If you thought gorgeous buildings, a fascinating history and a delightful yet somewhat bemusing layout was all there was to Edinburgh, you'd be wrong. True, Edinburgh is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in the UK - the most, many would argue - but there is so much more to it than that.
One night in Edinburgh can introduce visitors to a massive cultural scene. Every night, theatres, nightclubs, bars and comedy venues come to life with the freshest talent, the best music and the most mesmerising performances.
However, that's not enough to set the city's arts scene away from any other cities. Introducing the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: every year for the month of August Edinburgh changes into a citywide experience of performance. There is no other way to describe it. The Festival is comprised of hundreds of shows, from drama to comedy and music, from art to poetry to circus performances. A lot of this is available to be seen, for free, in the streets.
The Edinburgh Festival cannot confine itself to set performances at set times: it is all day, every day, inside and outside. It is a collection of old and new, young and ancient, history and modernity and classic cultural memories with fresh ideas that shake the very foundations of the city.
That's why thousands of people descend on the city every year, and it's also why thousands of people keep coming back. The Edinburgh Festival is an experience like no other, and it's why so many people - performers and public - place so much value upon it.
Putting on a show at the Fringe is an honour, but it's also an honour that can be bestowed upon anyone. From the biggest acts in the world to tiny basements with a lone comedian and an audience of less than 10, Edinburgh operates on a strictly ‘anything and anyone goes’ basis and allows everybody the opportunity to do their bit. The feeling of camaraderie between performers, experienced and otherwise, is powerful during the weeks of the Fringe - and so is the sense of happiness, excitement and theatre in the air when you walk the streets of the most Festival-infected areas.
Whether you wish to simply take in a show or two or immerse yourself in the arts, Edinburgh's Festival Fringe is the best show of its kind. A citywide show comprised of hundreds of performances that sees Edinburgh hotels booked out every year, the Festival is a truly masterful experience.
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
