Edinburgh Festivals: August 1 - 25, 2025
Let's design the perfect adventure for you!
Let's design the perfect adventure for you!
The August Edinburgh Festivals are an absolute delight, offering performances and events that are unrivaled in variety and global representation. With six festivals, hundreds of venues, and over 4,000 events, it can be overwhelming to navigate your way to an enjoyable, stress-free experience. But it can be done - especially with some guidance, like mine.
Together, we'll design an experience that meets your wishes, schedule, and budget. Whether you want to explore all the festivals, or focus on a few, I’ll help you create a personalized itinerary that secures your top priorities and leaves room for well-informed spontaneity. Whether for a few days or several weeks, make the most of your time and resources.
Want an orientation to the festivals? Begin at the Festivals Edinburgh website.
Together, we'll design an experience that meets your wishes, schedule, and budget. Whether you want to explore all the festivals, or focus on a few, I’ll help you create a personalized itinerary that secures your top priorities and leaves room for well-informed spontaneity. Whether for a few days or several weeks, make the most of your time and resources.
Want an orientation to the festivals? Begin at the Festivals Edinburgh website.
Your Festivals Connoisseur, Michele
In my many years of attendance and unbounded explorations since 1987, I’ve learned how to get the most from each day. Having found my way to hundreds of events, few of them disappointing, I'll help you discover delightful, unforgettable experiences.
The festivals have something for everyone. Traveling with youngers? No worries, The Fringe and International Book Festival offer much to delight children, teens, and young adults.
The festivals have something for everyone. Traveling with youngers? No worries, The Fringe and International Book Festival offer much to delight children, teens, and young adults.
Ready to begin curating your 2025 Festivals adventure?
We'll begin with a brief, complimentary meeting so I can learn a bit about you, including which festivals and types of events are appropriate for your interests, schedule, and location. You'll decide which of my services meet your needs and then schedule our next steps.
I invite you for a FREE, 15-minute introductory meeting. You can request one here.
We'll begin with a brief, complimentary meeting so I can learn a bit about you, including which festivals and types of events are appropriate for your interests, schedule, and location. You'll decide which of my services meet your needs and then schedule our next steps.
I invite you for a FREE, 15-minute introductory meeting. You can request one here.
|
SERVICES OFFERED
2025 Festival Season Level 1 ($129) Based on our initial conversation, your interests, and your dates, I’ll organize a personalized roadmap for planning. At your leisure, you’ll efficiently learn what’s available of interest to you. Next, draft your itinerary with some further input from me. Your curated roadmap directs you to events that meet your needs and opportunities to access discounts or early access. You'll learn how best to book ahead and to navigate same-day tickets during the festivals. I’ll share some food recommendations – from simple to fine dining, much of it off the beaten track. This option is perfect for anyone wanting to do most of the research and planning themselves, with invaluable guidance and navigation tools. Level 2 ($229) Level 1 services, plus 7 curated event recommendations for a stay of up to 7 days. Includes emailed updates and helpful tips until August 1. Option to book a brief walking orientation with me, should our schedules coincide. This level serves those who’d like some personalized, specific suggestions for performances and events. |
Level 3 ($299)
Level 1 services, plus 15 curated event recommendations for a stay of up to 20 days. Includes emailed updates, special opportunity announcements, and helpful tips until August 1. Option to book an extended walking orientation with me, should our schedules coincide. This level provides tailored, specific suggestions for performances and events during an extended stay - perfect for those seeking an immersive, substantial festival experience. 
Special Arrangements
This option is available to partner organizations. I offer planning services for performers, authors, or other guests who are visiting briefly, have multiple commitments, but long for a taste of the festival experience. If you've been referred to me by an organization, please contact me through the meeting request link or the email address provided to you. |
Please understand, I'm a Travel Designer, not a Travel Agent:
- You'll make your own reservations, bookings, and ticket purchases.
- No discounts or access to tickets, lodging, or other services are guaranteed.
- No emergency services during your visit or otherwise.
|
FREE ADVICE
|
ESCAPE THE FRENZY
The high energy of the festivals and crowds can become staggering. Here are some ways to take a break (as my client, receive more ideas and details):
|
|
WHAT'S ON and TICKETS
This section is updated as programmes and schedules become available for each festival. Military Tattoo tickets are available. The first set of Fringe shows are revealed and on sale. International Festival programme is available. Tickets on sale to the public on March 27th. April/May: More Fringe shows announced/on sale. June:
June/July: Art Festival and Film Festival details available. Book Festival events happen once and many sell out. Many International Festival performances sell out, as well. Most Fringe performances repeat, creating less urgency for those. My advice: if there's something you're certain you want to see - get a ticket! |
|
|
2024 PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVIEWS
|