Edinburgh Festival Fringe
6-30 August 2010
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is by far the biggest arts festival in the world, and has something to offer everyone with with comedy, dance exhibitions music and theatre.
The 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe achieved audiences which beat all previous records and hosted the highest ever number of shows.2010 promises to be even better. Dates are shown at the top.
Booking your accommodation early is a good plan as the population of the city doubles during the festival. Prices also increase during this time and so early bookers may do better. Click here for one option outside Edinburgh which will allow you enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside and combine it with your cultural visitPlanning your visit is important to maximize your enjoyment and with almost 2,000 shows and 250 venues a well planned trip will allow you to do so much more. The Fringe Programme is released early June, so watch their website to keep informed.Buy tickets in advance as popular shows sell out quickly. However bookings in 2006 were greater than ever before. The Fringe Box Office opens mid-June, so watch their website to make sure you are ahead of the crowd.Enjoy the Party during the Festival and Fringe, the streets of Edinburgh are absolutely full of people ready to party the night away. Most pubs and bars in Edinburgh join in the fun themselves, often staying open until 3amExplore Edinburgh,Scotland's capital where the geology and history are unrivalled. Visit the Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh Castle and the Rosslyn Chapel (can you break the Da Vinci code?).
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