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Leith Festival Art Club Exhibition
June 2, 2022Leith Festival Art Club Exhibition of art created by our wonderful volunteers
“Caps Aff” All-Female Grafitti Jam
April 14, 2019Following the success of Quality Yard’s 2018 Leith Festival debut come along and see the yard transformed once again by Scotland’s finest female street artists and their collaborators. 360° of original street art in this unique location tucked away in the historical courtyard. A great opportunity to discover one of Leith’s hidden treasures. Part of the LeithLate19 weekend. Opening Times: 8th June: 11:00am – 18:00pm 9th June: 11:00am – 16:00pm
4 Doors Down
April 14, 2019‘4 Doors down’ is a new public art initiative in the old town of Leith. Four humble doors in Maritime Lane and Maritime Street will showcase how new street art on these unloved and unused doorways can entertain, inspire and brighten a small corner of Leith for residents, workers and visiting tourists during June 2019 and beyond. Under the guidance of the Leith Festival and Leith Late experienced talented street artists will be given the opportunity to create urban artworks for the Leith Festival. During the Festival feedback on this project from residents, businesses and tourists will be taken.
LeithLate19: Happiness Hotel Gig
April 14, 2019In the evening of Saturday 8th June, LeithLate retreats to hidden gem The Happiness Hotel (AKA the Song, By Toad recording studio) for an intimate gig hosted and curated by Leith-based riot-grrrl pop musician Lou McLean. Tickets £6 available from Citizen Ticket.
Bruncheon! featuring The Sound of Muesli
April 14, 2019Brunch and live music event at the Drill Hall Arts Cafe. Local musical talent creating a chilled out atmosphere alongside delicious home-made cafe food in the open space of the Drill Hall. Part of Our of the Blue’s 25th Anniversary celebrations.
Trinity House Open Day
April 14, 2019On June 8th we’ll be throwing open our doors to the public. Visitors to the house can take a self-guided tour of the house, watch a video about Leith’s maritime history and see our new temporary exhibition about Leith’s sporting past. For younger visitors, why not take our bug trail and find out all about museum pests? New for 2019 – come find us on Leith Links for object handling and local history.
Open Studio Weekend
April 14, 2019Artist’s studio open weekend exhibiting a large selection of affordable original art. Come, browse the art, chat with the artist and pick up a unique bargain. Oils on canvas, clay & stone sculpture, and traditional hand-cut photomontage. Limited edition signed prints available. Watch the work in progress in the studio as Alan demonstrates his skills. Date & Time: 8 June 12pm – 5pm 9 June 12pm – 5pm
Open Studios at Quality Yard Art Space
April 14, 2019For the first time at Quality Yard Art Studios 6 local artists will be opening their new studios and exhibition area, to Leith Festival visitors, offering a glimpse behind the scenes and the opportunity to meet the artists. Following Andy Cumming’s successful month long Edinburgh Art Festival 2018 Pop Up exhibition the Quality Yard studios have now been fully reconfigured with 6 studios and 150 square foot stand alone exhibition area. The six artists are Zoe Atherford, Olivia Turner, Andy Cumming, Karen Fleming, Douglas Allison and Lauren McLaughlin. With the newly repainted street art courtyard outside Quality Yard is worth... View Article
The Cube Project
April 14, 2019The Cube is an inclusive platform that anyone can take part in. It is sparky creativity and collaboration. Come along to Quality Yard on 8th June and have a doodle on a cube. Great for kids and family’s or friends and for people who want to make friends and feel a part of the community. All ages welcomed. The Cube is an on-going participatory artwork that helps support social and community benefits and values as well as health and well-being through this creative process. To follow the Cubes story please follow @____thecube____ or @mia_mcgregor on Instagram.
Exposed 19 – Edinburgh College Photography
April 14, 2019Showcasing award winning work from both the HND and BA student photographers, Exposed is one of Scotland’s largest and much talked about photographic exhibitions, portraying a wide variety of different photographic styles and genres. Date & Time: 10am – 5pm 8th, 10th to 15th June
Leith Market
April 14, 2019Meet local traders, with the friendliest shopping around. Every Saturday.
Leith Market
April 14, 2019Meet local traders, with the friendliest shopping around. Every Saturday.
