Links for Edinburgh's Festivals, 2001

Jazz & Blues Festival

July 27-August 5

Office: 32 Market Street

Box office: 0131 225 1188

Performers from all over the world turn the city into one big jazz club.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

August 2-25

Office: 32 Market Street

Box office: 0131 225 1188

Military and civilian performances from Scottish and worldwide forces and organizations.

Festival Fringe

August 5-27

Office: 180 High Street (Royal Mile)

Box office: 0131 226 5138

Dance, drama, comedy and music, from the zany to the dead serious. Also includes the concert series T on the Fringe, Aug. 6-28.

International Book Festival

August 11-27

Office: Scottish Book Centre, 137 Dundee Street

Box Office: 0131 624 5050

Book sales and signings, as well as debates and lectures that aren't all just for bibliophiles.

55th International Film Festival

August 12-26

Office: The Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road

Box office: 0131 228 4051

UK, European and world debuts of films from all around the world, in all genres, along with many experimentals.

Edinburgh International Festival

August 12-September 1

Office: The Hub, Castlehill

Box office: 0131 473 2000

The main and 'official' festival, bringing in the proper culture to balance the zaniness of its Fringe counterpart.

Planet Pop Music Festival

August 5-31

For venue and act details, check the site.
Since 1996, this smaller music festival has showcased modern music acts.

Edinburgh Arts & Entertainment

Listings for cultural events in the Athens of the North.

Edinburgh Council

Official site of the City Council.

Edinburgh Festivals

Joint site for all things Edinburgh, festivals, fun and party-related. They also have a good FAQ.

Edinburgh & Lothians Tourist Board

Just what it says: tourist information.

Edinburgh Old Town

Tourist guide for sites, shops, attractions, etc.

festival.scotsman.com

Newspaper The Scotsman's festivals coverage, including reviews.

FestivalCast.net

Plans to offer live and recorded broadcasts from various festivals.