We're getting ready for the launch [15 Sept] of our next festival - Scottish International Storytelling Festival, based out of the Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile- & we thought we'd let you know what makes it so special. Does it sound special to you? bit.ly/4yq2wD8

The final performance of our 2026 Festival, where Donald Shaw was joined by a range of musical guests to play for a packed crowd at The Hub, ending an extraordinary month of music, opera, theatre and dance 💛

Just like that, we say goodbye to Edinburgh's summer festivals for another year! 🎪✨ From the sound of street performers and buzzing crowds echoing down the royal mile, to the pipes and drums of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an unmistakable energy has filled the city. Until next time… 🎉

That's a wrap on All Rise 🙌 Classics brought to life by the world's finest artists and astonishing premieres that challenged and delighted us. This was the 2026 Edinburgh International Festival.

Bye-bye @edbookfest until next year!

Missing: one roof (blown off) 💃 Senegal's legendary dance band, Orchestra Baobab, brought the party to The Hub with an infectious hybrid of Mandinka, Wolof and Serer styles with Latin rhythms. We're still dancing today! 🕺 📸 Jess Shurte/Edinburgh International Festival

A tremendous honor to be the first U.S. Ambassador to take the salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in its 76-year history, where our nations’ lasting friendship and many ties were on display for all to see! The U.S. Army Field Band joined the performance, showcasing the best of the United States’ military musical traditions, as we continue to celebrate our 250th anniversary.

While singing on the streets of Edinburgh, they spotted the bride having her wedding photos taken and sang for her ... No DNA just RSA 🇿🇦❤️

A day of creativity, conversation and big ideas 💭 At Youth Takeover Day, young people came together to meet and share their hopes and ambitions through creativity. @NickyBenedetti @camilla_sax 📸 1, 4 Amy Hecht 2, 3 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Edinburgh International Festival

August in Edinburgh - a month full of festival magic, all weathers and exciting events. Come rain or shine, the city has been bustling with all of Edinburgh's summer festivals, new business openings and visitors exploring the streets for the first time. As we head towards autumn, we can't wait to see what another season brings to Scotland's capital.

Nao-cola Yamazaki, 🇯🇵 popular author, at Edinburgh International Book Festival!📚 Her experimental way of writing should be very hard to translate. With the efforts of the author and the translator, the English edition has become splendid!

When you get to meet two of the fabulous highland dancers (Steffaney 🇦🇺 and Beret 🇺🇸 ) at the Edinburgh Tattoo and discover that Beret’s relatives - the Kirkwoods- once ran the Dunblane Post Office. 💥 Wow. @dunblaneinfo

A braw night at Edinburgh Castle🏰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 by @EdinburghTattoo!!

The United States Army Field Band dropped this absolute Tennessee banger at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤩

Edinburgh Book Festival round-up: John Grisham | Kiran Desai trib.al/8wIIm4V

Performers of The Dolly Parton Story at the Edinburgh Fringe paid tribute to the late singer ahead of their performance on Tuesday. Follow our live page for the latest updates: bbc.in/3SBonbw

A touch of Hollywood glamour at Usher Hall ✨ John Wilson and @SinfoniaOfLondn transported audiences through the golden age of the movie musical to dazzling life with the stunning voices of Louise Dearman and Matt Ford 🎬 📸 Jess Shurte/Edinburgh International Festival

The vibes were immaculate 💎 At the EXXY party you turned up and cut some serious shapes🕺Shout out to @dandawcp and @asksupermann for transforming the King's into Edinburgh's newest nightclub 😎 📸 1, 3, 4 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, 2 Amy Hecht

@jordisavall swept us away on A Sea of Music last night, along with Hespèrion XXI, Catalan singers, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, Mexican trio & Tembembe Ensamble Continuo. 📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Edinburgh International Festival

A Northern Ireland film set against the backdrop of the 1994 IRA ceasefire has won the top prize at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival 👏👏 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter…