When: 24 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Where: National Museum of Scotland plus theatres and community centres throughout the city
Whom: Families with children from toddlers to adults and school parties.
The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is a nine-day event dedicated to innovative, family-friendly theatre and dance for young audiences.
Each year, it showcases the finest children's theatre and dance from around the globe, highlighting outstanding Scottish and international performances for children, their teachers, and families. The Festival has also become a premier venue for programmers worldwide to experience top-tier work, fostering connections among artists who exchange ideas and participate in professional development.
The programme features performances that engage big ideas, epic narratives, and vibrant physicality, helping young audiences navigate our often complex world. With visually striking productions staged in theatres and community centres throughout the city, the Festival kicks off with a day of free pop-up performances at the National Museum of Scotland. It has earned a reputation for challenging the norms of children's theatre and dance, addressing significant themes like mental health, war, identity, and gender in joyful, visual, and accessible ways.
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