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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 March

Eat Out Edinburgh

01 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024

Eat Out Edinburgh 2024 is a celebration of Edinburgh city centre’s fantastic bars and restaurants, this year taking place throughout the whole month of March due to popular demand!

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Catalan Film Festival 2024

20 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024

The Catalan Film Festival returns to Scotland from March 20th – April 14th 2024 with a mesmerising programme of award-winning films.

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Drinkmonger Spirits Festival

22 Mar 2024 - 23 Mar 2024

Travel the exciting world of spirits at our Drinkmonger Spirits Festival – a brand-new event for all kinds of drinks lovers looking to evolve their home bar and cocktail set up.

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100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

23 Mar 2024 - 23 Mar 2024

Join Wine Events Scotland for the 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with renowned international wine writer Matthew Jukes at The Edinburgh Academy on 23rd March!

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Edinburgh Burlesque-ival

28 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024

Edinburgh Burlesque-ival is a 4 day festival bringing phenomenal performers from around the globe to Bar 50 in March!

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Red Crust Festival 2024

29 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024

The Red Crust Festival is a 3 day rock and metal event showcasing the best of heavy underground music in Scotland and further afield!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

30 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024

Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.

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Edinburgh Festivals in April

Edinburgh International Harp Festival

05 Apr 2024 - 09 Apr 2024

Hosted by The Clarsach Society, the much-anticipated Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns to George Watson’s College from April 5th to April 9th.

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Rezerection Festival

06 Apr 2024 - 06 Apr 2024

On Saturday 6th of April 2024 at the Royal Highland Centre Inglston Old Skool and New Skool come together for a 12 hour, 5-area, rave extravaganza!

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Scottish Vegan Festival

07 Apr 2024 - 07 Apr 2024

The Scottish Vegan Festival is back on Sunday 7th April 2024 at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh in aid of Farplace Animal Rescue!

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Terminal V Festival

13 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024

Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2024 for the biggest one to date, marking the 10th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

14 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024

Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!

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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2024

19 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024

The Biscuit Factory has launched a new Festival for 2024, showcasing outstanding beer, whisky, craft spirits and alternative drinks from independent producers and renowned artisans.

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Edinburgh Festivals in May

Edinburgh Tradfest

03 May 2024 - 13 May 2024

The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 3rd to 13th May 2024.

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Brick Fest Live

04 May 2024 - 06 May 2024

For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring at the Royal Highland Centre!

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Stag & Dagger Edinburgh

04 May 2024 - 04 May 2024

Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 4th May!

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North Edinburgh Community Festival

11 May 2024 - 11 May 2024

The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 13th May.

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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

25 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.

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Cymera Festival

31 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

Cymera is Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing and it returns to Edinburgh from 31st May to 2nd June.

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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling

31 May 2024 - 09 Jun 2024

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling is back with a nine-day festival, across Edinburgh (and maybe beyond) between Friday 31st May and Sunday 9th June.

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Edinburgh Festivals in June

Leith Festival

08 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024

Leith Festival is an array of colour, sound, culture and pageantry that takes place over nine days in June.

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Edinburgh Festivals in July

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

12 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 12th to 21st July 2024, 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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Scottish Festival of Motoring

14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 14th July 2024, it's a must go event for all the family!

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Edinburgh Festivals in August

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

02 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

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

02 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

02 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh between the 2nd and 4th August!

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Fringe by the Sea

02 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

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 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

02 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2nd to 24th August 2024!

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Truckfest Scotland

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

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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Edinburgh International Film Festival

15 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

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

15 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

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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Edinburgh Festivals in September

Edinburgh Psych Fest

01 Sep 2024 - 01 Sep 2024

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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Edinburgh Festivals in October

Gin & Rum Festival

12 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!

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Ocean Film Festival

16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024

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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Scottish National Whisky Festival

26 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

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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Edinburgh Festivals in November

Edinburgh Festivals in December

Edinburgh Festivals in January

Edinburgh Festivals in February

The Gin To My Tonic Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh

28 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025

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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Popular Events

Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
Sense of Loss
Visually Impaired Creators Scotland present Sense of Loss, exploring death through the lens of visual impairment at Assembly Roxy on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns for 2024.
Easter Market at Greyfriars Hall
Support the Makers bring an Easter Market to Greyfriars Hall on Sunday 24th March, showcasing the very best of local handmade from artists, creative’s & makers!

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