Sat 23 Nov 2019
The Dissection: Arab Strap's Philophobia
20:00 - 22:00
The Dissection returns to Summerhall, a series of music and conversation dedicated to exploring classic Scottish albums with the people who made them. Under the microscope this time is Arab Strap’s seminal 1998... [more]
Sat 23 Nov 2019
Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edinburgh
Makin Babies & the Law
14:00 - 16:00
Learn about the law regulating fertility treatment and feminist critiques of the same. Explore the legislation and case law which regulates embryo production and the devastating consequences this regulation can have... [more]
Thu 14 Nov 2019
Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edinburgh
Your Robot Doctor Will See You Now
19:00 - 20:30
Artificial Intelligence can be applied to almost any field in medicine, and its potential contributions to biomedical research and delivery of healthcare seem limitless. AI has the capacity to make healthcare more... [more]
Tue 12 Nov 2019
Markus Stitz
Roads Less Travelled
19:00, 21:00
Edinburgh-based adventurer Markus Stitz recently completed two of the most challenging bikepacking/endurance races in the world – the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan and the Highland Trail 550 in Scotland.... [more]
Sat 09 Nov 2019
Bilingualism Matters
More Than One Language: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
13:30 - 14:30
Early bilingualism in any languages, regardless of their status, prestige, and diffusion, can give children much more than two languages if they receive enough engaging input in a supporting environment. However,... [more]
Tue 24 Sep 2019
Markus Stitz
Markus Stitz - Roads Less Travelled
19:00 - 21:00
‘Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.’ - Robert Frost Follow Edinburgh-based adventurer Markus Stitz on a bikepacking journey on the roads... [more]
Fri 19 Apr 2019
The Dissection: KC Rules OK
20:30 - 22:00
Join us for the first in new lecture series The Dissection, in which iconic Scottish artists take a look back at the creative process and their artistic choices in the forming of their most seminal albums. For the... [more]
Sat 13, Sun 14, Fri 19 & Sun 21 Apr 2019
Summerhall Tours
14:00 - 15:00
Take a tour of Summerhall and discover its fascinating history. Did you know that one of the first known occupants of the site was a family run brewery established in the 18th century? The main iconic building we know... [more]
Tue 09, Wed 10, Tue 16 & Wed 17 Apr 2019
The Science of Gin and Tonic
14:00 & 16:00
Join Pickering’s Gin Co-Founder Matt Gammell in Summerhall Distillery for an abridged insight into the science of creating the perfect Gin & Tonic! Come and experience an in-depth, fast-paced distillery tour with... [more]
Sat 06 Apr 2019
Louise Mackenzie: Artist Talk
16:00-17:00
With a background in psychology and an interest in philosophy, Louise Mackenzie explores human behaviour and the evolution of society through art practice. Taking human-made objects as a starting point for exploration,... [more]
Sat 06 Apr 2019
Aurélie Fontan: Artist Talk
13:00-14:00
Inspired by the social and environmental impact of fast fashion, sustainable fashion designer Aurélie Fontan discusses her cutting edge garments inspired by science and biodesign and how these sustainable materials can... [more]
Sat 06 Apr 2019
Russell Beard: Artist Talk
14:30-15:30
Join artist Russell Beard as he discusses his joint exhibition with Stephen Kavanagh presenting new sculptural works and the challenges emerging from the social geo-political and environmental uncertainty of the... [more]
Tue 12 Mar 2019
Violence Unseen | In Conversation
18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of discussion on the link between gender inequality and violence against women and the importance of listening to and including in the debate various groups of women, and their multi-layered... [more]
Thu 07 Mar 2019
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt with RSC
The Dose Maketh the Poison
19:30 - 21:30
In this lecture, Dr Michelle Carlin will investigate the role of analytical chemistry and the advances which have helped to solve toxicology cases. Dr Carlin will consider a number of cases involving a variety of... [more]
Wed 27 Feb 2019
Summerhall Curated
Lethe by Sylwia Kowalczyk | Exhibition tour with the artist
14:00 - 15:30
Join us for an artist-led tour around Sylwia Kowalczyk's LETHE exhibition. Lethe is the river that cleanses Dante in Purgatory, the one that wipes memories of the dead as they drink from it or bathe in it. The poet... [more]
