Grassmarket
Old Town, Edinburgh
A historic marketplace below the castle, now lined with independent shops, bars and restaurants, according to the official city guide.
What's on near Grassmarket
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Grassmarket, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.
Tour de France Grand Départ
Stage 1 of the 114th Tour de France leaves Edinburgh's Old Town on 2 July 2027, through the city centre and the Southside towards Midlothian and the Borders.
Stay nearby Hotels near Edinburgh Old Town to Southside, 2 to 3 July
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027
Military tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, 6 to 28 August 2027. The 2027 show is called The Same Heart Beat.
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nairnbairn, CC BY-SA 2.0 Edinburgh's Christmas
Time 10:00 to 22:00
Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens open daily 10:00 to 22:00, with fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.
Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0 Night Afore Party with The Fratellis
Time 18:00
Party beneath Edinburgh Castle with The Fratellis on 30 December 2026, starting at 18:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.
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Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0 Hogmanay in the Gardens with Underworld
Time From 20:00
Concert with Underworld and special guests beneath Edinburgh Castle on 31 December 2026, doors at 20:00, with the Midnight Moment fireworks. Ticketed, ages 12 and over, last entry 23:00.
Stay nearby Hotels near West Princes Street Gardens, 31 December to 1 January
Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0 Smaller local events nearby
Lighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's Keepers Activities
Thu 12 Nov · National Library of Scotland, Old Town
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland
Robert Louis Stevenson Day - Paddling Their Own Canoes Exhibition
Fri 13 Nov · The Writers' Museum, Old Town
Exhibition at The Writers' Museum, Old Town.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
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Around Old Town
Castle, Royal Mile and the closes
The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.
Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.
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