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.
Ambitious 2023 Art Festival comes to an end
Film Festival 2023 draws to a close
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fleabag at the Fringe: 10 years on
EIF 2023 Opening Weekend
All you need to know about the 2023 Book Festival
Get Ready for the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival
Immersive theatre adventures for schools
Presenting FLUX at the 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Myths and legends in the EIF programme
A walk through the Edinburgh Science Festival 2023 programme
Let's Experiment at the 2023 Edinburgh Science Festival
Modern meets tradition since 1950 at the Tattoo
Festival History: See it here first
10 Reasons to visit the Scottish International Storytelling Festival
How to be green at the Edinburgh Festivals