Welcome to Edinburgh THE WORLD’S FESTIVAL CITY Edinburgh is where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. This welcoming, inspiring and open-minded atmosphere is heightened by the approachable beauty of this breathtaking Capital. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and spectacles to enjoy. Surrounded by seven hills, Scotland’s capital is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Winding cobbled streets, breathtaking architecture and historic landmarks sit alongside a thriving bar, restaurant and cultural scene. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure – you’ll see mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces, as well as an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and views that make for perfect picture postcards. Nature is everywhere. The dramatic outcrop of Arthur’s Seat and green spaces of the Meadows, Royal Botanic Gardens and Princes St Gardens create a unique cityscape. Moments away, beaches, waterways, and the Pentland Hills give a taster of Scotland in miniature. Edinburgh’s idyllic setting creates a city that perfectly balances the thriving buzz of an energetic centre with the natural beauty of the countryside. A perfect home for the festivals, Edinburgh is an explorer’s paradise. Every street, wynd and alleyway throws up new surprises from stunning vistas to hideaway shops, bars and cafes. Festival venues spill out onto the street as makeshift theatres, galleries and cinemas spring up alongside established cultural centres. All of this activity takes place in a city so compact that visitors can’t help but embrace the infectious festival spirit. For more information please contact: Liz Young & Susan Russell + 44 131 529 3169 [email protected]www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/traveltrade
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Welcome to EdinburghTHE WORLD’S FESTIVAL CITY Edinburgh is where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. This welcoming, inspiring and open-minded atmosphere is heightened by the approachable beauty of this breathtaking Capital. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and spectacles to enjoy.
Surrounded by seven hills, Scotland’s capital is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Winding cobbled streets, breathtaking architecture and historic landmarks sit alongside a thriving bar, restaurant and cultural scene. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure – you’ll see mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces, as well as an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and views that make for perfect picture postcards.
Nature is everywhere. The dramatic outcrop of Arthur’s Seat and green spaces of the Meadows, Royal Botanic Gardens and Princes St Gardens create a unique cityscape. Moments away, beaches, waterways, and the Pentland Hills give a taster of Scotland in miniature. Edinburgh’s idyllic setting creates a city that perfectly balances the thriving buzz of an energetic centre with the natural beauty of the countryside.
A perfect home for the festivals, Edinburgh is an explorer’s paradise. Every street, wynd and alleyway throws up new surprises from stunning vistas to hideaway shops, bars and cafes. Festival venues spill out onto the street as makeshift theatres, galleries and cinemas spring up alongside established cultural centres. All of this activity takes place in a city so compact that visitors can’t help but embrace the infectious festival spirit.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 16 -27 June Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival July 30 – August 8
Edinburgh Mela Festival 6 -8 August
Edinburgh Art Festival July 29 – September 5
Edinburgh International Book Festival 14 -30 August
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 6- 30 August
Edinburgh International Festival 13 August – September 5
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 6- 28 August
Scottish International Storytelling Festival22- 31 October Edinburgh’s Hogmanay29 December – 2 January 2011
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Edinburgh: The World’s Festival CityThere are 12 major festivals which take place in Edinburgh throughout the year, which combine to make Scotland’s capital the world’s favourite Festival City. An abundance of culture, art , performance and major exhibitions await your clients whether it be for a short Edinburgh stay or part of a longer holiday.
New for 2010 is the August Edinburgh Festivals Passport. Ideal for FITS as an added value or packaged product, the Edinburgh Festivals Passport includes tickets at preferential rates for three festival shows over a day (9am-12pm).
Help your clients make the most of the Festival City, soak up the world-famous atmosphere and enjoy top shows chosen by expert critics. Shows from the energetic Fringe, prestigious International Festival, and world-renowned Book, Art, Jazz and Mela Festivals are all available via the Passport.
In 2012 and 2014, Edinburgh’s Festivals will collaborate as never before to illuminate the vision that these international events share with the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The games of 2012 and 2014 offer world-class sporting events alongside the world’s best festivals, combining to create an unprecedented visitor experience. Book now and ensure your clients the experience of a lifetime.
How we can helpFor more information on the Edinburgh Festivals Passport or for help booking Edinburgh’s 12 year-round Festivals, please contact:
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS PASSPORTAvailable: AUG 6 – 30, 2010 / AUG 5 – 29, 2011
“The Critic’s Pick”
The Edinburgh Festivals passport includes tickets for three shows over a day at preferential rates (9am – 12pm). Shows are handpicked by festival critics in advance, creating an UNFORGETTABLE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE. The energetic Fringe, prestigious International Festival and world renowned Book, Art, Mela, Jazz and Blues Festivals are all available via the passport.
