Festivals List
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.
Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert
September 1, 10:30pm
Princes Street Gardens
The annual festival finale. A 30-minute long fireworks display from Edinburgh Castle, set to a classical score played in Princes Street Gardens by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. There are paid tickets, but don't bother. Go free to local parks, BYOB, and watch the fireworks whilst the music is broadcast live.
