Top Easter Weekend Events in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Sure, the it's the anniversary of Big JC's dramatic comeback, but we're not going to patronise you with egg painting events and what-not (though come to think of it, that actually sounds quite fun). Instead, we've lined up a spread of the best events happening across this deliciously long weekend.

First things first, food...

The Pitt's hosting a three-day extravaganza of street food, drinks and musicians in Edinburgh, while over in Glasgow there's the BAaD Backyard Launch Party ft. live street graffiti, music, DJs, installations, street food, beer and cocktails. Turn up, hang about and maybe raise a glass to the redeemer himself.

Easter Sunday Parties in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Nightvision: Terminal V
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, 16 Apr, 12pm-11pm

It's finally here! This weekend Nightvision host Terminal V, an electronic all-dayer at the Royal Highland Centre featuring the likes of Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Charlotte de Witte, Carl Craig, Kerri Chandler and hunners more.

Shonky
Drygate, Glasgow, 16 April, 11pm
Drygate Brewery transform their space with an incredible visual and lighting show, welcoming Apollonia's Shonky to headline, along with Raeside, Carter, and Denver Brooks for a well rounded serving of disco, house and techno. Image: Andrew Denholm

Also this weekend:

Charlotte Church's Late Night Pop Dungeon
Oran Mor, Glasgow, 14 Apr, 7.30pm

Any night which jumps from Amerie to Neutral Milk Hotel is alright in our book, and when that night is piloted by as charismatic a presence as Charlotte Church, all the better. Join Church and her band for an evening of high-octane pop covers; expect the unexpected. There's also stacks of gigs and parties taking place across the weekend. You can read our gigs of the week here, but let it be known that we're also particularly stoked for queer punk duo PWR BTTM's gig at the CCA on 15 Apr.

Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire
Summerhall, Edinburgh. 16 Apr, 10am-7pm

With only a few days left of Edinburgh Science Festival, it's time to cram. And what could be a better place to do so than the fifth annual Mini Maker Faire, a Summerhall-based jubilee of crafters, scientists, engineers and interesting people talking about interesting things. Get involved.

ADVERTISEMENT | Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith
Until 22 April, Traverse Theatre, Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival

Do you want to live forever? Polly and Owen have nailed it. Both in successful careers and wildly in love, they feel ready to take on the world. But when a mysterious new technology, promising a break from the daily grind, creeps into everyone’s phones, their world is turned upside down. A powerful sci-fi love story by acclaimed writer Stef Smith, exploring our reliance on technology and what our not-too-distant digital future might hold for life as we know it.

The Stand's Bank Holiday Specials
The Stand (Edinburgh & Glasgow), 16 Apr, 8.30pm

We know how it is – you've been meaning to catch up on some stand-up for ages but something always gets in the way. Well, no excuses this weekend – it's a Bank Holiday and The Stand's got treats in store both ends of the M8. With the likes of Hailey Boyle and Jodie Mitchell billed for Glasgow, and Steve Hall and Susie McCabe in Edinburgh, it'll be a belter whichever city you're in. Image: Andy Laing

Pissed Modernism Opening Party
Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, 14 Apr, 7pm

Party etiquette dictates that one shouldn't bring up politics at a party. Pissed Modernism, Edinburgh's annual rage-exhibition/ charity event disagrees. They take pissed-off artists (and their pissed-off art), bring in the craft beer and throw a big ol' shindig. The exhibition continues until 23 Apr, but with goodie bags, political table football and Astuto Baffuto on selection duties, the opening party's worth a shout.

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WIN tickets to The Eclectica Experiment at The Caves, Edinburgh, 20 Apr, 8pm

We're throwing a culture-soaked cocktail party with Black Bottle and you're invited. To win a pair of tickets, email zap@theskinny.co.uk with your full name by 10am Fri 14 Apr. No fear if you don't win – tickets are only £10 for five whisky cocktails, food and a line-up featuring Iklan, Meursault and more. Buy tickets here.