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Assembly Festival announces return of Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival

First tickets on sale TOMORROW – Friday 15 May

First music acts and family-friendly programme announced

24 Jul – 02 Aug 2026

Tickets on sale from 12pm Friday 15 May 

www.assemblyfestival.com

Assembly Festival has announced the return of the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival (EFFF) for a second year, with first tickets on sale this Friday 15th May.

Taking place in the city centre’s George Square Gardens from 24 Jul – 2 August, the Edinburgh Folk & Food Fest kicks off Assembly’s festival offerings with a mix of free and ticketed events for all the family. 

Taking place in the Piccolo and Palais Du Variété in George Square Gardens, the festival will welcome local street food vendors, folk musicians from across the UK, workshops, masterclasses and more.

This year’s music lineup includes performances from critically acclaimed Scottish contemporary folk band Breabach, Mercury Prize nominated Seth Lakeman, trad fusion stars An Dannsa Dub and Indie trad fusion group Dlù. 

The musical evolution of the beloved Edinburgh Food Festival, back for its second year at George Square Gardens, creates an accessible space for folk fans and food lovers alike, bringing Scotland’s rich folk heritage to the capital for ten days of the very best food to a soundtrack of folk and fusion. 

With additional shows catered towards children, including Fringe favourites The Greatest Magic Show, Comedy Club 4 Kids and Explosive Science Show, EFFF is the ideal summer day out for all the family.

Assembly Festival Managing Director Dani Rae said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing back the Folk to the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival for a second year after the huge successes of 2025. 

“We’ve got an incredible lineup of the best folk music in Scotland and beyond, as well as some fantastic local food vendors to announce and we can’t wait for audiences to join us for a dance and a bite to eat.”

The first tickets for the Edinburgh Folk & Food Fest are on sale from 12pm Friday 15 May at edfoodfest.com.

Edinburgh Folk & Food Fest: Assembly Festival announce expansion of food festival for July 2025 

Assembly Festival have today announced the expansion of the Edinburgh Food Festival, which takes place in George Square Gardens, to include live folk music.

The newly expanded Folk & Food Festival runs from 18 – 28 July and will include a host of delicious food and drinks from local traders, and a jam-packed programme of free and ticketed events and live folk music.

With performances from Duncan Chisholm, The Unthanks, The East Pointers and more, this is an exciting new addition to the Edinburgh festival scene. 

On expanding the Folk & Food Festival, Assembly Festival Managing Director Dani Rae said; “We’re really excited for the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival this year, having built an incredible programme of tasty treats over the years, it’s brilliant to add some of the best folk music in the business. 

“We hope foodies and folkers come and join us for what is set to be our best one yet.” 

On being part of the Folk & Food Festival, Duncan Chisholm said; ‘I am delighted to be a part of the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival this year. The beautiful Spiegeltent Palais du Variété is an incredible venue, located in the heart of Edinburgh, at a time of year when everywhere in the city is buzzing.  

“I will have a great band with me, performing on the opening night of the festival and we’re all looking forward to it very much.”

Tickets for the first Folk & Food Fest events are on sale 10am TODAY Friday 16 May at edfoodfest.com