Events in Edinburgh

Visit in April to get spooked at Dead by Dawn, Scotland's international horror film festival or join thousands of revellers for the Beltane solstice festival at end of April. The oldest continually running International Film Festival in the world has a new spot, in June, while the city is transformed each August by not only the Edinburgh International Festival but also the Edinburgh Tatoo, Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Book Festival. In August/September, check out the Edinburgh Mela, a celebration of the traditions of local Asian communities. Join Britain's biggest New Year party at Hogmanay.

Edinburgh International Tango Festival

1 - 4 Jun 2012 (various dates)

Argentine passion and flair come to Edinburgh during the International Tango Festival, first held in 2008. Attendees can watch and learn from some of the best dancers in the world and also…

Read more1 - 4 Jun 2012 (various dates)