Festivals in Edinburgh
From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held through the year in Edinburgh!
Edinburgh Festivals in December
Edinburgh Krampus Festival
While Santa and his elves frolic under snowflakes, something sinister is lurking in the icy caverns of Niddry Street.
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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!
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Edinburghs Hogmanay
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2025 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.
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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026
Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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1 World Film Festival 2026
Welcome to the 1 World Film Festival which celebrates and showcases the most original, entertaining, exciting and finely structured films! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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Cowgate Block Party
Cowgate Block Party is a brand new all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 31st January!
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Manipulate Festival
The 19th edition of Manipulate Festival will take place between 4th and 10th February 2026.
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100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes
The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes is back at The Edinburgh Academy on Saturday 21st March, following its great success last year!
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Terminal V Festival
The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as the Terminal V Festival returns to the Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 18th and 19th April 2026.
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Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival
Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!
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Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival 2026
Join Wine Events Scotland at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May for Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine festival – Edinburgh Uncorked – a celebration of wines from all over the world!
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Festhailes Country
Come along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.
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Edinburgh Festivals in July
Scottish Festival of Motoring
The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 13th to 19th August 2026 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.
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Edinburgh Festivals in October
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Edinburgh Festivals in November
Edinburghs Christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Gin & Rum Festival Edinburgh
The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Edinburgh in November 2026! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!
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