If you’re thinking of taking a few pics or a cheeky video with your phone during a performance at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), word of warning: don’t.
The 2026 edition of the festival, which boasts a “hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance, opera, music and theatre”, will be a “phone-free” environment, with organisers confirming that every show in its Queen’s Hall series will be free of any telephone disruption.