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Crowds in a hospitality area at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Edinburgh International Festival: Held since 1947, this is the core of the festival, showcasing world-class performances in opera, music, theater, and dance. Key venues include the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, the Usher Hall, and the Playhouse.
- The Fringe Festival: This is the largest arts festival globally, featuring thousands of performances across various genres such as comedy, theater, dance, circus, and cabaret. Locations include small theaters, pubs, churches, and open spaces throughout the city.
- Edinburgh Art Festival: Focused on visual arts, this festival presents exhibitions by established and emerging artists in galleries, museums, and unconventional spaces around Edinburgh.
- Edinburgh International Book Festival: Celebrating literature and ideas, this festival hosts author events, discussions, and readings in the beautiful setting of Charlotte Square Gardens.
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: A spectacular event held at Edinburgh Castle, showcasing music, dance, and precision performances by military bands from around the world.
- Free Fringe and Free Festival: These are alternative strands of the Fringe, providing free or pay-what-you-want performances in various venues, attracting performers experimenting with new material.
- Venues: Besides specific venues mentioned for each festival component, locations such as The Pleasance, Assembly Rooms, Summerhall, and George Square Gardens are popular hubs for festival events.