What's on?
Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) - now programmed by Jonathan Mills - is the original centerpiece of Edinburgh's hotbed of artistic excellence every August. Around it cluster the Fringe, Military Tattoo, Jazz and Blues, Book and Edge festivals.
Edinburgh International Festival Closing Fireworks Concert
Europe's largest annual fireworks display with live music, the Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert is the Edinburgh International Festival's long-standing final fling. "Ooh" and "aah" at the spectacle accompanying the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus in Princes Street Gardens.
Impressionist Gardens
Impressionist Gardens brings iconic paintings to the National Gallery of Scotland. With works by Monet, Renoir, Manet and many more, this is a major international exhibition not to be missed by any art lover.
Lewis Chessmen Tour
Pieces from the world's most iconic chess set, The Lewis Chessmen, go on display at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition features 30 of the famous chess pieces and explores the story of their discovery and creation.
Literary Pub Tour
The two actor-guides in the Literary Pub Tour take visitors around old and new Edinburgh with dramatised stories of the city's literary wits. Starting at the Beehive Inn, it takes in historic pubs and quirky landmarks, ending at the Café Royal.