Edinburgh Events

Events

1. The Edinburgh Festival

   The Edinburgh International Festival presents a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance in six major theatres and concert halls and a number of smaller venues, over a three-week period in late summer each year.

2. The Edinburgh Fringe

   if you've never taken a chance before, this is the one. Coming up: The Edinburgh festival. Daily delights of delicious devolving deeds! Whether you preference is music, drama, happenings or just being with fun-loving crowds, this is the one for you. If you never go to any other event this year, Edinburgh is for you. The site is bursting with enticing entertainment. Clearly laid out for you to chose with ease. In the old days it was a massive broadsheet to browse, now you have a concise webpage to guide your interests. With the facility of advanced information you will be able to plan your stay with ease, from pleasant inexpensive accommodation to once-in-a-lifetime indulgence. The choice is yours but make it soon!

3. Edinburgh Science Festival

   Get ready for some stunning science!!! No, that's not a typing error - the events lined up for next year's Science Festival are truly amazing!! Come to Edinburgh and meet eMo, a robot that can mimic human emotions. Find out what really makes your brain tick. Try your hand at a little surgery, or become a Crime Scene Investigator. Plus the usual bogeys, dinosaurs, blood and guts! The 2007 Edinburgh International Science Centre promises to shed light on everything from outer space to the inner workings of the mind. Make sure you don't miss out. You can register for a programme now by visiting the Science Festival website.
4. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo

   The world largest gathering of pipes and drums ever to grace the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle and the appearance of two of the finest military bands in the world; the Regimental Bands of The Scots Guards and The Coldstream Guards. Participants from all over the world will caste a spell over you and firework attracts the whole Edinburgh towards it. An event that cannot be missed .....

5. The Fringe Film and Video Festival

   This is one film festival where the films are the stars, so expect some real cinematic treats from every corner of the globe. In previous years, Edinburgh film festival goers have been able to get an insight into the production, process with talks by directors, enjoy advance screenings of rough cuts of new films and indulge in some serious star spotting at glamorous galas and premieres.

6. Islam Festival

   The Islam Festival Edinburgh is a new umbrella for events which include the Discover Islam Exhibition (1-31 August), which has run successfully as part of the Fringe for the several years, attracting some 20,000 visitors in August 2005. Broaden your horizons throughout August 2006 with the expanded Islam Festival Edinburgh, hosted by the city's largest mosque. An exciting exhibition and diverse events programme suitable for all the family. The centrepiece of the Festival is the Discover Islam Exhibition hosted by the Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow, Edinburgh.

7. Edinburgh Mela

   Scotland's biggest intercultural festival is back, and promises to be a dazzling display of international and local talent. Savour tastes from across the globe at the many food stalls, enjoy dazzling dance, fablous theatre and a whole load of musical styles as some of the best performers around hit town, or simply or browse the many craft stalls. Whatever you're into, whatever your tastes, the Edinburgh Mela makes a great day out.

8. Edinburgh's Hogmanay

   The Hogmanay Festival is essentially a new years celebration with a difference. This festival takes place on the 31st of December every year and is phenomenally well supported and raucous. It's a ticketed festival that starts quite early in the evening reaching its peak as expected at midnight with the ringing of bells and plenty of kissing. Then old folk song 'Auld Lang Syne' is sung and followed by more kissing.

   The activities for this festival may vary from folk song singing, dancing, torch light processions, the swinging of fireballs and a number of other activities are all combined with lots of laughing and fun for the whole evening and most of the morning.

9. More Festival Information

Checkout the Edinbugh Gazetteer for more detailed information and links on the city.