What's on in Edinburgh

Things to do in Edinburgh this weekend

Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November

84 events across the weekend (44 activities and classes, 13 performances, 12 exhibitions, 5 concerts, 5 markets, 3 festivals, 1 illumination and 1 food event). November in Edinburgh. Christmas events begin to appear, alongside the usual concerts, theatre and gallery shows. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.

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Illumination Starts tomorrow

Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

13 Nov 2026 to 21 Feb 2027 Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine

Time 16:45 to 21:00

Outdoor lantern trail at Edinburgh Zoo on 60 nights from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 21 February 2027, entry from 16:45 with last entry at 20:00.

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An open paddock with trees and a hillside at Edinburgh Zoo Andy Hay, CC BY 2.0

Around the neighbourhoods this weekend

83 smaller local events this weekend, each linked to the page it was read from.

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    Read from the organisers' own pages, and each row links to its source, so check it on the day before you go. Spotted a mistake? [email protected]

    What is on in Edinburgh this weekend, 13 to 15 November?

    84 dated events fall across Friday to Sunday (44 activities and classes, 13 performances, 12 exhibitions, 5 concerts, 5 markets, 3 festivals, 1 illumination and 1 food event). Each listing opens on the interactive map.

    What can you do in Edinburgh on a weekend with no plans?

    Pick one area per day rather than crossing the city. November in Edinburgh. Christmas events begin to appear, alongside the usual concerts, theatre and gallery shows.

    How often is this page updated?

    The weekend moves forward each time the site is rebuilt, and an event drops off the page the day after it ends.

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