Festivals, Cultural and City Events

Past Highlights

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs in August.

Events

Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas 2015

Academics returned to the Fringe to debate and discuss controversial research with the wider community.

Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas 2015

Student Socieites at the Fringe

A number of EUSA societies wrote and produced plays, musicals and comedy acts, performed at the 2015 Festival Fringe.

Student Societies at the Fringe

Science of the Paranormal at Fringe

The University's Koestler Parapsychology Unit celebrated its 30th anniversary with a series of interactive workshops focusing on paranormal experiences.

Science of the Paranormal at Fringe

Friends of St Cecilia's Hall festival concerts

Two classical concerts featuring harpsichords and guitars took place as part of the Festival Fringe.

Friends of St Cecilia's Hall festival concerts

Film in the Old College Quad

The University of Edinburgh's Old College quadrangle transformed into an open air cinema in August for a week-long series of film screenings.

Film in the Old College Quad

First ever Festival Fringe Service

The Sunday service at Greyfriars Kirk was an initiative of the University of Edinburgh.

First ever Festival Fringe Service

Alwaleed Centre at the Festivals

The University's centre for Islamic awareness hosted and sponsored a variety of events at the 2014 Book, Fringe and just Festivals.

Alwaleed Centre at the Festivals

Oxygen re-teamed the University with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Students at the University of Edinburgh reunited with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to create The Heavenly View, a Fringe performance inspired by Mahler's 4th Symphony.

Oxygen re-teamed the University with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland