39 events in Old Town this week. Discover gigs, comedy, workshops, markets, and more with TownSpot.

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Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. Enjoy an Easter trail around the five floors of the attraction, included in admission. More info: https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/Easter/

Easter Trail

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK

Join us for our annual Stills School Exhibition! 'Twenty Six' is a collection of work by the 2025 alumni of our free alternative photography school for 16-25 year olds. Come along to our opening celebration on Friday 20 March, 5-7pm 🎉. More info: https://stills.org/exhibitions/twenty-six-a-stills-school-exhibition

📸 Twenty Six: A Stills School Exhibition

Stills, 23 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BP, UK

Experience organ music like you've never heard it before with viral organist Reductio, featuring music by ABBA, Hans Zimmer + more! More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greyfriars-kirk-organ-concert-matt-walters-aka-reductio-tickets-1981066450081

🎹 Greyfriars Kirk Organ Concert - Matt Walters (AKA Reductio)

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK

Join Auld Reekie Board Gaming Club on the 14th of April! Play board games with friends or meet new people using our board game library, or bring your own games. We'll also be hosting multiple sessions of Blood on the Clocktower! Don't miss out! More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/auld-reekie-board-gaming-club-tickets-1982263008018?aff=oddtdtcreator

Auld Reekie Board Gaming Club

Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, UK

Dominic Echlin, structural engineer, and Thomas Hamilton, architect, will share some of the challenges associated with the construction of the new Scottish Galleries at the National Gallery of Scotland on the Mound. More info: https://ahss.org.uk

Extending the National Gallery of Scotland

Augustine United Church, Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, UK

The history of Ferguslie Mills of J&P Coats.  A talk by Tom Dowds.  Plus tea, coffee and biscuits from 6.30pm.

Coats, The Centre of the Thread Universe

Meet some of Scotland's contemporary children's authors in these fun, free story sessions for families. Each session will include 2 short readings suitable for children aged 6-10 and a chance to chat to the writers, plus a range of craft activities. More info: https://www.nls.uk/whats-on/dear-library-family-story-sessions/?d=20260414

Dear Library: Family story sessions

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK

Join the Second Auld Reekie Board Gaming Club on the 14th April! Friendly players, great games, relaxed vibes. We also have beginner & experienced Blood on the Clocktower Sessions. Don't miss out-book early to secure your seat at the table! More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/auld-reekie-board-gaming-club-tickets-1982263008018?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

The Baroque Music Festival is coming back! Across five exceptional concerts at Institut français d'Ecosse and Reid Concert Hall, the festival invites you on a musical voyage through the great Baroque traditions of France, England, Scotland and Italy. More info: https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-and-series/baroque-music-festival-2026/#/

Baroque Music Festival 2026

French Institute of Scotland, W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK

Edinburgh-based Étáin brings her debut album 'The Well' to life with a unique multi-arts experience. Expect a high-energy full-band performance accompanied by immersive physical theatre that draws the audience deeper into her world of song. More info: https://etain-album-launch.eventbrite.co.uk/

🎶 Étáin: The Well Multi-Arts Album Launch

The Caves, 12 Niddry St S, Edinburgh EH1 1NS, UK

Our 21st Northern Streams Festival explores historical & modern interactions between Celtic & Nordic cultures with artists from Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Scotland through Concerts, workshops, a Concert Lecture, Session & Ceilidh! More info: https://www.northernstreams.org

Northern Streams Festival of Scottish & Nordic Music, Song & Dance

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK

Join us at Talbot Rice Gallery for a family-friendly creative workshop inspired by the exhibition 'The dead don't go until we do'. Led by artist Fibi Cowley, this session invites children to explore themes of identity, community, and storytelling. More info: https://www.trg.ed.ac.uk/event/little-creative-morning-1

Little Creative Morning

Talbot Rice Gallery, The University of, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK

Join Joss (who is related to a Pirate Queen) for an immersive experience bringing maritime history & songs to life - welcoming all sailors and explorers to set sail! A family specific workshop at the Northern Streams Festival in the Easter holidays. More info: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6509/913:28363/

Pirates, stories and songs of the high seas - Family Friendly Workshop with Joss Cameron

A 90‑minute guided whisky and chocolate tasting in a hidden historic underground space, featuring expertly paired flavours and rich storytelling. More info: https://widgets.bokun.io/online-sales/98595a9c-a432-4727-9ad9-84008cbc4d99/experience/1181822?partialView=1

Cocoa & Cask: Underground Whisky & Chocolate Tasting Experience

The Lost Close, 1 Barrie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

Bedlam Sounds comprises of a live sound tech workshop and a rock gig in one evening. We turned our theatre into a new music venue, spotlighting local emerging bands with original music and providing hands-on opportunities for sound tech learning. More info: https://bedlamtheatre.co.uk/shows/bedlam-sounds-2026

Bedlam Sounds

Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ, UK

Dr Brooke Vandermolen is known across the internet as 'The OBGYN Mum'. Join her and Prof Philippa Saunders for a night smashing down taboos, debunking myths and asking questions about overlooked and misunderstood areas of women's health and medicine. More info: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/event/bloody-powerful-the-taboo-busting-guide-to-periods-menopause-and-everything-in-between/

Bloody Powerful: The Taboo-busting Guide to Periods, Menopause and Everything In-Between

We are bringing E2NMN - a DJ and producer whose sound lives on the deeper, more immersive end of techno: atmospheric soundscapes, intricate rhythmic architecture, and powerful synth work that builds pressure without ever losing subtlety. More info: https://ra.co/events/2307230

EPiKA: E2NMN

The Bongo Club, 66 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JX, UK

This walking tour about Edinburgh's women, particularly the ones who are often overlooked! Hear the stories and trace the footsteps of female artists, scientists, and political activists of the last 1000 years who changed Scotland and the world.

🧒 Edinburgh's Forgotten Women Walking Tour

The High Street Wellhead, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh EH1 1QX, UK

The global trade environment is undergoing rapid transformation. With shifting geopolitical alliances, post-Brexit trade arrangements, and the rise of digital and green trade, Scotland faces a distinct set of challenges and opportunities.

🗣️ Scotland and the State of World Trade

Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, 1 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9EF, UK

Edinburgh Art Workshop offers welcoming 8-week watercolour courses in Edinburgh for beginners & intermediate creatives. All materials included. Learn core techniques, build confidence, and create beautiful paintings in a friendly small-group class.

🎨 Watercolour Classes - Beginner & Intermediate with Edinburgh Art Workshop

Launch of a six-month programme of free digital support for 20 charities in Edinburgh & Lothians. Participants will receive monthly one-to-one coaching sessions and three specialist group workshops to help them navigate social media with confidence. More info: https://bit.ly/4thObq5

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