Fixed itineraries will be allocated to your customers ahead of public sale, ensuring access to the best of the Festivals. Help your clients make the most of the Festival city, soak up the world famous atmosphere and enjoy top shows recommended by expert critics. It’s the hassle free way to enjoy the festivals and experience them like a local.
For more information on the Edinburgh Festivals PASSPORT please contact:
CUSTOMER BENEFITS• Critics pick the shows to ensure best of the Festivals experience• Guaranteed seats ahead of public sale• Passport includes discounts in Festival bars and cafes with insider tips• Free Mela, Art and Fringe shows• Easy ticket collection in city centre
TRADE FACT FILE• Perfect for FITS or small groups• Ideal as stand alone package or added value to a Tattoo offer • Preferential ticket prices• Sold at net rates via the trade only• Free sale, no allocations required• Easy booking• Available one year in advance
2010 Season ON SALE NOW
The world’s first science festival celebrates its 22nd year: a public celebration of all the wonders, inventions and innovations in the world of science and technology. The festival and Europe’s largest continues to astound and amaze confirming Edinburgh’s status as home to the Enlightenment.
For two weeks every Spring, the city becomes a playground with events happening in over 20 venues including the lush surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the awe inspiring grandeur of McEwan Hall and the children’s favourite City Arts Centre.
The Edinburgh International Science Festival is a public celebration of all the wonders, inventions and innovations of the world of science and technology. Each year hundreds of scientists and technologists share their passion with the public through a programme of engaging, interactive and accessible talks, workshops, shows and exhibitions.
Family friendly events, fun activities for children and ground-breaking insights from industry experts attract curious minds of all ages and backgrounds. From the science of ghosts, chocolate and laughter to the legacy of Charles Darwin and theories of Richard Dawkins the festival never ceases to be fun, fascinating and thought provoking.
Ideal for all ages, groups and FITs. Presents an opportunity to combine with tours of both Edinburgh & Scotland.
Programme announced in February.
Edinburgh International Science FestivalAPRIL 3 – 17, 2010 / APRIL 2011
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The world’s best theatre festival for children and young people with a broad range of shows which captivate, entertain and inspire. With an emphasis on striking visual productions, each year the festival presents a programme of work, which continuously goes beyond expectations of children’s and young peoples theatre.
Previous highlights have included the acclaimed Lava – a soil investigation, which unearthed a magical world of people living beneath our feet, a retelling of Peter Pan mixing live action with breathtaking shadow puppetry and Ugly Child following the turbulent tale of Lieve, a barge master’s daughter, who struggles to survive in a world that rages against her.
Taking place in venues throughout Edinburgh, Imaginate also takes its unique programme on tour to rural and urban areas throughout Scotland. Each year this remarkable Festival presents around sixteen national and international productions, attracting an audience of over 15,000.
Fun, funny, fantastical and profound the festival bewitches, entertains and inspires audiences many of whom are enjoying their first taste of the arts in the dramatic backdrop of stunning Edinburgh.
The Imaginate Festival celebrates its 21st year in 2010.
Programme announced in February/March.
Bank of Scotland Imaginate FestivalMAY 10 – 16, 2010 / MAY 2011
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A mix of red carpet glamour, innovative and excitingcinematic discoveries and massive audience appeal makesthis one of the world’s most popular film festivals. TheEdinburgh International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating new talent, new film trends and new ideas in cinema.
The twelve day festival in June presents film premieres, retrospectives on cinematic legends, engaging “In Person” talks and a range of industry events, masterclasses and workshops, that attract audiences of over 55,000 each year.
For over half a century stand-out events have included theUK premiere of ET: The Extra Terrestrial as well as visits from Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes and Steven Soderbergh. As supporters of the Festival, Hollywood stars Sir Sean Connery, Tilda Swinton and Robert Carlyle are amongst its patrons.
Scotland’s dramatic history and breathtaking sceneryhas provided a great back drop for films locations andplots over time, and “Set-jetting” is a growing trend wherefilm fans will want to visit the locations of their favouritemovie.
Inspire your clients with a film-themed itinerary through Scotland that begins in style with their attendance at the Film Festival.
Programme announced in early June.
Edinburgh International Film FestivalJUNE 16 – 27, 2010 / JUNE 16 – 27, 2011
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Spanning the earliest jazz forms to thriving contemporary creativity of today, this highlight of the jazz calendar features a line-up of international stars and the best of Scottish jazz and blues. Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is Britain’s biggest jazz festival.
