Edinburgh – a city of events,
attractions and festivals
Scotland’s capital has to be one of the
best places to be in the world if you want
to enjoy special events and festivals. It
truly has something for everyone.
So take time out from study and
immerse yourself in the pleasures of this
cultural capital. Events for 2019 have not
yet been confirmed, but the calendar
here gives you a flavour of the wide
variety of events that are anticipated for
2018 and will give you a flavour of what
2019 may offer.
January
Warm up your January by
taking part in Edinburgh’s
world famous Hogmanay
celebrations and celebrate
the life of the internationally
acclaimed Scottish poet
Robert Burns. - Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations run until early January and include fun leisure activities and
beautiful stalls in Princes Street Gardens. Artists from around the world will perform in the
theatrical phenomenon which is La Clique Noël. The show runs until 6th January.
February 2018
Brighten up a cold
February with a trip to
Edinburgh Castle or the
National Museum of
Scotland with its 8,000
treasures waiting to be
discovered. - Enjoy the Manipulate Festival, Scotland’s festival of visual theatre, puppetry and animation
Markets and Fairs A wide variety of markets and fairs take place in Edinburgh through the year. These sell artisan
foods and gifts, as well as vintage and craft goods.
March
March is a busy time of
year for festivals. There is
also the Six Nations rugby
tournament. - Yarn Festival
- Edinburgh’s Hogmanay (31 December) is one of the world’s largest New Year celebrations taking
place over a significant area within central Edinburgh. Bring in the New Year with your new
university friends while listening to the music in Princes Street gardens and watching the fireworks
at the Castle.
- Burns Night, on 25 January, is another highlight in the Scottish calendar. Take part in a Burns
Supper, which celebrates the life, poetry and songs of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert
Burns. Burns was the author of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Typically, at a Burns Supper you’ll have the
opportunity to sample some haggis and enjoy a wee dram of whisky!
- BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour
- Capital Sci-Fi Conference
- Holistic Ways Festival
- Edinburgh Students Arts Festival
- Edinburgh International Harp Festival
- Edinburgh Students Arts Festival
- Wee Dub Festival, Scotland’s biggest celebration of reggae, dub and sound system culture
- G
ather Festival, celebrates the diverse communities and cultures at the University of Edinburgh
- Syn Festival, Greek multi-arts festival
- St Patrick’s Festival, Cowgate
- Edinburgh’s Festival of Ireland
- Scottish Tattoo Convention
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