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If you’re planning on taking the whole family to join us in August – we’ve got you!

Here’s a list of family friendly performances that you can look forward to. Ignite imaginations, spark conversations, and make memories together. Let us know what you book on social media @edintfest 💛

Please right back

Combining handcrafted animation and bold storytelling, Please right back sweeps audiences into a magical, mischievous world, inspired by the writer-director's own childhood.

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Please right back

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European Youth Symphony Orchestra: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

An exciting expedition through the instrumental families of the orchestra, illustrating their different sounds and capabilities.

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European Youth Symphony Orchestra

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Family concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Nicola Benedetti

Children, and their grown-ups, are invited to encounter a classical programme that playfully explores how composers are drawn to portraying animals of all shapes and sizes in their music.

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Nicola Benedetti

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VR Experience

In the lead-up to the Philharmonia Family Concert, head to The Space @ Broomhouse, our new Community Connections Hub, to put on a VR headset and become totally immersed in the orchestra. In a 360° experience, you can encounter the musical talent of the orchestra and our Festival Director and world-leading violinist, Nicola Benedetti.

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Exploring Ilumina: Beanbag concert Series

Sit on a beanbag and experience the São Paulo-based collective’s musical process as the ensemble performs all around you.

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Beanbag concert

© Jess Shurte
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