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2026 edition of Edinburgh International Festival to be a ‘phone-free’ environment

An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh's annual celebration of the performing arts is also asking audience members to put their phones away during the performances.

Euronews

Edinburgh international festival will explore America’s creativity and cruelty, says director

August festival presents largest-ever jazz programme alongside full-scale operas and Scottish folk music

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh International Festival to mark 250 years of American independence

This year will see the largest-ever cohort of American acts at the festival.

Evening Standard

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Nicola Benedetti and friends review – delicious bite-sized musical snacks from a violinist still top of her game

The violinist was joined by an unconventional ensemble of cello, guitar and accordion for a relaxed evening that felt like a super-polished jam session

The Guardian - UK

Fringe organisers call on audiences to ‘dare to discover’ as festival begins

Thousands of shows will take place across the capital in August as the Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival get under way.

The Independent UK

Nicola Benedetti takes festival experience to patients with hospital performance

The violinist’s show was part of a partnership between the festival and NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts.

Evening Standard

Nicola Benedetti: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto album review – warm and deliciously playful throughout

Benedetti and the Aurora, who play from memory, have fun and freedom here, augmenting the role of the drum in an ebullient recording

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Artists have the power to stand up for truth, says Edinburgh festival director

Performers can fight cynicism in age of Trump, says Nicola Benedetti as she announces 2025 programme

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Festival to focus on reconciling ‘complexities of truth’ – Benedetti

The theme for the event in August is The Truth We Seek.

The Independent UK

Succession star Brian Cox to return to Scottish stage this summer

The Scottish-born actor will star in Make It Happen at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Evening Standard

Director of Edinburgh international festival warns cuts put its status at risk

Nicola Benedetti calls for significant rise in public and philanthropic support to maintain its global reputation

The Guardian - UK

Gender-fluid Mary, Queen of Scots ballet to debut at Edinburgh festival 2025

International festival’s director says Scottish Ballet production is part of lineup that will challenge perspectives

The Guardian - UK

First details of 2025 Edinburgh International Festival line-up announced

The 2025 Edinburgh International Festival takes place between August 1-24 2025.

The Independent UK

BBC Young Musician competition crowns pianist Ryan Wang

The biennial competition that counts Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Nicola Benedetti as previous victors was won by the 17-year-old Canadian for his performance of Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto

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Edinburgh festival slashes ticket prices to increase youth participation

International festival director Nicola Benedetti says new manifesto is designed to make event more open and affordable

The Guardian - UK

‘A James Bond night? Absolutely!’ Radio 3 boss Sam Jackson reveals his big shakeup

The ex-boss of Classic FM is rebooting the BBC’s venerable home of classical music, with new shows and presenters – including a special slot for ‘perfect fit’ Jools Holland

The Guardian - UK

Carmen and beanbag-style shows to feature at Edinburgh international festival

Many more events next year will break down barriers between audiences and artists, says director

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Oslo Philharmonic/Mäkelä; Leif Ove Andsnes and Bertrand Chamayou – review

Usher Hall; The Queen’s Hall, EdinburghKlaus Mäkelä leads skilled versions of Sibelius and Mahler, while Yuja Wang brings warmth and Ravel and Andsnes and Chamayou tackle Schubert and Kurtág

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Marie Claire

There Was One Part of Modern Royal Engagements That Queen Elizabeth Couldn’t Stand—and Princess Anne Has Thoughts on It, Too

We can’t say we blame either of them.

The Guardian - UK

Buddha Passion review – Tan Dun’s message of love and compassion opens EIF in spectacular style

The massed ranks of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, its junior chorus and the Edinburgh festival chorus rose to the occasion to create an uplifting and joyous opening festival concert

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago violinist Tai Murray makes Grant Park fest debut with Wynton Marsalis violin concerto

Marsalis’ Violin Concerto mixes jazz and classical idioms, with the composer also paying respect to Benedetti’s Scottish ancestry by researching some of the historic ties between Anglo-Celtic and African-American music.

The Guardian - UK

Violin virtuoso joins ‘real battle’ to save classical music from UK funding cuts

Soloist Nicola Benedetti has added her voice to those speaking up for a genre now facing severe financial constraints

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh international festival draws on MLK with themes of hope and community

Alvin Ailey’s American Dance Theater and Budapest Festival Orchestra among performers named in lineup

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Festival director hopes for audience ‘bravery’ as line-up unveiled

Nicola Benedetti was appointed as the event’s first female director in October last year.

Daily Record

Former Falkirk Provost is named personality of the year by arts group

Sky Arts Portrait Artist winner is also celebrated by Falkirk Arts Network

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