Edinburgh: Festivals

Festivals in Edinburgh at a glance

Our Edinburgh calendar has 5 listings under festivals: 4 with fixed dates and 1 whose next dates are not yet announced. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

When they happen

• Jan0 listings
• Feb.0 listings
• März0 listings
• Apr1 listing
• Mai0 listings
• Jun1 listing
• Jul0 listings
• Aug.2 listings
• Sep0 listings
• Okt.1 listing
• Nov0 listings
• Dez.0 listings

The busiest month for festivals here is August, counting each month an event runs in. Months for listings without confirmed dates come from the organiser's usual timing, so treat them as a guide.

What our Edinburgh guide says about those seasons:

Spring (March to May)

Eine gute Zeit für Wanderungen in den Hügeln und für die Gärten, bevor der Sommerandrang beginnt.

Summer (June to August)

Die längsten Tage und die größten Festivals. Buchen Sie Zimmer und Tickets für den August rechtzeitig.

Autumn (September to November)

Ruhigere Straßen, sobald die Festivals vorbei sind, und gutes Licht für die Skyline der Old Town.

Where they happen

• Venues across Edinburgh · 2 listings
• Calton Hill · Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill
• Edinburgh Castle Esplanade · Old Town & Royal Mile
• Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston

Other events in Edinburgh

• Comedy 1
• Sport 1
• Arts & exhibitions 1
• Heritage & tradition 1

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

• Cambridge 5
• Manchester 4
• Oxford 4
• York 4
• Glasgow 3
• Bath 2
• Bristol 2
• Cornwall 2
• The Cotswolds 2
• Northern Ireland 2
• The Peak District 2
• The Scottish Highlands 2
• Wales 2
• The Jurassic Coast 1
• The Lake District 1
• Liverpool 1

Plan the rest of your visit

• Edinburgh guide: areas, sights, food and stays
• Unterwegs in Edinburgh
• Übernachten in Edinburgh
• Every event in Edinburgh