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The Edinburgh Address & Adore ScotlandWhat's on in Edinburgh in August 2023? No one visits Edinburgh without stepping into the world of at least one of the Edinburgh festivals in August 2023. The city will be alive with activities, actors, and action, with bubbles of anticipation filling the air. The Killers The Killers front man Brandon Flowers wowed audiences at Glastonbury 2023 with Elton John, with his new style and a new look. Will he bring this look to The Killers? Join them for a charged atmosphere with new songs, and Killer classics. What? Music When? 29th August 2023 Where? Royal Highland Centre Yann Tiersen French multi-instrumentalist and composer tours in Scotland, performing new recordings from 'All'. Best known for his unforgettable contributions to Amelie and Good Bye Lenin too! What? Music When? 8th August 2023 Where? The Liquid Room First Aid Kit First Aid Kit, two-time BRIT Award-nominated singers delighted the audiences with their vocals on Jools Holland, and are visiting Edinburgh, covering songs from 'Palomino', their latest recording with a fun sound. What? Music When? 16th August 2023 Where? O2 Academy Alison Goldfrapp English musician Alison Goldfrapp, one half of duo Goldfrapp, debuts her solo album 'The Love Invention', an exciting new phase for this talented artist. What? Music When? 25th August 2023 Where? The Hub World Press Photo Exhibition 2023 View award-winning photography from the 66th annual World Press Photo Contest, taking place in the only exhibition location in the UK. What? Art When? 5th - 26th August 2023 Where? The Scottish Parliament Chinese Art Show Young dancers from across China will present traditional and contemporary dance in collaboration with Western local talent. As East meets West, explore the new techniques and styles of an international dance fusion. What? Dance When? 4th August 2023 Where? Edinburgh International Conference Centre Wonder Women A collection of established works and new collections by exceptional female artists, who have contributed to the global art scene over decades. What? Music When? 1st - 26th August 2023 Where? The Scottish Gallery Conservation Hangar Tours See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free guided tours. What? History + Science When? 8 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 Where? National Museum of Flight
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What's on in Edinburgh in August?

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Do you plan to visit Edinburgh in August 2023? Let us tempt you with an insight into the festivals that take place throughout the month.

Find out what's on in Edinburgh in August 2023 - Image of Edinburgh Castle and the Fountain in Princes Street gardens. (© @kwakus @ Unsplash)
Image of Edinburgh Castle and the Fountain in Princes Street gardens.
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Do you plan to visit Edinburgh in August 2023? Let us tempt you with an insight into the festivals that take place throughout the month.

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What's on in Edinburgh in August 2023?

No one visits Edinburgh without stepping into the world of at least one of the Edinburgh festivals in August 2023

The city will be alive with activities, actors, and action, with bubbles of anticipation filling the air. 


The Killers

The Killers front man Brandon Flowers wowed audiences at Glastonbury 2023 with Elton John, with his new style and a new look. Will he bring this look to The Killers? Join them for a charged atmosphere with new songs, and Killer classics. 

What? Music

When? 29th August 2023

Where? Royal Highland Centre


Yann Tiersen

French multi-instrumentalist and composer tours in Scotland, performing new recordings from 'All'. Best known for his unforgettable contributions to Amelie and Good Bye Lenin too!

What? Music

When? 8th August 2023

Where? The Liquid Room


First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit, two-time BRIT Award-nominated singers delighted the audiences with their vocals on Jools Holland, and are visiting Edinburgh, covering songs from 'Palomino', their latest recording with a fun sound.

What? Music

When? 16th August 2023

Where? O2 Academy


Alison Goldfrapp

English musician Alison Goldfrapp, one half of duo Goldfrapp, debuts her solo album 'The Love Invention', an exciting new phase for this talented artist. 

What? Music

When? 25th August 2023

Where? The Hub


World Press Photo Exhibition 2023

View award-winning photography from the 66th annual World Press Photo Contest, taking place in the only exhibition location in the UK. 

What? Art

When? 5th - 26th August 2023

Where? The Scottish Parliament


Chinese Art Show

Young dancers from across China will present traditional and contemporary dance in collaboration with Western local talent. As East meets West, explore the new techniques and styles of an international dance fusion.

What? Dance

When? 4th August 2023

Where? Edinburgh International Conference Centre


Wonder Women

A collection of established works and new collections by exceptional female artists, who have contributed to the global art scene over decades.

What? Music

When? 1st - 26th August 2023

Where? The Scottish Gallery


Conservation Hangar Tours

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free guided tours.

What? History + Science

When? 8 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024

Where? National Museum of Flight


Visit Edinburgh in August for an explosion in all forms of art, taking place across the city. 

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