News
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.
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PULP to headline Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens
And there's also news about the expanded Street Party
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Storytelling Festival Announces Programme
The 2023 programme explores our Right To Be Human and celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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What makes our Storytelling Festival so special?
Scottish International Storytelling Festival takes place 13-29 October when we light our seasonal hearth & welcome all to its festive glow
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Book Festival Exceeds Expectations
Audiences return to the Festival in 2023 for the Joy of Words
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Nicola Benedetti delivers successful first festival
The 2023 Edinburgh International Festival has ended on a high, after 24 packed days of events from 2,500 remarkable and diverse artists
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An energising Fringe 2023 comes to a close
A fresh, brave and energising Fringe 2023 comes to a close, with creativity and care at its core
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Tattoo Celebrates a Triumphant Conclusion
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo comes to a triumphant conclusion and announces its 2024 show
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Announce Anniversary Plans
Plans include the return of the spectacular Torchlight Procession to launch the 30th Anniversary celebrations
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Ambitious Art Festival comes to an end
55 ambitious exhibitions and events took place in partnership with the city’s visual art community, partners and venues
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Edinburgh International Film Festival draws to a close
After a turbulent year, the flame of independent cinema burned bright in Edinburgh this summer
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A Guard of Honour for Sir Nils Olav
The most famous king penguin in the world is promoted during a prestigious award ceremony at Edinburgh Zoo
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Let's talk some more about August Festivals 2023
Midway through August sees the launch of a further 3 festivals in Edinburgh and we spoke to some of their key organisers
