5 d. ago Fringe asks locals to 'host an artist' during Edinburgh festivals after short

Fringe bosses have warned of an accommodation crisis in Edinburgh during the festivals

Culture

5 d. ago Edinburgh International Festival: Scotsman critics on which shows to book tickets for

With tickets for this year’s Edinburgh International Festival now on sale, Scotsman critics Kelly Apter, Joyce McMillan, Fiona Shepherd and Ken Walton offer their first impressions of this year’s programme

Culture

7 d. ago Summerlee Museum to host exhibition with work by artist Jim Scullion, actor Tony Roper and ex

'The Artful Codgers' offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the lives and extraordinary careers of three talented individuals who have been united by their love of football, creative passion, and enduring friendship.

Culture

2 w. ago 10 highlights from the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival programme

Highlights include a new play starring Brian Cox and a ballet based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots

Politics

2 w. ago Artists have the power to stand up for truth, says Edinburgh festival director

Performers can fight cynicism in age of Trump, says Nicola Benedetti as she announces 2025 programmeMusicians and artists should challenge disinformation and cynicism in global politics by standing up for fundamental truths, the violinist Nicola Benedetti has said.Benedetti, the director of the Edinburgh international festival, said the arts played an essential role during periods of turmoil by showing the best of human achievement. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Festival highlights to include theatre premiere starring Brian Cox

More than 1,700 artists will take to the stage for 133 performances throughout August.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh Festival to focus on reconciling ‘complexities of truth’ – Benedetti

The theme for the event in August is The Truth We Seek.

Politics

2 w. ago The 7 new Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows announced for Gilded Balloon this summer

Gilded Balloon has announced some of its Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows for this year

Culture

2 w. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe given £300,000 Government funding to ‘grow benefits’

The cash will be used to help Scottish artists ‘capitalise on international opportunities’, while making the festival more accessible.

Economics

3 w. ago 12 new major Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows announced for the Pleasance this summer

The shows are among a swathe of new events announced for the venue this year

Culture

3 w. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe should be given same status as Olympics, says outgoing boss

Shona McCarthy is to step down after nine years in the role at the helm of the Fringe Society

Sport