Indulge yourself or treat a loved one to an afternoon tea experience, which also includes admission to the castle. Our Tea Room is located in the heart of the castle, Crown Square. The walls have been painted a rich Dutch blue, embellished with touches of copper/brass, vintage mirrors and botanical foliage to keep things feeling fresh, modern but still with a rugged Scottish ambience. The perfect setting to relax and enjoy afternoon tea. We recommend visiting the castle before your afternoon tea, booking a slot no later than 1.30pm. You can arrive at any time during your 30 minute arrival timeslot, but please ensure you allow enough time to reach the Queen Anne Building for your Afternoon Tea reservation time. Pre-booking required. Find out more and book Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance: +44 (0)7469 350 247 or [email protected] (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1945, over 3,000 million maps were produced for the Allied, Soviet and German forces during the Second World War. Originally used to navigate the jungles of south-east Asia or for devising an escape plan, the maps on display are now mementoes, kept alongside medals and photographs to say ‘I was there.’ From aerial photography to war diaries, and even a fashionable dress made from escape and evasion maps, the exhibition introduces us to a Prisoner of War, an RAF pilot, a Brigadier and an army chaplain through the maps they kept as a memory of their war service. Image © Stewart Attwood

Chart-topping gently rocking act fronted by Gary Lightbody.

Callum has been hard at music for almost half his life, making his own chances, taking chances and, for sure, being a chancer. The Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter has progressed from bad gigs in pubs, to where he is now: a singer-songwriter with a punchy, rousing, emotive and gloriously catchy debut album that scored a No.1 in The Official Scottish Albums Chart. After residing in London and Berlin for a few years, Callum has decided to move back to Scotland. His new material is a collection of songs clawed from the raw stuff of existence, nostalgic patriotism and bleeding love.

An acclaimed British jazz-funk band formed in 1985 by keyboardist James Taylor. Famed for their energetic live shows, they set the standard for funky acid jazz and are credited with driving the resurgence of the Hammond B3 organ in popular music.

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. The band released their debut album, Raintown, on 1 May 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the United States in February 1988

Rock legends Garbage are in town with Skunk Anansie.

This unique event draws crowds and performers from all over the world, with massed pipes and drums, military bands, display teams, dancers and light projections. The theme for 2026 is 'A Call to Gather'.

It is the summer before Harry's third year at Hogwarts, and he has heard that it is Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), a renegade wizard, is the Prisoner of Azkaban. What Harry doesn't suspect is that Black has escaped and is coming after him. The third Harry Potter film, with a new director in Cuarón (Y Tu Mamá También), and a darker, more complex book to adapt. There is enough dark humour, spectacular effects and appealing performances to keep you trapped in the franchise. But Harry's new adventure is also ponderous and overlong, regular Potter screenwriter Steven Kloves' confusing, rambling, structurally incoherent script, in which characters appear and disappear and plot turns are never realised, keeps the door firmly closed on this private club.

Six concerts set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The 2026 lineup features Calum Beattie (10 Jul), Garbage (11 Jul), James Taylor (14 Jul), Deacon Blue (17 Jul), Snow Patrol (18 Jul), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with the RSNO (19 Jul).

The Grande Boucle, which has already touched English soil four times since 1974, is set to broaden its horizons with an adventure that will get under way in Scotland. The field will spring into action in Edinburgh and visit Wales before returning to England, for a total of three nations in one same Grand Départ.

All for One - and One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a breathlessly thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels, restore Her Majesty’s honour, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu, and cross swords with the deadliest of femmes fatales Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of excitement, broad comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Swashbuckling! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge...! Dumas’s classic has got the lot! Performed by Illyria Written by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Oliver Gray Recommended for ages 8yrs+. Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Younger children welcome, if they’re brave enough... This is an outdoor event, taking place on a paved area at the top of a cobbled hill. Visitors are invited to bring their own seating. During the course of public events we may take photographs and film for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will generally not look to take photographs or film individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed or filmed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at [email protected]

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate? Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins. Saddle up - things are about to get legendary. This is an outdoor event, taking place on a paved area at the top of a cobbled hill. Visitors are invited to bring their own seating. Image Credit Wilson Smith

Explore Edinburgh Castle and the city's Deaf history with Deaf tour guide John Hay, whose BSL tour will be translated into English by interpreter Linda Duncan.