Events guide
Events at the Edinburgh Fringe — Thursday 20 August 2026
Events is the Fringe's catch-all for happenings that don't fit neatly on a single stage: workshops, talks, walking tours, participatory oddities and one-off gatherings. It is where the festival's community side shows through — things you do rather than simply watch. Browsing this genre is the closest the programme comes to a lucky dip.
1,358 listings across the run · data updated 2026-07-29 01:00:49 (London time).
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51 shows
Thursday 20 August 2026
51 shows- 09:00Get Set for the Day Sauna Session18+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£22 (17)
- 09:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 09:30E-bike Cycle Tour of Arthur's Seat14+Book on edfringe.com 2h 30min£68 (65)
- 10:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 10:30Acting with the Body Workshop: Keys to Managing Basic Emotions14+Book on edfringe.com 1h 45min£4
- 10:30Free Royal Mile ToursFree Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30minFree
- 10:30Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns16+Book on edfringe.com 2h 30min£16 (15)
- 10:30From Sheep to Shop: Crafting Ethical Scottish Knitwear12+Book on edfringe.com 1h£12
- 11:00Amazing Bangkok Thai Cookery – King Prawn Masterclass12+Book on edfringe.com 2h£130
- 11:00West End FairFree Non Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 7hFree
- 11:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 11:00Scottish Food and Drink Walking Tour18+Book on edfringe.com 2h£59
- 11:00Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All SaintsFree Ticketed5+Book on edfringe.com 1hFree
- 11:00The Reset RoomFree Non Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 45 minFree
- 11:00Embro12+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£6
- 11:30Edinburgh’s Fun and Funny Walking Tour12+Book on edfringe.com 2h£12 (8)
- 12:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 12:00Mysteries of the Picts18+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£25 (21.50)
- 12:00The Reset RoomFree Non Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 45 minFree
- 12:30Not Another Whisky Tasting!18+Book on edfringe.com 30 min£15
- 13:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 13:30Escape the Crowds – Walk Dean Village and the Water of Leith5+Book on edfringe.com 2h£18 (14)
- 14:00Free Royal Mile ToursFree Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30minFree
- 14:00Edinburgh’s LGBTQ Walking Tour16+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£1
- 14:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 14:00Highlight Tour of St Cecilia's Hall5+Book on edfringe.com 50 min£1
- 14:00Step OneFree Non Ticketed12+Book on edfringe.com 2hFree
- 14:00Let's Go International: The Art of Touring – From Pitch to PartnershipFree Non Ticketed16+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30minFree
- 14:30Coco's Art History Comedy Highlights Tour16+Book on edfringe.com 45 min£20 (18)
- 14:30Amazing Bangkok Thai Street Food Masterclass12+Book on edfringe.com 2h£99
- 15:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 15:30Forgotten Swallies: A History of Lost Drinks in Scotland 2.018+Book on edfringe.com 1h£24
- 15:45Coco's Art History Comedy Highlights Tour16+Book on edfringe.com 45 min£20 (18)
- 16:00Fun-Size Wine Tasting18+Book on edfringe.com 1h£20
- 16:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 16:30Three Drams Walk Into a Bar...18+Book on edfringe.com 30 min£15
- 17:00A Dram Good Time with Keeble Cask Co.18+Book on edfringe.com 1h 15min£39.50
- 17:00Not Another Whisky Tasting!18+Book on edfringe.com 30 min£15
- 17:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 18:00The Underground Lectures12+Book on edfringe.com 1h£7 (6)
- 18:00The Ghost Bus Tours Edinburgh5+Book on edfringe.com 1h 15min£19 (16)
- 18:00Murder on the Mile8+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£15
- 18:00Distillery After Hours18+Book on edfringe.com 1h 30min£30
- 18:00Fun-Size Wine Tasting18+Book on edfringe.com 1h£20
- 18:00Creating a Sonic Haven: Music, Connection and Equality12+Book on edfringe.com 55 min£1
- 18:45Swirl Sip Socialise: Beyond the Label18+Book on edfringe.com 1h 15min£48.50
- 19:00Amazing Bangkok Thai Cookery Workshop12+Book on edfringe.com 2h£99
- 19:30The Ghost Bus Tours Edinburgh5+Book on edfringe.com 1h 15min£19 (16)
- 19:45A Plus One Ditch the Apps Live Dating Game ShowLaughing Horse Free Festival18+Book on edfringe.com 1h£5
- 21:00The Ghost Bus Tours Edinburgh5+Book on edfringe.com 1h 15min£19 (16)
- 23:55Midnight Treats at the Fringe18+Book on edfringe.com 1h£30