Local events around the area - updated regularly!
Edinburgh International Festival
Running from 8th August to 31st August 2008 with street performers, music, theatre and everything in between!
Around the Area
Various festivals are on during the summer, including Jazz, Harp, Book, Film, Food and Antique to name but a few. The Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert celebrates the New Year, with the Concert in the Gardens and Edinburgh Street Party attracting visitors from all over the globe. During December the Winter Wonderland is a fantastic place to visit with a German Market and a 'big wheel' giving a great view along Princes Street.
- Friday 25th July to Sunday 3rd August 2008 - Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
- Friday 1st to Saturday 23rd August 2008- Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- Sunday 3rd to Monday 25th August 2008 - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Monday 1st September to Monday 8th September - Air New Zealand, Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival - Murrayfield. The worlds biggest rugby festival will be held in Scotland for the first time.
- Monday 29th December to Thursday 1st January 2009 - Edinburgh's Hogmanay