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WHAT'S ON IN EDINBURGH
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30th MARCH - 15th APRIL
2012 |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Located in 14 Venues hosting 133
events. Edinburgh's International Science Festival caters for
everyone from 3 to 12 year olds, Science Students and Adults.
www.sciencefestival.co.uk |
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30th APRIL - 1st MAY 2012 |
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BELTANE
The Beltane Fire Festival is held
every year during the night of 30th April on Calton Hill in Edinburgh.
An audience of around 15,000 people come to share the two hour
procession and wild after-events.
Justifiably famous for its intensity and colour, the event
has become a much-loved feature of the Edinburgh calendar since
it was first organised in the mid 1980s.
www.beltane.org |
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20th
JUNE - 1st JULY 2012 |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
The world's oldest continually-running
film festival started in 1947 alongside the Edinburgh International
Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Based at the Edinburgh Filmhouse, Lothian
Road, it features a very wide range of international premieres,
retrospectives and more.
www.edfilmfest.org.uk |
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20th
- 29th JULY 2012 |
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EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES
FESTIVAL
A diverse musical celebration that
brings together a wide variety of top quality performers in venues
all over the city.
Founded in 1978 it is now the longest-running
jazz festival in the country.
www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk |
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3rd - 27th AUGUST 2012 |
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
A diverse musical celebration that brings
together a wide variety of top quality performers
in venues all over the city.
www.edfringe.com |
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3rd -25th AUGUST 2012 |
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EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
A stunning, spectacular display
set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Featuring
Pipes & Drums, Massed Military Bands, display teams, dancers
and acts from all over the world.
www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk |
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3rd
- 27th AUGUST 2012 |
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ASSEMBLY 2012 EVENTS
Book Tickets for Assembly Festival Events at The Assembly Rooms,
Assembly Hall and Princes Street Gardens.
www.assemblyfestival.com |
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2012
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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WEST END CRAFT, ART & DESIGN
FAIR
ST. JOHN'S CHURCHYARD, LOTHIAN
ROAD EDINBURGH
www.3d2d.co.uk |
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9th AUGUST - 2nd SETEMBER
2012 |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh International Festival
began in 1947 and is one of the greatest celebrations of the
arts, attracting audiences from around the world to the city's
thrilling atmosphere. The festivities offer a unique opportunity
to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally
renowned artists as well as the joy of discovering new and unfamiliar
talent.
www.eif.co.uk |
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11th - 27th AUGUST 2012 |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
BOOK FESTIVAL
The world's
Biggest Celebration of books featuring over 500
authors and 650 events for book lovers of all
ages. Join in debate and participate in workshops.
All events take place in Charlotte Square (West
end of George Street)
www.edbookfest.co.uk |
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2012
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FESTIVAL OF POLITICS
A diverse programme of events bringing
together politics, media and the arts through performance, discussion
and debate. On their way to and from events, visitors will be
able to view one of the largest and most prestigious photographic
exhibitions - the 54th World Press Photo exhibition. Striking
images taken by the world’s leading photojournalists that
depict dramatic, life-changing events from around the world,
line the public entrance to the Scottish Parliament. Photographic
events for the public will take place alongside this year’s
Festival sessions.
www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk |
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2012
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EDINBURGH MELA
PILRIG PARK, LEITH
Scotland's Biggest
intercultural Arts Festival, including musicians,
dancers and arts
& crafts.
www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk |
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Sunday 2nd SEPTEMBER 2012
From 9pm |
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VIRGIN MONEY FIREWORKS
CONCERT
The Virgin
Money End Of Festival Fireworks Concert is a fantastic
evening of music performed live by the Scottish
Chamber Orchestra with a choreographed firework
display set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh
Castle.
The concert is the biggest annual event of its
kind in Europe, providing a spectacular finale
to the Edinburgh International Festival.
As well as a ticketed area
in Princes Street Gardens, the fireworks can
be seen from various points across the city including
Princes Street and the concert is broadcast live
on Radio Forth 97.3FM.
For all the latest information visit
www.eif.co.uk/fireworks/ |
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FROM 25th NOVEMBER 2012 |
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EDINBURGH'S CHRISTMAS
Over the Christmas period
Princes Street Gardens transforms into a Winter Wonderland
complete with Fairy Lights decorating the trees, Christmas
Decorations an Ice Rink and a Funfair. There is also a German
Market with quaint wooden stalls selling hot food, mulled wine,
crafts and gifts.
www.edinburghschristmas.com
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31st DECEMBER 2012 - 1st
JANUARY 2013 |
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EDINBURGH'S HOGMANAY
PRINCES STREET GARDENS
The Scots are well known
for celebrating the New Year and where better to celebrate
than in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, host to the biggest
party in the World.
Over 100,000 people gather in Princes Street and the Gardens
to party, watch popular bands perform at the Ross Bandstand
and of course bring in the New Year with a magnificent display
of fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
www.edinburghshogmanay.com |
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