Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the mailing list to request a copy of the Festival Programme?
You can fill in the on-line Mailing List form, email boxoffice@eif.co.uk or call 0131 473 2000.
What are the provisional dates of future festivals?
2011 12 August - 4 September.
2012 10 August - 2 September.
How do I find and book performances?
During the booking period, you can buy tickets online on this site, or by calling Hub Tickets at +44(0)131 473 2000, faxing +44(0)131 473 2003, or visiting The Hub at Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE.
You can search this year's programme of events by art form, date or advanced search, or browse our online programme for an overview of all the shows.
How does the Edinburgh International Festival differ from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
The main difference between the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in their programming policies. The Edinburgh International Festival principally promotes opera, classical music, dance and theatre, and participation in the International Festival is by invitation only, issued by the Festival Director. The Fringe Festival has no selection process in its programming; anyone can present any type of performing arts they like and pay a fee to the Fringe for services such as box office and inclusion in the brochure. To find out more about the Fringe, visit the website: www.edfringe.com
Several other festivals also take place in Edinburgh in the late summer; details of these can be found on our Edinburgh Festival page.
How can I take part?
In general, companies must be invited to take part by the Festival Director. Singers in Scotland can audition for the Festival Chorus, which performs several concerts each year. You may also be interested in Edinburgh's other festivals, such as the Fringe, which is open to all.
Can I get a job working for the EIF?
Various job opportunities arise throughout the year, working for either the Festival or its home, The Hub. For more information please see the Jobs section of the website.
What resources are available for journalists?
For all the latest press releases, please visit our on-line Press Office. If you require images or press tickets, or would like to speak to a member of the press team please contact Susie Burnet or Jackie Westbrook on 0131 473 2020 or press@eif.co.uk.
How can I book tickets for the Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert?
The 2010 Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert will take place on Sunday 5 September at 9pm.
Due to the popularity of this event we have the following special arrangements.
Ross Theatre (seated) £26 go on sale with all other Festival tickets.
Princes Street Gardens (standing) £11 go on sale in three ways.
Postal Ballot - send an application (limited to six per customer) with card details or a cheque, payable to Hub Tickets, include a stamped addressed envelope (or add 60p for postage) and send to - Hub Tickets, The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE. Your ballot application should be separate from other bookings and the closing date is Monday 24 May.
Online - more tickets released for sale at 11.00am on Monday 26 July (limited to four per customer) at eif.co.uk
In person - final tickets on sale only at The Hub (limited to four per customer) from 10.00am on Sunday 29 August.
