What’s On In Edinburgh – Autumn 2022
With the Edinburgh festivals and busy summer months coming to an end, autumn brings with it a peaceful period of time for the city. Edinburgh enjoys some lovely, brisk weather in autumn, making it a good month to get outside and explore the great outdoors – a perfect time of year to visit a bookshop and find a tasty bowl of soup.
There is usually a post festival energy about our city, but this year we learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We were honoured to see Edinburgh play a pivotal role in her journey home. Her Majesty lay in State at St Giles Cathedral, giving us the opportunity to pay our respects in person, feeling an important part of British history.
Autumn 2022
“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.” — Emily Dickinson
A somber start to the season as we pass our moment of mourning, and a solemn reminder to live life and enjoy it! Edinburgh has a lot going on this autumn, and if you are in town, here are some highlights you won’t want to miss…
Continue reading to find out What’s On In Edinburgh this autumn
Music, Theatre & Comedy
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Book of Mormon | Until 8th October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
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The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra Present Where Rivers Meet |
29th September | Queen’s Hall |
| Pride and Prejudice Kind of | 18th October until 5 November | Lyceum Theatre |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo | 2nd November | Usher Hall |
| Paolo Nutini | 31st October | O2 Academy |
| The Tiger Who Came to Tea | 20th October until 22nd October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| The Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen | 19th November until 10th December | Festival Theatre |
| 28th October and other dates | St Giles Cathedral | |
| James Bay | 25th November | Usher Hall |
| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | 25th until 29th October | Edinburgh Playhouse |
Culture & Arts
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Until 2nd October | Scottish Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) | |
| Until 16th October | The Fruitmarket Gallery/Outdoors | |
| Until 31st October |
The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse |
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| 2nd October | National Museum of Scotland | |
| Beyond Realism: Dada and Surrealism | From 24th September | Scottish Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) |
| Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood | 15th October until 11th March | Dovecot Studios |
| A Taste for Impressionism: Modern French Art from Millet to Matisse | Until 13th November | Scottish National Gallery RSA |
| Anatomy: A matter of life and death | Until 30th October | National Museum of Scotland |
| New Arrival: From Salvador Dali to Jenny Saville | Until 12th February | Scottish Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) |
| Bernat Klein: Design in Colour | 5th November until 23rd April | National Museum of Scotland |
Sport, Special Events & Workshops
| What? | When? | Where? |
| The Botanics Halloween Trail | 14th until 31st October | Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh |
| Edinburgh Zoo Spooktacular | 7th until 31st October | Edinburgh Zoo |
| Autumn Internationals Rugby
Scotland vs. Australia |
29th October |
Murrayfield Stadium |
| Martin Bayfield’s Rugby Legends | 18th October | Festival Theatre |
| Edinburgh Cocktail Week | 7th until 16th October | Various Locations |
| Scottish International Storytelling Festival | 14th until 30th October | Various Locations |
| Samhuinn Fire Festival | 31st October | Holyrood Park/Royal Mile |
| Castle of Light | From 18th November | Edinburgh Castle |
| Edinburgh Oktoberfest | 6th until 9th October | Princes Street Gardens |
There’s plenty to do in the capital this autumn and we hope you enjoy!
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If you are in Edinburgh this autumn, then a Dickins home from home will make your stay extra special! Our amazing Rothesay Mews home is tucked away in a quiet cobbled lane in Edinburgh’s West End, and an absolute gem.
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