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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First of the Fringe First Awards
Given out three times across August, the award recognises new work that has left its mark at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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August 2022: Second Week in 12 Pics
Our return to a full program of live festival events continued this week and we've picked a few photos to try and capture the buzz
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10 Highlights for the Film Festival
Here are 10 favourites to look out for from this year’s line-up
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How to be green at the Edinburgh Festivals
We want everyone to be more responsible and consider how they can reduce their environmental impact
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All you need to know about the Book Festival
Here are some of the most asked questions about our Book Festival, together with what we hope are some helpful answers
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Environment Shows at the August Festivals
For those interested in environmental matters, we've picked some shows you might want to see in August
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August 2022: First Week in 12 Pics
An amazing return to a full program of live festival events during August had so many highlights and we've picked 12 for you
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Distinctly Scottish: Fiercely International
A quick look at the international range across this year's August Festivals
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What's Free at the August Festivals?
here's a quick guide to some of the free events you can enjoy this August
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Eating & Drinking in Our Festival City
A handful of our favourite independent spots across the city, all perfect for festivalgoers throughout the year
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A Note on August Rail Strikes
We've prepared the following overview in case strike action goes ahead in August
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Massed pipes and drums
Introducing the home grown and international groups at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
