The Edinburgh Festval Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe) is the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1946 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place in Scotland's capital during four weeks every August.

The Fringe mostly attracts events from the performing arts, particularly theatre and comedy (which has seen substantial growth in recent years,) although dance and music also figure significantly.

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Throughout August every year, the iconic Scottish spectacle that is the Edinburgh Tattoo enthrals audiences on the Edinburgh Castle esplanade. Join an audience of thousands perched high above Edinburgh city centre to watch at first hand a display which attracts an annual television audience of 100 million worldwide. 1000 or so performers conduct a dazzling show on the Castle Esplanade, an assortment of vibrant dance, music and display. From daredevil motorcycle stunts and battle re-enactments, or Russian Cossack dancers and Chinese dancers, or simply the best of Scottish - Highland marchers, dancers, and bandsmen, the programme assortment changes every year. Penultimately, a spotlight illuminates the Lone Piper on the Castle ramparts, who plays a hunting farewell before fireworks light the night sky. Visit the Edinburgh Tattoo official website where you can find out how and when to buy your Edinburgh Tattoo ticket.

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party

One of the world's most spectacular New Year celebrations! The evening features performers from all over the world, and the Concert in the Gardens with a world-class fireworks display at midnight. Street party tickets are released at the beginning of October each year. New Year's Eve is preceded by the Torchlight procession from the Royal Mile and Night Afore International, a street arts carnival on George Street.

Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party Fireworks

At midnight on 31st December every year, the Edinburgh Hogmanay fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular firework displays, sets the winter sky alight with colour. The display is also known as the 'Seven Hills Fireworks' as there are actually seven launch sites: Arthur's Seat, Blackford Hill, Braid Hill, Calton Hill, Castle Hill (Edinburgh Castle - the main display), Corstorphine Hill and Craigmillar Hill.

>> www.edinburghshogmanay.org