What’s On In Edinburgh – October 2019
Autumn has arrived in Edinburgh! As the leaves turn shades of red, yellow, orange and brown, we see the city coming back to life after a quieter September. We are really looking forward the fantastic festivals and other events throughout the month of October. Keep reading to see what catches your eye.
October is a beautiful time to get outside, our Day Trips From Edinburgh – Secret Beaches And World Famous Croissants will certainly motivate you, or perhaps stay closer to home with inspiration from Places to Stay in Edinburgh – East New Town. The weather can be all over the place in Edinburgh in October, why not spend an afternoon creating a floral arrangement for your home with our guide – How To Make The Perfect Flower Arrangement To Brighten Up Your Home or shop some of Edinburgh’s Best Independent Homeware & Interior Stores.
Our theme for October is a little bit of luxury and spoiling yourself. We will be exploring some of Dickins luxury properties throughout the month and will be sharing a few ways we think you can treat yourself ahead of the winter rush. Our events in October could be the perfect way to treat yourself!
October 2019
As Edinburgh has now recovered from another spectacular August, the city has lots of exciting events going on this month. The Edinburgh Open Streets in October will be taking place on the 6th, a perfect opportunity to join the community activities and feel a little more connected to everyone around you. Featuring yoga classes, games, dancing and so much more. It warms our hearts to see everyone come together to share the space! You can read more about Edinburgh City Council’s project to connect and transform the city here.
Our highlight of October is the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, taking place from 18-31 October. Performers from around the world come to Edinburgh to celebrate one of oldest ways of sharing knowledge, through storytelling. The autumnal celebration takes place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile and includes an array of performances.
Continue reading to find out What’s On In Edinburgh in October
The International Storytelling Festival
Music, Theatre & Comedy
| What? | When? | Where? |
| We Will Rock You | 7th-12th October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| 11th October | St. Giles’ Cathedral | |
| Eddie Izzard – Wunderbar | 19th October | Festival Theatre |
| The King and I | 16th-26th October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| 20th October | The Stand | |
| Annie | Until 5th October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
Culture & Arts
| What? | When? | Where? |
| 18th-31st October | Scottish Storytelling Centre | |
| Until 3rd November |
The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse |
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| Until 10th November | National Museum of Scotland | |
| Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 3 | 11th October | Usher Hall |
| Self Evidence | Photographs by Woodman, Arbus and Mapplethorpe | Until 20th October | National Portrait Gallery |
| Children’s Classic Concerts: Weird Science | 27th October | Usher Hall |
Sport, Special Events & Workshops
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Big Big Gin Festival | 12th October | Corn Exchange |
| Samhuinn Festival | 31st October | Royal Mile |
| Festival of Physics | 20th October | Dynamic Earth |
| Guided foraging walk | 5th October | Edinburgh |
| Scottish Vegan Festival | 20th October | Corn Exchange |
| Autumn Wreath Making Workshop | 19th October | Lauriston Castle |
There’s plenty to do in the capital this month. Have a great October!
October is a wonderful time to spoil yourself, but you don’t always have the time to take a trip away.
Why not try a staycation in the city you already call home? Take in Edinburgh from a new perspective, and enjoy the luxury of a Dickins home for that holiday feeling in our Hopetoun Crescent flat.
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