As the Edinburgh Festivals take over the city this summer, Dovecot Studios is delighted to present a array of events and exhibitions that celebrate the very best of art, interiors, jewellery and fashion. In addition to our exhibitions and talks, we are also hosting a diverse range of Fringe shows this year so there is something for everyone to enjoy at Dovecot. For those looking to explore more of Edinburgh during your visit, we’ve put together a list of our top recommendations to help you make the most of the city during festival season.
IKEA: Magical Patterns
Until 17 January | 10:00-17:00 | Gallery | Paid admission
Delve into six decades of groundbreaking textile design by IKEA. The exhibition features 180 iconic fabrics that showcase the rich history of the Swedish furniture retailer's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and experimental design.
Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces
Until 28 July | 12:00-15:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00 - 17:00 (Sat) | Viewing Balcony | Free
Immerse yourself in the inspirations and collaborations between Victoria Crowe and Dovecot Studios and journey through a rich relationship of texture and textiles.
Thursday Lates: Pattern Party
7, 14 & 21 August | 17:00-19:00 | Various spaces | Paid admission
Join us for an exclusive after-hours celebration for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Enjoy IKEA: Magical Patterns, Dazzle and the Dovecot shop with a glass of fizz.
Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition
1-24 August | 10:00-17:30 (10:00-20:00 Thurs) | Ladies Baths | Free
The UK’s leading contemporary jewellery exhibition, returns to Dovecot Studios for its 42nd year as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Terry Macey Pop-up Exhibition
6-9 August | 10:00-17:00 | Main Entrance | Free
The Macey’s return to Dovecot with a stunning collection of beautiful, unique clothes, crossing the seasons from summer to early autumn.
Bryce McLenzie: The Power of Pattern
7 August | 18:00-19:00 | Viewing Balcony | Paid admission
Expect insights on Scotland’s latest bespoke interiors as well as the latest influences and inspirations informing the Bryce McKenzie team’s approach. Includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.
FRINGE AT DOVECOT
Failsafe
1-24 August | 14:00-15:30 | Meeting Room | Paid admission
Finlay and Joe: Pretend It's Fine
1-24 August | 12:30-13:30 | Meeting Room | Paid admission
From Primordial Soups to Primates in Suits: The Evolution of All Life on Earth
1-25 August | 17:00-18:00 | South Gallery Annexe | Paid admission
Inertia
6-10 August | 10:45-12:15 | Meeting Room | Paid admission
Timestamp
1-24 August | 16:30-17:30 | Meeting Room | Paid admission
VICTIM
12 August | 17:00-18:00 | South Gallery Annexe | Paid admission
DOVECOT RECOMMENDS
BEDLAM THEATRE
The oldest student-run theatre in Britain. Clearly visible from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city, Bedlam is a fully operational 90-seat repertory theatre housed in an imposing neo-gothic church.
IN THESE SHOES
1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 August | 19:45-20:45 | Dairy Room at Underbelly, Bristo Square | Paid admission
Glynis Traill-Nash has long lived a double life: fashion writer by day, jazz singer by night. Now the two collide for the first time in this soirée of chic! Dressed to thrill and accessorised with a set list of stylish chansons, Glynis will take you from Perth to Paris to unpick the world of fashion. She will answer your most pressing questions: What’s in? What’s out? Can I eat fries in that? Plus! Practical tips including how to (over) pack, when never to shop, and why you should always Think Pink! With ever-dapper musical director Josh Haines on piano, the show is playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival after playing to packed houses at the 2024 Perth International Cabaret Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, 2025 Fringe World Perth and Adelaide Fringe Festival.
20% off full-price tickets (Limited number each night, valid online and in person)
Code: DOVECOTSTYLE
HOLYROOD DISTILLERY
Located just a 15 minute walk from Dovecot, Holyrood Distillery is a producer of award-winning single malt scotch whisky and gin. Daily tours with a special £5 off full-priced tour tickets using code HDDOVECOT5.