| The Edinburgh Festival is extremely well known as | | | | collection of comedy shows is a must see. The |
| being the largest cultural event in the entire world. | | | | appeal of this particular festival attracts all manner of |
| The festival's roots can actually be traced back as | | | | performers and artists from the ridiculous to the |
| far as 1947 when the Edinburgh International Festival | | | | baffling but it is extremely important to book your |
| was created. Each year, the festival has grown in | | | | tickets early as many shows sell out well in advance. |
| size and popularity as more and more people from all | | | | For the music lovers of the world, the Edinburgh Jazz |
| around the world choose to visit the area to either | | | | & Blues Festival is the place to be. For ten days |
| participate in, or watch, the various festivals. The | | | | every year, people come from around the world to |
| Edinburgh Festival is actually not just one single event | | | | hear the musical stylings of many famous, or even |
| but a series of independent festivals all taking place | | | | legendary, performers such as Chick Corea and |
| within a 3 to 4 week time period. | | | | Wynton Marsalis among others. Each year, the |
| Among the most popular of these festivals is the | | | | musical performers come from all corners of the |
| Edinburgh International Book Festival which takes | | | | globe to perform to a crowd of excited travelers |
| place within the last three weeks of August each | | | | and locals. In addition, Scottish musicians share their |
| year. It is held in Charlotte Square which is in the | | | | talents with the crowd as well. Of course, the blues is |
| very center of the city. Claiming to be the largest | | | | a major component to this festival so other |
| festival of this kind in the world, the book festival | | | | performers who have come in the past were names |
| features many political and cultural talks and debates | | | | like BB King and Buddy Guy. |
| along with a popular children's program. | | | | The largest jazz event in the UK also has "Jazz on a |
| Another popular Edinburgh Festival is the "Free | | | | Summer's Day" that takes place out in Princes Street |
| Edinburgh Fringe Festival". This festival has received | | | | Gardens just under the Edinburgh Castle's shadow. |
| excellent feedback from many different news | | | | This event is free and showcases the top |
| sources because of its reputation for featuring | | | | performers from the Festival. |
| award-winning performers and events. The festival | | | | There is plenty to do and experience during the |
| centers around comedy, children's shows, cabaret, | | | | Edinburgh Festivals each year. People come from all |
| opera and much more. Many performers make their | | | | over the world to witness these displays of culture |
| first break in the city and it is common for them to | | | | and entertainment. There is truly nothing like it in any |
| return to perform year after year | | | | other part of the world, and it continues to grow |
| The Edinburgh Comedy Festival is another popular | | | | bigger each year. |
| destination. For those who enjoy a good laugh, this | | | | |
