Edinburgh and the Lothians
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1. Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Old Town | FestivalsDuring the world's largest arts festival in August, most of the city center becomes one huge performance area, with fire eaters, sword swallowers...Read More
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2. Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Old Town | FestivalsNowadays, most capital cities put on decent New Year's celebrations, but Edinburgh's three-day-long Hogmanay festivities are on a whole other...Read More
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3. Filmhouse
West End | FilmWidely considered to be among the best independent cinemas in Britain, the excellent three-screen Filmhouse is the go-to venue for modern, foreign...Read More
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4. Beltane Fire Festival
Calton | FestivalsHeld every year on April 30th, this flame-filled Calton Hill extravaganza is inspired by an Iron Age Celtic festival, which was held to celebrate...Read More
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5. Cameo
Tollcross | FilmCameo has one large and two small auditoriums, both of which are extremely comfortable, showing a good mix of mainstream and art-house films...Read More
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6. Church Hill Theatre
Morningside | TheaterThe intimate, 335-seat Church Hill Theatre, managed by the city council, hosts high-quality productions by local amateur dramatic societies. ...Read More
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7. Edinburgh International Book Festival
New Town | FestivalsThis two-week-long event held every August pulls together a heady mix of authors from around the world, from Nobel laureates to best-selling...Read More
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8. Edinburgh International Festival
Old Town | FestivalsRunning throughout August, this flagship traditional arts festival attracts international performers and audiences to a celebration of music...Read More
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9. Edinburgh International Film Festival
West End | FestivalsOne of Europe's foremost film festivals, promoting the best of global independent cinema since 1947, this event takes place from mid-June to...Read More
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10. Edinburgh International Science Festival
FestivalsHeld around Easter each year, the Edinburgh International Science Festival is one of Europe's largest, and aims to make science accessible,...Read More
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11. Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Leith | FestivalsHeld over a week in late July, the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival attracts world-renowned musicians playing everything from blues-rock...Read More
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12. Edinburgh Playhouse
East End | MusicThis venue leans toward popular artists, comedy acts, and musicals. ...Read More
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13. Edinburgh Playhouse
East End | TheaterBig-ticket concerts and musicals, along with the occasional ballet and opera production, are staged at the popular Playhouse, with its enormous...Read More
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14. Festival Theatre
Old Town | DanceScottish Ballet and other dance productions (including off–West End musicals) appear here. ...Read More
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15. Festival Theatre
Old Town | MusicThis theater hosts regular concerts, as well as musical theater and Scottish Opera productions. ...Read More
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16. King's Theatre
Tollcross | TheaterBuilt in 1906 and adorned with vibrant murals by artist John Byrne, the art nouveau King's Theatre has a great program of contemporary dramatic...Read More
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17. The Lyceum
West End | DanceVisiting contemporary dance companies perform at the Lyceum, also known as the Royal Lyceum. ...Read More
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18. The Lyceum
West End | TheaterTraditional plays and contemporary works, including previews or tours of London West End productions, are presented here. ...Read More
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19. The Queen's Hall
Old Town | MusicThis intimate venue hosts a range of music events, from indie and rock concerts to jazz and classical music recitals. ...Read More
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20. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Old Town | FestivalsIt may not be art, but The Tattoo (as it's commonly known) is at the very heart of Scottish cultural life. Taking place, like many of the city...Read More
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