For ten days every summer, the sounds of the Jazz & Blues Festival resonate through the parks, churches, clubs, bars, concert halls and streets of Edinburgh. The best international musicians rub shoulders with top Scottish talent to present unique collaborations, world premieres, Scottish debuts and outstanding musicianship, all of which contribute to the exciting Festival atmosphere. Major concert halls host the best players in the world: Roy Hargrove, Joe Temperley, Chick Corea, David Murray, Wynton Marsalis have all performed. The Festival has a strong track record with mainstream jazz: Dick Hyman, Jeremy Monteiro, Scott Hamliton, Ken Peplowski, John Allred are all festival favourites. A real highlight for all is the UK’s largest jazz event, Jazz on A Summer’s Day setting its stall out in Princes Street Gardens under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle and showcasing top Festival performers - all for Free. While the Mardi Gras brings the spirit of New Orleans to the Grassmarket
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
Programme announced in May.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues FestivalJULY 3o – AUGUST 8, 2010 JULY 29– AUGUST 7, 2011
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Edinburgh Art Festival is Scotland’s largest annual festival of visual art and has something for everyone. Established in 2004, the Festival works in partnership with the city’s artists, galleries, museums and visual art spaces to present the best, exciting and most intriguing in modern and contemporary visual art.
The city’s galleries, museums and visual art spaces present the most exciting and intriguing of the modern and contemporary visual arts world. See prize-winners, agent provocateurs, world premiers, old masters and the next big thing.
The programme offers more than 130 exhibitions during the month long festival and events presenting a wide-ranging selection of artworks in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings. The wide range of visual art on show in over 50 locations in Edinburgh contains work to suit all tastes and interpretations of what art is and what it can be.
The festival finishes in style each year with Art Late – one final night of fun – a festival fling of late night exhibitions, lives performances, screenings and tours staged by an array of Scottish and International artists.
Clients with special interests? Let us tailor a special art tour for them, while they enjoy all that the August festivals have to offer.
The Edinburgh Art Festival is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
Programme announced in May.
Edinburgh Art FestivalJULY 29 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2010JULY - AUGUST, 2011
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Scotland’s leading celebration of cultural diversity through the arts, with international stars and UK based talent. A vibrant festival for all the family.
Theatre, music, film, visual art and physical performance take place alongside a food and craft market.
With South Asian roots, Mela means ‘Gathering’ in the ancient language of Sanskrit – an event where the arts combine with opportunities to sample a tantalising range of food and look at crafts from many cultures.
In addition to South Asian performances, the festival also offers African, Chinese and various other cultures the opportunity to gather, explore and celebrate the diverse communities of the world.
With a passionate commitment to showcase some of the best work created in the UK and internationally by minority ethnic artists, or those who choose to work in a culturally diverse way, the Edinburgh Mela features innovative work that engages with important themes or that pushes at artistic boundaries to create new possibilities.
The Edinburgh Mela Festival is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
The world’s largest arts festival with over 32,000 performances and more than 2,000 shows all packed into 250 venues across the city. The Fringe is open to all: anyone can perform and everyone does – from students to superstars. Theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, music, children’s shows, exhibitions, musicals and other events take over the city for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The world’s biggest and best festival is an arts showcase for everyone from the biggest names in showbiz to the performers in the street. This Festival transforms the streets of Edinburgh city centre in the month of August, with buskers, street theatre and live entertainment filling nearly every cobblestone.
With no artistic selection anything goes and the Fringe has hosted performances that have been cutting edge, controversial, experimental and brilliant. This open access policy for artists and performers has ensured the variety and diversity of the work on show is truly staggering and festival visitors have come to expect the unexpected
With an eager festival going audience flocking to Edinburgh many artists choose the Fringe to showcase their new work and the festival has been a launch pad for the careers of Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Eddie Izzard, Robin Williams, Jude Law, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Billy Connolly and many more.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
Edinburgh Festival FringeAUGUST 6 – 30, 2010 / AUGUST 5 – 29, 2011
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Set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this 90 minute performance is a unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre. Over 1,000 military and civilian performers gather for a breathtaking spectacle of music, history, dance and colour.
The Tattoo presents a host of international perform-ers, both military and civilian joined by internationally renowned drum corps and bands alongside dancers, steel bands, flag-wavers, drill teams, zulus, camels, elephants and the Cavalry. But at the heart of every Tattoo’s universal appeal is the stirring sights and sounds of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments. It’s a quintessential Scottish experience known the world-over for its spectacle.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Diamond Jubilee 2010 will take place over the period 6-28 August with performances on Monday to Friday at 9.00pm and on Saturday at 7.30pm and 10.30pm. There is no performance on Sunday. Ticket prices will range from £16.00 to £53.00. Full details are available on the Tattoo website at www.edintattoo.co.uk.
Early booking will improve your chances of obtaining first choice allocations. The Edinburgh Military has sold out a record 11 years in a row – don’t delay.
