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The Daily GuideAll the listings for Edinburgh’s Summer Festivals
Week of 30 August to 04 September
Image from the Edinburgh Mela 02-04 September

2 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 3 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Welcome to your daily guide to Edinburgh’s Festivals. Listings for all of the Festivals are arranged here in chronological order. It’s your one-stop, must-have reference for navigating a busy day in Edinburgh!
Using the GuideTime Slots: Shows are divided into six sections: early shows 06:30 – 08:59, morning shows 09:00 –11:59, afternoon shows 12:00 – 16:59, early evening shows 17:00 –19:59, evening shows 20:00 – 23:59 and late shows 00:00 – 06:29.All Day Events: These are grouped at the end of each day’s listings and include ongoing exhibitions and events. For the purposes of this guide, this applies to all events with a duration exceeding eight hours.
Show name9:30Waiting for Miss Massage Theatre White Lies (50mins) Pleasance Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Genre Performer (Duration)
Festival (colour co-ordinated according to the list on page three.
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Accuracy: Listings are accurate at the time of production. However, the festivals are fast moving entities, so some show details may have changed. Please use this as a guide. The most up-to-date listings will be found at edinburghfestivals.co.uk or on the festival websites found on page three. You should be able to click the web addresses in this document to launch websites listed.
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Edinburgh Art Festival 4 August – 4 September Edinburgh Art Festival showcases a diverse and vibrant programme of visual arts exhibitions and events across museums, galleries and pop-up spaces the length and breadth of the city centre and beyond. EAF brings together new commissions, major solo exhibitions by the world’s leading contemporary artists and the best local and international artistic talent, as well as an innovative series of events programmed throughout the Festival. www.edinburghartfestival.com
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 5 – 29 August The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival with over 41,000 performances of more than 2,500 shows packed into over 250 venues. Spread throughout the city of Edinburgh for three weeks in August, shows and performances range across all genres including cabaret, theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, music, opera and children’s shows. www.edfringe.com
Edinburgh International Book Festival 13 – 29 August Under canvas in the picturesque setting of Charlotte Square Gardens, 800 of the world’s best authors gather to discuss words and ideas in over 750 events. Nobel prize-winners and bestsellers rub shoulders with the stars of tomorrow for an inspirational festival, with events for all ages from babies to adults. www.edbookfest.co.uk
Edinburgh International Festival 12 August – 4 September The Edinburgh International Festival presents three exhilarating weeks of artists from across the globe, bringing the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance to Edinburgh each year. www.eif.co.uk
Edinburgh’s August Festivals
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 22 – 31 July From Friday 22 July to Sunday 31 July, the UK’s oldest jazz festival offers a diverse and exciting range of jazz and blues. With over 90 concerts and tickets from only £5, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Creating a real buzz around Edinburgh, this lively festival has it all – from serious jazz to party nights. www.edinburghjazzfestival.com
Edinburgh Mela Festival 2 – 4 September Scotland’s largest celebration of cultural diversity through arts and culture is back to deliver yet anOther full on programme packed with dance, music, theatre, circus, crafts, fashion and fantastic food! Highlights for this year include an exciting international programme featuring world, traditional and urban music with award-winning musicians and world premieres. Cost: £2 in advance, £2.50 on door. www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 5 – 27 August Where quality entertainment is a tradition. Scotland’s stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. www.edintattoo.co.uk
Box Office Telephone NumbersEdinburgh Art Festival: 0131 226 6558Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 0131 226 0000Edinburgh International Book Festival: 0845 373 5888Edinburgh International Festival: 0131 473 2000Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: 0131 473 2000Edinburgh Mela: 0131 473 2000Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 0131 225 1188
Official Edinburgh Festivals MapPick up the Official Edinburgh Festivals Map 2011 at the festival box offices. Every venue in all festivals can be found on this free map.
