Free events in Edinburgh
There are 36 free events in Edinburgh in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is Molton Brown Edinburgh Early Christmas Party on Fri 16 Oct, 17:30 at Molton Brown Edinburgh. Most of them: tech and ai (11), conferences and expos (5), business (4). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
Photo: Andrew Colin · CC BY 2.0Today16
Friday, 16 October
1 event
16OctEvent · FriMolton Brown Edinburgh Early Christmas Party17:30 · Molton Brown EdinburghFree
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
1 event
17OctConferences & Expos · SatRecital Conference The Great Italian Music and the Tuba virtuoso style18:30 · St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of EdinburghFree
Sunday18
Sunday, 18 October
1 event
18OctEvent · SunEuropes BIGGEST thrift festival Edinburgh11:00 · Meadowbank Sports CentreFree
Tuesday20
Tuesday, 20 October
3 events
20OctTech & AI · TueTech Tuesday10:00 · Edinburgh Royal Bank AcceleratorFree
20OctWorkshops & Talks · TueThe Gifford Lectures Beyond the Series The Edible Complex17:00 · Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of EdinburghFree
20OctFamily & Kids · TueDr Bells Family Centre - Preparing for Baby17:30 · Dr Bells Family CentreFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
4 events21OctEvent · WedCOWL October holidays coach trip - Edinburgh10:00 · National Museum of ScotlandFree
21OctEvent · WedWeather spirits and rain lore14:00 · National Library of ScotlandFree
21OctEvent · WedThe Psychology of Why We Love Pets17:30 · Bayes G.03 The Bayes Centre, The University of EdinburghFree
21OctBusiness · WedThe 47th TB Macaulay Lecture - with Professor Frank Biermann18:30 · National Museum of ScotlandFree
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
2 events22OctEvent · ThuNHS Research Scotland Mental Health - Annual Scientific Meeting 202609:00 · Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghFree
22OctTech & AI · ThuBargaining chips State intervention in the semiconductor sector14:00 · Edinburgh Law SchoolFree
Friday23
Friday, 23 October
5 events
23OctTech & AI · FriData Day Edinburgh 202608:30 · COSLA Conference CentreFree
23OctTech & AI · FriFree ISC2 CC (Cybersecurity Certification) Course at Edinburgh.14:30 · 21 Calder RdFree
23OctConferences & Expos · FriGreyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair16:00 · Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgo, Reino UnidoFree
23OctTech & AI · FriFree (funded by SAAS) Cyber Security Essentials (Cisco) Course Edinburgh18:00 · 21 Calder RdFree
23OctConcerts & Music · FriMusic for Choir Brass & Organ FROM PARRY TO MEALOR19:30 · St Giles' CathedralFree
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
1 event
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatSomatic awakening workshops women only10:00 · The Salisbury CentreFree
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
1 event25OctEvent · SunSt Giles at Six - Veronica Henderson (cello) and Elizabeth Mucha (piano)18:00 · St Giles' CathedralFree
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
4 events
27OctBusiness · TueFund Your Business Your Way Financials for Funding09:30 · Edinburgh Royal Bank AcceleratorFree
27OctConferences & Expos · TuePreparing for Future of Work within HR and L&D Conference09:30 · Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart CampusFree
27OctTech & AI · TueDistinguished Lecture Delivering Measurable Patient Outcomes with AI17:00 · The Bayes Centre, The University of EdinburghFree
27OctEvent · TueSolidarity With Ukraines Trade Union Movement18:00 · Scottish Parliament BuildingFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
2 events
29OctTech & AI · ThuFree (SAAS Funded) Python Programming Course Edinburgh. VL available14:00 · 21 Calder RdFree
29OctEvent · ThuWitch obsession with Steven Veerapen17:30 · National Library of ScotlandFree
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
3 events
30OctTech & AI · FriWeekend of AI10:15 · Library of MistakesFree
30OctFamily & Kids · FriFamily Halloween Party with The Shiverin Sheiks Band (Rock n Roll)16:30 · The Jazz BarFree
30OctEvent · FriAn Evening of Kate Bush at St Marys Cathedral Edinburgh19:30 · St Mary's Episcopal CathedralFree
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
1 event
31OctTech & AI · SatFree CompTIA A (Gateway to IT) Course in Edinburgh Tutor-led class.09:00 · 21 Calder RdFree
Tuesday3
Tuesday, 3 November
2 events3NovConferences & Expos · TueSCA Annual Conference 2026 Archives & Records at the Heart of Society09:30 · Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian FCFree
3NovConferences & Expos · TueAI in social services symposium10:00 · COSLA Conference CentreFree
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
1 event
4NovTech & AI · WedLeading AI Strategy Governance & Policy Programme09:30 · COSLA Conference CentreFree
Thursday5
Thursday, 5 November
1 event5NovTech & AI · ThuGrow Your Sales Unlock Your Data10:00 · Edinburgh Royal Bank AcceleratorFree
Tuesday10
Tuesday, 10 November
1 event
10NovBusiness · TueFund Your Business Your Way Pitching 10109:30 · Edinburgh Royal Bank AcceleratorFree
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
2 events12NovFamily & Kids · ThuSupporting Children and Families Impacted by Poverty09:00 · The Faith MissionFree
12NovBusiness · ThuMoving to Portugal Show & Seminars - Edinburgh 12 November 202610:30 · The Scotsman HotelFree
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