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Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh set for return of Leith Festival as events kick off in the city

The Leith Festival has returned to Edinburgh, with events set to take place across the area.

From Night Markets, live music and the main event - the Leith Gala, there's plenty to get involved in across the week. Organisers say the festival gives the opportunity for 'professional and amateur' groups alike to get involved in theatre, music, arts, history and anything in the community.

Having started in 1907, Leith Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Edinburgh. It wraps with the Leith Festival Tattoo, on the picturesque setting of the Shore.

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We've checked out the orogramme to find out what you can expect in the area over festival week, though you can find more information here.

  • Luvin Leith DJ Event - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 9 at 5pm, tickets between £6 and £10.
  • Night Market - The Biscuit Factory on Anderson Place, June 9 at 6pm, £4.
  • Leith Gala - Leith Links, all day, free.
  • Leith Gala Beach Party - The Marksman on Duke Street, June 10 all day, free.
  • Parkour Taster Sessions - Leith Links, June 10 at 10am, free.
  • Pride in Leith street art - Quality Yard Art Studios on Maritime Lane, June 10 at 11am, free.
  • Leith Beer Festival - Steel Coiulson Shore on Bernard Street, June 10 at 12pm.
  • Leith Gala Official Afterparty - Lost in Leith on Commercial Street, June 10 at 4pm, donations.
  • Vintage and Vinyl Market - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 11 at 10am, free.
  • Harmony Cabaret - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 11 at 7pm, £5.
  • Leith Theatre Heritage Tours - Leith Theatre, June 12 at 2pm, free.
  • Drag Queen Wine Tasting - The Granary on the Shore, June 14 at 5pm, £35.
  • Queer Movie Night - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 15, donations.
  • Leith Comedy Festival - The Biscuit Factory on Anderson Place, June 15 at 8pm, £16.50.
  • Leith Witchcraft Market - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 18 at 10am, free.
  • Queer Summer Market - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 25 at 4pm, free.
  • Leith Social Gilded Balloon - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 29 at 7pm, £12.50.
  • Leith is a Cabaret Pride Party - Leith Arches on Manderson Street, June 30 at 7.30pm, £15.

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