Edinburgh International Festival

Presenting a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during a three week period in late summer the Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in the world. The finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts gather to present one of the most exciting, innovative and accessible Festivals of the performing arts.

The Edinburgh International Festival is a curated festival - all artists and companies appear in the Festival at the invitation of the Festival Director. Edinburgh's six major theatres and concert halls, a few smaller venues and some unconventional ones too come alive showcasing arts of the highest possible international standard to the widest possible audience

Time of Year: August / September

Director: Jonathan Mills

Founded: 1947

Web: www.eif.co.uk