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 2011 and 2012 dates for the spring, summer and winter festivals.
Planning A Spring Visit
Everything you need to know about planning a visit to the spring festivals in Edinburgh.
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.
Planning for Summer
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.
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.
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.
Festivals Blog
Get the most out of the Edinburgh Festivals with our handy tips from two bloggers on the front line of the Summer festivals.
Edinburgh Festivals Maps & Guides
Download and print these helpful online versions of the Official Edinburgh Festivals Map and The Daily Guide.
Edinburgh and the year of 2012
In 2012 the eyes of the world turn to Britain. In Edinburgh, there is more world-class entertainment than ever with the Cultural Olympiad and Scotland's Year of Creative bringing arts and culture to the fore.
