What's On in Edinburgh
Saturday 20 June 2026
Edinburgh is firing on all cylinders this Saturday, with a day that moves from sun-drenched stadium tours to candlelit cathedral concerts and an evening absolutely bristling with comedy. Whether you are a Hearts devotee, a classical music lover, or simply someone who wants to laugh until their sides hurt, the city has something waiting for you on 20 June.
Highlights

Main Stand Tour - Tynecastle Park — Pull on your colours and step behind the scenes at one of Scottish football's most atmospheric grounds. The Main Stand Tour at Tynecastle Park at 11:00am is a treat for any football fan — expect dressing rooms, dugouts, and the kind of stories that only a stadium with this much history can offer. Check the website for pricing and booking details before you head down.

A Giant Reawakens - free organ concert — St Stephen's Theatre houses one of Edinburgh's most magnificent pipe organs, and this 3:00pm concert is your chance to hear it roar back to life in all its glory. Despite the intriguing 'free' in the title, tickets are priced at £12, so book ahead — for that you get an afternoon of spine-tingling sound inside a stunning venue that turns the experience into something close to overwhelming. It is the kind of event that reminds you why live music in a great space is simply irreplaceable.

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight — Few settings in Edinburgh are as jaw-dropping as St Mary's Cathedral, and on Saturday evening at 7:30pm it becomes the stage for an intimate Chopin recital complete with champagne and the warm, flickering glow of candlelight. Tickets run from £20 to £45, making it a genuinely special treat whether you are planning a romantic night out or simply want to lose yourself in some of the most beautiful piano music ever written. Dress up a little — this one deserves it.

The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy — Canon's Gait Pub on the Royal Mile is running live stand-up across three slots — 5:00pm, 8:00pm, and 10:00pm — so you can slot comedy into your evening wherever it fits best. At just £12 a ticket, the Comedy Cellar has built a reputation for sharp, surprising sets from a rotating cast of acts who treat an intimate pub room like the best possible place to take risks. The late show at 10:00pm in particular promises to be deliciously unhinged.

The Comedy Lock-In — Over at the Beehive Inn, The Comedy Lock-In kicks off at 8:15pm and the name alone sets the tone perfectly — nobody is leaving until they have laughed. Priced at £10 to £15, it sits right in that sweet spot of affordable and unmissable, and the Grassmarket setting means you can make a full night of it with dinner and drinks before the show. Grab your friends and get in early.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| A Giant Reawakens - free organ concert | St Stephen's Theatre | 3:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | St Mary's Cathedral | 7:30pm | £20–£45 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy | Canon's Gait Pub | 5:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy | Canon’s Gait Pub | 8:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| The Comedy Lock-In | Beehive Inn | 8:15pm | £10–£15 | Tickets | |
| The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh Live Stand-Up Comedy | Canon’s Gait Pub | 10:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Sport | |||||
| Main Stand Tour - Tynecastle Park | Tynecastle Park | 11:00am | Check website | Tickets | |
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| Tynecastle Stadium Tour & Museum Experience | Tynecastle Park | 1:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |