🆓 Free Events in Edinburgh

337 free events happening in Edinburgh — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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The Wellbeing Workout On Tour - Edinburgh at Sheraton Grand Hotel Edinburgh

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Tue 6 Oct

The Wellbeing Workout On Tour - Edinburgh

📍 Sheraton Grand Hotel Edinburgh

Open Days at St George's School for Girls

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Tue 6 Oct

Open Days

📍 St George's School for Girls

Raising Kids with Confidence DAY 1 -West Lothian Council Foster Carers ONLY at Strathbrock Partnership Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Raising Kids with Confidence DAY 1 -West Lothian Council Foster Carers ONLY

📍 Strathbrock Partnership Centre

Dr Bell's Family Centre - Bumps and Bairns August - October 26 at Dr Bells Family Centre

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Tue 6 Oct

Dr Bell's Family Centre - Bumps and Bairns August - October 26

📍 Dr Bells Family Centre

Do something new about your mental health at HUBBARD ACADEMY OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Do something new about your mental health

📍 HUBBARD ACADEMY OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE

What Else is Out There: Unconventional Creative Careers at Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio

SOLD OUT

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Tue 6 Oct

What Else is Out There: Unconventional Creative Careers

📍 Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio

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October Tours at St Cecilia's Hall at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

October Tours at St Cecilia's Hall

📍 St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

Wake Up Edinburgh at The Salisbury Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Wake Up Edinburgh

📍 The Salisbury Centre

LGBTQ+ Basketball at Leith Community Education Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

LGBTQ+ Basketball

📍 Leith Community Education Centre

Edinburgh Castle Careers Fair at Edinburgh Castle

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Tue 6 Oct

Edinburgh Castle Careers Fair

📍 Edinburgh Castle

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LGBTQ AA at LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)

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Tue 6 Oct

LGBTQ AA

📍 LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)

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Wed 7 Oct — Sat 24 Oct

Play : Repeat

📍 Upright Gallery

Volta: Janverse, Vulpine [Drum & Bass / Jungle] at The Bongo Club

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Volta: Janverse, Vulpine [Drum & Bass / Jungle]

📍 The Bongo Club

Unfiltered Edinburgh at CodeBase Edinburgh

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Unfiltered Edinburgh

📍 CodeBase Edinburgh

CIPD SES breakfast SIG: Less Drama, Better Resolution at The Melting Pot

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

CIPD SES breakfast SIG: Less Drama, Better Resolution

📍 The Melting Pot

Scotland's EIA Conference 2026 at Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Scotland's EIA Conference 2026

📍 Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

Introduction to Cycling at Millerhill Community Hub

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Introduction to Cycling

📍 Millerhill Community Hub

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Law, Character and Leadership Program

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Studio Applicants Tour, Wed 7 Oct 2026, 3.30pm

📍 Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Dr Daniel Carr, 'Helping Hands as Institutional Underwriting: Courts and Trusts'

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Dr Daniel Carr, 'Helping Hands as Institutional Underwriting: Courts and Trusts'

Dean’s Lecture: The Good Life after the Age of Growth at Edinburgh Law School

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Wed 7 Oct

Dean’s Lecture: The Good Life after the Age of Growth

📍 Edinburgh Law School

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Community Meal at Bridgend Inspiring Growth

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Community Meal

📍 Bridgend Inspiring Growth

VAS Private View: Graduate Showcase and AV Show at Dalkeith Palace

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

VAS Private View: Graduate Showcase and AV Show

📍 Dalkeith Palace

Introduction To AI For Life Sciences at University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings Campus Thomas Bayes Road, Edinburgh South

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

Introduction To AI For Life Sciences

📍 University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings Campus Thomas Bayes Road, Edinburgh South

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Edinburgh?

There are currently 337 free events listed in Edinburgh. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Edinburgh?

Free events in Edinburgh include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in Edinburgh?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Edinburgh.