Tickets are now on sale. Please contact the Tattoo office directly for more at + 44 (0) 131 225 1188 or via email at [email protected]
Edinburgh Military TattooAUGUST 6 – 28, 2010 / AUGUST 5 – 27, 2011
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Presenting a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during a three week period in late summer the Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in the world. The finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts gather to present one of the most exciting, innovative and accessible Festivals of the performing arts.
The Edinburgh International Festival is a curated festival - all artists and companies appear in the Festival at the invitation of the Festival Director. Edinburgh’s six major theatres and concert halls, a few smaller venues and some unconventional ones as well come alive showcasing arts of the highest possible international standard to the widest possible audience.
In 2010 artists from the Americas and Australasia join Scotland’s finest performers to bring a unique flavour to the festival. Choose from a wide variety of concerts performed by the very best international and home-grown singers and musicians; enjoy cutting-edge theatre from North, South and Central America and spectacular dance from the Pacific Rim; and delight in exciting opera from Australia and Central America.
The Edinburgh International Festival is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
Programme announced in March.Opening concert is on August 13.Bank of Scotland concluding concert and fireworks performance is on September 5.
Edinburgh International FestivalAUGUST 13 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2010AUGUST 12 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
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An inspiring literary festival, the world’s largest public celebration of the written word, right in the heart of Edinburgh: hundreds of author events, debates and workshops packed into 17 extraordinary days each August. The Edinburgh International Book Festival brings writers, poets, thinkers, politicians, photographers and artists from around the world to debate, discuss, argue and inspire. Over 800 events take place in the wonderful setting of Charlotte Square Gardens in the historic heart of Edinburgh, the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature.
Running alongside the general programme is the highly regarded RBS Children’s Programme, which has grown to become a leading showcase for children’s writers and illustrators.
Scotland has many literary connections from the celebrated classics Robert Burns to some real heroes of contemporary fiction like Ian Rankine. There are opportunities to develop touring programmes/ city stays based on literary Scotland, combined with a visit to the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is included in the 2010 Festival Passport
Programme announced in June.
Edinburgh International Book FestivalAUGUST 14 – 30, 2010 / AUGUST 13 – 29, 2011
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The 21st Scottish International Storytelling Festival is a feast of live storytelling, exploring the links between Scotland’s rich international storytelling heritage and other cultures.
International guest storytellers from India, China and Japan join with the best of Scotland’s artists right at the heart of Scotland’s Festival City in 10 days of outstanding storytelling sessions, Ceilidhs, informal story sharing, workshops and creative talks and discussions.
The Festival has a warm, inviting atmosphere, where storytellers and Festival-goers meet, share ideas and find inspiration together. The Festival is the ideal place to discover Scotland’s treasure-trove of stories – an authentic experience of Scottish and international heritage, culture and voices.
Events take place across the city, with many at the International Scottish Storytelling Centre, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s literary and cultural quarter, beside John Knox house in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Open all year, the Centre incorporates a Cafe, Theatre, Storytelling Court and Library.
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Festival Pass - there’s no substitute for the power of a well-told story and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival want you to come be a part of it. The 2010 theme of Eastern Routes ensures an exciting line-up of events, workshops and traditions rich in the cultures of India, China and Japan.
• Day passes, 3 day passes or weekend event packages (Saturday & Sunday) • Group bookings available • Direct booking or sales by allocation
Group bookings max 20, group leader goes free. Packages, seats and allocations subject to availability. Programme announced in September.
Scottish International Storytelling FestivalOCTOBER 22 – 31, 2010 / OCTOBER 22 – 31, 2011
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The world’s best New Year Party. Four incredible days of exciting cultural highlights and celebratory events: theatre, music, dance and street extravaganzas – attracting massive crowds from across the globe. Join the warm embrace of the Torchlight Procession as it flickers through the city radiating light and magic on the opening night of the festival (29th Dec).
Then dance beneath the stars at the main event (31st Dec), the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party welcomes over 100,000 revelers to the ‘Home of Hogmanay’ and combines five live music stages, ceilidh dancing, the headlining Concert in the Gardens and one of the world’s greatest fireworks displays. The Concert in the Gardens is set beneath the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and has attracted some of the world’s leading artists including Kasabian, Blondie, Groove Armada, Franz Ferdinand, Madness and the Scissor Sisters.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party travel trade ticket bookings can be requested now by contacting Alan Thomson at [email protected]. Street Party ticket price held for trade from 2009 at £10 administration fee per ticket. Register your details and you will also receive on-line marketing materials and regular updates on Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2011.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has been voted as one of the top New Years experiences in the world.
There are opportunities to include both large and small events within your packages and clients’ programmes. Contact us for details.
Programme announced in November.
Edinburgh’s HogmanayDECEMBER 29, 2010 – JANUARY 2, 2011DECEMBER 29, 2011 – JANUARY 2, 2012
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