Explore the 2019 programme

The graphically glorious 1927 return to the International Festival with the European premiere of brand-new show Roots.

Ten of Nigeria’s biggest stars come together to tell stories of domestic violence, overturning the status quo, abuse, disrespect, bravery, sisterhood and joy.

Chronicling Jackie Kay’s 20-year search for her biological mother and father and her quest for them to recognise her own existence. 

Our senses allow us to apprehend the world around us. 9 brings them to vivid life through a bold journey of sensation. A work for families. 

Milo Rau constructs an uncompromising theatrical documentary around a savage killing that shocked Belgium. 

The legendary singer, composer, oud player and folk hero Marcel Khalife makes his Scottish debut at the Edinburgh International Festival.

The poet, rapper, novelist and playwright makes her International Festival debut. 

A dramatic meeting between two extraordinary artists, examining their intertwined histories, colonial legacies and the changing climate we all face. 

Raucously funny and brutally honest, Purposeless Movements is an eye-opening dance theatre work.

Mali and the American South come together in this compelling collaboration between two of today’s greatest world music groups.

A dizzying fusion of dance, music and revolution, inspired by the supercharged music and scandalous life of Fela Kuti. 

A dance piece which looks behind the masks of violence and machismo to the inner lives of Belfast hard men and strong women.

A new play presented through combined stage action and illustrated text.

The Scottish Celtic fusion band bring a host of their international collaborators for a very special International Festival gig.

Based on the play by Arthur Miller, a brand-new narrative ballet, given its world premiere at the International Festival as one of the highlights of Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary year.

The European premiere of a new opera from Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek adapted from Lars von Trier’s controversial film.

Scottish star James McArdle takes the challenging title role in a raucous reboot of Ibsen’s epic play.

A dark, compelling award-winning drama adapted from Kate Grenville’s novel. 

A revelatory updating of Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus is a chilling thriller, told in real time.

The graphically glorious 1927 return to the International Festival with the European premiere of brand-new show Roots.

Ten of Nigeria’s biggest stars come together to tell stories of domestic violence, overturning the status quo, abuse, disrespect, bravery, sisterhood and joy.

A visually stunning, exhilarating dance reinterpretation of Stravinsky’s masterpiece. 

A timeless love story; an electrifying spectacle. Jets versus Sharks. Loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is a cultural phenomenon.

Adapted from his best-selling book, Stephen Fry brings to brilliant life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient Greece.

An exceptional songwriter and gifted storyteller, This Is The Kit is the much-beloved musical project of Kate Stables.

Berlioz’s colourful, Byron-inspired tour of Italy and Beethoven’s radiant musical tribute to the natural world.

Our senses allow us to apprehend the world around us. 9 brings them to vivid life through a bold journey of sensation. A work for families. 

Komische Oper Berlin return to the International Festival for Tchaikovsky’s best-loved opera, based on Alexander Pushkin’s classic verse novel.

A dizzying fusion of dance, music and revolution, inspired by the supercharged music and scandalous life of Fela Kuti. 

Milo Rau constructs an uncompromising theatrical documentary around a savage killing that shocked Belgium. 

The legendary singer, composer, oud player and folk hero Marcel Khalife makes his Scottish debut at the Edinburgh International Festival.