Edinburgh Festivals (Subscribe)
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Ceilidh Culture
http://www.ceilidhculture.co.uk/
Annual showcase of traditional arts - folk singing, dancing, storytelling and so on. Takes place in early Spring; site focuses on event listings.
Edinburgh Art Festival
http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/
New festival of visual arts, involving galleries all over Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The official site, for over 50 years Scotland's capital city has seen a unique explosion of creative energy within the Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world.
Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival
One of Edinburgh's newer festivals, aimed at the industry as much as the public. Site includes listings, galleries and related resources.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Events listing, etc.
Edinburgh International Festival
General information on this festival of classical music, opera, theatre and dance; listings of the events programme, online booking, press information, galleries and video clips, history and contact details.
Edinburgh International Harp Festival
http://www.harpfestival.co.uk/
Details of classes, workshops, concerts and events, with profiles of artists participating in this festival in April. Also contact and booking information.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/
Annual event in early April includes events and shows relating to science and technology. Features exhibitions, workshops, tours, talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities, all aimed at the general public. Online booking, general information.
Edinburgh International Television Festival
http://www.mgeitf.co.uk/MGEITF/about/about.asp
Includes a programme of events and information for visitors, chiefly aimed at the TV industry.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk/
General information, online programme, etc.
Edinburgh Mela
http://www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk/
Details of this annual multicultural arts festival that celebrates the diverse cultures in Scotland.
Edinburgh People's Festival
http://www.edinburghpeoplesfestival.org.uk/
"Inspired by the original aims of the Edinburgh Festival, namely, a celebration of the arts 'for the people, by the people' we want to include all the people."
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
http://www.edinburghshogmanay.org/
Official site for Edinburgh's New Year celebrations, featuring event listings, a gallery, etc.
Festival of Spirituality and Peace
http://www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk
A new festival running from the 6th of August to the 4th of September at St. John's Church, with a programme of exhibitions, conversations and other events.
Guardian Special Report: Edinburgh Festival
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/edinburgh2005/0,16078,1503747,00.html
Lots of reviews, news, features and comment about the International Festival, the Fringe, etc. Includes links to venues, city guides and other festival sites.
International Festival of the Sea
http://www.festivalofthesea.co.uk
A maritime celebration at the end of June, tracing our relationship with the sea both past and present. Site features background information, events listing, online booking and an image gallery.
Scottish Holistic Health Festival
Listings for this series of free exhibition and seminars in mid-July, giving advice on a wide range of holistic health topics.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival
Annual festival of films from around the world - held in August. Online programmes and ticket sale information.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Details of this annual festival of martial music, ceremony, entertainment, and theatre. Includes video and picture galleries, programme and ticket information, plus details of local accommodation and amenities.
The Festival of Politics A new Festival for Edinburgh, at the Scottish Parliament
http://www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk/
Another new festival for 2005, running from 24-26 August in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
The Gateway to Edinburgh's Festivals
http://www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
The official site for Edinburgh's Festivals. Includes details of the following festivals; International, Film, Book, Science and Children's, Fringe, Book, Hogmanay.
