August Bank Holiday Weekend Edinburgh 2024

Scotland's capital is a supreme destination for the August Bank Holiday, with some of the best parties in the country taking over the city.

The event everyone will be talking about is, of course, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the largest arts festival in the world. Beginning on August 2nd and running through to the end of the month, expect the city to be buzzing with comedy, theatre, musicals, opera and everything in between.

Helping mark the closing of the Fringe weekend, the infamous man in the hat, Kolsch is bringing his international party, IPSO to the capital with Nightvision at The Liquid Rooms..

Or if you find yourself wanting to dive into a Hip Hop Time Machine then Saturday night will be more your thang, as DJ Nasty P throws it back to the funk ridden days of Grandmaster Flash and hoods of L.A with N.W.A right through to the modern masters like A$AP Rocky, Kenrick, Kanye, Drake and Dre Dre! 

Prince fans are spoilt for choice this weekend to witness His Royal Badness with not one but TWO purple events: DangerZone presents a whole night of music by the legend, celebrating his life and legacy! Then over at The Old DR Bells Baths, the Endorphinmachine himself can be found as the World finest Price tribute band take to stage!

Head below for more Edinburgh August Bank Holiday events.

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Bollywood Summer Party: Edinburgh Festival Closing Night
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Bollywood Summer Party: Edinburgh Festival Closing Night

Shanghai Club, Edinburgh

25th August

11:00pm til 3:00am

Minimum Age: 18

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Scotland's favourite & longest running Bollywood Night returns to Edinburgh for a Summer & Fringe Fe...

2 Truths, 1 Lie
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2 Truths, 1 Lie

31 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2HS, Edinburgh

2nd Aug-26th Aug

3:00pm til 4:00pm

Minimum Age: 15

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Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a b...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

25th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

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Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Good, The Bad & The Irish!
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The Good, The Bad & The Irish!

The Mash House, Edinburgh

13th Aug-25th Aug

8:30pm til 9:30pm

No age restrictions

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Voted best Irish comedy show - Edinburgh evening News

Ross Leslie Has The Chance To Do The Funniest Thing
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Ross Leslie Has The Chance To Do The Funniest Thing

West Port Oracle, Edinburgh

25th August

5:00pm til 6:00pm

No age restrictions

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2024 Edinburgh Fringe Show

Deep Fried in Patter
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Deep Fried in Patter

Boteco Do Brasil, Edinburgh

25th August

8:30pm til 9:30pm

Minimum Age: 16

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After sellout shows at last year's festival, the Edinburgh Fringe's finest hour returns!

The Ladyboys of Bangkok Edinburgh
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok Edinburgh

Festival Square, Edinburgh

3rd Aug-25th Aug

5:00pm til 10:00pm

No age restrictions

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25 YEARS OF FUN! Saturday 3rd - Sunday 25th August

Deep Fried in Patter
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Deep Fried in Patter

Boteco Do Brasil, Edinburgh

16th Aug-25th Aug

8:30pm til 9:30pm

Minimum Age: 16

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After sellout shows at last year's festival, the Edinburgh Fringe's finest hour returns!

The Good, The Bad & The Irish!
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The Good, The Bad & The Irish!

The Mash House, Edinburgh

25th August

8:30pm til 9:30pm

No age restrictions

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Voted best Irish comedy show - Edinburgh evening News

Michael Porter Love & brain damage
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Michael Porter Love & brain damage

Charteris Memorial Church Edinburgh, Edinburgh

25th August

1:45pm til 2:45pm

No age restrictions

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Michael Porters 4 star rated solo show

Information Lecture:  Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path
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Information Lecture: Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path

Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh

25th August

3:30pm til 4:30pm

Minimum Age: 14

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening ...

Zim Day Party
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Zim Day Party

Devils Cut, Edinburgh

25th August

5:00pm til 11:00pm

Minimum Age: 18

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Our first annual Zimbabwean Day Party

Ross Leslie Has The Chance To Do The Funniest Thing
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Ross Leslie Has The Chance To Do The Funniest Thing

West Port Oracle, Edinburgh

2nd Aug-25th Aug

5:00pm til 6:00pm

No age restrictions

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2024 Edinburgh Fringe Show

Michael Porter Love & brain damage
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Michael Porter Love & brain damage

Charteris Memorial Church Edinburgh, Edinburgh

13th Aug-25th Aug

1:45pm til 2:45pm

No age restrictions

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Michael Porters 4 star rated solo show

Scotland
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Scotland's Best Comedians Live at the Fringe

The Counting House (The Ballroom), Edinburgh

2nd Aug-25th Aug

10:00pm til 11:00pm

No age restrictions

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Sold out 2023 - now in a Free Festival venue!

Scotland
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Scotland's Best Comedians Live at the Fringe

The Counting House (The Ballroom), Edinburgh

25th August

10:00pm til 11:00pm

No age restrictions

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Sold out 2023 - now in a Free Festival venue!

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

26th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

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Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

27th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

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Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

28th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

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Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

Edinburgh Speed Dating | Ages 38-55
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Edinburgh Speed Dating | Ages 38-55

LE MONDE, EDINBURGH

28th August

7:00pm til 9:30pm

Minimum Age: 38

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Calling all Singles! Have you ever tried Speed Dating before...interested to find out more?

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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

25th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

27th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

26th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry
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The Edinburgh Dungeon Standard Entry

Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh

28th August

10:30am til 12:00am

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

Step underground and delve into Scotlands darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon... if you dare! ...

 

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