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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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
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Fringes unite in exchange programme
Adelaide Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe unite in cultural and knowledge exchange programme
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Tattoo brings Carnival to Edinburgh
The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra bring the carnival atmosphere to the streets of Edinburgh
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fleabag at the Fringe: 10 years on
The Fringe has a well-earned reputation as the place where artists can take the next important step on their career path
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EIF Opening Weekend
The 2023 Edinburgh International Festival Opening Weekend was a celebration of community!
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Let's talk about our August Festivals 2023
The start of August sees the launch of 3 of our 6 August festivals and we caught up with them on the streets of Edinburgh
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Eating and Drinking in our Festival City during 2023
A handful of our favourite independent spots across the city, all perfect for festival-goers throughout the year
