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.
Shows for all ages at the Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Full line up unveiled for Tattoo 2025
More shows on sale for Fringe 2025
‘Sorry, Baby’ to open 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival
12 Highlights of the Edinburgh International Festival 2025
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns in 2025
Line-up announced for Book Festival’s 2025 The Front List series
Tattoo Goes Stateside
Exciting Easter Workshops at Science Festival 2025
Art Festival Announces 2025 Opening Event
Children's Festival Launches 35th Anniversary Programme
Tattoo introduces their Storyteller for 2025 Show
Edinburgh International Festival explores ‘The Truth We Seek'
First shows revealed for Fringe 2025
Jazz Festival 2025 Launches Queens Hall Programme