Festivals

Each year the Edinburgh International Festival stages one of the greatest celebrations of the arts, attracting audiences from around the world to the city's thrilling atmosphere. The festivities offer a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally renowned artists as well as the joy of discovering new and unfamiliar works.

One of the International Festival's highlights is the huge open air concert held in Princes Street Gardens, accompanied by a massive firework display from the castle ramparts. This event takes place on the final day of the Festival and is essentially the closing ceremony - but best of all, it is free. The Edinburgh International Festival is held annually in mid-August or early September. The programme is usually available from around May time, and if there is something you particularly want to see make sure you book in advance (especially for the Military Tattoo).And whilst the Festival is naturally a great time to visit Edinburgh, it is also worth remembering that accommodation is booked months in advance so book now

But the International Festival isn't Edinburgh's only calendar event - it is also home to Festival Fringe, Hogmanay, Book, Film, Jazz & Blues, Science, & Children's festivals and the Military Tattoo.
The 2007 Edinburgh International Festival will run from the 10th of August to the 2nd of September.

Together with its counterparts, the Book, the Jazz, the Fringe and the Film Festivals, the Edinburgh International Festival forms what is now widely regarded as the biggest and best arts festival in the world.

Visit the Edinburgh Festival web site

Visit the Fringe Festival web site

The 2007 Edinburgh International Festival will run from the 10th of August to the 2nd of September.