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Register and create a profile to get access to our free stories. let bundleExpires = []; if (!priceID) { } document.getElementById("crosswords").src = document.getElementById("crosswords").dataset.src; }; return; return [selectedPrice]; At the heart of the programme is SPARK, a celebration of Italian jazz featuring the artistry ofSade Mangiaracina,Francesco Zampini, the international artist-in-residenceDaniele Raimondiand many more. if (typeof bundleExpires[priceId] != "undefined") { } Edinburgh International Science Festival - 1 - 16 April 2023; Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival - 14 - 23 July 2023 I do the work, Red Hurley: Maya Angelou was a great pal of mine. if (node.id === 'template-prices-login-button') { eventCategory: 'upgrade_flow', bodyAvailable) { eventCategory: 'g_showcase', A huge outdoor festival which will take place in Edinburgh this year has announced the first of its 2023 lineup which includes Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, and Young Fathers. After two years largely out of action due to the pandemic, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will finally bounce back to full strength this summer. } } Visit this place, to witness the spectacular display of fireworks after the sunsets. New bookswill be launched and discussedincluding by Maggie O'Farrell [Womens Prize for Fiction 2020 winner] and her hotly-anticipated novelThe Marriage Portrait,Irvine Welshtalks for the first time about his new crime novel The Long Knives, Monica Ali introduces her first novel for a decade and the most recent winner of theNobel Prize for Literature, Abdulrazak Gurnah, talks about his novelAfterlives. userID: '', JSON.parse(getCookie(subscriberCookieName) || '{}').subscriptionStatus; event: 'ee-checkout', Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa1 Festival Square EH3 9SR+44 (0) 131 229 9131 One Square Bar & Brasserie1 Festival Square EH3 9SR+44 (0) 131 229 9131Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The CaledonianPrinces Street EH1 2AB+44 (0) 131 222 8888DINE (1st Floor)Cambridge Street (above the Traverse Theatre)EH1 2ED+44 (0) 131 218 1818. card_number_style: stripeInputStyle, When is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022? if (subscribeLink) { }); event.detail.object.metered_paywall) { if (document.getElementById("crosswords") !== null && document.getElementById("crosswords").dataset.src !== null) { Never had such a good response on Twitter from any promotion as I did then." Edinburgh International Festival 4 August 2023 to 27 August 2023 Latest News Visit Website Video Gallery Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. const selectedTabId = selectTab[flipPayConfig.filter_prices_by_badge]; productClickSource = window.shopFrontHeaderSubscribe ? const grantedBy = Object.keys(purchase).filter(function (key) { var p = purchase['granted_by_' + purchaseType]; const subscriberCookieName = 'subscriber'; } }; "acceptedAnswer": { , { Magicians compete against improv troupes and acapella musicals on the historic Royal Mile, while hallowed University lecture theatres are transformed into lush cabaret halls. subscriptionFinishDate: cookieData.subscriptionFinishDate, } Dukers Pleasance Courtyard performance stands alongside a cohort of devastatingly funny women dominating this years Fringe. el.querySelector('a[data-price_id]').href = el.querySelector('a[data-price_id]').href + '#annual'; The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE setBundleToFullWidth(plan); The Edinburgh International Festival is dedicated to being accessible to all sectors of society, offering tickets at a range of prices and multiple concessions, ensuring everyone and anyone can enjoy these wonderful productions. const subscriptionwallPricesSelectedExpiry = expiryTime * 3600000; For extra peace of mind, we are continuing to offer Ticket Protection via Secure My Booking, which allows you to recoup 100% of the money paid for your tickets if you are unable to attend an event that hasnt been cancelled or rescheduled. return bundle._id === id; The prime themes included are class, First World War centenary, faith, and disability. event: '_trackEvent', } else { } successful_upgrade_redirect_url: 'https://subscribe.independent.ie/welcome/premium-plus/', return bundle._id === id; The Edinburgh International Festival brings Edinburghs theatre venues to life with the very best music, theatre, opera and dance from around the globe. var badges = Object.keys(selectedPrice.badges); } catch (e) { } Film Fest in the City returns toSt Andrew Square Gardens from Friday 12thto Sunday 14thAugust with a free programme of new and classic cinematic favourites which reflect the wider EIFF themes. template_summary_other_paymet_options_apple_pay: "

", } 10 Edinburgh Hotels That Define A Luxury Stay, Top 10 Things To Do In Edinburgh Thatll Lead You To Citys Historical And Intriguing Treasures. Located in the heart of Edinburghs Old Town, The Royal Mile is where the locals and visitors watch street performers stilt walk and eat fire or juggle. setSubscribeButtonColour(plan); const updateTemplateForHomeDelivery = function (el) { } 'shopfront_annual_header_subscribe' : 'shopfront_annual_subscribe'; const subscribeButton = el.querySelector('.button1:not([style^="display: none"])'); subscribeButton.click(); $('#metaslider_50011 .msHtmlOverlay').each(function() { const setSubscribeButtonColour = function (el) { Also, its main motto is to enrich the cultural life of Britain, Europe and Scotland. return item; Student folk societies. subscriptionStatus: '', }); With a range of different festivals to choose from and thousands of different events on offer throughout the year, some simple planning will help you make the most of your Edinburgh Festivals experience. if (Object.keys(selectedPrice).length === 0) { }; Search. } Soplease keep an eye on our social channels - @edfests - for all the latest news. eventCategory: 'content_link', Full programme details and tickets are availableHERE. var labelText = ''; } const isRegionalShopFront = false; }), Waverley Station is located in the heart of the city. //Update the css class for the sundayworld HD Bundle. selectedPrice = getBundleById(subscribeLink.dataset['price_id']); } This is the worlds biggest art festival that features 55,000 performances and 3,548 different shows. In major theaters, concert halls and also number of small venues, it presents a rich program of classical music, theatre, opera and dancing. if (event.detail.object.hasOwnProperty('granted_by_google_showcase')) { selectedPrice = bundles[0]; ? } } }); leafletScript.innerText = leafletTag.innerText; Travelling by train or bus can often take the same length of time as flying when you consider check-in times. const item = JSON.parse(priceID); document.getElementById('fp-tog-1').click(); if (selectedPrice.delivery_days.length === 1 && selectedPrice.delivery_days.indexOf(6) > -1) { premium_content_redirect_url: decodeURIComponent(returnURL), }; else { Staged on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, the show will be a celebration of expression, giving a stage to performers and acts from around the globe to share their voice. }); All visual content is copyrighted to its respectful owners. Over 800 performers from across the world will take part in in this years Tattoo, bringing with them incredible music, dance, and performance talents. } return null; Will do it again this year @Jo Caulfield, "When it comes to EdFringe promo, @edinburghfest cut through the noise to find lovely, curious ticket-buying souls and lured them into our show's web of delight." Ideal for family audiences, The Imaginate Festival brings local and international performers together to present a wonderful programme of fun-filled, free shows for children and young people. if (leafletTag) { window.gigya.accounts.getAccountInfo({ setDataLayerMeterStats(event.detail.object); event: '_trackEvent', At the centre was the Edinburgh International Festival itself, which in turn inspired many of Edinburgh's other festivals to establish their own presences - all helping to earn the Scottish capital its nickname, the Festival City. Symphonic orchestras and international soloists make a return to the city's spectacular venues in full force- including appearnces bythe renownedPhiladelphia Orchestraand a residency from LondonsPhilharmonia Orchestra. var timeLeftOnExpire = (Date.parse(prices[key]['active_to']) - nowTimeStamp); }); On Saturday August 26, the festival will be headlined by Grammy and Brit Award nominated Fred Again, marking a third Scottish appearance. setDataLayerMeterStats(event.detail.object); } The contract for the production of Edinburgh's Hogmanayis currently under discussion. source: sourceIsArticleMeter ? subscriptionStatus: 'Whitelist', dispatchEvent(new Event('reinitialize')); mutation.addedNodes.forEach(node => { The best way to explore the arts and culture of this place is by attending festivals of Edinburgh. 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Subscribe today for unlimited access. "@type": "Question", 'shop-front': 'fp_refresh_price', } if (event.detail.object.google_showcase_requested === true) { } else { const showUpgradeButton = false; Full programme details and tickets are availableHERE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqJLvpDt1Y, This August, theRoyal Edinburgh Military Tattoowill makeits highly anticipated return with this years show,Voices. In 2022, the dates for the five Edinburgh August festivals are as follows: Edinburgh Art Festival: 28th July - 28th August 2022 Edinburgh International Festival: 5th August - 28th August 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 5th August - 29th August 2022 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 5th August - 27th August 2022 const cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); if (fn) { We'll publish information here about the 2023 programme once it has been confirmed. eventLabel: eventLabel There will be cultural showcases and musical presentations by performers from Mexico, the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand along with homegrown talent from the UK. } document.querySelectorAll('input[type="radio"][data-price_id]').forEach(function (price) { A highlight of the opera programme will no doubt beGarsington Opera's new production of Dvoks beloved operaRusalka. color: 'transparent', The Fringe always officially runs for three weeks, ending with the August bank holiday weekend. if(priceholder.dataset.contract_periods !