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Blues and Jazz Festival in EdinburghWhether you like your jazz cool and contemporary or are strictly old school, the Jazz and Blues Festival is a celebration of all things jazz and brings some of the world's best performers to Edinburgh. Spanning the earliest jazz forms to the thriving creativity of today, the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is Britain's biggest Jazz Festival, presenting international jazz stars, exciting new-comers, Scottish talent and Jazz On A Summer’s Day, the UK’s biggest one-day jazz event. |  |
Edinburgh International Book FestivalThe Book Festival is always set to be a fantastic event - it is the world's biggest public celebration of the written word, with over 700 world-class writers and thinkers taking part in more than 800 events. Thousands of visitors of all ages visit this vibrant meeting place in August to come face to face with some of the greatest writers and thinkers on the planet, debate, discuss, discover new horizons, take part in creative workshops and, of course, to meet favourite and new authors. |  |
Edinburgh's HogmanayEdinburgh’s Hogmanay is the largest New Year event in the world and its celebrations are internationally renowned. The Festival is best known for it's unrivalled New Year's Eve street party which attracts up to 100,000 people every year. Throughout the Festival there's an entertaining and engaging programme of festive celebrations, with activities suitable for the whole family. |  |
Edinburgh Fringe FestivalThe Edinburgh Fringe (officially the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, commonly just The Fringe) is the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place in Scotland's capital during three weeks every August alongside several other arts and cultural festivals, collectively known as the Edinburgh Festival. |  |
Ceilidh Culture FestivalA world class celebration of Scottish Culture in music, song and words performed by artistes from across the globe. This increasingly popular event, hosted in Edinburgh, showcases the best music, dance, poetry and storytelling around and is a great chance to enjoy some great Scottish traditions.
Although having been created only a few years ago, Ceilidh Culture is now a firm favourite on the world music calendar, so expect this year's event to be bigger and better than ever. |  |
Edinburgh International Science FestivalGet ready for some stunning science!!!
No, that's not a typing error - the events lined up every year at the Science Festival are truly amazing!! The Edinburgh International Science Festival is the world’s first, and Europe’s largest, public celebration of science and technology, where hundreds of scientists and technologists share their passion with the public. |  |
Beltane Fire FestivalFor something a bit different, Beltane Fire Festival is not to be missed! Join the audience of over 15,000 people who gather on Calton Hill to share and marvel at this spectacular procession. Inspired by the ancient Gaelic Festival of Beltane, with its heady mix of drums, fire, theatre and pagan ritual, this event celebrates the arrival of summer. Colourful, exhuberant and exciting!
Keep an eye on the Beltane Society website for further details. |  |
Edinburgh International Film FestivalEstablished in 1947, it is the longest continually running film festival in the world. The EIFF has presented some of cinema's most important and exciting moments, showcasing Global, International and UK premieres and playing host to the world's greatest filmmakers. The Edinburgh International Film Festival or EIFF has moved its date and will now take place in June. |  |
Festival of PoliticsThe latest addition to the Edinburgh Festivals calendar, the Festival of Politics is taking place at the new Scottish Parliament Building. Drama, music, debate, famous faces and a world class photography exhibition are all on offer at this 4 day event, in August.
The festival offers a great number of events, broadening the opportunity to discover that politics is for everyone. |  |
Scottish International Storytelling FestivalThe Scottish International Storytelling Festival is Scotland’s annual celebration of traditional and contemporary storytelling. The Festival brings together artists and audiences from Scotland and beyond in entertaining and inspiring live storytelling performances, thought-provoking talks, workshops and discussions and fun family activities - all held under the roof of the award winning Scottish Storytelling Centre. |  |
Edinburgh Mela FestivalA carnival atmosphere with a vibrant mix of theatre, dance and music, the Edinburgh Mela Festival is a lively event for all the family. Taking place in August, this is Scotland's biggest intercultural festival, with dazzling display of international and local talent. The Edinburgh Mela Festival is an exciting celebration and exploration of the people, places and identities that reflect the diverse communities of the world. |  |
East Lothian Food & Drink FestivalThe Festival is an East Lothian Council initiative, in association with local hotels and restaurants, food producers and visitor attractions. Its aim is to celebrate the county’s fine food and drink traditions with an exciting and varied programme of events. . |  |
Military TattooThe Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an unforgettable annual spectacle that is renowned worldwide. With its unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, it is one of the world’s greatest shows. Each year about 217,000 people attend the Tattoo, while another 100 million watch it on television. |  |
Edinburgh Art FestivalThe Edinburgh Art Festival is an affiliation of institutions, galleries and artist-led organisations with a shared commitment to celebrating, presenting and communicating art of the highest quality in Edinburgh during the August festivals. The Edinburgh Art Festival brings together the individual strengths of the city’s visual arts organizations to create a critical mass of activity within a festival framework. |  |
Leith FestivalFirst started in 2002, the Leith Festival is a traditional community event taking place every year in June and providing a varied programme of arts, tours, music and food.
The 2007 event saw 150 events in over 60 venues, all within a mile of the ‘Foot o’ the Walk’.
Most of the programme is home grown and most of the events are free. |  |
Christmas in EdinburghGet into the Christmas sprit as Edinburgh makes it a December to remember with fabulous festive celebrations and a month long Christmas party!
From the glittering lights of George Street to the Edinburgh Eye, it's a spectacular seasonal treat. Explore the German market for unusal gift ideas, tasty treats and warming mulled wine or take to the ice at Winter Wonderland. Whatever your age, Edinburgh's Christmas is a magical way to make the most of the season of good will. |  |
Edinburgh International FestivalPresenting a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during a three week period in late summer, the Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in the world. The end of the summer festivals is marked on 31 August with the breathtaking Bank of Scotland fireworks display, set to live music from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Past years have seen the score from Romeo and Juliet and great American music. |  |
Bank of Scotland Imaginate FestivalThe Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival is the UK’s largest and most exciting performing arts festival for children and young people, bringing fantastic performers from all over the world together to entertain and inspire.
Taking place in venues throughout Edinburgh, Imaginate also takes its unique programme on tour to rural and urban areas throughout Scotland. |  |
Snowdrop FestivalDon't miss the stunning bloom of Scottish snowdrops in February and March during our Scottish Snowdrop Festival. See snowdrop displays at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, enjoy the walled one acre artist’s garden at Shepherd House Garden, Invereks or stroll through 150 acres of rolling parkland at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, just a short drive from Edinburgh. The 2008 event saw Stargazing and Astrofun sessions held at Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. |  |
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