Edinburgh International Festival

Presenting a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during a three week period in late summer the Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in the world.

Established in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival was to enliven and enrich the cultural life of Europe, Britain and Scotland and to ‘provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit’ after the devastation of World War II. These founding principles are as relevant today as they were nearly 60 years ago.

Festival Dates

2008: 8 - 31 August
2009: 14 August - 6 September

State Ballet of Georgia: Giselle

Revered worldwide for her purity of line, musicality and impeccable phrasing, Nina Ananiashvili's interpretation of Giselle is thought by many to be definitive.
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The Two Widows

Brimming with musical wit, Smetana's opera reveals a deep understanding of human foibles in this gentle and fun tale of Czech country life in the late 19th century.
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Roby Lakatos

Lakatos has been called a gypsy violinist or devil's fiddler; a classical virtuoso; a jazz improviser; a composer and arranger and a 19th century throwback..
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Perfect Days: Jonathan Mills

Or: No Sleep 'Til Dudamel? Edinburgh International Festival Director Jonathan Mills with some tips on tiring yourself out this August.
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