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 April
Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.
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Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Hosted by The Clarsach Society, the much-anticipated Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns to George Watson’s College from April 11th to April 15th.
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EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!
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Northern Streams Festival
Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2025
Join us at The Biscuit Factory for the second annual edition of The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival on the 18th & 19th of April, 2025!
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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival
Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!
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Terminal V Festival
Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
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Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest
Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest, Edinburgh's one and only annual documentary film festival, returns on the 25th April to the historic Cameo Cinema.
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Pomegranates Festival
The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland presents its fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh.
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SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh
SI-FAN Film Festival returns to Edinburgh from 28th April to 4th May bringing the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to Scottish audiences.
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Beltane Fire Festival
Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!
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Edinburgh Tradfest
The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 2nd to 12th May 2025.
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Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
Let's raise a glass and celebrate local brews at the third Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival on Sunday 4th May!
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Turing Fest
Turing Fest, the only cross-functional tech gathering, will return to the EICC Edinburgh on the 7th & 8th May 2025!
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Festhailes Music Festival 2025
Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 10th May!
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Festival of Europe
Scotland's second international Festival of Europe takes place on May 10th and 11th at French Institute, Edinburgh. Come along for a fantastic weekend of discussion, art and socialising!
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Fisherrow Harbour Festival
Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association welcomes you to our fifth Fisherrow Harbour Festival on Saturday 10h May 2025. Join us for a celebration of our community and our harbour!
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Porty Festival
Porty Festival is a brand new family friendly festival coming to Portobello on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May - highlighting all things Portobello.
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
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Pint of Science Edinburgh
The Pint of Science festival in Edinburgh brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!
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Campfire Country Music Festival
Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!
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Beatmasters Music Festival
Get ready to turn back the clock for the most epic day and night of pure nostalgia at the Beatmasters Music Festival on 24th May at Royal Highland Centre!
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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival
Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns on the weekend of 24th and 25th May 2025.
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The Big Indie Tribute Festival
The biggest indie tribute night is set to take the roof off of Edinburgh, so brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers at The Liquid Room on Saturday 24th May!
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We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival
Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!
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Edinburgh Festivals in July
The Deadinburgh Festival
Taking place between The Hive Nightclub and it's neighbour The Banshee Labyrinth, The Deadinburgh Festival is a 2 day festival dedicated to Goth Music & Culture!
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 11th to 20th July 2025, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.
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Scottish Festival of Motoring
The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
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Edinburgh Art Festival
The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 14th to 20th August 2025 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
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Tabletop Scotland 2025
Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!
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Doors Open Days
Doors Open Days, Scotland's largest festival of places, history and culture, will return for its 36th year in September 2025!
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Ocean Film Festival
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
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Gin & Rum Festival
The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
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