Edinburgh's Festivals
Edinburgh is the world's Festival City. It’s where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. This welcoming, inspiring and open-mided atmosphere is heightened by the approachable beauty of this breathtaking historial city. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and spectacles to enjoy.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
APRIL 3-17, 2010
The world’s first science festival: a public celebration of all the wonders, inventions and innovations in the world of science and technology.
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BANK OF SCOTLAND IMAGINATE FESTIVAL
MAY 10-16, 2010
The world’s best theatre for children and young people with a broad range of shows which captivate, entertain and inspire.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
JUNE 16-27, 2010
A mix of red carpet glamour, innovative and exciting cinematic discoveries and massive audience appeal makes this one of the world’s most popular film festivals.
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EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
JULY 30-AUG 8, 2010
Spanning the earliest jazz forms to thriving contemporary creativity of today, this highlight of the jazz calendar features a line-up of international stars and the best of Scottish jazz and blues.
EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL
JULY 29 - SEPT 5, 2010
The city’s galleries, museums and visual art spaces present the most exciting and intriguing of the modern and contemporary visual arts world. See prize-winners, agent provocateurs, world premiers, old masters and the next big thing.
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
AUG 6-30, 2010
The world’s largest arts festival with over 32,000 performances and more than 2,000 shows all packed into 250 venues across the city. The Fringe is open to all: anyone can perform and everyone does – from students to superstars.
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EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
AUG 6-28, 2010
A tremendous outdoor spectacle, the Tattoo presents a host of international performers, military and civilian, set against the incredible backdrop of Edinburgh castle.
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EDINBURGH MELA FESTIVAL
AUG 6-8, 2010
Scotland’s leading celebration of cultural diversity through the arts, with international stars and uk based talent. A vibrant festival for all the family.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
AUG 13 - SEPT 5, 2010
This world-renowned festival brings the very best in classical music, theatre, opera, dance and visual art from across the globe to Edinburgh for three exhilarating weeks.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
AUG 14-30, 2010
The largest celebration of the written word in the world, brings entertainment and inspiration to Edinburgh – where top-class writers discuss words and ideas with fellow writers, thinkers and most importantly, you.
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SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
OCT 22-31, 2010
Scotland’s vibrant and enduring annual celebration of traditional and contemporary storytelling from home and across the world.
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EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY
DEC 29, 2010 - JAN 2, 2011
The world’s best new year Party. Four incredible days of exciting cultural highlights and celebratory events: theatre, music, dance and street extravaganzas – attracting massive crowds from across the globe.
