Edinburgh Festival Carnival 2025

Join us for Scotland’s most vibrant multicultural celebration as the Edinburgh Festival Carnival takes over the city centre!  

A dazzling explosion of music, dance, and international culture, this free event features over 700 performers in energetic parades and on live stages throughout West Princes Street Gardens. Expect energetic choreography, synchronised live drumming and spectacular costume designs as international performers join community groups from across Edinburgh. 

Full programme announced on Friday 13 June – keep an eye on the website for all the latest updates.