2018

Co-written and co-directed by legendary theatre-maker Peter Brook, this new work is a compelling exploration of justice. 

A breathtaking and tender spectacle of illusion, choreography and storytelling that explores the everyday drama of what makes a house a home.

Three virtuoso dancers use only their hands to create a tender and humorous story that is filmed live in front of an audience. 

A newly expanded version of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s heart-warming and humorous love-letter to Edinburgh featuring original songs.

Featuring an acclaimed cast of screen and stage actors, Marguerite Duras’s psychological thriller is given a radical stage reworking by iconoclastic British director Katie Mitchell.

Samuel Beckett’s iconic absurdist play is brought to life in what has been called its greatest production for 25 years.

A captivating visual spectacle for families, bringing together dance, theatre and visual art to tell a fantastical tale of bravery.

This new stage adaptation of Édouard Louis’ acclaimed autobiographical novel tells the unflinching story of a boy growing up in poverty.

A workshop presentation and discussion about Tyrone Guthrie’s legendary production of Sir David Lindsay's play.

Notes from the Field has unfortunately been cancelled. 

John Gay’s 18th-century opera is brought into the modern day in this brand new production by two commanding figures of the international stage.

A star-studded cast provide the third instalment of Wagner’s monumental Ring Cycle in this concert performance. 

A visually stunning and boldly staged production of Rossini’s opera. The classic tale of Cinderella is radically transformed by renowned director Stefan Herheim. 

A new production of Gioachino Rossini's comic opera that brings a refreshing immediacy to this irresistible masterpiece. 

A stunning international cast tell this bewitching fairy tale in a concert performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera.

Winners of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition, this exciting young string ensemble make their International Festival debut.

The celebrated Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski performs one of the greatest works of the piano repertoire.

A  wonderfully eclectic recital of Schumann, Prokofiev, Takemitsu, Pärt and Ravel from the Russian violinist and the French pianist.

Winner of 2016’s International Lieder Competition in Stuttgart, Turkish tenor makes his International Festival debut.

The world-renowned Takács Quartet and powerful Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin perform two complementary concerts of Mozart, Dvořák and Dohnányi.

In the second of two complementary concerts, the internationally-renowned string quartet and pianist further explore the sounds of central Europe, with more music from Mozart, Dvořák and Dohnányi.

One of the most exciting historical keyboard players in the world right now performs Mendelssohn and Chopin as it would have sounded in the 19th century. 

An internationally respected and well-established musical partnership, the French cellist and Russian pianist tackle the late sonatas of Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninov.

A morning of witty and theatrical Baroque works from Nicola Benedetti, accompanied by the world-renowned Academy of Ancient Music and Richard Egarr.   

Edinburgh-born singer is joined by the brilliant pianist to perform a programme of Brahms, Schumann and Mahler lieder.

The early keyboard pioneer returns to the International Festival with an all-Mozart affair – contrasting some well-loved sonatas with lesser known works.

BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, the Norwegian violist makes his International Festival debut with a fiendishly virtuosic recital that showcases the viola’s lyricism.

Renowned British pianist is joined by four principal players from the Berliner Philharmoniker to perform Schubert and Mozart.

The International Festival’s 2018 artist in residence performs an intimate recital of virtuosic and mystical piano from Chopin, Scriabin, Debussy, Obouhow and Messiaen.

The celebrated German soprano returns to the International Festival with a rich moving collection of Romantic songs.

One of the world’s most exciting string quartets perform two landmark works in the repertoire – Schubert’s ‘Rosamunde’ and Ravel’s String Quartet.

Two of today’s most respected soloists perform a sumptuous recital of Brahms, Ravel, Debussy & Prokofiev.

Two acclaimed pianists come together to perform contrasting, epic works by Brahms and Messiaen.

The well-loved Scottish ensemble celebrate Bernstein’s centenary year with two of his compositions, punctuated by music by Copland in this all-American recital.

A spectacular free outdoor event, the Standard Life Aberdeen Opening Event: Five Telegrams will celebrate the start of the 2018 International Festival.

A large-scale free outdoor dance performance, Kadamati brings together hundreds of local dancers in a grand gesture of unity outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Be dazzled by the breathtaking pyrotechnics. Be transported by the joyful music. All against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.