Events
Cantilena Festival on Islay
Every July the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay is home to Cantilena's professional musicians and students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, who together bring a programme of chamber music to residents and visitors, with many of the concerts being held in the famous Islay Malt Whisky distilleries.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Scotland's largest jazz festival presents a wide range of concerts over ten days across the capital, in parks, churches, clubs and concert halls. With a programme featuring all genre styles from early jazz to the avant-garde, with home-grown talent and international stars.
Edinburgh International Festival
Bringing world-class arts to the capital since 1947, the EIF sets the standard for classical concerts, opera, contemporary music, dance and theatre. The 2024 theme is 'Rituals that Unite Us', and productions include 'Assembly Hall' by acclaimed Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite and Bizet's Carmen by Opéra-Comique.