Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

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

About Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

	30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9AX
	01312258050
	Edinburgh International Childrens Festival Website
	Follow ImaginateUK on Twitter
	Facebook information can be found here

Listed Under Attractions - Festivals

Our flagship festival is now called Edinburgh International Children’s Festival (formerly Imaginate Festival).

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is Scotland's international festival of performing arts for children and young people.

Edinburgh - We are based in Edinburgh and contribute to the rich tapestry of arts and culture available throughtout the year. Our nine-day long celebration of theatre and dance for children offers over 90 performances in various venues across Edinburgh.

International - Our programme is truly international. Our Festival Director travels far and wide to select the most exciting and innovative performances available worlwide. This year, we will be presenting productions from 9 different countries including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Wales, the Netherlands, Norway and Australia. The Festival has also established itself as one of the best places for programmers from all over the world to see young people’s work of the very highest standard and each year, we welcome over 200 delegates from leading venues such as Sydney Opera House, Southbank Centre or the New Victory in Broadway.

Children - Our programme offers a rich and diverse mix of productions specifically created for children and young people. We want more children in Scotland to experience work that is deeply engaging, innovative and inspiring. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence and reach their true potential.

Upcoming Events at Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

Small Wonders

14th May 2019 - 2nd June 2019

An interactive theatrical experience where children are invited inside the home of a miniaturist for an immersive and awe-inspiring magical journey into the world she has created.

Valentina’s Galaxy

25th May 2019 - 1st June 2019

An intergalactic adventure for starry-eyed children inspired by the first woman in space. Featuring combustible concoctions, rocket launches and star gazing, this show is a real visual treat.

And if I were me

27th May 2019 - 28th May 2019

A humorous and breathtaking performance fizzing with energy, with three creature-dancers emerging from a giant rotating cube and looking at how we grow, change and become individuals.

Nero

27th May 2019 - 29th May 2019

An unusual sensory show about darkness, where two performers moving amongst the audience create a magical atmosphere of dancing light and reflections.

Mappamondo

27th May 2019 - 29th May 2019

An imaginary journey across the Earth where sand, earth, bark and a range of natural sounds are playfully interwoven by a dancer and percussionist to create a world of colours and sounds.

Playful Tiger

27th May 2019 - 29th May 2019

A highly physical interactive dance performance about a troubled family’s world turned upside down by a mischievous tiger, specially created for children who are profoundly autistic.

Emil and the Detectives

27th May 2019 - 29th May 2019

This highly designed and satisfying tale breaks ground for the independent-children-versus-devious-adults story genre, as young Emil enlists the help of streewise kids to defeat an evil thief.

Super Human Heroes

27th May 2019 - 1st June 2019

Who will save Captain Sunshine, if he cannot save himself? Super Human Heroes is a comic and musical dance with darkness for 8 to 13 year olds.

I Wish I Was a Mountain

28th May 2019 - 30th May 2019

Performed by a poetry slam champion this show uses rhyme and live music with an ingenious set of illuminated plywood houses, to explore what happens when we are granted all our wishes.

This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

28th May 2019 - 1st June 2019

A contemporary fairytale about triplet sisters abandoned in a forest, who follow their own path in the world and fulfil their dreams through courage, determination and friendship.

Us/Them

29th May 2019 - 31st May 2019

A dynamic retelling of the Beslan school siege where 1,200 children were held hostage by a group of armed terrorists. Told through the eyes of two children with humour and a matter-of-fact approach.

New Owner

30th May 2019 - 1st June 2019

This moving tale of friendship between a dog and an old lady, seen through the dog’s eyes, combines puppetry, live action and animation, and sensitively explores loss and new beginnings.

Three Legs

30th May 2019 - 2nd June 2019

Filled with playful balancing games, dance movements and handstands, and accompanied by a gorgeous contemporary soundtrack, Three Legs enchants and captivates.

The Invisible Man

30th May 2019 - 2nd June 2019

Mixing ingenious tricks and anarchic theatre, this unpredictable and quirky show is brimming with fun and exciting magic.

The Little Bath

1st June 2019 - 2nd June 2019

A unique dance performance full of white floating foam, malleable and fragile, sculpted to create landscapes and ephemeral characters by a dancer on stage.

More Festivals in Edinburgh

Africa in Motion Film Festival: Edinburgh

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Africa in Motion (AiM) is an annual African film festival taking place in Scotland, consisting of film screenings and complementary events. Now in its...
Read more

Architecture Fringe: Edinburgh

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

The Architecture Fringe is an independent, contributor-led series of events and projects across the arts.
Read more

Audacious Women Festival

Audacious Women Festival , Various Location in Edinburgh

Audacious Women Festival is a chance to break personal or institutional barriers, and to celebrate audacious women everywhere.
Read more

Book Week Scotland: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that takes place every November!
Read more

Burns Unbroke

Summerhall 1 Summerhall , Edinburgh South EH9 1PL

Burns Unbroke is a new contemporary multi-arts festival offering diverse creative responses to Burns.
Read more

