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 February
Manipulate Festival
The 18th edition of Manipulate Festival will take place between 12th and 15th February 2025.
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Edinburgh Baglama Festival
Edinburgh’s inaugural Bağlama Festival is a groundbreaking celebration of the bağlama, a traditional Turkish string instrument, and takes place at The Caves on Sunday 16th February!
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The Gin To My Tonic Show: Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh
The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples is coming to Central Hall Edinburgh in 2025!
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Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), comes to Edinburgh for its latest and greatest instalment!
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Laithwaites Edinburgh Wine Festival
Discover the world of wine in Edinburgh with an evening of tastings, masterclasses, and music – all for just £30 - when Laithwaites Wine Festival comes to the Assembly Rooms!
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University Mental Health Day
University Mental Health Day is a special one-day festival open to all Edinburgh students to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Drinkmonger Spirits Festival
The Drinkmonger Spirits Festival, now in its second year, is taking place at Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh on 15th and 16th March 2025!
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Edinburgh International Improv Festival
Edinburgh International Improv Festival is back in person at Scottish Storytelling Centre from 20th to 23rd March 2025.
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Scotonomics Festival of Economics
Join Scotonomics for Scotland's largest Festival of Economics at Leith Dockers Club on Thursday 20th March!
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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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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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Edinburgh Tradfest
The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 2nd to 12th May 2025.
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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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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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Edinburgh International Childrens Festival
Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.
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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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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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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 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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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 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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Edinburgh Festivals in September
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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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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Edinburgh Festivals in December
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