EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

4–27 August 2023

About

The Edinburgh International Festival is a global celebration of performing arts, bringing the finest performers of dance, opera, music and theatre from around the world to Edinburgh for three weeks every August.

For over 75 years the International Festival has lit up the city’s theatres and concert halls, in a programme of carefully selected performances designed by the Festival Director. This year’s programme, taking place from 4–27 August 2023 is the first from Festival Director and Scottish violinist, Nicola Benedetti, in which she asks ‘Where do we go from here?’.

Benedetti’s vision for the programme is to create the deepest level of experience, through the highest quality of art, for the broadest possible audience.

This year’s highlights:

The Rite of Spring / common ground[s]

Over 30 dancers from across Africa perform Pina Bausch’s acclaimed choreography.

17–19 Aug | Edinburgh Playhouse | From £19.75

Trojan Women

Greek tragedy meets South Korean storytelling in this epic operatic production.

9–11 Aug | Festival Theatre | From £21

Jake Bugg

Don’t miss the indie singer-songwriter’s ‘infectious guitar riffs and clever introspective lyrics’ (Vinyl Chapters).

23 Aug | Edinburgh Playhouse | From £35.50

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Discover America’s most beloved dance company in two special selections of classic and new works.

23–25 Aug | Festival Theatre | From £21

The Threepenny Opera

Acclaimed music theatre from the company set up by Brecht himself.

18–20 Aug | Festival Theatre | From £21

For more information visit www.eif.co.uk