Festivals in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
3 - 25 August 2008
The 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Edinburgh International Festival
10 - 31 August 2008
The Edinburgh International Festival is an annual feast of classical music, opera, theatre and dance.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
18 - 29 June 2008
For the first time in over 60 years, the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival will be held in June (18th-29th June 2008) in a bid to raise the profile of the event and the films being showcased.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
9 - 25 August 2008
The Edinburgh Book Festival is a vibrant meeting place where people of all ages come face to face with some of the greatest writers and thinkers on the planet.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1 - 23 August 2008
Organisers of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo are promising a 2008 event that will top even 2007's fabulous spectacle.
Jazz and Blues Festival
July - August 2008
The 2008 Jazz and Blues Festival will be a celebration of all things jazz and will bring some of the world's best performers to Edinburgh. And the 2008 event also marks the 30th anniversary of the Jazz Festival.
Childrens International Theatre Festival
27 May - 2 June 2008
Over seven days, in five venues across Edinburgh, the Children's International Theatre Festival offers the chance to see award-winning productions from all over the world.
Ceilidh Culture Festival
28 March - 13 April 2008
A world class celebration of Scottish Culture in music, song and words performed by artistes from across the globe. This increasingly popular event, showcases the best music, dance, poetry and storytelling around and is a great chance to enjoy some great Scottish traditions.
Edinburgh Mela
30 - 31 August 2008
Scotland's biggest intercultural festival is back, and promises to be a dazzling display of international and local talent.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
25 March - 5 April 2008
Get ready for some stunning science - the events lined up for next year's Science Festival are truly amazing!!
Leith Festival
30 May - 8 June 2008
First started in 2002, the Leith Festival is a traditional community event taking place every year in June and providing a varied programme of arts, tours, music and food.
Edinburgh's Christmas
22 November - 25 December 2007
Get into the Christmas sprit as Edinburgh makes it a December to remember with fabulous festive celebrations and a month long Christmas party!
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
29 December - 1 January 2008
The World's Best New Year Celebrations
Edinburgh's Hogmanay brings Edinburgh's streets alive with non-stop entertainment and enjoyment.
