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WHAT'S ON IN EDINBURGH
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FROM LATE
NOVEMBER 2011 |
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EDINBURGH'S CHRISTMAS
Over
the Christmas period Princes Street Gardens
transforms into a Winter Wonderland complete
with fairy Lights decorating the trees,
Christmas Decorations, an Ice Rink, a big
Wheel and a Funfair. There is also a German
Market with quaint wooden stalls selling
hot food, mulled wine, crafts and gifts.
www.edinburghschristmas.com |
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31st DECEMBER 2011
- 1st JANUARY 2012 |
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EDINBURGH'S HOGMANAY
PRINCES STREET GARDENS
The Scots are well
known for celebrating the New Year and where better to
celebrate than in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, host
to the biggest party in the World.
Over 100,000 people gather in Princes Street and the
Gardens to party, watch popular bands perform at the
Ross Bandstand and of course bring in the New Year with
a magnificent display of fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
www.edinburghshogmanay.com |
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2012 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Located in 14 Venues hosting
133 events. Edinburgh's International Science Festival caters
for everyone from 3 to 12 year olds, Science Students and
Adults.
www.sciencefestival.co.uk |
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30th APRIL - 1st
MAY 2012 |
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BELTANE
The Beltane Fire Festival is
held every year during the night of 30th April on Calton
Hill in Edinburgh.
An audience of around 15,000 people come to share the two
hour procession and wild after-events.
Justifiably famous for its intensity and colour, the event
has become a much-loved feature of the Edinburgh calendar
since it was first organised in the mid 1980s.
www.beltane.org |
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2012
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
The world's oldest continually-running film festival
started in 1947 alongside the Edinburgh International
Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Based at the Edinburgh Filmhouse,
Lothian Road, it features a very wide range of
international premieres, retrospectives and more.
www.edfilmfest.org.uk |
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2012
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES
FESTIVAL
A diverse musical celebration that brings together
a wide variety of top quality performers in venues
all over the city.
Founded in 1978 it is now the
longest-running jazz festival in the country.
www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk |
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3rd -27th AUGUST 2012 |
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EDINBURGH
FESTIVAL FRINGE
A diverse musical celebration that brings together
a wide variety of top quality performers in venues
all over the city.
www.edfringe.com |
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3rd - 25th AUGUST 2012 |
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EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
A stunning, spectacular display set against
the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Featuring
Pipes & Drums, Massed Military Bands, display
teams, dancers and acts from all over the world.
www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk |
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2012
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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ASSEMBLY 2012 EVENTS
Book Tickets for Assembly Festival Events at The Assembly Rooms,
Assembly Hall and Princes Street Gardens.
www.assemblyfestival.com |
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2012 DATES
TO BE CONFIRMED |
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WEST END CRAFT, ART & DESIGN
FAIR
ST. JOHN'S CHURCHYARD, LOTHIAN ROAD EDINBURGH
OPEN EVERY DAY 11am - 6pm
www.3d2d.co.uk |
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2012 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh International Festival began
in 1947 and is one of the greatest celebrations
of the arts, attracting audiences from around the
world to the city's thrilling atmosphere. The festivities
offer a unique opportunity to experience the excitement
of live performance by internationally renowned
artists as well as the joy of discovering new and
unfamiliar talent.
www.eif.co.uk |
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2012 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL
BOOK FESTIVAL
The world's Biggest
Celebration of books featuring over 500 authors and
650 events for book lovers of all ages. Join in debate
and participate in workshops. All events take place
in CHARLOTTE
SQUARE (West end of George Street)
www.edbookfest.co.uk |
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2012 DATES
TO BE CONFIRMED |
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FESTIVAL OF POLITICS
A diverse programme of events bringing together politics,
media and the arts through performance, discussion and debate.
On their way to and from events, visitors will be able to view
one of the largest and most prestigious photographic exhibitions
- the 54th World Press Photo exhibition. Striking images taken
by the world’s leading photojournalists that depict dramatic,
life-changing events from around the world, line the public entrance
to the Scottish Parliament. Photographic events for the public
will take place alongside this year’s Festival sessions.
www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk |
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2012 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED |
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VIRGIN MONEY FIREWORKS
CONCERT
The Virgin Money End of Festival Fireworks
Concert is a fantastic evening of music performed
live by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra with a choreographed
firework display set against the stunning backdrop
of Edinburgh Castle.
The concert is the biggest annual event of its kind in Europe,
providing a spectacular finale to the Edinburgh International
Festival.
As well as a ticketed area
in Princes Street Gardens, the fireworks can
be seen from various points across the city including
Princes Street and the concert is broadcast live
on Radio Forth 97.3FM.
For all the latest information visit http://www.eif.co.uk/fireworks/ |
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