Written by Daisy Curtis, Partnership & Growth Manager
Updated
February. It's a month of contrasts. Winter chills with the hope of Spring. Cold nights with romance in the air. Crisp morning air with the last of the frosts.
Edinburgh doesn't stop for February. It is full of activities, music and fun to help you through the shortest month with love and laughter. Let us show you how.
Wrap up warm and head out into the city.
Take a stroll through the parks and embrace the cool air.
From Princes Street gardens, to the Royal Botanical Gardens, to the Meadows, Edinburgh green spaces will invigorate you in this fresh month.
To warm up, check out what's happening across the city.
"Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot. So come and see the self-appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts harrumph about the stage."
What? Comedy
When? 14 February 2027
Where? The Festival Theatre
Are you visiting Edinburgh for the first time or simply looking for an alternative night out?
Are you curious about astronomy and want to find out more? Have you wondered about the science and technology behind the gates at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh?
What? Science
When? TBC, Usually Tuesdays in February
Where? Royal Observatory Edinburgh
"It’s raw feeling. It’s rock ’n’ roll. It’s a revolution in four notes. It’s Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony: music that makes the composer the star, with no emotion off limit. Thomas Søndergård conducts it tonight, along with Walton’s movie classic and the ear-tingling sonic adventures of Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, played by the fabulous Pablo Ferrández. Don’t miss it."
What? Performance
When? 19th & 20th February 2027
Where? The Usher Hall
"Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time."
What? Show
When? 19th January - 6th February 2027
Where? Edinburgh Playhouse
"The Scottish Portrait Awards exhibition at the Portrait will be a celebration of Scottish creativity, spotlighting the many talented contemporary portrait artists in Scotland today."
What? Portraits, art
When? 28th November 2026 - 11th April 2027
Where? National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD
"For the first time since 2019, our spectacular outdoor lantern trail is making a comeback – this time with an underwater twist! From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, get ready to explore a luminous coastal wonderland like never before."
What? Immersive Experience
When? TBC. Usually selected dates between November and February
Where? Edinburgh Zoo
Scotland and Italy go head to head in Round 1, Scotland and Wales in Round 2, and Scotland and Ireland in Round 4 of the 2027 Six Nations with home games for Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.
What? Sport
Where? Scottish Gas Murrayfield
When? 6th February 2027
When? 13th February 2027
When? 5th March 2027
Join us in Edinburgh for an exciting month of events, performances and music.
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