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

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

The Hallé return with one of Elgar’s greatest, and most neglected, achievements: The Kingdom.

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

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

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

Returning from a six-year hiatus the Danish indie rock group make their International Festival debut at Leith Theatre

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

Unforgettable orchestral classics and 400,000 fireworks launched from Edinburgh’s iconic Castle make this one of the biggest fireworks concerts in the world.

From Tolkien’s Gandalf to Shakespeare, Sir Ian performs extracts from his best-loved roles, as well as recalling seminal moments from his life and career.

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

A profoundly moving plea for peace, Daniel Harding conducts Britten’s soul-searching pacifist masterpiece.

China’s premier classical ensemble are joined by the captivating US cellist.

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

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

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.

The powerhouse Scottish conductor brings his company, with an exceptional cast of international soloists, for this vivid concert performance. 

A series of performances to explore the ideas in You Are Here and encourage audiences to join the conversation. 

A morning of provocation and discussion on the Climate Crisis.

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

A series of performances to explore the ideas in You Are Here and encourage audiences to join the conversation. 

The R.A.P (Rhythm and Poetry) Party is a unique, vibrant live literature event inspired by hip-hop culture and hosted by Inua Ellams. Joining the party are a floor-filling selection of poets.

World-renowned British countertenor Iestyn Davies performs one of the most powerful love stories in all of opera.

Discover an alternative, unseen Edinburgh. A city where memory and history collide, where the strange and the unexpected skew your sense of what is real.

The fourth and final opera in the Ring cycle is its grandest, as the gods themselves face their doom. 

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

 A series of new short plays written by emerging international writers.

 A series of new short plays written by emerging international writers.

Emotionally raw harmonic melodies abound as the American songwriter comes to Leith Theatre.

Over three weeks, 15 writers from around the world each write a manifesto for the future. 

The legendary Scottish alternative rock band play songs from their three-decade career.