Edinburgh’s Festivals 2024

It is that time of year, there is no escaping the hustle and bustle of the Edinburgh Festivals if you happen to be anywhere near Edinburgh City Centre. Edinburgh in August can be pretty overwhelming, particularly if all you want to do is get from A to B without being hounded by people with flyers or getting caught in a people jam trying to navigate North Bridge. Rather than avoiding the city centre, there are lots of ways you can enjoy the festivals, it just takes a little bit of planning. 

We’ve pulled together all of the handy links for the Edinburgh festivals and the accessibility sections of their websites.

You can review the resources each of the festivals has in place from sensory backpacks to accessible performances with fewer people, lower audio and different lighting so that as many people as possible can enjoy their Edinburgh Festival experience.

Edinburgh International Festival

2nd to 25th August

Accessibility Highlights

  • Access Passes

  • The Hub Access Shuttle

  • Accessible Performances including audio-described performances and touch tours, BSL-interpreted performances, captioned performances and relaxed performances

  • Downloadable access guide in both PDF and audio formats

Accessibility Link

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2nd to 26th August

Accessibility Highlights

  • Access tickets services

  • Accessible Performances including audio-described performances and touch tours, BSL-interpreted performances and relaxed performances

  • Changing Places Toilets

  • Sensory resources

  • Useful links for parking and transport options

Accessibility Link

https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan/access-at-the-fringe 

Edinburgh Arts Festival

9th to 25th August

Accessibility Highlights

  • Partnered with Euan’s Guide

  • Booking facility that allows for accessibility requests to be made

    • Wheelchair space reservation

    • PA support at shows

    • Assistance dog accommodation

    • Additional carer/companion tickets

  • Welcome Space - a quiet space with support that will help you plan your visit and/or have some time out


Accessibility Link

Edinburgh International Book Festival

10th to 25th August


Accessibility Highlights

  • Braille, audio and large print brochures

  • Sound enhancement in theatres

  • Wheelchair access, seating requests and companion tickets

  • Changing places toilets, quiet spaces and assistance dog accommodation

  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower trained staff throughout venues

Accessibility Links

We hope these resources help you plan your festival experience and maybe even help you discover some hidden gems of performances.

Enjoy! 


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