For any one who has not yet visited Edinburgh during the Festival it's a must. For six frantic weeks starting in late July will play host what can only be described as an international cultural explosion attracting people from all corners of the world.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues: 2008 Dates to be confirmed(www.jazzmusic.co.uk)The longest running Jazz festival in the UK. Jazz enthusiasts delight in the Festival, which attracts both international top performers, and brings local enthusiasts out of their living rooms and into the Concert halls, theatres, clubs and pubs to listen and play.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 1 - 23 Aug 08 (www.edintattoo.co.uk)
Iconic Edinburgh Castle, Bagpipes. Soldiers. Dancers. Fireworks. An unforgettable spectacle on the Castle Esplanade, which gets bigger and better every year.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 3 - 25 August 2008 (www.edfringe.com)
From all corners of the globe dramatic and musical troupes descend on Scotland's capital to tempt, cajole, and dazzle the spectator. With nearly 300 venues across Edinburgh, each street corner drama lurks, enticing passers-by with dancing, acrobatics, Shakespeare, comedy and student drama.
Edinburgh International Book Festival: 9 - 25 August 2008 (www.edbookfest.co.uk)
An extraordinary literary Festival with ever-increasing numbers of people flocking in for thought-provoking and memorable sessions with an international array of writers.
Edinburgh International Festival: 9 Aug - 25 Aug 2008 (www.eif.co.uk )
There wouldn't be a Fringe if it wasn't for the International Festival; with 2008 marking the 62nd Festival, with a truly celebratory line up, it's not to be missed.
Edinburgh International Film Festival: 18 - 29 June 2008 (www.edfilmfest.org.uk)
The EIFF is one of the true homes of innovative and exciting cinema, with an impressive array of home-grown and international films on offer. For over half-a-century, the Festival has presented some of cinema's most important and exciting moments and played host to the world's greatest filmmakers.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: (www.edinburghshogmanay.org)
Four days of fabulous events throughout the city. Check out our New Year breaks page if you are looking for accommodation.
