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The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 4 August, 2022. This year’s programme features some of the best and emerging contemporary artists from around the world.
This year sees the 76th Edinburgh International Festival with more than 80 events across the city. You shoud not confuse it with the Edinburgh Fringe which runs at approximately the same time as EIF,
2023 Edinburgh International Festival
Full details of the 2023 programme – from opera to theatre and contemporary music can be found here. There will also be some events held online.
The Festival is not the only show in town in August, read about the Edinburgh Fringe.
Edinburgh International Festival Dates
The Edinburgh Festival 2023 runs from 4 to 27 August.
Edinburgh International Festival Tickets
You can purchase tickets online at eif.co.uk or by telephone at +44 (0)131 473 2000. Alternatively, buy tickets from the box office at the Hub (for address see below). All booking information can be found here.
Edinburgh Festival Programme
A full programme is available here.
Edinburgh International Festival Address
The Hub on Castlehill, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Accommodation
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