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!
About Festival of Europe
| 10th May 2025 to 11th May 2025 | |
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Institut francais d Ecosse Institut français d'Ecosse West Parliament Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RF |
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Festival of Europe lines up top-flight speakers to discuss recent dramatic developments on the world stage and how UK should respond
Keeping democracy healthy in Europe is key theme, says organiser.
Scotland’s second Festival of Europe is being held at the French Institute, Edinburgh, on 10th and 11th May. Backed by the European Movement in Scotland and a wide range of other organisations, a major theme of the two-day event is “The Future of European Democracy”.
The Festival comes at a time when far right parties are on the rise across Europe and, as Donald Trump’s administration changes the global order that has been in place since the end of World War 2.
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Other Events at Institut francais d Ecosse
Organ recital with Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen
Join the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 5th April at Greyfriars Kirk for an Organ recital with Scottish organists Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen!
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Soirée de la poésie
Come to share your favourite poems in French or discover new authors at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Tuesday 8th April.
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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Wednesdays
The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Wednesdays from 9th April.
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Baroque Labyrinth: When Handel Meets Maraghi
Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 10th April for this concert and enjoy an exploration of the richness of musical diversity!
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Join the Institut français d’Écosse at Kelvin West Parish Church on Friday 11th April for this concert and enjoy an exploration of the richness of musical diversity!
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Heure du conte spécial Pâques
Come to celebrate Easter with stories, crafts, and an exciting Egg Hunt at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 12th April!
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Fiona Monbet Quartet Concert
Don't miss the Fiona Monbet Quartet Concert at Institut français d'Ecosse on Wednesday 23rd April!
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Mujie Yan plays Handel and Rameau
Join the Institut français d’Écosse for this concert at St Cecilia’s Hall on 24th April, as Mujie Yan guides us through a captivating harpsichord programme!
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Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel
By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.
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Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat”
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th April for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats!
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Echos cartographiés
Are you ready to explore the soundscape of Edinburgh? Led by sound artist Boris Allenou, this workshop invites you to engage in a deep and attentive exploration of your local sound environment.
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India Song + Q&A
Delphine Seyrig plays the bored and promiscuous wife of a French diplomat in Marguerite Duras’s Calcutta based drama, now fully restored to its original glory.
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Henri Bergson: Philosophy and Ghosts
In this talk on 7th May at the Institut français d'Ecosse, Bruno Clément discusses two lectures Henri Bergson wrote in 1913, both of which talk about ghosts.
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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns the Institut Francais on 8th & 9th May to celebrate European Day!
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Maxim Emelyanychev plays Mozart
Join Maxim Emelyanychev for a very special evening of Mozart celebration and final concert of the Baroque Music Festival at St Cecilia's Hall on 10th May!
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Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’
Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna with your little ones at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 17th May!
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Bal Baroque
Step back in time and enjoy dances from the time of Louis XIV & Charles II at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 7th June!
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