Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig

Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival

Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns for a second year

Tickets now on sale

After a hugely successful first year, the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to the Assembly Rooms on 26 and 27 January for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival

Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill

Edinburgh hosts many cultural events every year. Dusherra, an event which has taken place for more than twenty years, returns again this year. Taking place on Sunday 21 October on top of Calton Hill, Dusherra aims to pass a universal message to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Continue reading Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill

From Edinburgh To The Streets Of Philadelphia: head To Philly for the annual Fringe Festival

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe over for another year, Philadelphia CVB is encouraging Scottish travellers with a passion for performance art to head to the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ this September for its very own Fringe Festival showcasing local, national and international artists as well as ground-breaking world premieres. Continue reading From Edinburgh To The Streets Of Philadelphia: head To Philly for the annual Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Art Festival Announces Pop-Ups and Events Programme

Edinburgh Art Festival 26 July – 26 August 2018

Edinburgh Art Festival, the only major annual festival dedicated to the visual arts within the UK, has announced  details of its 2018 events programme. The programme includes a wide range of one-off performances, artist talks, tours and walks, musical events, family activities and workshops, as well as pop-up exhibitions and events in spaces and galleries across the city. Continue reading Edinburgh Art Festival Announces Pop-Ups and Events Programme

Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling back for sixth year

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling

Thursday 7th – Sunday 24th June

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling (EdFoC) is back for its sixth year and will be the biggest yet, not only extended to 18 days, but also going on tour, taking events to Glasgow and Dundee. The simple act of cycling can change lives and transform places, and urbanism and health are among this year’s themes. Continue reading Edinburgh Festival of Cycling back for sixth year