Persevere Film Screening
April 14, 2019Living Memory Association presents a fantastic opportunity to see the Leith film, Persevere. The film allows Leithers, old and new, to tell the story of the ancient port’s proud industrial past and their hopes and fears for the future of this once vibrant and tight knit community. Using rare archive footage and interviews, the film charts the decline of the working dock and the rise of the new waterfront developments attempting to find out whether the spirit of Leith can persevere. The opening event on Sat 8th will be presented by Persevere director, Derek Tillbrook, followed by a Q&A session.... View Article
Exposed 19 – Edinburgh College Photography
April 14, 2019Showcasing award winning work from both the HND and BA student photographers, Exposed is one of Scotland’s largest and much talked about photographic exhibitions, portraying a wide variety of different photographic styles and genres. Date & Time: 10am – 5pm 8th, 10th to 15th June
Taylor’s Fun Fair
April 14, 2019All the fun of the fair for all of the family. Wednesday 5th June 6pm-9.30pm open to public Thursday 6th June 1pm-3pm Taylor’s Funfair kindly host ‘Funtime’ for local children with special needs Thursday 6th June 4pm-9.30pm open to public Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June 2pm-9.30pm open to public Sunday 9th June 12pm-7pm open to public
A Window to Leith
April 14, 2019Exhibition of papercuts exploring some well-known views of Leith. Emma Westwater creates multi layered papercuts in a bold, graphic style. This exhibition celebrates her favourite vistas of Leith. Emma lived and worked in Leith for many years and is now based at The Makery in Dunbar, East Lothian.
Lapidary Demonstration and Displays
April 14, 2019Lapidary is the art and craft of cutting, shaping and polishing rough stones or minerals and turning them into beautiful creations that can be used as jewellery or ornaments. Our primary aim is to ‘encourage an interest in natural minerals and the craftsmanship related to them, on a non-commercial basis’. Visitors can view these skills as members prepare stones, facet gemstones or do silverwork during the normal working week or may try gold panning (Saturdays / Sundays). Display areas also show examples of members’ work, part of the Club Collection of over 3000 minerals and a comprehensive library collection. 8th... View Article
Leith Festival’s Primary Schools Poster Competition
April 14, 2019Children from local primary schools submit entries for this annual creative competition, it’s a Leith Festival tradition. Opening Time: As per library opening hours. Prizes will be awarded at Gala day, after the Country dancing.
Hibs Historical Tours
April 14, 2019Open Day starting at the Main Reception in the West Stand of Easter Road Stadium (home of Hibernian Football Club) which will include open gallery displays and self-guided tours of the West Stand. The tour includes the dressing rooms, Directors suite and box, and pitchside. Visitors will also be able to access the South Stand (where the Hibernian Community Foundation have facilities), East Stand concourse and Memorial Wall and the Famous Five Stand including the Football Club shop.
Leith Festival Tattoo
April 14, 2019The festival’s traditional last event, bringing together the best of music and dance from Leith’s cosmopolitan community, topped and tailed by the pipes and drums.
Lights, Camera, ACTION!
April 14, 2019Capital Concert Band – Leith’s very own dynamic wind band – presents popular music themes from the stage, television and cinema, including: “The Greatest Showman”; “Harry Potter”; “Oliver”; “Guys & Dolls”; “Last of the Summer Wine” and “Dallas”. Entertainment for all the family! Ticket Price: £8 (£5 Concession) & £20 Family
Custom House Open Day
April 14, 2019Scottish Historic Buildings Trust are pleased to open the doors of Custom House to visitors as part of the Leith Festival. Come and join us for family fun: workshops, circus entertainment, children’s activities and various stalls. There will also be an exhibition of photos of Leith by fine art photographer Daniel Dabrowski. For more information, please look at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/customhouseleith
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
April 14, 2019See what goes on at the toy hospital! Bring your favourite doll or cuddly toy and some snacks along for a picnic (we’ll go to Leith Links if the weather is nice). Get all your questions answered and meet new friends! The toy hospital will be offering a discount all week to anyone who mentions Leith Festival, so it’s a great time to come in for a check-up. We will also have donated toys available for re-homing, in exchange for a donation to our Fund for Distressed Bears, which funds surgeries for those toys who can’t afford it.
