The Out of the Blue Drill Hall

31/07/2026

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who was involved in last weekend's Edinburgh cabaret!

Well done to every single one of our performers, who showcased their creativity and courage in front of a paying audience - many for the first time.

Thanks to all of the wonderful teachers who helped our students choreograph and perfect their routines, and to the team members who gave up their Sunday to help everything run smoothly.

A final thank you to Lewis Brown for taking such fantastic photographs of the event.

31/07/2026

It's soup o'clock! 🥣

Come and try one of our delicious homemade soup creations.

One of today's selections is celeriac with optional croutons and pancetta.

All soups are served until 3pm

Will we see you today?

For the full cafe menu just head over to our website.

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Photo (c): Rob Hoon

31/07/2026

It's tomorrow! Come and join us on Saturday 1st August (12noon - 5pm) for the HelloArt Summer Market!

31/07/2026

"I’ll stand there and welcome everyone and we’ll have a great party."

🌟 Meet Mary Moriarty, one of the characters featured in Active Inquiry's Characters of Edinburgh Festival.

🌟 Landlady of The Port O' Leith Bar and “Queen of Leith”, Mary was one of the original group behind the Leith Festival and a great supporter of it.

🌟 You can find out more about Mary, as well as a host of other Edinburgh "characters" in Characters of Edinburgh which is on at the Drill Hall in August as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

👥 CHARACTERS OF EDINBURGH 👥

🎭 Platformed (Performance)
📅 Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th August
⏲️ 6.30pm - 7.30pm

🎨 Still Life (Exhibition)
📅 Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th August
⏲️ 10am - 5pm
(Free - not need to book)

To find out more, and book your tickets for Platformed, just head over to our website.

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Image 2 (c) Craig Maclean

28/07/2026

Looking to have a bit of a Summer clear out?

How about a pitch at our next Edinburgh Flea Market here at the Drill Hall on Saturday 29th August?

📅 Stall pitches go on sale THIS SATURDAY (1st August)! 📢 🛍️
🛍️ Stall fee for a 6’x 8’ pitch is £40.
🛍️ £5 charge for a table or rail.
Your fee includes VAT at 20%.

Ready to book a stall pitch?

➡️ The best way is by popping into the Drill Hall and booking in person.
➡️ If stall pitches are still available you may be able to book by calling us on 0131 555 7100 (extension 2).

For more on our flea markets just take a look at our website.

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Photography: (c) Craig Maclean

25/07/2026

Our August programme is now live! 📢

From new exhibitions and performances from Drill Hall based artists Active Inquiry to the HelloArt Summer Market and creative workshops, there's something for everyone.

Take a look at our website for the full programme. 👀

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What do you fancy coming to see?

HelloArt
Leith Jewellery Studios
Out of the Blueprint
Active Inquiry
Melodramatic Productions

24/07/2026

It's Fish Friday! 🐟 🍟

A great way to kick-off the weekend! Join us for fish and chips in the Drill Hall Cafe, served every Friday from 12noon to 3pm.

The fish is sourced locally from J K Thomson.

For the full Drill Hall Cafe menu, just take a look at our website.

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21/07/2026

The July Flea Market is THIS SATURDAY!

Come and join us - over 40 stalls packed with pre-loved clothes, jewellery and other collectibles.

The Drill Hall Cafe will be open throughout serving teas, coffees and hot and cold snacks - so why not come along and make a day of it!

📅 Saturday 25th July
⏲️ 10am - 3pm
📍 The Out of the Blue Drill Hall
🎫 Free entry

Want to find out more? Just head over to our website.

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Images: (c) Craig Maclean

21/07/2026