01
Jun
Boys Don't Dance
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
7:00 PM
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 and dance from around the world, showcasing high quality, distinctive Scottish and international performances to an audience of children, their teachers, and their families each year. The Festival has also established itself as one of the best places for programmers from all over the world to see work of the very highest standard. It is a place where artists meet, see and discuss work, and take part in professional development activities.
Events in Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2026
02
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
9:45 AM
02
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
9:45 AM
02
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
10:00 AM
02
Jun
Cringe
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
10:00 AM
02
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
10:00 AM
02
Jun
Boys Don't Dance
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
10:15 AM
02
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
11:20 AM
02
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
11:45 AM
02
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
11:45 AM
02
Jun
Cringe
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
1:00 PM
02
Jun
Boys Don't Dance
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
1:15 PM
02
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
1:15 PM
02
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
1:30 PM
02
Jun
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
1:45 PM
02
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
7:00 PM
03
Jun
Cringe
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
10:00 AM
03
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
10:00 AM
03
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
10:00 AM
03
Jun
Boys Don't Dance
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
10:15 AM
03
Jun
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
10:15 AM
03
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
10:45 AM
03
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
11:20 AM
03
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
11:30 AM
03
Jun
Boys Don't Dance
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
1:00 PM
03
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
1:00 PM
03
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
1:15 PM
03
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
1:30 PM
03
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
1:30 PM
03
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
1:30 PM
03
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
1:30 PM
03
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
1:45 PM
03
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
2:00 PM
03
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
4:30 PM
03
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
5:30 PM
03
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
5:30 PM
03
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
7:00 PM
04
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
9:45 AM
04
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
9:45 AM
04
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
10:00 AM
04
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
10:00 AM
04
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
10:00 AM
04
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
10:15 AM
04
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
10:30 AM
04
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
10:45 AM
04
Jun
Antes de...
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
11:00 AM
04
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
11:00 AM
04
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
11:20 AM
04
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
11:45 AM
04
Jun
In Time
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
11:45 AM
04
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
12:00 PM
04
Jun
Antes de...
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
1:00 PM
04
Jun
Toto Kerblammo!
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
1:00 PM
04
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
1:00 PM
04
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
1:15 PM
04
Jun
Brrr
Lyra, Artspace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NX
1:30 PM
04
Jun
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
1:45 PM
04
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
2:00 PM
04
Jun
It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
6:30 PM
05
Jun
Antes de...
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
9:30 AM
05
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
9:30 AM
05
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
9:45 AM
05
Jun
It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
10:00 AM
05
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
10:15 AM
05
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
10:30 AM
05
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
10:30 AM
05
Jun
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
10:30 AM
05
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
10:45 AM
05
Jun
Walangaan
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
11:00 AM
05
Jun
Antes de...
Lyceum Studio, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
11:00 AM
05
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
2:00 PM
05
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
2:00 PM
05
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
2:30 PM
05
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
2:45 PM
05
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
3:30 PM
05
Jun
WOW!
North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB
4:30 PM
05
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
5:30 PM
05
Jun
It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
7:00 PM
06
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
10:45 AM
06
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
11:00 AM
06
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
12:00 PM
06
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
1:00 PM
06
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
2:00 PM
06
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
2:00 PM
06
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
2:00 PM
06
Jun
It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
2:30 PM
06
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
3:30 PM
06
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
5:00 PM
06
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
5:00 PM
06
Jun
It Would be Such a Shame if You Missed Out
Traverse 1, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
6:30 PM
07
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
10:45 AM
07
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
11:00 AM
07
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
11:00 AM
07
Jun
Gretel
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
11:30 AM
07
Jun
Cheeky Zippy Violette
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
12:00 PM
07
Jun
ISLAND
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
2:00 PM
07
Jun
The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus
Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL
2:00 PM
07
Jun
Everything/Nothing
Traverse 2, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
3:00 PM
07
Jun
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
4:00 PM
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