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02 September ............................................... 9
03 September ............................................. 10
04 September ............................................. 13
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

4 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 5 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
30 August11:00Alexander Voitsekhovsky:My Never-Ending FriendAlexander Voitsekhovsky (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScotland-Russia InstituteEdinburgh Art Festival
Alexandre TharaudAlexandre Tharaud (1hr 45mins)MusicThe Queen's HallEdinburgh International Festival
Hayashi Takeshi: Haku-uHayashi Takeshi (5hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCorn Exchange GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
12:00Katri Walker: North WestKatri Walker (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsPeacock Visual ArtsEdinburgh Art Festival
19:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 1One Thousand and One Nights Part 1 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
20:00Philadelphia Orchestra 01Philadelphia Orchestra 01 (2hrs)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
Anton HenningAnton Henning (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Atsuo HukudaAtsuo Hukuda (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of Art: Tent GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Drury: Land, Water and LanguageChris Drury (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsDovecote GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Moore: Body of EvidenceChris Moore (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBeneath South Bridge, on Cowgate, EH1Edinburgh Art Festival
Costume and Custom in Japanese artVarious artists (10hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh City LibrariesEdinburgh Art Festival
David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
Elizabeth Blackadder, New Paintings, Jacqueline Mina: Touching Gold, Colin Reid: GlassVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Scottish GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Five Centuries of Scottish PortraitureBourne Fine Art (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBourne Fine ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
Hans Schabus:Remains of the DayHans Schabus (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCollective GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (8hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' projects in contemporary JapanVarious artists (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
John Byrne RSAJohn Byrne (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsOpen Eye GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Karen Forbes: Solar PavilionKaren Forbes (7hrs)Comission, Visual ArtsSt Andrew SquareEdinburgh Art Festival
Lineage: Michael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian OpieMichael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian Opie (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburgh Art Festival
Martin Creed: Work No.1059Martin Creed (19hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsScotsman StepsEdinburgh Art Festival
Mystics or Rationalists? Susan Collis, Iran do EspíritoSanto, Ceal Floyer, Susan Hiller,Jeremy Millar, Cornelia Parker,Katie Paterson, Simon Starling& Cerith Wyn EvansVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsIngleby GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Nick Sargent: A Scottish LandNick Sargent (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSchopEdinburgh Art Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to HolbeinThe Queen's Gallery (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Queen’s GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the Collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Public Art Fest: Big Things on the BeachVarious artists (8hrs)Workshop, Visual artsPortobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
The Queen: Art and ImageNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Ragamala: Indian Miniature paintingsRagamala (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Richard Wright: The Stairwell ProjectRichard Wright (7hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsDean GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
Stephen Sutcliffe: Runaway, SuccessStephen Sutcliffe (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsStillsEdinburgh Art Festival
Tamsyn Challenger: 400 WomenTamsyn Challenger (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCanongate VentureEdinburgh Art Festival
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show (outdoor sculpture)Thomas Houseago (7hrs 45mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsRoyal Botanic GardensEdinburgh Art Festival
Tony Cragg: Sculptures and DrawingsNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
Waste ManagementJonathan Owen and Charlie Hammond (8hrs)Discussion, Visual artsThe Travelling GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
31 August11:00Alexander Voitsekhovsky:My Never-Ending FriendAlexander Voitsekhovsky (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScotland-Russia InstituteEdinburgh Art Festival
ChanticleerChanticleer (1hr 45mins)MusicThe Queen's HallEdinburgh International Festival
Hayashi Takeshi: Haku-uHayashi Takeshi (5hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCorn Exchange GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
12:00Katri Walker: North WestKatri Walker (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsPeacock Visual ArtsEdinburgh Art Festival
Masterclass: Malcolm MartineauMasterclass: Malcolm Martineau (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
14:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 1One Thousand and One Nights Part 1 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
14:30Continental Shifts: DividedContinental Shifts: Divided (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
17:00Conversations: Arditti QuartetConversations: Arditti Quartet (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
19:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 2One Thousand and One Nights Part 2 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
20:00Philadelphia Orchestra 02Philadelphia Orchestra 02 (2hrs)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
Anton HenningAnton Henning (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

6 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 7 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Atsuo HukudaAtsuo Hukuda (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of Art: Tent GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Drury: Land, Water and LanguageChris Drury (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsDovecote GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Moore: Body of EvidenceChris Moore (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBeneath South Bridge, on Cowgate, EH1Edinburgh Art Festival
David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
Elizabeth Blackadder, New Paintings, Jacqueline Mina: Touching Gold, Colin Reid: GlassVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Scottish GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Five Centuries of Scottish PortraitureBourne Fine Art (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBourne Fine ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
Hans Schabus:Remains of the DayHans Schabus (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCollective GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (8hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' projects in contemporary JapanVarious artists (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
John Byrne RSAJohn Byrne (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsOpen Eye GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Karen Forbes: Solar PavilionKaren Forbes (7hrs)Comission,Visual ArtsSt Andrew SquareEdinburgh Art Festival
Left To My Own Devices Device Art Practice from China, Japan and ScotlandVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInspaceEdinburgh Art Festival
Lineage: Michael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian OpieMichael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian Opie (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburgh Art Festival
Martin Creed: Work No.1059Martin Creed (19hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsScotsman StepsEdinburgh Art Festival
Nick Sargent: A Scottish LandNick Sargent (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSchopEdinburgh Art Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to HolbeinThe Queen's Gallery (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Queen’s GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Public Art Fest: Big Things on the BeachVarious artists (8hrs)Workshop, Visual artsPortobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
The Queen: Art and ImageNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Ragamala: Indian Miniature paintingsRagamala (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Richard Wright: The Stairwell ProjectRichard Wright (7hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsDean GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
Stephen Sutcliffe: Runaway, SuccessStephen Sutcliffe (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsStillsEdinburgh Art Festival
Tamsyn Challenger: 400 WomenTamsyn Challenger (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCanongate VentureEdinburgh Art Festival
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show (outdoor sculpture)Thomas Houseago (7hrs 45mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsRoyal Botanic GardensEdinburgh Art Festival
Tony Cragg: Sculptures and DrawingsNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
01 September11:00Alexander Voitsekhovsky:My Never-Ending FriendAlexander Voitsekhovsky (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScotland-Russia InstituteEdinburgh Art Festival
Arditti QuartetArditti Quartet (1hr 45mins)MusicThe Queen's HallEdinburgh International Festival
Hayashi Takeshi: Haku-uHayashi Takeshi (5hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCorn Exchange GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
12:00Katri Walker: North WestKatri Walker (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsPeacock Visual ArtsEdinburgh Art Festival
Peles Empire: Carmen SylvaCarmen Sylva (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSierra MetroEdinburgh Art Festival
14:30Continental Shifts: HeirloomsContinental Shifts: Heirlooms (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
18:00Die Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky OperaDie Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky Opera (4hrs)OperaFestival Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
19:00Karita Mattila, Malcolm MartineauKarita Mattila, Malcolm Martineau (1hr 30mins)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
One Thousand and One Nights Part 2One Thousand and One Nights Part 2 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
19:30Re-TriptychShen Wei Dance ArtsRe-TriptychShen Wei Dance Arts (2hrs 15mins)DanceThe Edinburgh PlayhouseEdinburgh International Festival
20:00Drought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea SolaDrought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea Sola (1hr 30mins)DanceKing's Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
22:30Bamberg Symphony Orchestra LateBamberg Symphony Orchestra Late (1hr 05mins)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
Anton HenningAnton Henning (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Atsuo HukudaAtsuo Hukuda (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of Art: Tent GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Charles Jencks:Metaphysical LandscapesJupiter Artland (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsJupiter ArtlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Drury: Land, Water and LanguageChris Drury (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsDovecote GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Moore: Body of EvidenceChris Moore (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBeneath South Bridge, on Cowgate, EH1Edinburgh Art Festival
David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