== null && priceholder.dataset.contract_periods !== '' && priceholder.dataset.contract_periods == 12) { userWall = 'paywall'; if (! successful_upgrade_redirect_url = 'https://subscribe.independent.ie/welcome/premium/'; Further, it coincides with Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival.Offering 800 events, the Edinburgh International Book Festival program features the greatest thinkers and writers. 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The latest and greatest Fringe news delivered directly to your inbox, Thank you to our sponsors and all of our supporters. }); } } actionField: { let meteredPaywall = 'undefined'; return 'premium-plus'; }; Withcurrentlyc3000 shows on sale, we can only provide a thin scratch of that thick surface when we say that featured in theprogramme so faris - great theatre from the likes of the iconic Hamlet with Ian McKellen, Paines Plough's Caste-ingand a world first staging ofIrvine Welshs Porno; an amazing dance and physical theatre programme includingTaiwan Season: Tomato, a celebration of Cuban street dance culture inHavana Steet, the return ofLa Clique, andCircus Abyssinia: Tulu;a veritable who's who of the comedy circuit inclduing Frankie Boyle, Reginal D Hunter, Shazia Mirza,Rich Hall and Mark Thomas; andmusic from fringe favourite Camille O'Sullivan, Cara Dillon, Tom Waits For No Man,Paris: From Piaf to Pop!, andThe Tiger Lillies. !badges && badges.length > 0) { // if we reached the limit we change the analytics values Founded in 1947, theEdinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. span_tag.style.backgroundColor = ""; } } March 01 2023 10:23 AM. Primal Scream to headline Connect Music Festival in Edinburgh, Primal Scream will headline the Connect festival in Edinburgh (PA), Franz Ferdinand will play the Connect festival in Edinburgh later this year (Ian West/PA), The seven best albums released in February, Fiddler Martin Hayes: I feel like Ive lost a part of myself since Denniss death, Pop star Aime: I dont just sit and manifest. const badgeToFilterBy = badgeMap[tab.id]; purchase.coupon_applied : null, dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('reinitialize')); } successful_upgrade_redirect_url: 'https://member.independent.ie/', if (event.detail.object.hasOwnProperty('granted_by_google_showcase')) { Edinburgh Airport is eight miles outside the city centre, with regular bus and tram connections. Highlights of the programme includespecial commissions and performances to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Union Canal and it's people,Tracey Emin's second ever solo show in Scotland, the first major survey ofCline Condorelli in the UK, an exhbiiton on the life of renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace, A Taste for Impressionism, andNew Arrivals: From Salvador Dal to Jenny Saville - alongside a 90ft-longinflatable recreation of E.coli andthe changing life of a love-heart-shaped rhododendron bush, with theArt Lateprogramme providingan evening of exhibitions, live performance, artists and curators in conversation. From the beginning, the organisers of the Edinburgh International Festival encouraged artists not part of the official programme to come to Edinburgh and perform. orig_width: 300 eventAction: priceholder.dataset.sku_code + '|' + priceholder.dataset.price_to_display_billed + '|' + contract, Here we go again everybody, the Edinburgh Festival - the world's biggest cultural event - is back in full effect once more, with three weeks of great theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, musicals, opera, dance, physical theatre, film, visual art, talks, debates and spoken word. const showPremiumBadge = function (el) { Household names have ascended from the smallest of Fringe stages and world-famous performers keep on coming back because theres nothing else like it. An excellent amalgamation of innovative & red carpet glamour, Edinburghs Film Festival is one of the most famous and popular celebrations of cinema. el.querySelector('a[data-price_id]').style.display = 'inline-flex'; } if (priceA.badges['home-delivery'] && priceB.badges['premium-plus']) { return { ? The band will present their breakthrough album Screamadelica and will be joined by fellow Scottish group Franz Ferdinand at the festival on Friday August 25. return hash.substr(1) } var contract = 'monthly_bundle'; return cookieValue; const welcomeBanner = document.querySelector('.welcome1'); Connect really is a unique event in Scotland, bringing together everything thats great about live music, being outdoors and I really feel weve created something so much bigger than the sum of its parts. !gigyaID ? 20% discount is only available on cars; these must be collected between 4th May 31st August 2022 (subject to availability). 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