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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.

Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

About Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9AX
01312258050
Edinburgh International Childrens Festival Website
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The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is a 9-day festival dedicated to offering family-friendly entertainment in the form of theatre and dance.

The Festival celebrates the best of children’s theatre and dance from around the world, showcasing high quality, distinctive Scottish and international performances to an audience of children, their teachers, and their families each year.

The festival has established itself as one of the best places for programmers from all over the world to see work of the very highest standard. It is also a place where artists meet, see and discuss work, and take part in professional development activities.

Numerous pop-up events take place across the city centre, showcasing performances designed for audiences ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Though it's primarily targeted towards children, the festival offers quality entertainment for older members of the family to enjoy as well.

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