Edinburgh International Festival
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The Edinburgh International Festival brings together leading performers in music, opera, theatre and dance. Founded in 1947, it sought to rebuild cultural connections after the Second World War through shared artistic experiences.
How it is celebrated: audiences attend concerts, opera, plays and dance productions across Edinburgh during August. The organizers assemble a curated programme of invited artists and companies, with performances taking place in multiple city venues.
It shares its founding year with the Fringe: both began in 1947, but the Fringe emerged from groups performing outside the International Festival's official programme.