Edinburgh has a vibrant vegan scene, with lots of events happening in Scotland’s capital every month. Whether you’re into activism, supper clubs or just fancy a browse around a vegan-friendly market, there is pretty much something for everyone.
If you want your vegan event listed on this page, drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do. Bear in mind, we normally need at least 10 days notice to promote an event in any meaningful way.
Here’s what’s going on over the next few weeks…
Spanish Wine Tasting Evening with Vegan Tipples
Friday 5 April 2019, 7pm
Vegan Tipples, Maritime Street, EH6 2SB
Join Vegan Tipples this Friday 5 April for a fabulous journey through Spanish wines. With a selection of wines to try and nibbles throughout the evening, this is one very enjoyable way to kickstart your weekend.
Tickets are £10 and can be booked through vegantipples.co.uk or by emailing susan@vegantipples.co.uk.
Leith Vegan Quarter
Saturday 6 April 2019 (and the first Saturday of every month), 10am – 4pm
Leith Market, Dock Place, EH6 6LU
Grab a treat for yourself at this month’s Leith Market Vegan Quarter. Previous stallholders include Faceplant Foods, Herbivore Kitchen, Rawsmary, Planet Kuku, Vegan Tipples, Sgaia Vegan Mheats and many many more. Follow Leith Market’s Facebook page for this month’s lineup.
Scottish Vegan Festival
Sunday 7 April 2019, 10am – 5pm
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, New Market Road, EH14 1RJ
Celebrate all things vegan at the next Scottish Vegan Festival, in aid of Farplace Animal Rescue. Get your street food fix with vegan food and drink stalls, stock up on vegan cosmetics, learn something new at the talks and workshops, or have fun with the little ones at the kid’s zone. It’s a great day out for everyone.
Tickets are £3 and under 16’s go free. You can buy your ticket at the door or online at scottishveganfestival.com.
Herbivore Kitchen Sushi Night
Friday 19 April 2019, 7pm
65 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JQ
This is a bittersweet event, because it’s the last supper club before the Herbivore Kitchen team hand back the keys to their premises on Clerk Street. The night’s menu will include tom yum soup, miso-grilled aubergine and four different types of sushi. Tickets are bound to go fast, so book yours now to avoid disappointment.
Celebrate Life Market
Saturday 20 April 2019, 10am – 5pm
Beetroot Sauvage, Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1SX
Beetroot Sauvage is hosting a “Celebrate Life” Market on 20th April, just in time for Easter. They will be celebrating the rebirth of life with lovely market stalls including Teenie Tings Terrariums, Hemp Health Scotland and others. Pick up a last minute gift for Easter, some handmade chocolates, or just soak in the Spring vibes in the sunny garden.
There will be sunflower potting with the RSPB and an Easter treasure hunt in the garden for children, as well as special Easter treats in the cafe, including Easter Egg Hot Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns and special cakes, for everyone. Follow Beetroot Sauvage on Facebook to find out more.
Go Vegan Scotland Information Stall @ Leith Walk Police Box
Saturday 20 April 2019, 12midday – 4pm
Leith Walk Police Box, Leith Walk, EH7 4LT
Go Vegan Scotland will be at Leith Walk Police Box on the 20th April. The GVS volunteers will be talking to people about veganism, what it is, why people go vegan and how to live vegan, answering any queries, offering helpful suggestions and referring to sources for more information. Everyone, vegan or otherwise, are welcome to come along for a chat.
Edinburgh Vegan Festival
Sunday 21 April 2019, 10.30am – 4pm
BT Murrayfield, EH12 5PJ
We’re being utterly spoiled for vegan festivals this month! Edinburgh Vegan Festival returns to BT Murrayfield, with free samples, discounts, food tasting, vegan food stalls including chocolate, cheese, cakes, takeaway food, animal sanctuaries, clothing, talks, demos and much more.
Admission is just £2 in advance, or £3 on the door for adults and £1 for children. Under 5’s and carers go free.
Vegan Beforebed Tea with Vegan Tipples
Friday 26 April 2019, from 5.30pm
Mimi’s Bakehouse, The Shore EH6 6RA
Mimi’s will be hosting a very special event in partnership with Vegan Tipples this month. Enjoy their famous vegan afternoon tea with matching wines and fizz for £26 per person.
Last seating is at 7.30pm. Spaces are limited so book yours now at mimisbakehouse.com.
Upbeat Cookery Workshop: Vegan Charcuterie
Tuesday 30 April 2019, 6.30pm
Beetroot Sauvage, Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1SX
Learn to make incredible vegan creations with Beetroot Sauvage! The first cookery workshop of 2019 will focus on vegan charcuterie, where students will learn to make carrot lox smoked “salmon”, faux gras paté and vegan pastrami.
Tickets are £50 and there are limited spots available. Book your place now at beetrootsauvage.co.uk.