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Events 2012

Hogmanay

Hogmanay is Edinburgh’s famous New Year’s celebration, when the entire city becomes one huge party. In fact, it is so popular that entry to the city is open only to those with advance tickets. Over the years the organisation of Hogmanay has become increasingly...  see full details

Edinburgh International Science Festival

Every Easter the city becomes a gigantic laboratory of discovery, exploration and entertainment, as non-stop shows, demonstrations, hands-on activities, workshops and exhibitions are presented to educate and astonish all ages. The Edinburgh International Science Festival is designed to encourage discovery about the sciences and amazing...  see full details

T in the Park

Scotland's biggest music festival, T in The Park, attracts party animals from across the United Kingdom every year for three days of unrivalled musical madness. Always serving up only the finest musical acts and sought after bands, the festival guarantees world class entertainment around...  see full details

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Part of the greater Edinburgh International Festival, the Fringe Festival is one of the world's largest and most famous art festivals, which had its beginning when unofficial theatre groups set up their shows around the fringes of the main festival in 1947. Unlike the...  see full details

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Every year the gardens are transformed into an enchanting tented village that is home to the biggest and most animated literary event in the world. The International Book Festival has a varied programme for adults and children, including debates and discussions, writing workshops, book...  see full details

Edinburgh Festival

Widely hailed to be one of the most important celebrations of the arts in the world, the Edinburgh International Festival is now more than 50 years old, and is held every year during the summer months. Artists, performers, musicians, writers and anyone else wishing...  see full details

Edinburgh Mela

The Mela (meaning 'get-together' or 'celebration' in Sanskrit) is Scotland's biggest intercultural festival and was founded by Edinburgh's Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi communities to celebrate the city's cultural diversity, with the emphasis on South Asia. It presents a dazzling display of music, dance, art...  see full details

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

A celebration of live oral storytelling where Scottish and international storytellers share an exciting array of folk and fairy tales from around the world. Events for adults and children take place at top visitor attractions in and around Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, Trinity House...  see full details