Victoria Street: Shopping in Old Town, Edinburgh

What's on near Victoria Street

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Victoria Street, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Sports

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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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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Edinburgh's Christmas

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

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.

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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
Library social: Sporting collections Activities
Fri 13 Nov · National Library of Scotland, Old Town
Event at National Library of Scotland.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland

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Live music nearby

The Bongo Club 1 min walk · 17 upcoming gigs
Sneaky Pete's 2 min walk · 47 upcoming gigs
St Giles' Cathedral 3 min walk · 35 upcoming gigs

Tonight's gigs across Edinburgh

Nearby

The Liquid Room Nightlife · right here A live music and club venue at 9C Victoria Street. The Jolly Judge Pub · 1 min walk A pub in James Court off the Lawnmarket. National Library of Scotland Museum · 1 min walk Scotland's national library, with collections, stories and research services on its site. The Bongo Club Nightlife · 1 min walk A nightclub, gig and events venue with residencies from Scottish club nights. The Writers' Museum Museum · 1 min walk A museum in Lady Stair's House on the Lawnmarket about Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Museum · 2 min walk A five-floor attraction on Castlehill with more than 100 illusions and a rooftop terrace over the city.

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.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Museum · 2 min walk
Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 2 min walk
Grassmarket Landmark · 3 min walk
St Giles' Cathedral Church · 3 min walk
Museum on the Mound Museum · 3 min walk
Greyfriars Kirk Church · 3 min walk
The Real Mary King's Close Museum · 3 min walk
Stills Museum · 4 min walk

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