Welcome to Momentum, the collective Edinburgh Festivals delegate programme aiming to build international relationships and cultivate collaborative opportunities, running throughout the month of August. Momentum is delivered in partnership between British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland and Festivals Edinburgh.
We are currently planning for the 2026 edition. Please watch our videos below to find out more about the programme.
You can get in touch with us at momentum@festivalsedinburgh.com
Recording of 2025 info session for the Scottish arts sector
If you are engaging with Momentum for the first time and want to know more, our information session for the Scottish arts sector (recorded in June 2025) contains useful information on how it all works, and how to make the most of interacting with the programme. Keep an eye out for information on our 2026 edition.
Partner Profiles
British Council Scotland is committed to maintaining and growing Scotland's international connections and contribution across the arts, education and society sectors. We are part of the British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. They enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.
Festivals Edinburgh is a strategic umbrella organisation focused on over-arching areas of mutual interest. Its sole focus is to maintain and develop the value of the Festivals’ and the Festival City’s leading position locally and globally, via major collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.