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National Museum of Scotland

Scotland's national museum on Chambers Street. The National Museums Scotland site refused automated reading, so hours are not listed here.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of National Museum of Scotland, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Theatre and shows Starts in 8 days

La Clique Noël

20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Palais du Variété, Bristo Square, Southside

Time 16:30 and 19:30

Cabaret and circus show in a spiegeltent outside McEwan Hall at 16:30 and 19:30, from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The show runs 100 minutes and is guided for ages 16 and over.

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Tour de France Grand Départ

2 Jul 2027 Edinburgh Old Town to Southside, Old Town

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.

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Theatre and shows

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027

6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027 Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Old Town

Military tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, 6 to 28 August 2027. The 2027 show is called The Same Heart Beat.

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Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock seen from below in evening light

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Festival Starts in 2 days

LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

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Festival

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party

31 Dec Princes Street, New Town

Time From 20:00

The Hogmanay Street Party on Princes Street on 31 December 2026, starting at 20:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.

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Smaller local events nearby

Amelia Bayler: WIP Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · The Gilded Saloon, Southside
Comedy or theatre night at the Gilded Saloon on Lothian Street, starting at 19:00.
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The Comedy Show Comedy
Fri 13 Nov · The Gilded Saloon, Southside
Comedy or theatre night at the Gilded Saloon on Lothian Street, starting at 20:30.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Gilded Balloon

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Nearby

Underbelly Bristo Square Landmark · 2 min walk The Edinburgh base of Underbelly, which produces Fringe and Hogmanay events. Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 2 min walk A nightclub and live venue at 73 Cowgate, open every night. Festival Theatre Landmark · 2 min walk A Capital Theatres venue on Nicolson Street for musicals, drama, dance and comedy. Greyfriars Kirk Church · 2 min walk The first new kirk built in Scotland after the Reformation, in the Old Town. The Jazz Bar Nightlife · 2 min walk A live music venue on Chambers Street. The Bongo Club Nightlife · 3 min walk A nightclub, gig and events venue with residencies from Scottish club nights.

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.

National Library of Scotland Museum · 3 min walk
St Cecilia's Hall Museum · 4 min walk
St Giles' Cathedral Church · 4 min walk
The Liquid Room Nightlife · 4 min walk
Victoria Street Shopping · 4 min walk
Whistle Binkies Nightlife · 4 min walk
The Royal Mile Landmark · 4 min walk
The Real Mary King's Close Museum · 4 min walk

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