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Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
The Edinburgh Science Festival was the world's first such festival when it launched in 1989. Today it remains the UK’s largest Science Festival and for 2 weeks each year - centred around the Easter b…
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Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2026
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) is the UK’s premier harping event: an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents from the global harp community, and The Clarsach Society’s f…
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Edinburgh Bar Show 2026
Edinburgh Bar Show returns FOR ITS THIRD EDITION THIS APRIL with a JAM-PACKED three-day programme of EXPERT-LED seminars, HIGH PROFILE bar takeOVErs, BRAND experiences and SHOWSTOPPING LATE-NIGHT par…
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Terminal V Festival (Spring) 2026
Scotland's No. 1 electronic music festival, Terminal V Festival returns on April 18 + 19th 2026 with their much anticipated festival format… Marking two epic days in the Scottish capital alongside 4…
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SI-FAN Film Festival 2026
SI-FAN is a genre-led film festival in Edinburgh that screens fantastic cinema and champions Scottish filmmaking talent. It presents feature films, shorts, and animation across the quirky, surreal, a…
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Edinburgh Tradfest 2026
Tradfest Dùn Èideann (Edinburgh) is a celebration of traditional Scottish arts and culture. Showcasing the very best of traditional and folk music from Scotland and around the world, Edinburgh Tra…
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Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2026
The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is a 9-day festival offering innovative family-friendly theatre and dance for young audiences. The Festival celebrates the best of children’s theatre a…
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The Leith Food Festival, Edinburgh 2026
Taking place at Leith Links on 30 and 31 May 2026, this brand new foodie festival has something for everyone on the menu. Take your pick from live music from soloists and bands to carefully chosen…
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DAYS Festival (Summer Days) 2026
DAYS Festival has cemented itself as the place to be for those that are looking for something a bit different from their usual festival experience. Over the last two editions of Days, we've set a goa…
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Leith Festival 2026
Leith Festival is a community-run festival celebrating the people, creativity, and culture of Leith. The 2026 festival week runs from 13 June to 21 June, with Gala Day on 13 June and the Pageant and …
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Royal Highland Show 2026
Experience the Best of British Farming at the Royal Highland Show – 3-Night Tour. Join us for an unforgettable 3-night getaway to one of the UK’s most celebrated agricultural events – the 2026 Royal…
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Edinburgh Castle Concerts 2026
Each summer, Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade is transformed into a unique concert venue. Artists who have performed as part of the Castle Concerts series in previous years include The Who, Rod Stewart, …
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2026
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns in July 2026, bringing ten days of live music across the city with a line-up that blends international stars, Scottish talent, and new emerging artists. …
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Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival
The festival returns to Assembly George Square Gardens featuring the best folk music from Scotland and beyond, alongside mouth-watering street food, thirst-quenching drinks, live chef demonstrations,…
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026
An experience like no other, our Show brings together the best of British Military with international performances from a global cast. Presenting emotionally charged entertainment featuring cutting e…
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
For three weeks in August, Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. Artists and performers present shows that span many genres including cabaret, children's shows, co…
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Edinburgh International Festival 2026
Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. Committed to virtuosity and origina…
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Edinburgh Foodies Festival 2026
Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Foodies Festivals, bursting with new features, spectacular chefs and bakers, food and wine experts, chart-topping music stars, tribute acts and local musical and cul…
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Party at the Palace 2026
Party at the Palace is a two-day summer music festival returning to the Peel beside Linlithgow Palace. It’s positioned as a daytime-to-evening celebration with big sing-along sets and a scenic lochsi…
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Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026
Established in 1947 as the International Festival of Documentary Films, the Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned around the world for discovering and promoting the very best in internati…
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Edinburgh Art Festival 2026
EAF (Edinburgh Art Festival) is the UK’s largest visual art festival, and platform for visual art during Edinburgh’s Festival season. Every August, a festival which brings together Festival commissio…
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Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026
The world’s largest public celebration of the written word, featuring guest appearances by leading Scottish and international authors, politicians, historians, journalists and children's authors.
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Edinburgh International Television Festival 2026
The Edinburgh TV Festival is an annual gathering of television industry professionals held in Edinburgh, Scotland, since its establishment in 1976, dedicated to fostering independent debate on conten…
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Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026
A celebration of psychedelic music & arts in the heart of Edinburgh brought to you by the team behind Manchester Pysch Fest. - Copyright Music Festiv
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Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2026 (Cocktail Village)
We are delighted to announce that Edinburgh Cocktail Week will return in 2026 for it's ninth year, once again transforming the city into a cocktail lovers playground, Friday 2nd - Sunday 11th October…
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Edinburgh Oktoberfest 2026
We’re excited to announce that this year we’re hosting our best Oktoberfest ever — and to make sure nothing gets in the way of the fun, we’re moving indoors to the Central Hall at Tollcross. That mea…
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026
reat stories well told can evoke indelible images in the mind of the listener, offering visitors and locals a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the extraordinary tales, music and characters that bring b…
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Comic Con Scotland 2026
Comic Con Scotland is a large pop culture convention held at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. It features celebrity guests from film, TV, streaming, gaming, anime, and sports entertainment, pl…
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2026
Nothing is quite like New Year – or Hogmanay as it’s known in Scotland – and Edinburgh does Hogmanay better than most with a multi-day festival to celebrate the changing of the year. Generally reg…
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