Welcome to the Edinburgh International Festival
Experience the unique atmosphere of Edinburgh in August during an unforgettable three weeks of the very best in international opera, music, theatre, dance and visual arts.
In 2012, just as the world's elite athletes gather in London for the Olympics, so the world's elite performers gather in Edinburgh. See the stars of today alongside the next generation of world-class artists and immerse yourself in a unique celebration of artistic excellence. Join us from Thursday 9 August until Sunday 2 September for an inspirational journey that explores the power of the arts to unite people from around the world.
The 2012 Brochure
The 2012 Festival brochure will be available in the Spring
More about the Festival
Visiting Edinburgh
Edinburgh during the Festival transforms into one of the most exciting cultural destinations in the world. Find out more about getting here, where to stay and what else is going on.
