Festivals & Events

10 in-depth guides

The Fringe, the International Festival, the Tattoo, Hogmanay and the Christmas markets — dates, ticketing and what August does to the city.

Festivals & Events

Edinburgh Science Festival & Other Annual Events Guide (2026)

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Science Festival guide plus a year-round Edinburgh annual events calendar.

July 24, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Jazz Festival guide: dates, venues, programme, ticket strategy, free events and Mardi Gras.

July 23, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Book Festival guide: dates, programme, tickets, Futures Institute venue, and author events.

July 22, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Christmas markets guide: dates, locations, ice rink, Big Wheel, light trails and visitor tips.

July 21, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Hogmanay guide: Street Party tickets, Torchlight Procession, fireworks viewing, Loony Dook and New Year traditions.

July 20, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Military Tattoo guide: dates, ticket prices, best seats, what to wear and insider tips.

July 19, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh International Festival guide: dates, programme, classical music, opera, tickets and venues.

July 18, 2026

Festivals & Events

Complete 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival guide: dates, tickets, venues, accommodation, free shows and insider tips.

July 17, 2026

Festivals & Events

Best free entertainment Edinburgh: free live music, comedy, ceilidh, festival events and street performance.

July 14, 2026

Festivals & Events

Edinburgh: The World’s Festival City Edinburgh festivals are legendary. No other city on Earth hosts as many major cultural festivals…

April 23, 2026