# Events & Things To Do In Edinburgh on 12th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Edinburgh on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Edinburgh on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Edinburgh

- **Event Name**: RSE Gifford Seminar: The Conversions of Christianity | In person
  - **Description**: Tracing the transformation of ancient Christianity from a small Jewish messianic movement to the defining religion of an EmpireAbout this EventJoin us for an evening of discussion that brings together expert voices to unp
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/rse-gifford-seminar-the-conversions-of-christianity-|-in-person/100001984035698182
  - **Venue**: The Royal Society Of Edinburgh
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, business, art, literary-art, conferences, volunteering
- **Event Name**: Frances White in conversation with Hannah Kaner
  - **Description**: Join Frances White, on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm as she chats to Hannah Kaner about her thrillingly unique, twisty new book The Bone DoorAbout this EventA ragtag crew. A perilous quest...
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/frances-white-in-conversation-with-hannah-kaner/100001984052831428
  - **Venue**: Waterstones
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  - **Price**: GBP 5 to 23
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Homes or Homecomings? Managing tourism tensions with European Partners
  - **Description**: A Festival of Europe event by The Cockburn AssociationAbout this EventThe Cockburn Association invites you to join us at the City Chambers on 12 May to learn from European partners about managing tourism. This event is pa
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 05:45 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/homes-or-homecomings-managing-tourism-tensions-with-european-partners/100001983449951197
  - **Venue**: Edinburgh City Chambers
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  - **Price**: GBP 6
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Scottish Book Trade Conference 2026
  - **Description**: We are delighted to open bookings for the 2026 Scottish Book Trade Conference.About this EventThe Scottish Book Trade Conference is hosted by the Booksellers Association, Bookselling Scotland and Publishing Scotland. This
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed May 13 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/scottish-book-trade-conference-2026/100001984566671337
  - **Venue**: Ps & Gs (St Paul's & St George's) Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: The centenary of the General Strike in Scotland
  - **Description**: In this year's Ian MacDougall Memorial Lecture, learn about the General Strike of 1926.About this EventJoin us for a special lecture offering fresh perspectives on the 1926 General Strike in Scotland. The first and only n
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/the-centenary-of-the-general-strike-in-scotland/100001983615841379
  - **Venue**: National Library of Scotland
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Gentle Aerial Yin Yoga Flow: Edinburgh, 2nd May, 12.45-2.15pm
  - **Description**: This gently restorative workshop entails slow yin-style aerial yoga and deep rest, offering supported movement and space to fully unwind.About this EventWe begin with a slow, grounding yin flow, using the aerial hammock t
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 12:45 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 02:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/gentle-aerial-yin-yoga-flow-edinburgh-2nd-may-1245-215pm/100001985580728409
  - **Venue**: The Crags Centre
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  - **Price**: GBP 19
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Evidencing Impact
  - **Description**: Learn how to effectively evidence your organisation's impact and explore new ways to tell your story to funders.About this EventThis course is designed to help you through the process of gathering and using evidence to sh
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/evidencing-impact/100001977390536324
  - **Venue**: EVOC
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  - **Price**: GBP 131 to 160
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Chinese Speaking Corner - - Tuesdays
  - **Description**: Chinese  in-person teaching or onlineAbout this EventThis activity is a tutor-led Chinese oral practice session in the format of role play on a range of topics, such as introducing yourself and your family, asking for dir
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jul 21 2026 at 07:40 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/chinese-speaking-corner-tuesdays/100001985901354410
  - **Venue**: Scottish Confucius Institute for Business and Communication, Post Grad Building
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  - **Price**: GBP 17
- **Event Name**: HSK 2 Reading & Writing
  - **Description**: HSK 2 Reading & Writing offer in-person or online teachingAbout this EventHSK Level 2 Reading and Writing is intended for students who have studied Chinese for about 50 hours. Based on the HSK 2 Syllabus, this course
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:40 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/hsk-2-reading-and-writing/100001985904552977
  - **Venue**: Scottish Confucius Institute for Business and Communication, Post Grad Building
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  - **Price**: GBP 30
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: HSK Level 3 Reading and Writing - In person teaching or online
  - **Description**: HSK Level 3 Reading and Writing is intended for students who have studied Chinese for 100 hours and can read and write 300 Chinese characterAbout this EventHSK Level 3 Reading and Writing is intended for students who have
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 09:20 am – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/hsk-level-3-reading-and-writing-in-person-teaching-or-online/100001985905127696
  - **Venue**: Scottish Confucius Institute for Business and Communication, Post Grad Building
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  - **Price**: GBP 33
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Tourist Chinese
  - **Description**: Tourist Chinese Course In-person or online teachingAbout this EventWe are offering a course that suits those who are interested in learning Chinese for the purposes of visiting Chinese for leisure or for business purposes
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 12:40 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tourist-chinese/100001985905296200
  - **Venue**: Scottish Confucius Institute for Business and Communication, Post Grad Building
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  - **Price**: GBP 33
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Monthly Branch Meeting - May
  - **Description**: Monthly Branch Meeting - committee meet at 19:00 (as applicable) and Branch at 19:30. 

Existing, returning, new and visiting Shipmates always welcome
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/monthly-branch-meeting-may/200029750150824
  - **Venue**: The Royal Navy Club
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  - **Categories**: meetups

## Trending Events in Edinburgh

- **Event Name**: New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
  - **Description**: Come and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition.Lunar living encourages us to view life as cyclical rather then linear and to tap into natu
  - **Venue**: The Open Door
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb691719db2d581.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2026 Edinburgh Marathon
  - **Description**: Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK,
  - **Venue**: Edinburgh
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- **Event Name**: Ludovico Einaudi at Usher Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Ludovico Einaudi at Usher Hall, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Usher Hall in Edinburgh, SC sets the perfect stage for an unfo
  - **Venue**: Usher Hall
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- **Event Name**: Billy Joel
  - **Description**: InformationPlease read event Terms & ConditionsNearby AttractionsBilly Joel has 4 upcoming events.AccessibilityAccessible tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster. For W
  - **Venue**: Scottish Gas Murrayfield
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- **Event Name**: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - A Call to Gather at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - A Call to Gather at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in dynamic Edinbu
  - **Venue**: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: Bon Jovi at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Bon Jovi at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh,
  - **Venue**: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Puth at Usher Hall
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Charlie Puth at Usher Hall, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh, SC sets the stage for an
  - **Venue**: Usher Hall
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- **Event Name**: Florence and the Machine at Royal Highland Centre
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Florence and the Machine at Royal Highland Centre, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Royal Highland Centre in dynamic Edinburgh
  - **Venue**: Royal Highland Centre
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- **Event Name**: Bon Jovi - Edinburgh
  - **Description**: Murrayfield Stadium will host Bon Jovi for an unforgettable night in Edinburgh. Expect the full rock spectacle, with iconic songs, lights, and energy that only Bon Jovi can deliver.

Join thousands of fans for a historic concert experience in Scotland.

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  - **Venue**: Bon Jovi - Edinburgh, UK – August 28, 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** RSE Gifford Seminar: The Conversions of Christianity | In person (Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Royal Society Of Edinburgh), Frances White in conversation with Hannah Kaner (Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Waterstones), Homes or Homecomings? Managing tourism tensions with European Partners (Tue May 12 2026 at 05:45 pm at Edinburgh City Chambers), Scottish Book Trade Conference 2026 (Tue May 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Ps & Gs (St Paul's & St George's) Church), The centenary of the General Strike in Scotland (Tue May 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at National Library of Scotland).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** RSE Gifford Seminar: The Conversions of Christianity | In person (Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Royal Society Of Edinburgh), Scottish Book Trade Conference 2026 (Tue May 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Ps & Gs (St Paul's & St George's) Church), The centenary of the General Strike in Scotland (Tue May 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at National Library of Scotland).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Edinburgh on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Edinburgh include The Royal Society Of Edinburgh, Waterstones, Edinburgh City Chambers.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Edinburgh range from GBP 5 to GBP 160. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Edinburgh include The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Waterstones, The Cockburn Association.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Edinburgh?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Edinburgh.

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