Formed in the shadow of a worldwide cataclysm, our first festivals sought to use culture as a healing balm to bring peoples and nations together in celebration of our common humanity and help ‘the flowering of the human spirit’. Below you'll find all the latest news from across our festivals, plus articles and features to help you get more out of our world leading festival city.
Latest Articles
  - Lights of the North at 2025 Storytelling Festival
  - What makes our Storytelling Festival so special?
  - UK's Hottest Band Announced as Hogmanay Headliner
  - 2026 Tattoo On Sale Now
  - August 2025: A Video Review
  - August '25 in 25 Pics
  - Edinburgh's Makar Celebrates Festival Culture
  - Edinburgh Festivals 2025: What To Expect in August
  - Edinburgh's Hogmanay announces Night Afore Hoolie line up
  - Better Access for our disabled audiences
  - Environment Shows at the Edinburgh Festivals 2025
  - Guest Blog: Solo travel tips to Edinburgh Festivals
