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Edinburgh’s August Festivals


Edinburgh Art Festival 4 August – 4 September Edinburgh Art Festival showcases a diverse and vibrant programme of visual arts exhibitions and events across museums, galleries and pop- up spaces the length and breadth of the city centre and beyond. EAF brings together new commissions, major solo exhibitions by the world’s leading contemporary artists and the best local and international artistic talent, as well as an innovative series of events programmed throughout the


Festival. www.edinburghartfestival.com


Edinburgh Festival Fringe 5 – 29 August The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival with over 41,000 performances of more than 2,500 shows packed into over 250 venues. Spread throughout the city of Edinburgh for three weeks in August, shows and performances range across all genres including cabaret, theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre,


music, opera and children’s shows. www.edfringe.com


Edinburgh International Book Festival 13 – 29 August Under canvas in the picturesque setting of Charlotte Square Gardens, 800 of the world’s best authors gather to discuss words and ideas in over 750 events. Nobel prize-winners and bestsellers rub shoulders with the stars of tomorrow for an inspirational festival, with events for all ages from


babies to adults. www.edbookfest.co.uk


Edinburgh International Festival 12 August – 4 September The Edinburgh International Festival presents three exhilarating weeks of artists from across the globe, bringing the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance to Edinburgh each year. www.eif.co.uk


www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk


Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 22 – 31 July From Friday 22 July to Sunday 31 July, the UK’s oldest jazz festival offers a diverse and exciting range of jazz and blues. With over 90 concerts and tickets from only £5, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Creating a real buzz around Edinburgh, this lively festival has it all – from


serious jazz to party nights. www.edinburghjazzfestival.com


Edinburgh Mela Festival 2 – 4 September Scotland’s largest celebration of cultural diversity through arts and culture is back to deliver yet another full on programme packed with dance, music, theatre, circus, crafts, fashion and fantastic food! Highlights for this year include an exciting international programme featuring world, traditional and urban music with award-winning musicians and world premieres. Cost: £2 in advance, £2.50 on door. www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk


Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 5 – 27 August Where quality entertainment is a tradition. Scotland’s stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop


of Edinburgh Castle. www.edintattoo.co.uk


Box Office Telephone Numbers Edinburgh Art Festival: 0131 226 6558 Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 0131 226 0000


Edinburgh International Book Festival: 0845 373 5888 Edinburgh International Festival: 0131 473 2000


Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: 0131 473 2000 Edinburgh Mela: 0131 473 2000 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 0131 225 1188


Official Edinburgh Festivals Map


Pick up the Official Edinburgh Festivals Map 2011 at the festival box offices. Every venue in all festivals can be found on this free map.


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