3 May 2019 – 6 May 2019
Beltane Fire Festival 2020
Let your inner pagan run wild at this spectacular reenactment of the ancient Celtic ritual greeting summer's arrival. Dates 2020 T.B.C.
Edinburgh seems to have a non-stop calendar of world-renowned events. Whether it’s Hogmanay at the end of the year, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in summer or ancient Celtic rituals welcoming summer’s coming back to warm the earth, you can guarantee you’ll find something for which you’ll want to make the trip.
- 2 Aug 2019 – 4 Aug 2019
Foodies Festival Edinburgh 2019
Watch demos by Michelin-starred chefs before munching your way through lovely Inverleith Park. 2 – 4 Aug 2019.
- 2 Aug 2019 – 26 Aug 2019
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
Totally unmissable, regardless of whether you are a theatre-goer or not. The city is transformed into a wonderland of colour and activity. 2 – 26 Aug 2019.
- 18 Oct 2019 – 31 Oct 2019
Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019
This is a one of a kind. Magical, moving and unforgettable. If you thought stories were just for little ones then think again! 18 – 31 Oct 2019.
- 30 Dec 2019 – 1 Jan 2020
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2019/2020
There's no New Year like Edinburgh's New Year. A range of festivities, and the famous massive street party on Princes Street. 30 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020.
- 25 Jan 2020
Burns Night 2020
Raise a toast to the haggis and Scotland's national bard at a traditional dinner. 25 Jan 2020. Restaurants, clubs and cultural institutions across the city.