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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Fringe show registration set to open in May
As Scotland navigates its roadmap out of lockdown, the Fringe will shortly start the registration process with artists and venues
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Edinburgh International Festival Goes Outdoors for 2021
Live performances to be staged in bespoke outdoor pavilions in iconic locations across Scotland’s capital
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5 incredible legends, 5 unmissable gigs
Join Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival for an online weekend of music dedicated to some of the all-time musical greats
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£1million Digital Boost For Edinburgh Festivals
The UK Government will fund two new projects to expand the digital potential of the Edinburgh Festivals with £1 million investment
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2020: A year unlike any other
2020 was a year unlike any other and a few of our Directors have looked back over their festival year
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Fleabag creator is the Fringe Society's first President
We're delighted to announce that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been appointed in the role of President of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
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A New Chapter for the Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced that the 2021 Festival will move to a new location in the city.
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20 Pics from 2020
2020 was not the year we were all expecting but our Festivals still managed to be part of an extraordinary series of experiences
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The World Tunes In for Edinburgh's Hogmanay
More than 3.1 million people tuned in to watch the specially-created three-part drone film created for Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
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2020 Digital Hogmanay Details Revealed
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay continues the tradition of spectacular New Year celebrations with, for the first time, a fully digital programme.
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Online Fun For All The Family
Some of our festivals have created online fun activities for children & families, especially useful during the forthcoming festive period.
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Fringemas comes early
A Festive Crowdfunder campaign has been launched by theFringe Society, with rewards including limited-edition Christmas goodies