What’s on in Linlithgow: plan around current events

What’s on in Linlithgow changes with the date and the organiser. Palace walks, summer jousting and markets, plus the Marches have their own lists. Start with one current notice for the day you want. Then choose whether the event is the main reason to travel or an extra on a town visit.

Palace walks and family events

On 14 October 2026, the palace list named a family event on 19 October. It also named a Christmas Amble on 20 December. Winter walks were listed for January 2027. These are specific dates, not daily activities.

Open the palace events list for the exact event. Check the start point and length of the walk. Check any age or access guidance too.

A walk around the grounds does not automatically include the palace rooms. Ask what the event booking covers. If you also want building entry, check that as its own choice.

Summer jousting

The palace overview describes an annual summer jousting event on the Peel. The jousting guide lists the questions to settle. No future jousting date or ticket price had been announced when we checked (October 2026).

An old announcement can stay in search results after the event. Read the year as well as the day. Choose the next published edition from the team that runs it.

Check where you can watch and what the ticket includes. Weather and grass surfaces can affect a family day. A picture of an old event does not show all current access needs.

The Marches

The Marches guide explains the burgh’s boundary tradition. Its team gives the date rule as the first Tuesday after the second Thursday in June. The actual year’s plan still needs a dated notice.

This is a civic day across the town and beyond. It can affect roads and stops, plus parking. Plan a clear arrival and a safe place to watch. You can see one part without following every stage.

Daytime and evening markets

The artisan market has an older source showing a monthly Saturday pattern. The calendar does not clearly give a current year. It should not be used as proof of the next date.

An evening market needs a separate current notice. Do not assume its place or hours match the daytime format. If no future date is confirmed, keep an ordinary town visit as the plan.

Build one useful day

Choose the event first, then the journey. Add one nearby stop that does not depend on a tight second booking. The town guide gives options if the weather changes or an event is full.

For events in Linlithgow, one confirmed date and one correct ticket matter more than a long list. Weigh overnight stays for a late finish. Use day-tour choices when transport is the part you want arranged.