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We are absolutely delighted to welcome Alycia Pirmohamed back to the bookshop for a celebration of her latest book, Shorelines . Thrumming with poetic vitality [...]

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Celebrating 20 years of High School Musical!

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Celebrating 20 years of High School Musical!

Please note that this Story Time event is suitable for children aged five and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the event. [...]

Led by award winning local stage and screen writer Xana Marwick

Celebrating 20 years of High School Musical!

We're delighted that Portobello-based author Adam Ramsay will be joining us for a children's Story Time event, when he'll be reading his brand new picture [...]

Our vibrant Makers Market - a regular market celebrating creativity.

The fabulously talented Acoustic David returns with his mix of classics, lots of requests and great banter. Karaoke Ruth on from 12:30 til 2:30 and [...]

Join us for the launch of Gutter Issue 34, right here in the bookshop! For more than fifteen years, Gutter magazine has published and promoted [...]

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Award-winning guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez brings his internationally acclaimed production Art Of Believing to the stage. Having captivated more than 100,000 audience members and [...]

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As your MP, I hold regular advice surgeries across the constituency, to help constituents with any problems that they might be having. If you would [...]

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as The Stand Comedy Club comes to Portobello Town Hall on Friday 7 August with an exceptional [...]

VOYAGE – The ABBA Tribute brings the magic of one of pop's greatest bands to life in a spectacular evening of timeless hits, dazzling costumes [...]

To help us with planning, if you're interested in coming along please let us know (there is of course no obligation for you to attend) [...]

“Scotland’s pre-eminent chanteuse” (Herald Scotland), Christine Bovill has built her reputation on the massively successful sell-out show, “Piaf”. Christine returns with a revised version of [...]

“Scotland’s pre-eminent chanteuse” (Herald Scotland), Christine Bovill has built her reputation on the massively successful sell-out show, “Piaf”. Christine returns with a revised version of [...]

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Described by BBC Radio 3 as "a master of the guitar", Iago Banet has earned an international reputation for his breathtaking fingerstyle performances and captivating [...]

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as The Stand Comedy Club comes to Portobello Town Hall on Friday 7 August with an exceptional [...]

Multi award-winning folk favourites Blazin' Fiddles have spent more than 25 years at the very forefront of Scottish traditional music. Renowned for their breathtaking musicianship, [...]

Escape 2 Porty is a brand new mini music festival celebrating Edinburgh's incredible emerging music scene while supporting both independent artists and the iconic Portobello [...]

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Come and join us for some crafting and a good natter!

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With Luke Healy In conversation with Steven Ingram The Portobello Bookshop is excited to announce a very special August event for Luke Healy's graphic novel [...]

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We are so pleased to welcome Max Porter back to the bookshop for a public signing in celebration of his picture book, Dogs and Bears [...]

We are so pleased to welcome Max Porter and Dorothée de Monfreid to the bookshop for a public signing in celebration of their picture book, [...]

The Beach Busk is like an all-day flash mob by the sea. No booking, no headliners, no tickets, the beach busk has been 'unfestivaling' for [...]

Come along to experience the best food and drink from artisans from across Scotland. Guest food trucks at every market Doors open 11:00 am until [...]

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With James Fox In conversation with Niamh MacKenzie We're thrilled to be hosting the publication day event for Craftland in paperback! James Fox's journey through [...]

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As your MP, I hold regular advice surgeries across the constituency, to help constituents with any problems that they might be having. If you would [...]

Led by award winning local stage and screen writer Xana Marwick