Edinburgh Festivals

Gather round, it's story time at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

Edinburgh truly sparkles during the festive season. From late November until early January each year, the city centre comes alive with a wide variety of family-friendly activities and events.

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. 1 – 16 April 2023

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival presents world-class theatre, specially selected for little ones. 27 May – 4th 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. 4 – 26 August 2023.

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

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

The world's longest-running film festival takes place every summer in Scotland's capital. 18 – 26 August 2023

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

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

Celebrate the diverse communities and cultures in Edinburgh at the biggest and brightest festival in Scotland.