Edinburgh Festival Calendar
When every festival runs — and when they hire.
Edinburgh International Science Festival →
One of Europe's largest science festivals. Events, workshops, and exhibitions across the city.
Edinburgh International Children's Festival →
Run by Imaginate. Performing arts for young audiences.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival →
Ten days of jazz, blues, and soul across venues in the city. Includes the Edinburgh Festival Carnival.
Edinburgh Art Festival →
Visual arts festival spanning galleries and public spaces.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe →
The world's largest arts festival. Over 3,000 shows across 300+ venues. By far the biggest employer.
Edinburgh International Festival →
The original Edinburgh festival. Curated world-class theatre, opera, music, and dance.
Edinburgh International Book Festival →
The world's largest public celebration of books and ideas.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo →
The iconic spectacle on the Castle Esplanade.
Edinburgh International Film Festival →
One of the world's longest-running film festivals.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival →
Based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay →
The city's New Year celebrations — concerts, torchlight procession, and the street party.
One of Europe's largest science festivals. Events, workshops, and exhibitions across the city.
Run by Imaginate. Performing arts for young audiences.
Ten days of jazz, blues, and soul across venues in the city. Includes the Edinburgh Festival Carnival.
Visual arts festival spanning galleries and public spaces.
The world's largest arts festival. Over 3,000 shows across 300+ venues. By far the biggest employer.
The original Edinburgh festival. Curated world-class theatre, opera, music, and dance.
The world's largest public celebration of books and ideas.
The iconic spectacle on the Castle Esplanade.
One of the world's longest-running film festivals.
Based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile.
The city's New Year celebrations — concerts, torchlight procession, and the street party.
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