Edinburgh Festivals

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival presents world-class theatre, specially selected for little ones. 27 May – 04 June 2023.

Step into the beat and join in the fun at Edinburgh's Jazz & Blues Festival. 14 - 23 July 2023.

Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh’s imposing castle, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most special events in Edinburgh's calendar. 04 – 26 August 2023.

The Edinburgh Fringe explodes across the capital - be thrilled, shocked and mesmerised by the largest arts festival in the world. 04 - 28 August 2023.

Enjoy some world-class music and drama performances at the mother of all Edinburgh festivals - The Edinburgh International Festival. 04 - 27 August 2023.

Explore events, exhibitions, performances, screenings, artist talks and guided tours at Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art. 11 - 27 August 2023.

Enjoy a journey of discovery through fact, fiction, poetry, personal stories and world affairs at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. 12 - 28 August 2023.

The world's longest continually running film festival, The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns from 18 - 23 August 2023.

Gather round, it's story time at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. 13 - 29 October 2023.

Edinburgh truly sparkles during the festive season.

Packed full with lots of fun events and workshops that aim to delight and inspire, The Edinburgh Science Festival aims to get everyone interested in science. 2024 dates tbc.