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 March
Edinburgh Festivals in April
Terminal V Festival - Will be Rescheduled to Halloween
Terminal V returns to The Royal Highland Centre for the biggest event to date with a full weekend festival running over Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th April!
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Puppet Animation Festival
The UK's longest running performing arts event for families is back, offering young people the chance to discover, escape and create this Easter!
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Big Big Gin Festival
The Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in April 2021. Let your experience be-gin!
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Edinburgh TradFest
The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 30th April to 10th May 2021.
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Edinburgh Festivals in May
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: Edinburgh
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF), led by the Mental Health Foundation, will return from 3-23 May 2021 and explore the theme of 'Normality?'.
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BAFTA Scotland: Guru Live Online
BAFTA Scotland will host its flagship festival for aspiring creatives, Guru Live, online for 2021 between the 4th & 7th May!
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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival
Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend will take place on 29th and 30th May 2021 and promises to be the best one yet!
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Edinburgh Festivals in June
Let’s Rock Scotland
Let's Rock Scotland, the Ultimate 80's Festival, returns to Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 19th June 2021 with a fantastic lineup of artists bringing you the very best of the 80’s!
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Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.
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Edinburgh Festivals in July
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Set up in 1978, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival now presents high quality musicians from all over the world.
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Scottish Festival of Motoring
Brand new 'Scottish Festival of Motoring' is coming to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 18th July 2021, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Edinburgh Food Festival
Celebrate all things great in food & drink when the Edinburgh Food Festival returns to George Square Gardens IN 2021!
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Edinburgh Art Festival
Due to COVID-19, Edinburgh Art Festival launch a series of artist responses to mark the intended dates of their 2020 edition.
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Edinburgh Gin Festival 2021
The Edinburgh Gin Festival is coming to Central Hall on Saturday 31st July! Come along and meet the distillers, chat, sample and even buy a bottle to take home!
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland’s biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd & 4th August. A great day out for the family!
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Edinburgh Festivals in August
Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 6th, 7th and 8th August 2021!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea returns in 2021 with a new outdoor format and socially-distanced audiences.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will return home to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in 2021!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Taking place in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Online
The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season and return in August 2021.
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Edinburgh Festivals in September
Ocean Film Festival
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the most amazing ocean films.
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Edinburgh Festivals in October
Edinburgh Festivals in November
Edinburgh Vegan Festival
Don't miss the Edinburgh Vegan Festival, taking place on Sunday 28th November 2021 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Edinburgh Festivals in December
Edinburgh Festivals in January
Edinburgh Festivals in February
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