Exhibitions & Visual Art Events in Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh’s vibrant visual arts scene with our curated guide to upcoming art exhibitions, installations, and gallery events. From contemporary and modern art to photography, sculpture, and experimental visual culture, discover what’s on in Edinburgh’s leading museums, independent galleries, and pop-up exhibition spaces. Whether you’re a local art lover or visiting the city, stay up to date with the latest visual art events in Edinburgh.
This Month
Making a Statement: Craft & Activism in Edinburgh
Wed 17 Sep 2025 to Mon 26 Jan 2026
@ Museum of Edinburgh
Méabh Breathnach: Bodies of Work (in progress)
8th Nov 2025 to Sun 8th Feb 2026
@ Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
20th Oct 2025 to 14th Feb 2026
@ Dovecot Studios
Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Sat 17 May 2025 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
@ City Art Centre
Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th Oct 2025 to Sun 19th Apr 2026
@ Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre
January
Making a Statement: Craft & Activism in Edinburgh
Wed 17 Sep 2025 to Mon 26 Jan 2026
@ Museum of Edinburgh
Méabh Breathnach: Bodies of Work (in progress)
8th Nov 2025 to Sun 8th Feb 2026
@ Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
20th Oct 2025 to 14th Feb 2026
@ Dovecot Studios
Felicity Hammond — V4: Repository
7 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026
@ Stills: Centre for Photography
Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Sat 17 May 2025 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
@ City Art Centre
Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th Oct 2025 to Sun 19th Apr 2026
@ Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre
February
Méabh Breathnach: Bodies of Work (in progress)
8th Nov 2025 to Sun 8th Feb 2026
@ Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
20th Oct 2025 to 14th Feb 2026
@ Dovecot Studios
Felicity Hammond — V4: Repository
7 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026
@ Stills: Centre for Photography
Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Sat 17 May 2025 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
@ City Art Centre
Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th Oct 2025 to Sun 19th Apr 2026
@ Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre
March
Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Sat 17 May 2025 to Sun 8 Mar 2026
@ City Art Centre
Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th Oct 2025 to Sun 19th Apr 2026
@ Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre
April
Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th Oct 2025 to Sun 19th Apr 2026
@ Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre
May
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sun 31 May 2026
@ City Art Centre