What's on in Edinburgh

Things to do in Edinburgh

Whats on in Edinburgh? What isnt? Edinburgh is not called the Festival City for nothing! Together with the local village events and galas, Film,Science,Jazz,Blues and Folk festivals and also the International Festival and Festival Fringe,you will be completely spoilt for choice. Of course, there's lots more on than I've listed here, but as soon as I get more details they will be added here.
Most of these events are annual and more dates for 2009 will be added as soon as we get them so you can plan your trip ahead. Where possible I've added wee links to the events listed.
As they are annual the links are good for each year, just in case i'm late witht the updates
We do try harder at the Sherwood to accommodate all our guests needs and facilitate the accomplishment of their goals. Here is a wee table where you can check our availability for any month, with listings and links for whats on in Edinburgh following it.

January

Febuary

	Whats on in Edinburgh for 2009
29 December 2007 - 2 January 2009	Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh's New Year Festival.A Street Party, fireworks, torch- light procession, live music and lots more. Click here for more details

5th January - 31st Dec	Great rates as always at the Sherwood.
Ceilidh Culture	Ceilidh Culture is 27th March - 18th april 2009 Celebrating the traditional arts of Song, Music, Dance and Storytelling Ceilidh Culture has something for everyone. This festival is growing year on year. Celebrating the traditional arts of Song, Music, Dance and Storytelling
	28th Edinburgh Harp Festival 3rd - 8th April 2009 The Harp Festival takes place at Merchiston Castle School around these dates.Part of the Ceilidh Culture,the Harp festival offer 30 classes, 18 workshops and 10 concerts. Please see website for full details.
25th march - 18th April	Edinburgh International Science Festival Huge programme of innovative, involving, entertaining and extraordinary events based on science and technology, and suitable for all age groups from 3 year olds right up to fully-fledged adults. 12 days of inspiring, challenging and entertaining events including lectures and hands-on activities for all ages. Please see here for more details
30th April	BELTANE Join the audience of over 15,000 people who gather on Calton Hill to share and marvel at this spectacular procession. Inspired by the ancient Gaelic Festival of Beltane, with its heady mix of drums, fire, theatre and pagan ritual, this exuberant event celebrates the arrival of summer
May & June	Mary King's Ghost Fest 8 - 17th May Edinburgh's dark tales and strange paranormal activity will once again be highlighted during this annual ghostly festival
	Children's Festival 26th may - 1st june You'll find shows to make you laugh and plays that get you thinking as the world's best children's theatre comes to Edinburgh. From puppets to dance there's something for everyone - whatever your age. From singing bananas to Spanish dance there are stories and characters who are sure to make you smile in this wonderful event For Info & tickets please see here

	June
	Taste of Edinburgh 29th - 31st May Following the success of Taste Festivals in London, Dublin and Birmingham, this year Taste is coming to Edinburgh to celebrate Scotland's pride in its fine food and drink. This upmarket event takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Meadows and is not to be missed for all food connoisseurs. Prestigious restaurants and celebrated chefs will be serving sample-sized signature dishes giving thousands of foodies the opportunity to enjoy the best that Scottish restaurants and food and drink producers have to offer
	Midlothian Gala Days Join the locals in action packed fun days throughout the area. This following link is subject to change.
17th june	Linlithgow Marches Ever since 1541 the townsfolk of Linlithgow have carried out a ceremonial marking of the burgh boundaries. MARCHES 2009 start the first tuesday after the second thursday in June 2007, which this year translates to 17th June.
Thursday 25th- Sunday 28th June 2009	Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre,Edinburgh The spectacular highlight of Scotland's country calendar Scottish food exhibition, pedigree livestock, flower show, craft fair and much more. Please see here for more details
17th - 28th June	Edinburgh International Film Festival From the next massive Hollywood blockbusters to the latest cool independent films; from beautiful international movies to undiscovered gems, the EIFF brings it all to Edinburgh for one of the world's most respected film festivals. The films are all UK, European or world premieres. Programme hotline: +44 (0)131 229 2550. see here for details
	July - September
	Festival of Flight Come along to for an action-packed day out for all the family on Saturday 25 July! Visit East Fortune Airfield . See website for mpre details
July - August (TBC)	Jazz & Blues Festival 31st July - 9th August 2009 Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival Jazz and Blues throughout the city featuring some of the biggest names. Events are held afternoons and evenings and include concert evenings.There's every kind of jazz from New Orleans to avant-garde. Plus you can enjoy unique collaborations between world-class musicians as they get together to create new and exciting music. Please see here for info & tickets

7th - 29th August 2009	Edinburgh Military Tattoo Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh A unique blend of music, ceremony and theatre set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, featuring display teams and bands from all over the world. For more information Click here
3rd - 25th August	Edinburgh Festival Fringe Various venues, Edinburgh The largest arts festival in the World, comprising 3 weeks of theatre, dance, music and comedy,with up to 1,000 different shows a day played in over 200 venues throughout the city. For more details Press here
7th - 31st Aug	Edinburgh Book Festival The world's biggest Book Festival celebrates thoughts, words, ideas and more in this magical tented village in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town - don't forget to visit Europe's biggest Children's Book Tent. For more details please click here
14th - 6th Sept	Edinburgh International Festival Various Venues, Edinburgh. For three weeks Edinburgh plays hosts to some of the Word's finest theatre, opera, music and dance companies in one of Europe's premier arts festivals.For more information Press here
7th - 9th August	Edinburgh Mela A vibrant, colourful celebration of Scotland’s cultural diversity. International and local performers bring you a lively mix of music, dance and street performances. Take in the Mela Bazaar plus an exciting blend of fashion, film, art, sport and food from across the globe. For Info & tickets click here

	November - December
1st Nov - 21st December	Dont forget the Sherwood has the best rates for a 4 star guest house in Edinburghclick here for details.
3rd week Nov - 24th December	Edinburgh's Capital Christmas - City Centre The plans for Edinburgh's Christmas 2009 are already underway and they're gathering programmes for events, fun fairs, shows, pantomimes, exhibitions, storytelling, craft workshops, sporting events, Santa’s grottoes and so much more! Keep and eye on the web site to find out how the programme develops or even better, register there to be amongst the first to hear of all the excitements planned.. With a distinct family appeal, look out for the Traditional German Market for those Christmas treats, the Winter Wonderland ice rink in Princes Street Gardens, The Edinburgh Wheel offering the best view in Town and The Christmas Parade. Tel: +44 (0)131 557 3990
Winter Wonderland	East Princes Street Gardens,Edinburgh Winter event which includes the UK's largest open air ice rink plus craft stalls, food stalls and lots of special events.
28th December 2009 - 2 January 2010	Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh's New Year Festival. A Street Party, fireworks, torchlight procession, live music and lots more. Further details to be announced. See for details with hopefully better weather this year

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