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Things to do in Edinburgh, May 2027
Browse 5 upcoming events and things to do in Edinburgh during May 2027. Highlights include Phil Wang: Uh Oh, Tindersticks, MC Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
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Peak festival build-up
May tends to be a strong month for festivals across the served markets, with long weekends, open-air concerts and city-wide cultural events picking up pace.
- Browse open-air concerts, food festivals and city-wide cultural events
- Take advantage of the public-holiday long weekends common this month
- Book early for peak-summer festivals that can sell out weeks in advance