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  1. A person’s silhouette with their arms in the air and fingers spread in front of a brightly lit stage
    Highlights

    The International Festival Recommends: Eight things to see and do in January

  2. A group of 20 young people stand on stage smiling in a group photo. Their backs are facing the empty auditorium.
    Get to Know

    Q&A with a trainee at Edinburgh International Festival

  3. News

    Celebrating Nicola Benedetti’s contributions to the City of Edinburgh

  4. A ferris wheel is lit up against a dark night sky.
    Highlights

    The International Festival Recommends: Eleven things to see and do in December

  5. News

    First Performances and Theme announced as part of the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival

  6. The singer pictured with green and yellow pin curls wearing a black diaphonous gown, illuminated by a spotlight against a black background.
    Highlights

    The International Festival Recommends: Seven things to see and do in November

  7. Nicola Benedetti stands on a balcony smiling at the camera with a view of Edinburgh behind her
    News

    Festival Director Nicola Benedetti to receive the Edinburgh Award 2023

  8. A woman sings in front of a microphone wearing a large gold dress and a gold head piece. Behind her is a band playing instruments.
    Get to Know

    What is a song cycle?

  9. Six musicians in black stand on the stage with their instruments after a concert. The walls and curtains behind them are blue and in front of them a full concert hall of people is applauding.
    Highlights

    The International Festival Recommends: Seven things to see and do in October

  10. Nicola Benedetti, a white woman in a long purple dress, stands holding her violin with her head tipped back and smiling as yellow streamers float down with other musicians surrounding her
    Highlights

    The 2023 International Festival in pictures

  11. Nicola Benedetti stands smiling in front of a fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle visible in the background
    News

    Nicola Benedetti delivers successful first Edinburgh International Festival

  12. News

    EIFF @ Edinburgh International Festival draws to a close

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