26/7/2001
Edinburgh's Festivals
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The Festivals on the Internet. Edinburgh in the summer is an unforgettable experience. There are a total of 6 festivals in addition to a range of gallery exhibitions, all organised independently but together creating one of the biggest and most diverse celebrations of the arts in the world. To help plan your trip, visit the festivals' website which contains details of all the Edinburgh's Festivals.
The Festivals on the Internet
Edinburgh in the summer is an unforgettable experience. There are a total of 6 festivals in addition to a range of
gallery exhibitions, all organised independently but together creating one of the biggest and most diverse celebrations
of the arts in the world. To help plan your trip, visit the festivals' website which contains details of all the Edinburgh's Festivals,http:// www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk , or once you are in Edinburgh, consult the daily Festivals Guide produced in
association with The Guardian and freely available at The Hub and around the city. To find out about summer
exhibitions consult the Galleries Association Gallery Guide on http://www.edinburgh-galleries.co.uk. Dates and contact
details for the summer festivals and Edinburgh Galleries Association are listed below.
Bank of Scotland Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
A galaxy of some of the world's leading jazz and blues
musicians perform for nine days in concert halls,
cabaret rooms and free open air events. Commencing
with the Mardi Gras. Programme available in June.
27 July - 5 August 2001
29 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AN
Tel +44 (0) 131 467 5200, Fax +44 (0) 131 225 3321
email: info@assemblydirect.ednet.co.uk
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo
There's No Show On Earth Like It .... Scotland's
stunning annual outdoor military spectacular, set
against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Featuring the Massed Pipes and Drums, display
teams, dancers and bands from all over the world.
Programme available now.
3 - 25 August 2001
32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Tel + 44 (0) 131 225 1188, Fax + 44 (0) 131 225 8627
email edintattoo@edintattoo.co.uk
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Constantly re-defining the nature of art and
entertainment, the Fringe plays host to over 500
performing companies with scores of Britain's leading
comedians, performers and artists enjoying their first
success here. In 2001 visitors to Edinburgh will be
treated to some of the freshest talent on the stages
and streets of the city. Programme available in June.
5 - 27 August 2001
180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS
Tel + 44 (0) 131 226 5257
Box Office
+ 44 (0) 131 226 5138
+ 44 (0) 131 226 5138 from 18 June
Fax + 44 (0) 131 220 4205
email admin@edfringe.com
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The innovative and dynamic programme includes
literary discussions, readings, author interviews,
demonstrations and workshops on a wide range of
topics for both adults and children. Programme
available from mid June.
11 - 27 August 2001
137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1BG
Tel + 44 (0) 131 228 5444
Box Office + 44 (0) 131 624 5050
Fax + 44 (0) 131 228 4333
email
admin@edbookfest.co.uk
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Edinburgh International Festival
Featuring over 170 performances of the very best in
opera, theatre, dance and music from around the world
the 2000 Edinburgh International Festival included
companies such as the New York City Ballet, Stuttgart
State Opera, the Cleveland Orchestra, Philharmonia
Orchestra, Nederlands Dans Theatre, The Abbey
Theatre, Dublin and many more. They perform at
concert halls, theatres and other venues throughout the
City of Edinburgh.
12 August - 1 September 2001
The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
Tel + 44 (0) 131 473 2000, Fax + 44 (0) 131 473 2003
email
boxoffice@eif.co.uk
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
Standing alongside the International Festival is the
UK's most important Film Festival - the event that
launched The Full Monty into the world and has Sean
Connery as its patron.
"... one of the cornerstones of the International Film
Festival Circuit." (Screen International).
Programme
available mid-July.
12 - 26 August 2001
Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ
Tel + 44 (0) 131 229 2550, Fax + 44 (0) 131 229 5501
email
info@edfilmfest.org.uk
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The Edinburgh Mela
Over the festival period a large number of exhibitions
are presented throughout Edinburgh, with full details
available in the Edinburgh Galleries Association Gallery
Guide published in August. - send an SAE (11cm x
22cm, 41p stamp) to the above address.
1 & 2 September 2001
14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH
Tel + 44 (0) 131 557 1400
email info@edinburgh-mela.co.uk
Edinburgh Galleries Association
3 Upper Dean Terrace,
Edinburgh EH4 1NU
Tel & Fax
+ 44 (0) 131 332 0154
Full dates, information and location details are also
available from the Edinburgh Gallery Guide website at
http://www.edinburgh-galleries.co.uk