Kilomathon Scotland 2025

This is the perfect race for those who are practising for a half and full marathon as well as those who usually run 5Ks and want to challenge themselves. There are two distance options to choose from: 6.5 K and 13.1 K.

What? Race
When? 6th April 2025
Where? Edinburgh, Various starting points - finishing line Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Perfect for? Runners, Sports Lovers

St Giles' Candlelight performances

A magical concert experience, featuring a selection of classical gems.

What? Concert
When? TBC
Where? St Giles’ Cathedral
Perfect for? Everyone, Date Night, Music Lovers

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

World-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London presents exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world.

What? Exhibition
When? TBC
Where? National Museum of Scotland
Perfect for? Everyone, Animals Lovers

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

"Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head."

What? Dance, Ballet
When? 8th - 12th April 2025
Where? Festival Theatre
Perfect for? Dance Lovers