Communities and events in Edinburgh
Looking for things to do in Edinburgh where you'll actually meet people? Tribe lists 4 communities in Edinburgh, including 3 social communities, 2 food and drink communities and 1 sports communities.
The easiest way to make friends in a new city is to pick one community and keep going back. Faces turn into friends faster than you would think.
Updated 7 October 2026
Browse by interest in Edinburgh
Upcoming events in Edinburgh
Nothing scheduled right now. Follow a community below to hear about their next event first.
Top communities in Edinburgh
#1 Wine About Love
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Pairing romance and fantasy romance with wine. What can go wrong?
#2 Lothian Social
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Welcome to Lothian Social, your place in Edinburgh for Social Meetups 🙂
#3 We Run Edinburgh
Join the We Run Edinburgh community
EST. 2017 by @lynette.runcoach Edinburgh women’s community for run and strength 🏃🏽♀️🏋🏽♀️ Coaching, adventure, goals and building friendships
#4 Tergar Edinburgh Meditation Community
Join the Tergar Edinburgh Meditation Community community
Online & in person meditation, discussion & retreats based on the teachings of Mingyur Rinpoche & Tergar International.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of communities are there in Edinburgh?
Tribe lists 3 social, 2 food and drink, 1 sports, 1 run club, 1 wellness and 1 book club communities in Edinburgh. Some communities appear in more than one category.
What's on in Edinburgh this week?
Nothing is scheduled in Edinburgh right now. Check back soon, as communities add new events every week.
How do I make friends in Edinburgh?
Choose something you would enjoy anyway, like a run club, a supper club or a book club, and go regularly. Seeing the same people every week is what turns acquaintances into friends. Tribe lists 4 communities in Edinburgh you can join.
How do I start a community in Edinburgh?
Create a free community on Tribe, add your first event and share the link. Tribe gives you event pages, ticketing (free or paid), memberships, and a way to message everyone who has come along. Communities with upcoming events are listed on pages like this one.
Run a community in Edinburgh?
Tribe gives you event pages, ticketing, memberships and a way to message everyone who has come along. Free to start, and we list your events on pages like this one.
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