Festivals in Edinburgh
From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held through the year in Edinburgh!
Edinburgh Festivals in November
The Gateway Writing Festival
The Gateway Writing Festival is your chance to experience theatre at its most original and electric, with nine powerful stories over three unforgettable nights!
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2025
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 7th to 16th November bringing some of the world’s best short films to Filmhouse!
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Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
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Edinburghs Christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!
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Fizz Feast
It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year and our 10th Birthday! Join us for a wonderful event and the best way to kick off the Festive Season!
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Soundhouse Winter Festival
The Soundhouse Winter Festival is a 5-day music festival taking place this winter at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Holistic Ways Festival
The Holistic Ways Festival is back for 2025 and returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 30th November!
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Gin & Rum Festival Edinburgh
The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Edinburgh in November 2026! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!
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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!
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Edinburghs Hogmanay
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2025 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.
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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026
Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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1 World Film Festival 2026
Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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Cowgate Block Party
Cowgate Block Party is a brand new all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 31st January!
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Edinburgh Festivals in March
Edinburgh Festivals in April
Edinburgh Festivals in May
Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival 2026
Join Wine Events Scotland at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May for Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine festival – Edinburgh Uncorked – a celebration of wines from all over the world!
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Festhailes Country
Come along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.
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Edinburgh Festivals in June
Edinburgh Festivals in July
Scottish Festival of Motoring
The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.
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Edinburgh Festivals in October
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