Burns Night 2019
Raise a toast to the haggis and Scotland's national bard at a traditional dinner. 25 Jan 2019. Restaurants, clubs and cultural institutions across the city.
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.
Foodies Festival Edinburgh 2017
Watch demos by Michelin-starred chefs before munching your way through lovely Inverleith Park. 4 – 6 Aug 2017. Tickets: £8 – £14; family ticket £28.
Beltane Fire Festival 2018
Let your inner pagan run wild at this spectacular reenactment of the ancient Celtic ritual greeting summer's arrival. 30 Apr 2018. Tickets: £8 – £10.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2017
There's no New Year like Edinburgh's New Year. A range of festivities, and the famous massive street party on Princes Street. 31 Dec 2017. Tickets: £25 approx.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017
Totally unmissable, regardless of whether you are a theatre-goer or not. The city is transformed into a wonderland of colour and activity. 4 – 28 Aug 2017.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2017
This is a one of a kind. Magical, moving and unforgettable. If you thought stories were just for little ones then think again! 20 – 31 Oct 2017.