Edinburgh’s Festival of Faiths

Edinburgh’s Festival of Faiths is a vibrant celebration of the many people of faith and religious communities who live, work and worship in our city. Run in collaboration with Just Festival, this event forms part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as the Edinburgh900 City of Diversity celebrations. Set…

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1pm - 4pm
15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Free, just drop in
Gardens are fully accessible and we have accessible toilets

Edinburgh’s Festival of Faiths is a vibrant celebration of the many people of faith and religious communities who live, work and worship in our city. Run in collaboration with Just Festival, this event forms part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as the Edinburgh900 City of Diversity celebrations. Set in the surroundings of Lauriston Castle, the Festival of Faiths will see an exciting programme of music, dance, poetry and discussion on themes common across faiths such as the protection of our planet, pilgrimage and migration, and spirituality and experience of the divine.

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Just Festival

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The Just Festival creates a space for dialogue and platforms for engagement in local, national and international questions of social justice, equality and identity, both from the religious and non-religious perspectives. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it celebrates humanity in all its differences, promoting the exploration of new perspectives with the aim of reducing religious, political and social intolerance.

Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, The City of Edinburgh Council

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Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Our vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.

We welcome visitors to our nine major visitor attractions: the City Art Centre; Lauriston Castle; Museum of Childhood; Museum of Edinburgh; Nelson Monument; People’s Story; Queensferry Museum; Scott Monument and Writers’ Museum.

We house rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life of Scotland’s Capital. Our venues also boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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