60 Years of Textile Design at Dovecot Studios with IKEA Museum’s Magical Patterns 

Following a successful season at the IKEA Museum in Älmhult, Sweden, the textile exhibition Magical Patterns will debut at Dovecot Studios as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh Art Festival. Showcasing the breadth and depth of IKEA’s textile department across 60 years, the show will demonstrate the furniture giant’s commitment to innovation andContinue reading “60 Years of Textile Design at Dovecot Studios with IKEA Museum’s Magical Patterns “

Scottish Premiere of Immersive Art Experience Coming to Edinburgh This Christmas

This Christmas season brings the chance to experience two immersive multimedia events at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre in a Scottish premiere of Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh Produced by Annerin Productions and Paquin Entertainment Group, Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience celebrates the groundbreaking work of celebrated French artist Claude Monet, known as ‘the father of Impressionism’,  in a newContinue reading “Scottish Premiere of Immersive Art Experience Coming to Edinburgh This Christmas”

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Announces World Premiere of Paul Sng’s Documentary on Irvine Welsh, REALITY IS NOT ENOUGH, as Closing Night Film

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced the World Premiere of Paul Sng’s immersive documentary REALITY IS NOT ENOUGH as the Closing Night film of this year’s Festival. From filmmaker Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish) comes a thrilling and revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, one of the most provocative writers ofContinue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Announces World Premiere of Paul Sng’s Documentary on Irvine Welsh, REALITY IS NOT ENOUGH, as Closing Night Film”

Submissions Now Open for the Popcorn Writing Award 2025

Established in 2019 by the film and theatre production company Popcorn Group, Popcorn Writing Award 2025 is now open for submissions. This unique award celebrates bold, imaginative new writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, offering a £6,000 prize fund that goes directly to writers recognised for their notable, groundbreaking scripts. Further to the prize fund,Continue reading “Submissions Now Open for the Popcorn Writing Award 2025”

FILMHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPENING PROGRAMMING DETAILS

From 27 June 2025, Edinburgh’s landmark cinema Filmhouse will re-open its doors with a hand-picked programme of the very best films the cinema missed out on playing during the venue’s two-and-a-half-year closure. The programme will have a strong emphasis on films that did not screen in the city because of its absence. Tickets are on sale nowContinue reading “FILMHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPENING PROGRAMMING DETAILS”

SNJO Piano Man Brings All-star Band to Edinburgh Jazzfest

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra pianist Peter Johnstone launches his International Organ Quartet’s debut album, Resistance Is Futile, at Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival on Friday 11th July. Featuring New York-based vibes virtuoso Joe Locke, saxophonist Tommy Smith and Johnstone’s SNJO colleague, Alyn Cosker on drums, the quartet will play the opening concert in the EJ&BF’sContinue reading “SNJO Piano Man Brings All-star Band to Edinburgh Jazzfest”

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Announces World Premiere of Ben Wheatley’s Secret New Film Bulk to Open Festival’s Midnight Madness Strand

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has today announced the world premiere of Ben Wheatley’s ingenious new film BULK as the opening night film of the Festival’s Midnight Madness strand which runs throughout the Festival and unleashes the very best in new genre cinema from around the world.  Produced by Andy Starke of Rook Films andContinue reading “Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Announces World Premiere of Ben Wheatley’s Secret New Film Bulk to Open Festival’s Midnight Madness Strand”

A New Scottish Documentary, Love & Trouble by Amy Hardie, Screens at Cameo

Love & Trouble, the  new documentary film from director Amy Hardie goes on general release throughout the UK this June following an outstanding reception to its world premiere screening at  Berlin’s Dokumentale’24 festival. The film will hold its Scottish premiere at Edinburgh’s Cameo Cinema with film team guests in attendance including director Amy Hardie and stars of the documentary, Kenny and KerryContinue reading “A New Scottish Documentary, Love & Trouble by Amy Hardie, Screens at Cameo”

Scottish Opera Marks Birthday of Sir Harry Lauder with Tour of Hit Show

To mark the 155th birthday of legendary Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder, tenor and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall is reviving the much-loved Scottish Opera show Lauder, that was originally presented in 2017,  for four performances this summer. Ticket sales from the London and Edinburgh performances will go to the charity Erskine Veterans Charity, for which Jamie is an ambassador.Continue reading “Scottish Opera Marks Birthday of Sir Harry Lauder with Tour of Hit Show”

Celebrate Edfest.Com’s Love The Fringe Day with Fringe Benefits for All

Link up to Edfest.com‘s brand new LOVE THE FRINGE DAY on social media on Saturday 2nd August and discover a host of deals and discounts for ticket buyers and performers alike. After a hugely successful launch in 2024, this will be the first-ever Love the Fringe Day, a social media celebration of the people, shows and spirit that make the EdinburghContinue reading “Celebrate Edfest.Com’s Love The Fringe Day with Fringe Benefits for All”