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Evening Standard
Ryan McDougall

Edinburgh International Festival to mark 250 years of American independence

Nicola Benedetti described the festival as a ‘rallying cry to artists’ (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Archive)

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.

The 2026 programme – entitled All Rise – will feature some 147 performances and organisers said it aims to promote themes of collaboration, resilience and ascendence.

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