Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. Committed to virtuosity and originality, the International Festival presents some of the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre for three weeks in August - making Scotland’s capital an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for people of all nations. 

Over the course of any given year, the Edinburgh International Festival team scour the world in search of the most exciting and creative artists working today. They then create unique collaborations, world premieres, new takes on classic works, critically acclaimed productions and more .....to captivate, thrill and entertain audiences from around the world. All in one place, right here in Scotland's historic capital city - Edinburgh.

What makes it special?

• Committed to virtuosity and originality, the Edinburgh International Festival presents some of the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre for three weeks in August. 
• They bring unique collaborations, world premieres, new takes on classic works, critically acclaimed productions and more to captivate, thrill and entertain audiences in Edinburgh. 
• Extraordinary stories of the many artists, creators and people from across the nations that have been part of the festival story can be found HERE