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’. 2022 is our 75th anniversary and 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 marks rich history of military music
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's 2016 incarnation promises another spectacular programme with the theme 'Tunes of Glory'
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Fringe Made in Scotland programme back for 8th year
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe's curated showcase of Scottish talent, Made in Scotland, is back for its 8th year of music, theatre and dance.
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Great Green Things to do in Edinburgh this August
As August gets underway, our friends at Creative Carbon Scotland have put together this great guide to eco-friendly events.
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Spectacular opening event for International Festival
The 2016 Edinburgh International Festival opens with a huge public event displaying 350 million years of history onto the Castle Rock!
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Edinburgh Art Festival announces 43 exhibitions for 2016
The UK’s largest annual festival of visual art has revealed details of its programme of partner exhibitions and pop-up events for 2016
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Video portraits of International Festival stars
Bringing audiences closer to some of their star names, Edinburgh International Festival has launched a new collection of video portraits.
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Art Festival commissions Ciara Phillips to 'dazzle' Leith ship
Edinburgh Art Festival has commissioned Turner Prize nominated Ciara Phillips to create a 'dazzled' ship in the port of Leith
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Debate and delight at the Book Festival Children's Programme
Edinburgh International Book Festival returns this summer with another great selection of events for babies to teens.
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Want to see your face on the big... rock?
Edinburgh International Festival wants your photos to be a part of their spectacular Deep Time event!
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Audiences, awards and an amazing Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival has enjoyed another hugely successful year with huge audiences and plenty of big stars in attendance.
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Cross The Tracks brings cutting edge to Jazz Festival
Demonstrating the powerful influence of jazz & blues across contemporary music of all kinds, Cross The Tracks is back for more epic partying
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9 Must-See Jazz Festival First Timers
We take a look at some of the great acts playing the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival for the first time in 2016.
