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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 July

The Deadinburgh Festival

04 Jul 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Taking place between The Hive Nightclub and it's neighbour The Banshee Labyrinth, The Deadinburgh Festival is a 2 day festival dedicated to Goth Music & Culture!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

11 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 11th to 20th July 2025, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.

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Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival

18 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Edinburgh Food Festival is back at Assembly George Square Gardens and has expanded to include live folk music.

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!

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TravFest 2025

25 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

TravFest 2025 sees the iconic festival and fringe venue showcase an incredible programme of brilliant and bold theatre.

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

30 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Edinburgh Festivals in August

Edinburgh International Festival

01 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

01 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!

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Fringe by the Sea

01 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

01 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.

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Foxfest

02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Foxfest is back at Conifox Adventure Park for summer 2025, bringing kids and adults together for a weekend packed to the brim with fun and entertainment!

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Party at the Palace

02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

The award winning Party at The Palace returns in 2025, taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August at Bonnytoun Farm in Linlithgow.

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Truckfest Scotland

02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!

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Edinburgh Art Festival

07 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.

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Edinburgh International Book Festival

09 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August with the Theme 'Repair'.

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Edinburgh International Film Festival

14 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025

The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 14th to 20th August 2025 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.

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Festival of Politics

20 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics takes place in August, with a three-day programme of over 30 events, taking place in the home of Scottish politics at Holyrood.

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Edinburgh Psych Fest

31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!

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Edinburgh Festivals in September

Lammermuir Festival

04 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025

Lammermuir Festival is East Lothian's celebration of Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places.

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Tabletop Scotland 2025

05 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025

Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!

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Doors Open Days

06 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025

Doors Open Days, Scotland's largest festival of places, history and culture, will return for its 36th year in September 2025!

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Ocean Film Festival

06 Sep 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

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Vogrie Pogrie

12 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025

Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2025 from Friday 12th to Monday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.

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Edinburgh Festivals in October

Edinburgh Cocktail Week

03 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns for its eighth year as the UK's leading cocktail festival from Friday 3rd - Sunday 12th October 2025.

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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2025

11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival returns to Murrayfield on Saturday 11th October 2025 - Bigger, Bolder, and with a New Festival Family!

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Gin & Rum Festival

11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!

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Scottish National Whisky Festival

25 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!

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Edinburgh Festivals in November

Terminal V Halloween Festival

01 Nov 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Terminal V Halloween returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 1st November!

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Fizz Feast

21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

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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Edinburgh Festivals in December

Edinburghs Hogmanay

30 Dec 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

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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Edinburgh Festivals in January

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Edinburgh Festivals in May

Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival 2026

09 May 2026 - 09 May 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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Edinburgh Festivals in June

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Popular Events

Grand Cafe Ceilidh
Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
Kids Brunch Klub
Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
Peruvian Cooking with Mercedes
Join Mercedes for a culinary journey through Peru as she teaches you how to make a traditional lamb stew and a delicious sweet tamale dessert on Saturday 16th August!

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