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.
Moments from the Archives: The day the lone piper changed
Moments from the Archives: A sculpture like no other
Moments from the Archives: A Bollywood Spectacular
Moments from the Archives: Literary heroines unite
Moments from the Archives: Epic Theatre For An Epic Year
Moments from the Archives: Where talent gets its big break
Moments from the Archives: A Unique Night Club
Moments from the Archives: A Dazzling Commission
Moments from the Archives: Going Global
Moments from the Archives: A Political Salon
10 Facts about The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
10 Must-see Viewpoints for Edinburgh’s Festivals
10 things you must do when at the Edinburgh Festivals
An Edinburgh Festivals Advent Calendar
Bringing young children to Edinburgh's Festivals