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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Storytelling Festival offers advance look at 2015 lineup
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival has revealed some details of its 2015 programme ahead of the full launch...
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Festival fireworks to bring a feast of music and light
Edinburgh International Festival brings August to an awe-inspiring end with its spectacular Virgin Money Fireworks Concert!
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Mela makes it six-of-the-best for Edinburgh!
This weekend, at the very height of Edinburgh's August celebrations, the Edinburgh Mela will begin, marking SIX simultaneous festivals!
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Your #MyEdFests photos - week 3
Each week in August we're looking for your photos of the festival city - just tag them as #myedfests and we'll put our favourites up!
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Science Festival calls for 2016 ideas
Edinburgh International Science Festival are looking for great ideas to help bring its 2016 programme to life!
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International Festival sounds citywide Fanfare
EIF and Scottish Band Association team up for free cross-Edinburgh brass band bonanza!
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24 hours at Edinburgh's August festivals
You can squeeze plenty of festivals action into 24 hours during August - so here’s some thoughts on how you might spend your day...
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Eating out with children in the festival city
Check out our recommendations for great places to take the kids!
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Pubs in the festival city
If all you fancy between shows is a nice sit down and an uncomplicated wine, beer or whatever, then these Edinburgh pubs are for you...
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Book Festival to live stream top events
Edinburgh International Book Festival announces plans to live-stream key events at this year's festival, in collaboration with the BBC
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Your #MyEdFests photos - week 2
Each week in August we're looking for your photos of the festival city - just tag them as #myedfests and we'll put our favourites up!
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Vegan and vegetarian dining in the festival city
Being a vegetarian or vegan in Edinburgh has never been so delicious - here are some of our top tips for meat-free munching...
