Theme: Days out

Setting the standard for classical concerts, opera, contemporary music, dance and theatre, the festival's theme for 2025 is 'The Truth We Seek', with productions include 'Mary, Queen of Scots' by...

Scotland's largest annual celebration of visual art, showcasing work by the best contemporary Scottish artists as well as exhibitions of the most important international artists. Plus talks,...

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

Ten days of cocktails in bars, pop-up venues and a special 'Cocktail Village' in Festival Square, with a live music stage, tasty street food trucks and entertainment.

One of the most popular Hallowe'en events in Edinburgh, incorporating theatre, comedy, magic, spoken word, movies, games, improv, workshops, interactive events and more.

A celebration of live storytelling and imagination uniting Scottish and international storytellers and musicians. Featuring performances, workshops, talks and children's events, with guest...

This unique event draws crowds and performers from all over the world, with massed pipes and drums, military bands, display teams and dancers. The 2025 event will mark 75 years of the Royal...

This unique event draws crowds and performers from all over the world, with massed pipes and drums, military bands, display teams and dancers. The 2025 event will mark 75 years of the Royal...

Whiskies are paired with chocolates for an indulgent tasting of delicious flavour combinations.

Learn the flavour profiles of Scotland's four main whisky regions, and explore how the landscape has influenced the flavour of our national drink.