Sat 23 Feb 2019
Incidental Futures
We Are Your Archive
14:00-17:00
Tickets are free but limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP so others may come to the event. Incidental Unit (IU) with artist Anthony Schrag host the first event of Incidental Futures (IF)... [more]
Sat 22 Sep 2018
John Keane
Life During Wartime - Tour and Artist Talk
14:00-15:30
Please RSVP for this free event at this link. Join us for an artist-led tour around John Keane's LIFE DURING WARTIME exhibition. The tour will be followed by an in conversation with Giles Southerland in Corner... [more]
Sat 31 Mar 2018 - Sun 15 Apr 2018
Edinburgh International Science Festival
The Edinburgh International Science Festival is once again taking over Summerhall for two weeks in April to bring a huge array of science packed talks, activities, workshops and more. The 2018 Edinburgh International... [more]
Sat 31 Mar 2018 - Sun 15 Apr 2018
Edinburgh International Science Festival
EISF - Adult events
Summerhall evenings become a viable hub of science debates with the plethora of discussions and activities for adults this year's Edinburgh International Science Festival. The Festival covers topics from space and... [more]
Sat 31 Mar 2018 - Sun 15 Apr 2018
Edinburgh International Science Festival
EISF - Family events
There's more than 70 performances, activities and things to do packed full of amazing science at Summerhall this year for the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Little ones under five and their parents will be... [more]
Sat 10 Mar 2018
Calum Colvin & Rab Wilson - Artist & Poet Talk and Performance
15:00-16:00
At times witty, controversial and tender, Calum Colvin’s images are presented alongside poems in response by poet Rab Wilson, which equally reflect on the life and aspects of Burns to dwell on who we are, and where we... [more]
Sat 24 Feb 2018
Adrian Wiszniewski - Artist Talk
15:00-16:00
Adrian Wiszniewski will talk about his practice with particular focus on his large body of work related to Burns he has produced over the years and what he has found so inspiring about the Bard's life and... [more]
Sat 24 Feb 2018
The Jasper King Memorial Trust
The Jasper King Memorial Trust Fundraiser and Charity Launch
19:30 - 23:30
A fundraising evening: live music sessions, mega raffles prizes, short speeches and some surprises. Respite. Adventure. Empowerment: The Jasper King Trust offers funded respite holidays on Eigg and Harvest Moon for... [more]
Sat 24 Feb 2018
Connect/Exchange
Rough Music Workshop
13:30-16:30
As the culmination of her Connect/Exchange residency at Stills Gallery, Kimberley O’Neill will present a workshop event on her research around Rough Music. The workshop will be led by invited artists and musicians... [more]
Sat 17 Feb 2018
Brigid Collins & Ed Small - Artist Talk
15:00
Artist Brigid Collins and Ed Small discuss the concept behind the book ‘For A’That’, illustrated by Collins and edited by Kirsty Gunn alongside Anna Day, Cultural Project Manager for the University of Dundee. They... [more]
Sat 10 Feb 2018
Greg Moodie and Chris Cairns - Artist Talk
15:00
Cartoonists Greg Moodie and Chris Cairns have been tearing up the Scottish and UK political scene since 2012, Cairns as part of Wings Over Scotland and Moodie in the pages of The National. Here they discuss politics,... [more]
Fri 09 Feb 2018
Creativity for Wellbeing
Creativity for Wellbeing Workshop
17:30 - 19:30
A process art workshop where the emphasis is on using creativity to connect with ourselves and each other. The group will engage in structured settling, making and reflective exercises. In the making activities, we will... [more]
Sat 03 Feb 2018
Catherine Sargeant & Tom Houston - Artist Talk & Performance
15:00
Award winning text artist Catherine Sargeant will discuss her involvement with the poetry of Burns and reveal why the 'e' was dropped. She is joined by Tom Houston, an original and compelling Scottish singer songwriter.... [more]
Sun 28 Jan 2018
Commissioned Artists Panel
14:00
Commissioned artists panel with Derrick Guild, Ciara Veronica Dunne, Ross Fleming and Robert Powell, co-chaired by ‘Burns Unbroke’ Festival Director Sheilagh Tennant and Exhibitions Facilitator Holly Knox... [more]
Sun 28 Jan 2018
Kenny Hunter - Artist Talk
15:30
Kenny Hunter will discuss his practice as an artist in relation to the life and work of Robert Burns. Looking at shared areas of interest such as history, politics and the natural world. In particular the use of animal... [more]