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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Science Festival Reading Experiment returns!
Edinburgh International Science Festival is bringing back its Reading Experiment, events and activities exploring science writing
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Imaginate Festival launches 2015 programme!
The Imaginate Festival, Scotland’s international festival of performing arts for children and young people has launched its 2015 programme
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Amazing Science Festival photos show just how 'Light Works'
Edinburgh International Science Festival launches open air exhibition of incredible photography celebrating the International Year of Light
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Storytelling Festival 2015 - Stories Without Borders
Hospitality and intercultural welcome are at the heart of the 2015 Scottish International Storytelling Festival - "Stories without Borders"
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"New Enlightenment" call from Science Festival
Edinburgh International Science Festival has called on the public to embrace evidence-based science...
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Selected Fringe 2015 tickets now on sale
Ahead of the full launch in June, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have put selected early tickets on sale already
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Tattoo photography competition winners revealed
A shot of the iNgobamakhosi Zulu Dance Troupe has been judged the best photo from the 65th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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International Festival's 2015 Concerts and Recitals announced
Edinburgh International Festival has announced its concerts and recitals for August 2015
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Skyscanner’s EdFests travel tips
Our friends at Skyscanner share their wisdom when it comes to visiting the festival city.
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Edinburgh to become the 'Ideas Factory'
The 2015 Edinburgh International Science Festival will transform the city into a hub for ideas, information, innovation and inspiration...
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75,000 enjoy spectacular Hogmanay show
Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been hailed as a great success, after three sell out days of excitement and celebration.
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Book Festival to inspire audiences across Scotland
Edinburgh International Book Festival announces plans to reach audiences across the country.
