Founded in 1947 to bring together artists and audiences from around the world in the aftermath of war, the Edinburgh International Festival remains one of the most important cultural gatherings on earth. For three weeks each August, Edinburgh transforms into a global stage for opera, theatre, music, and dance at the highest international level.
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