EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
From: Friday 08 August 2008 To: Sunday 31 August 2008
Enchanting, enthralling, enriching and once in a while even enraging, the Edinburgh International Festival is the most exciting celebration of the arts in the world. Join us in Scotland's stunning capital city for three weeks showcasing the very best of opera, dance, theatre, music and visual arts.
There could be no better place in the world to host this thrilling event. The city's beautiful stages and the warmth of the locals attract millions of visitors to Edinburgh each year. The buzz of the festival beats anything else in Britain. So get yourself here and experience the magic of Edinburgh for yourself.
The key venues used are the Usher Hall (capacity 2,300), the Festival Theatre (1,800), The Edinburgh Playhouse (2,900), the King's Theatre (1,300), the Royal Lyceum Theatre (650), The Queen's Hall (920) and The Hub (420).
The 2008 festival will run from the 8th to the 31st of August.
For more information on the Edinburgh International Festival please visit www.eif.co.uk or find out more about citybreaks in Edinburgh.