The city boasts a comprehensive calendar of annual festivals and associated events. The Festivals and the rich cultural life they generate are a major factor in making Edinburgh one of the most attractive places in the UK to live, visit, study and work.
During the capital's winter festivals, Edinburgh sparkles. With festive celebrations featuring street markets, special events and an ice rink located in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle.
The scale, impact and sheer creative force of Edinburgh’s summer festivals alone literally transform Edinburgh into the Cultural Capital of the World.
Edinburgh’s spring festivals ensure that the city’s inhabitants and visitors enjoy an unrivalled range of culture and entertainment; with music, theatre, spectacle, science and the supernatural.
Edinburgh’s autumn festivals celebrate the power of the spoken word and embrace the diversity of Edinburgh.
From 2008 The Edinburgh International Film Festival will be held in June.
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