Elizabeth Blackadder, New Paintings, Jacqueline Mina: Touching Gold, Colin Reid: GlassVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Scottish GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Five Centuries of Scottish PortraitureBourne Fine Art (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBourne Fine ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

8 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 9 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Hans Schabus:Remains of the DayHans Schabus (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCollective GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (7hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' projects in contemporary JapanVarious artists (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
John Byrne RSAJohn Byrne (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsOpen Eye GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Karen Forbes: Solar PavilionKaren Forbes (7hrs)Comission,Visual ArtsSt Andrew SquareEdinburgh Art Festival
Left To My Own Devices Device Art Practice from China, Japan and ScotlandVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInspaceEdinburgh Art Festival
Lineage: Michael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian OpieMichael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian Opie (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburgh Art Festival
Martin Creed: Work No.1059Martin Creed (19hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsScotsman StepsEdinburgh Art Festival
Mystics or Rationalists? Susan Collis, Iran do EspíritoSanto, Ceal Floyer, Susan Hiller, Jeremy Millar, Cornelia Parker, Katie Paterson, Simon Starling and Cerith Wyn EvansVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsIngleby GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Nick Sargent: A Scottish LandNick Sargent (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSchopEdinburgh Art Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to HolbeinThe Queen's Gallery (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Queen’s GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the Collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Public Art Fest: Big Things on the BeachVarious artists (8hrs)Workshop, Visual artsPortobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
The Queen: Art and ImageNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (9hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Ragamala: Indian Miniature paintingsRagamala (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Richard Wright: The Stairwell ProjectRichard Wright (7hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsDean GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
Stephen Sutcliffe: Runaway, SuccessStephen Sutcliffe (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsStillsEdinburgh Art Festival
Tamsyn Challenger: 400 WomenTamsyn Challenger (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCanongate VentureEdinburgh Art Festival
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show (outdoor sculpture)Thomas Houseago (7hrs 45mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsRoyal Botanic GardensEdinburgh Art Festival
Tony Cragg: Sculptures and DrawingsNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
02 September11:00Alexander Voitsekhovsky:My Never-Ending FriendAlexander Voitsekhovsky (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScotland-Russia InstituteEdinburgh Art Festival
Diana Damrau, Xavier de MaistreDiana Damrau, Xavier de Maistre (1hr 45mins)MusicThe Queen's HallEdinburgh International Festival
Hayashi Takeshi: Haku-uHayashi Takeshi (5hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCorn Exchange GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
12:00Katri Walker: North WestKatri Walker (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsPeacock Visual ArtsEdinburgh Art Festival
Peles Empire: Carmen SylvaCarmen Sylva (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSierra MetroEdinburgh Art Festival
14:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 1One Thousand and One Nights Part 1 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
14:30Continental Shifts: Ritual and MemoryContinental Shifts: Ritual and Memory (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
18:00Die Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky OperaDie Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky Opera (4hrs)OperaFestival Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
19:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 2One Thousand and One Nights Part 2 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
19:30Bamberg Symphony Orchestra 01Bamberg Symphony Orchestra 01 (1hr 50mins)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
Re-TriptychShen Wei Dance ArtsRe-TriptychShen Wei Dance Arts (2hrs 15mins)DanceThe Edinburgh PlayhouseEdinburgh International Festival
20:00Drought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea SolaDrought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea Sola (1hr 30mins)DanceKing's Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
Anton HenningAnton Henning (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Atsuo HukudaAtsuo Hukuda (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of Art: Tent GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Charles Jencks:Metaphysical LandscapesJupiter Artland (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsJupiter ArtlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Drury: Land, Water and LanguageChris Drury (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsDovecote GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Moore: Body of EvidenceChris Moore (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBeneath South Bridge, on Cowgate, EH1Edinburgh Art Festival
David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
Elizabeth Blackadder, New Paintings, Jacqueline Mina: Touching Gold, Colin Reid: GlassVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Scottish GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Five Centuries of Scottish PortraitureBourne Fine Art (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBourne Fine ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
