Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s queer life flourishes around the Pink Triangle near Broughton Street, blending tradition with progressive creativity. The city’s Pride events and queer arts presence are integral to its identity as Scotland’s cultural heart.

LGBTQ+ run club on Wednesday or Saturday. Head to their website for more info.

Edinburgh Zine Fair at St Margaret's House

EFR Run or Social

Edinburgh Frontrunners

A weekly LGBTQ+ run club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Edinburgh.

A LGBTQ+ run club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays for health and fitness.

Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow

GFR+(GFR's WTNB sub group) joint parkrun

A community morning run at Beecraigs Country Park organized by Edinburgh Frontrunners for everyone.

Join Brynk & Fault Lines at Victoria Bar Leith for a curated mix of House, Drum & Bass, and UK Garage during the Fringe Festival. The event features big grooves and bass-heavy beats, creating an unforgettable Saturday afternoon session. The event is scheduled for August 29, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 at Victoria Bar Leith, located at 265 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8PD, UK.

Leith

Victoria Lap, Common Ground Fringe Takeover

A vibrant underground club event featuring Kettes at Victoria Bar Leith, showcasing deep house, techno, and jungle music. The event offers free entry and welcomes all attendees for a night of infectious rhythms and quality DJ sets.

House Party with Kettes

A vibrant underground house music event featuring DJ Kettes, showcasing deep house, techno, and jungle rhythms at Victoria Bar Leith. The event offers free entry and is open to all, with a lively dancefloor from 21:00 to 01:00 on August 29, 2026.

An event featuring Victoria Lap as part of the Common Ground Fringe Takeover.

A LGBTQ+ running club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays for health and fitness.

An evening of cabaret performances accompanied by cocktails at CC Blooms.

CC Blooms

Cabaret and Cocktails at CC Blooms

A LGBTQ+ running and social club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Edinburgh.

We’d love to see familiar faces and always welcome some new ones too!

Holyrood Park

Next stop: Holyrood Park run

A community run event at Holyrood Park organized by Edinburgh Frontrunners.

International football match as part of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Easter Road

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier: Scotland vs. Denmark

A weekly LGBTQ+ running and social club in Edinburgh.

A lively evening with DJ sets and special drinks at The Street Bar for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Street Bar

The Club Edinburgh

Gay Night at The Street Bar

A LGBTQ+ run club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Edinburgh.

A LGBTQ+ running club that meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Edinburgh.

Eckhart Tolle will be performing live at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 19:30. The event offers an evening of warmth, humor, and compassion, focusing on reconnecting with inner peace and living in the present moment. Eckhart Tolle is renowned for his teachings that have inspired millions worldwide, including notable figures like Oprah Winfrey and the Dalai Lama.

Eckhart Tolle Live Event

A blood-curdling lineup of the UK’s finest drag, burlesque and cabaret ghouls create a night of genderfunk, tease, variety and frights. This is one of London’s longest running independent queer cabarets and is created, hosted and produced by Dolly Trolley.

Colours Hoxton

Cabaret Sauvignon: #TheBlossomHillsHaveEyes

Dolly Trolley

A queer cabaret night featuring drag, burlesque, and variety acts with a spooky twist.

A monthly discussion group at Lavender Menace in Edinburgh, focusing on gay books and writing, exploring how queer literature impacts lives. The event occurs on the second Sunday of each month, with themes varying; upcoming topics include queer parents and found family. Participants are encouraged to bring texts they connect with. Booking is required due to limited spaces, and accessibility information is available on the venue's website.

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive at the Edinburgh Palette

Queer Men for Queer Literature

A festive drag performance featuring a cast of talented drag queens celebrating the holiday season with music, comedy, and spectacular costumes.

LGBTQ+ Events in Edinburgh

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

EFR Run or Social

Saturday, August 29, 2026

EFR Run or Social

GFR+(GFR's WTNB sub group) joint parkrun

Victoria Lap, Common Ground Fringe Takeover

House Party with Kettes

House Party with Kettes

Victoria Lap, Common Ground Fringe Takeover

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

EFR Run or Social

Saturday, August 29, 2026

EFR Run or Social

GFR+(GFR's WTNB sub group) joint parkrun

Victoria Lap, Common Ground Fringe Takeover

House Party with Kettes

House Party with Kettes

Victoria Lap, Common Ground Fringe Takeover

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