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
TravFest 2024
TravFest 2024 sees the iconic festival and fringe venue showcase an incredible programme of brilliant and bold theatre.
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Moonwake Lunarpalooza Festival
Moonwake's Lunarpalooza is back for 2024 and it's bigger and better. Join us on the Leith Shore from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July!
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St James Quarter ‘Breaks’ into the Olympic Spirit
St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics with a whole host of sporting festivities and special guests!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 2nd and 4th August!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!
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The Dram Good Whisky Festival
Back by popular demand in an even bigger venue. The Dram Good Whisky Festival will open its doors again, in the heart of the Edinburgh Festival on 2nd & 3rd August!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2nd to 24th August 2024!
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd and 4th August, it's a great day out for the family!
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ScotlandsFest
2024 marks the 7th year of ScotlandsFest, more than 40 captivating events celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland.
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Edinburgh Art Festival
The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and returns to the capital from August 9th to 25th.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The 2024 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th August.
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Let’s Rock / Party At The Palace
Two established and much-loved Scottish festivals have joined forces to announce a powerful new partnership for live music in Scotland! It’s going to be lively!
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Green Home Festival
The Green Home Festival returns from 12th to 16th August 2024 and features a variety of shows, including workshops, panel discussions and live demonstrations!
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 15th to 21st August 2024 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
A staple of the music festival calendar in Edinburgh since 2018, Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place in the Royal Highland Showgrounds from 2024.
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Hops in the Garden
Archerfield Walled Garden is hosting local charity Leuchie's 5th Hops in the Garden Music and Food Festival on Saturday 17th August!
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Festival of Politics
The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics takes place in August, with a five-day programme of over 30 events, taking place in the home of Scottish politics at Holyrood.
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 1st September after the sell-out success of its inaugural year!
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Flower Festival at Duddingston Kirk
A Flower Festival celebrating 900 years of worship at Duddingston Kirk is taking place the first week in September, featuring the people associated with "A' Jock Tamson's Bairns".
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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Art Walk Porty
Art Walk Porty is an annual arts festival held in September in Portobello, Edinburgh, featuring an eclectic programme of contemporary art, with a walking, participatory and live arts focus!
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Doors Open Days
Doors Open Days, Scotland's largest festival of places, history and culture, will return for its 35th year in September 2024!
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2024
Edinburgh's Whisky Festival will return to BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 5th October 2024.
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Gin & Rum Festival
The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!
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Ocean Film Festival
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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Terminal V Halloween Festival
Terminal V returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre this Halloween with their first ever 2 Nights - 2 Stages concept on 25th & 26th October!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on 26th October!
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Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre
Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival comes to the Royal Highland Centre this autumn!
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Fizz Feast
It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year! A time when we get the chance to try sparkling wines from around the world and feast on fabulous foods from artisan producers.
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The Soundhouse Winter Festival
The Soundhouse Winter Festival includes a mix of jazz, traditional music, and weekend workshops, all featuring artists from or based in Scotland.
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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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Edinburgh Festivals in February
The Gin To My Tonic Show: Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh
The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples is coming to Central Hall Edinburgh in 2025!
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Edinburgh Festivals in April
Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.
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Terminal V Festival
Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Festivals in June
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