Hans Schabus:Remains of the DayHans Schabus (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCollective GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (7hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' projects in contemporary JapanVarious artists (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

10 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 11 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
John Byrne RSAJohn Byrne (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsOpen Eye GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Karen Forbes: Solar PavilionKaren Forbes (7hrs)Comission, Visual ArtsSt Andrew SquareEdinburgh Art Festival
Left To My Own Devices Device Art Practice from China, Japan and ScotlandVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInspaceEdinburgh Art Festival
Lineage: Michael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian OpieMichael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Julian Opie (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburgh Art Festival
Martin Creed: Work No.1059Martin Creed (19hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsScotsman StepsEdinburgh Art Festival
Mystics or Rationalists? Susan Collis, Iran do EspíritoSanto, Ceal Floyer, Susan Hiller, Jeremy Millar, Cornelia Parker,Katie Paterson, Simon Starling and Cerith Wyn EvansVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsIngleby GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Nick Sargent: A Scottish LandNick Sargent (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSchopEdinburgh Art Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to HolbeinThe Queen's Gallery (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Queen’s GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Public Art Fest: Big Things on the BeachVarious artists (8hrs)Workshop, Visual artsPortobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
The Queen: Art and ImageNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Ragamala: Indian Miniature paintingsRagamala (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Richard Wright: The Stairwell ProjectRichard Wright (7hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsDean GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
Stephen Sutcliffe: Runaway, SuccessStephen Sutcliffe (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsStillsEdinburgh Art Festival
Tamsyn Challenger: 400 WomenTamsyn Challenger (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCanongate VentureEdinburgh Art Festival
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show (outdoor sculpture)Thomas Houseago (7hrs 45mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsRoyal Botanic GardensEdinburgh Art Festival
Tony Cragg: Sculptures and DrawingsNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
03 September10:00John Byrne RSAJohn Byrne (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsOpen Eye GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
11:00Five Centuries of Scottish PortraitureBourne Fine Art (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBourne Fine ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
YundiYundi (1hr 45mins)MusicThe Queen's HallEdinburgh International Festival
12:00Katri Walker: North WestKatri Walker (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsPeacock Visual ArtsEdinburgh Art Festival
Peles Empire: Carmen SylvaCarmen Sylva (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSierra MetroEdinburgh Art Festival
12:15Dance Ihayami – Ekam(30mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
12:30Dance Ihayami – Student Show(30mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
13:00Dakshinayan – Gitanjali(45mins)Music and DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
DanceNamaste – Katha(20mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
13:45Rotations by Kompany Malakhi(30mins)Outdoor Theatre/ BMX.Leith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
14:00One Thousand and One Nights Part 1One Thousand and One Nights Part 1 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
Swaryatra – Ghazal Night(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
14:15Ask-I Trio(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
15:00Khan BrOthers – Qawwali(1hr)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
15:45Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
16:00Miss Punjabeez(30mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
16:15Ashesh and Nekhvam(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
16:45Xplosive Camp(30mins)Live MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:00Conversations: Shen WeiConversations: Shen Wei (1hr)DiscussionThe HubEdinburgh International Festival
Michelle and Bigg Taj(30mins)Live MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:15G Town Desi(30mins)Live MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:30Rotations by Kompany Malakhi(30mins)Outdoor Theatre/ BMX.Leith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:45Danny Ladwa – Human Beatbox(30mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
18:00Die Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky OperaDie Frau ohne Schatten Mariinsky Opera (4hrs)OperaFestival Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
18:15GOL(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
19:00GOL(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
One Thousand and One Nights Part 2One Thousand and One Nights Part 2 (3hrs)TheatreRoyal Lyceum TheatreEdinburgh International Festival
Raghav(45mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
19:30Bamberg Symphony Orchestra 02Bamberg Symphony Orchestra 02 (2hrs)MusicUsher HallEdinburgh International Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

12 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September 13 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Re-TriptychShen Wei Dance ArtsRe-TriptychShen Wei Dance Arts (2hrs 15mins)DanceThe Edinburgh PlayhouseEdinburgh International Festival
20:00Drought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea SolaDrought and Rain (re-creation 2011)Ea Sola (1hr 30mins)DanceKing's Theatre, EdinburghEdinburgh International Festival