Edinburgh Art Festival

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK's largest annual festival of visual art.
Read more

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks.
Read more

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling is a real showcase for all aspects of cycle culture and the City of Edinburgh.
Read more

Edinburgh Festival of Indian Films & Documentaries

NA NA, NA NA

The Edinburgh Festival of Indian Films & Documentaries returns on 24th to 26th November.
Read more

Edinburgh Horror Festival

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

The Edinburgh Horror Festival, or EHF as all the cool kids call it, is a multi-art-form event running over the weekend before Hallowe'en each year in Edinburgh.
Read more

Edinburgh International Book Festival

5A Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4DR

The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season.
Read more

Edinburgh International Festival

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

The Edinburgh International Festival presents three weeks of the finest creators & performers from the worlds of the arts.
Read more

Edinburgh International Film Festival

88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ

Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for discovering & promoting the very best in international cinema.
Read more

Edinburgh International Improv Festival

, Edinburgh

2019 brings you the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and will be Scotland’s first and only Improv Festival, held in the beautiful and historic capital city.
Read more

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Edinburgh International Magic Festival is an annual arts festival and is the UK’s largest magic event.
Read more

Edinburgh Iranian Festival

NA NA, NA NA

The Edinburgh Iranian Festival is a non-political showcase for world-class Iranian culture.
Read more

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

NA NA, Various Locations Edinburgh NA

Set up in 1978, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival now presents high quality musicians from all over the world.
Read more

Edinburgh Restaurant Festival

NA NA, NA NA

From 8th - 18th October, the Edinburgh Restaurant Festival returns for its second year in a city-wide celebration of eating out. \r\n\r\nThere\'s a wide...
Read more

Edinburgh Science Festival

Harbourside House 110 Commercial Street, Leith EH6 6NF

Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.
Read more

Edinburgh Student Arts Festival

The Evergreen Studio 3 Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1TE

Edinburgh Student Arts Festival is Scotland’s first ever youth-led multi-arts festival!
Read more

Edinburghs Christmas

, Various Locations Edinburgh

A spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the city from 16th November - 5th January.
Read more

Edinburghs Festival of Ireland

NA NA, NA NA

Edinburgh's Festival of Ireland is a celebration of the city`s own Irish community around St Patrick's Day each year.
Read more

Edinburghs Hogmanay

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Three DAYS of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe.
Read more

Festival of Museums: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Festival of Museums is a three day celebration of Scotland’s museums & galleries with events during the day & night!
Read more

Festival of Politics

NA NA, Edinburgh Old Town EH99 1SP

The Festival of Politics returns on Wednesday 10 October 2018 for more debate, music and film!
Read more

Fringe by the Sea

5a Tantallon Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4LE

This is the 10th anniversary of Fringe by the Sea with 60 plus performances over the entire week.
Read more

FuturePlay Festival

54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR

Formerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.
Read more

Gather Festival

NA NA, Various Locations in Edinburgh NA

Gather Festival, an annual festival which celebrates the diverse communities & culture of the University of Edinburgh.
Read more

IberoDocs Festival Edinburgh

NA NA, Edinburgh NA

IberoDocs is the first showcase for Ibero-American culture in Scotland, focussed on documentary films by Spanish, Portuguese and Latin-American filmmakers.
Read more

Just Festival

St John's Church Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4BJ

The Just Festival events aim to challenge perceptions, celebrate differences and promote respectful dialogue.
Read more

LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight: Edinburgh & Lothians

LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight: Edinburgh & Lothians , Various Locations Edinburgh

LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight returns packed with over 40 sporting, cultural, academic, social & recreational events!
Read more

Leith Festival

1st Floor 17 Academy St, Leith EH6 7EE

Leith Festival is an array of colour, sound, culture and pageantry that takes place over nine days in June.
Read more

Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians

NA NA, NA NA

Luminate: Scotland's creative ageing festival celebrating creativity as we age.
Read more

manipulate Festival

Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

Manipulate, produced by Puppet Animation Scotland is Scotland's Festival of visual theatre, puppetry and animation.
Read more

Puppet Animation Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK’s oldest and largest performing arts festival for children!
Read more

Rare Books Edinburgh 2019

NA NA, NA NA

Rare Books Edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable and important books and the history of the book.
Read more

Red, Red Rose Street

NA NA, NA NA

Red Red Rose Street returns for 2018 with a festival of Burns’ music and words running from 25th - 27th January.
Read more

Scotlands Gardens: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Explore large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Edinburgh, the Lothians and all of Scotland thanks to Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
Read more

ScotlandsFest 2018

Quaker Meeting House 7 Victoria Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2JL

Enjoy varied afternoon sessions of stimulating conversation, readings and debate with writers, artists and thinkers.
Read more

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is a 10-day celebration of live storytelling and imagination.
Read more

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival will take place in venues across Scotland from 10th - 29th October 2017.
Read more

Syn Festival Edinburgh

, Various Locations in Edinburgh

Join us for a multi-art festival of visual and performing arts, including photography, art installations, painting, theatre, short films, live music and dance!
Read more