Edinburgh Events

Annual Events

Address: 4 Gayfield Place Ln, Edinburgh, UK EH1 3NZ Category: Fair / Festival - Environmental / Green Dates: April 6 - April 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Science and technology are on the forefront of the public consciousness right now, as developments in these fields continue to radically alter the way the world functions. This festival brings the fascinating world of science to people of all ages, offering events in areas ranging from paleontology and archeology to...

Address: 45a George St, Edinburgh, UK EH2 2HT Category: Children's / Family Event - Fair / Festival Dates: May 26 - June 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The UK's largest arts festival for children. The younger participants love the live theater, which includes mystical mermaids, graceful angels, and mysterious astronauts. There are also dance classes, story telling sessions, lunches, dinners, and plenty of opportunities to participate in productions. A great learning...

Address: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, UK EH3 9BZ Category: Fair / Festival - Film / Video Dates: June 17 - June 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Edinburgh holds many records when it comes to festivals, and this film festival holds one such distinction: it is the longest continually running film festival in the world. Since the 1950s, this event has brought together some of the finest filmmakers in the world, presenting some of their most groundbreaking work....

Address: Various venues, Various, Edinburgh, UK EH3 5AN Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: July 24 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If the International, Fringe, and Military Tattoo Festivals aren't quite enough, jazz and blues aficionados will be pleased to find this festival going on as well. Outdoor concerts are held in Princes Street Gardens, with Edinburgh Castle providing a dramatic backdrop. Traditional jazz is featured, with skilled...

Address: 180 High St, Festival Fringe Office, Edinburgh, UK EH1 1QS Category: Fair / Festival - Performing Arts Dates: August 3 - August 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Set up many years ago to provide alternative entertainment to the main festival, the Fringe has gradually become one of the world's best-loved showcases. Comprises everything from street jugglers to globally-renowned comedians and performers.

Address: 32 Market St, Tattoo Office, Edinburgh, UK EH1 1QB Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: August 7 - August 29, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This event was formerly part of the larger International Festival, but now it holds its own as an eye-popping spectacle held in front of Edinburgh castle. Thousands turn up each year and millions tune in via television to watch Scottish regiments play traditional music while wearing dramatic historic garb. Bands,...

Address: Edinburgh's Festival Centre, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK EH1 2NE Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: August 14 - September 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This internationally renowned festival of the arts has been going on for more than half a century and is one of the world's largest arts celebrations. All of the arts are featured, including dance, music, opera and theater, and the calendar is always full of performances and activities. Visitors flock to Edinburgh...

Address: 5A Charlotte Square, Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh, UK EH1 1BG Category: Literary Event - Book / Literary Fair Dates: August 15 - August 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A celebration of literature from across the world; not just for book-lovers, everyone will find something of interest. As well as tantalising displays of hard and paper backs, the best authors also stage debates and lectures as part of the event.

Address: Ocean Dr, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, UK EH6 6JJ Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: August 24 - August 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

During the last weekend in August, this festival brings in the traditions of the Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Indian natives living in Edinburgh. This event offers programs such as music, theater, art, and sports that showcase other cultures and allow people to learn about their neighbors' native traditions. The...

Address: Edinburgh's Festival Centre, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK EH1 2NE Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - New Year's Eve / Day Dates: December 29 - January 1, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every year, late December and early January bring this unique festival, which originated in 1560. During that time, celebrations were not allowed for religious holidays, so the New Year, a non-religious holiday, was the time to let loose. Auld Lang Syne, that famous New Year's song sung around the world, was written...