If you’re looking for something to do in Edinburgh before the festivals officially begin, we can help.
Today you can enjoy activities from a Surgical Jellybean Challenge at the Surgeons’ Museum to live music around the city, as well as a preview of Make It Happen from the Edinburgh International Festival.
In addition, there are also special film screenings at Edinburgh Filmhouse and two author events.
9. Gráinne Hunt at Leith Depot
One of the city's best-known grassroots music venues, tonight Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt will make her Edinburgh debut at Leith Depot with support from Stara Zagora. | Andrew O'Brien
10. Pressed Flowers Tray Eco-Resin Craft Workshop at We Make
For those who enjoy crafts, We Make on Montrose Terrace will host a workshop on eco-resin to make your own pressed flower trays. Tickets can be booked on the Polymorphics website, with the event kicking off from 7pm. | Google Maps
11. Celebrity Organ Recital: Jordan English at St Giles' Cathedral
On today at St Giles' Cathedral is a celebrity organ recital from Jordan English from 7.30pm. Having trained at Carlisle Cathedral and studied at Royal Northern College of Music and Royal College of Music in London, he is the Assistant Organist at St Giles’ Cathedral. | Nikokvfrmoto - stock.adobe.com