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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A Walk Through EIF's Outdoor Pavilions
The 2021 Edinburgh International Festival is using temporary outdoor pavilions in three iconic, easily accessible spaces throughout the city
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Spread Around The City
The 2021 August season will see the festivals staging shows and exhibitions in a range of locations outside the main Old and New Town sites
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World-renowned street events returning to Fringe 2021
High Street set to host Covid-secure programme of street performance throughout August.
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How Our Festivals Are Planning A Safe Return
We’re all looking forward to the return of live events and before you attend any of our events, we’d like you to be aware of a few things
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If You Can't Join Us In Person
Each of our festivals have created digital opportunities for you to join us online and watch various festival shows and events.
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Overview Of The 2021 August Festivals
All our Festivals have now announced their 2021 programmes, so we've put together the following overview of what will happen during August.
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Film Festival Celebrates the Power of Cinema
An ambitious programme of in person and digital screenings has been announced, with 31 new features including 18 world premieres
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The 2021 Fringe In Real Life
It may be smaller this year but the 2021 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has a huge range of shows for all the family taking place in the city.
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Out & About in Edinburgh with the Art Festival
The 17th edition of the Edinburgh Art Festival will bring together 35+ exhibitions and new commissions in visual art spaces across the city
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Edinburgh International Festival is back
The Edinburgh International Festival [EIF] is back - live and outdoors in some of Edinburgh’s most historic and picturesque settings
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10 Jazz & Blues Festival Trailers To Whet Your Appetite
Before the festivals starts on 16th, we've put together a few trailers from the many artists appearing this year
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Onwards and Upwards: 2021 Book Festival Programme Announced
The Festival programme has been announced, with an aim to explore together how to move ‘Onwards and Upwards’ from this devastating pandemic