Mumzy Stranger and Junai Kaden(1hr)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Rotations by Kompany Malakhi(30mins)Outdoor Theatre/ BMXLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
Anton HenningAnton Henning (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Atsuo HukudaAtsuo Hukuda (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of Art: Tent GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Charles Jencks: Metaphysical LandscapesJupiter Artland (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsJupiter ArtlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Drury: Land, Water and LanguageChris Drury (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsDovecote GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Chris Moore: Body of EvidenceChris Moore (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsBeneath South Bridge, on Cowgate, EH1Edinburgh Art Festival
David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
Elizabeth BlackadderNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Hans Schabus: Remains of the DayHans Schabus (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCollective GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (7hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' Projects in Contemporary JapanVarious artists (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Karen Forbes: Solar PavilionKaren Forbes (7hrs)Comission, Visual ArtsSt Andrew SquareEdinburgh Art Festival
Left To My Own Devices Device Art Practice from China, Japan and ScotlandVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInspaceEdinburgh Art Festival
Mystics or Rationalists? Susan Collis, Iran do EspíritoSanto, Ceal Floyer, Susan Hiller, Jeremy Millar, Cornelia Parker,Katie Paterson, Simon Starling Cerith Wyn EvansVarious artists (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsIngleby GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to HolbeinThe Queen's Gallery (8hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Queen’s GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
The Queen: Art and ImageNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Ragamala: Indian Miniature paintingsRagamala (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsTalbot Rice GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Richard Wright: The Stairwell ProjectRichard Wright (7hrs)Commission, Visual ArtsDean GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
Stephen Sutcliffe: Runaway, SuccessStephen Sutcliffe (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsStillsEdinburgh Art Festival
Tamsyn Challenger: 400 WomenTamsyn Challenger (8hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCanongate VentureEdinburgh Art Festival
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show (outdoor sculpture)Thomas Houseago (7hrs 45mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsRoyal Botanic GardensEdinburgh Art Festival
Tony Cragg: Sculptures and DrawingsNational Galleries of Scotland – Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
04 September12:00David Mach: Precious Light King James Bible 1611–2011David Mach (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsCity Art CentreEdinburgh Art Festival
In Japan: Highlights of Academicians' projects in contemporary JapanVarious artists (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsThe Royal Scottish Academy of Art & ArchitectureEdinburgh Art Festival
Ingrid CalameIngrid Calame (5hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsFruitmarket GalleryEdinburgh Art Festival
Peles Empire: Carmen SylvaCarmen Sylva (6hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSierra MetroEdinburgh Art Festival
12:15Zawadi Alba(30mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
12:30Mela Fashion Show(1hr 15mins)OtherLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
12:45Motion Seekers – Kupala Night(15mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
13:00Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Rotations by Kompany Malakhi(30mins)Outdoor Theatre/ BMX.Leith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
14:30Glasgow Gospel Choir(30mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Manushi Dance(45mins)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
15:00Samba Sene & Diwan – Africa Calling(1hr)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
15:30Osigli – Masai Warriors(1hr)DanceLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
15:45Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
16:15Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
16:45Rotations by Kompany Malakhi(30mins)Outdoor Theatre/ BMX.Leith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:30Swaryatra – Bollywood Unlimited(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
17:45Ashesh and Nekhvam(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
Kawa Circus(45mins)Outdoor Theatre / CircusLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
18:30Ask-I Trio(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
19:15Des-C Live Band(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September

14 Week of Tuesday 30 August to Sunday 04 September
20:15Apna Sangeet(45mins)MusicLeith LinksEdinburgh Mela Festival
21:00Virgin Money Fireworks ConcertVirgin Money Fireworks Concert (45mins)MusicPrinces Street GardensEdinburgh International Festival
All Day EventsAnish Kapoor: FlashbackAnish Kapoor (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsSculpture CourtEdinburgh Art Festival
HeirloomsHeirlooms (7hrs)Visual ArtsDovecot StudiosEdinburgh International Festival
Hiroshi SugimotoHiroshi Sugimoto (7hrs)Visual ArtsScottish National Gallery of Modern ArtEdinburgh International Festival
Norman McBeath & Robert Crawford: Body Bags / SimonidesNorman McBeath & Robert Crawford (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsEdinburgh College of ArtEdinburgh Art Festival
A Passion for Glass From the collection ofAlan J Poole and Dan KleinAlan J Poole and Dan Klein (7hrs)Exhibition, Visual ArtsNational Museum of ScotlandEdinburgh Art Festival
Robert Rauschenberg:Botanical VaudevilleRobert Rauschenberg (7hrs 30mins)Exhibition, Visual ArtsInverleith HouseEdinburgh Art Festival
30 August / 31 August / 01 September02 September / 03 September / 04 September