City Retreat @ West End Village
Edinburgh
Bedrooms 2 Sleeps 4
Written by Kelly Odor|
Do you plan to visit Edinburgh in August 2024? Let us tempt you with an insight into the festivals that take place throughout the month.
Do you plan to visit Edinburgh in August 2024? Let us tempt you with an insight into the festivals that take place throughout the month.
Whatever your tastes, you'll find what you need in Edinburgh.
No one visits Edinburgh without stepping into the world of at least one of the Edinburgh Festivals in August !
The city will be alive with activities, actors, and action, with bubbles of anticipation filling the air.
A testament to the boundless creativity, diversity, and vibrancy of the performing arts. As the world's largest arts festival, it transforms Scotland's historic capital into a bustling hub of artistic innovation and cultural exchange every August. With thousands of shows taking place in venues of all shapes and sizes across the city, the Fringe offers something for everyone, catering to diverse tastes, interests, and sensibilities.
What? Festival
When? 2nd August - 26th August
Where? Many Locations
Perfect for ? Everyone
The exhibition of a large selection of iconic sculptural wall hangings, as well as a newly produced monumental work for Talbot Rice Gallery’s large gallery space. The exhibition will include carved wooden reliefs and printed works on paper and tell the story of the production of monumental metal bottle-top artworks, most recently seen in the UK in the extraordinary commission for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall.
What? Exhibition
When? 29th June - 29th September
Where? Talbot Rice Gallery
Perfect for ? Everyone, Art Lovers
A vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity. Held annually, the festival transforms Edinburgh into a dynamic hub of contemporary art, showcasing the works of both established and emerging artists from Scotland and around the globe.
What? Art Festival
When? 9th August - 25th August
Where? Many locations
Perfect for ? Everyone, Arts Lovers
Spanning 7 days, the relaunched EIFF will honour 70+ years of festival history, showcasing the very best talent in filmmaking in a re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.
What? Film Festival
When? 15th - 21st August
Where? Edinburgh
Perfect for ? Everyone, Film Lovers
A concert that is a mesmerising blend of soulful vocals, infectious beats, and boundless energy that leaves audiences spellbound and exhilarated.
What? Concert
When? 18th August
Where? Royal Highland Showgrounds
Perfect for ? Everyone, Music Lovers, Pop Music Lovers
A spectacle like no other, a celebration of military tradition, cultural heritage, and artistic excellence set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Held annually during the month of August, the Tattoo has become one of Scotland's most iconic events, drawing performers and spectators from around the world to witness its breath taking displays of music, dance, and pageantry.
What? Cultural Festival
When? 2nd August - 24th August
Where? Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
Perfect for ? Everyone
Visit Edinburgh in August for an explosion in all forms of art, taking place across the city.
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