Plan your visit

With 12 different festivals to choose from and as many as 2,500 different events on offer, some simple planning will help you make the most of your Edinburgh Festivals experience. Whether you’re looking to visit in August, Edinburgh’s most action-packed month, or at another time of the year this section contains key information for anyone planning a trip to the festival city. 

Be sure to make use of the itinerary tool on this site, which you can use to put together a day by day plan of action complete with walking or driving directions between venues.

What's on in Edinburgh

Whats on and things to see and do in Edinburgh - whatever the season! See the 2012 and 2013 dates for the spring, summer and winter festivals.

Planning for Summer 2013

Are you already dreaming about the summer festival season? It is never too soon (or too late!) to start planning- here are a few tips and suggestions to help.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Summer Festivals

A few navigational tips that will help you sail with ease through the summer festivals...

 

Planning A Spring Visit

Everything you need to know about planning a visit to the spring festivals in Edinburgh.

Accommodation in Edinburgh

In this section there’s information on what type of festival accommodation is available, online booking through our selected partners, advice on the best time to book and tips for last minute visitors.

Festivals Packages

The Edinburgh Festivals have teamed up with loads of great travel providers to bring you fantastic festival packages that can be booked up to a year in advance.

Last Minute Tips

Decided on a last minute festival fling? Even during Edinburgh’s busiest times, there’s always a room at the inn, hotel, B&B or hostel. Here are our top tips for late arrivals in the festival city.

Travelling to Edinburgh

This section also contains useful information for international travellers, advice on getting around the city and tips on how to extend your stay and enjoy more of Scotland.

Experience Authentic Scotland

Scotland is a country with a wealth of beauty and inventions, but the gem in the Scottish experience is surely the unique culture of Scotland...

Essential Edinburgh Information

Your first stop for essential information about visiting Scotland, including important phone numbers and helpful currency advice.

Edinburgh's Festivals Survival Kit

We’ve compiled a list of essential info and advice designed to help the festival visitor make the most of their Edinburgh Festivals experience.

Edinburgh Festivals Maps & Guides

Download and print these helpful online versions of the Official Edinburgh Festivals Map and The Daily Guide.

Edinburgh- The World's Festival City

 Edinburgh is the world's favourite festival city, with 12 major Festivals year round and more than a third of the world's countries represented on the streets and stages of Scotland's capital. 

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