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Formed in the shadow of a worldwide cataclysm, our first festivals sought to use culture as a healing balm to bring peoples and nations together in celebration of our common humanity and help ‘the flowering of the human spirit’. Below you'll find all the latest news from across our festivals, plus articles and features to help you get more out of our world leading festival city.
Bringing young children to Edinburgh's Festivals
Discover Edinburgh’s Festivals for Families
Festival Moments: Edinburgh's Hogmanay in Photos
Festivals in any weather!
Festivals on a budget
Guest Blog: Preparing for the Edinburgh Festivals
Guest Blog: Solo travel tips to Edinburgh Festivals
How you know you're a Festival City expert
If the August Festivals were Olympic events...
Internationalism at the heart of the Festivals
What makes Edinburgh the world’s leading festival city?
What to do at Night during the August Festivals
Your Most Googled Questions about the Edinburgh Festivals Answered