What's on in Edinburgh
Edinburgh events in August 2027
9 events in August 2027: 6 markets, 2 festivals and 1 performance, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs.
August in Edinburgh. The Fringe runs 6 to 30 August in 2027, the Tattoo 6 to 28 August and the Film Festival 12 to 18 August. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapDon't miss in August 2027
Performance The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027 6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027 · Old Town Military tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, 6 to 28 August 2027. The 2027 show is called The Same Heart Beat. Photo: nairnbairn, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027 6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027 · Old Town The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.
Festival Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027 12 Aug to 18 Aug 2027 · Old Town Film festival, 12 to 18 August 2027.
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2 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027Old Town · Venues across Edinburgh · 6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027Old Town · Edinburgh Castle Esplanade · 6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027
Planning a trip in August
The calendar above lists 9 events in August 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Edinburgh compares the main areas.
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What is on in Edinburgh in August 2027?
There are 9 events listed for August 2027 (6 markets, 2 festivals and 1 performance). The big dates are The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027 (6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027), Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027 (6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027) and Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027 (12 Aug to 18 Aug 2027). 9 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Edinburgh in August 2027?
The 2 festivals listed for August 2027 are Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027 (6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027) and Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027 (12 Aug to 18 Aug 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Is August a good time to visit Edinburgh?
August in Edinburgh. The Fringe runs 6 to 30 August in 2027, the Tattoo 6 to 28 August and the Film Festival 12 to 18 August.
How current is this list?
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