Upcoming Edinburgh Festivals: Edinburgh is a hive of cultural activity, and nowhere is this better seen than in the citys festivals. With performing arts, music, drama, exhibitions, films, comedy and talks, the outpouring of creativity during Edinburgh’s festivals is second to none. The Edinburgh International Festival, founded in 1947, is the official centrepiece of Edinburgh’s festivals. Running for four weeks, this performing arts festival has world-class displays of theatre, dance and music. The Festival ends with a spectacular firework display at Edinburgh Castle. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs alongside the International Festival. The Fringe is the world’s largest art festival, with over 2,500 different shows last year. The Fringe has strong ties with comedy and drama, as well as featuring more unusual acts such as puppetry and circus performers. For those who want their money to go a little further, there are also hundreds of Free Fringe events. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is another August must-see. Almost a thousand musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers from around the globe perform on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. This unforgettable spectacle is brought to an emotional and poignant close each evening as a lone piper, high on the castle ramparts, plays a haunting lament. For a fantastic multicultural flavour, dont miss the Edinburgh Mela which celebrates the city’s diversity with music, dance, exhibitions and more. Another August festival is the Edinburgh International Book Festival, staged in the elegant surroundings of the city centres Charlotte Square. The event regularly attracts a world-class selection of authors, with previous appearances from Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and Ian Rankin amongst many others. Opening with a Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket, Julys Jazz and Blues Festival is a high-energy festival with two weeks of vibrant music in venues across the city.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:07:34 +0000
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