Arts and entertainment news
Assembly Rooms back with a vengeance as Fringe tickets go on sale
Published on Friday 27 April 2012
Tickets go on sale today for a sensational Fringe line-up of theatre, comedy and music at Edinburgh's much loved Assembly Rooms this summer.
Shaping the future of Leith Theatre
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Outline plans to lease the Leith Theatre and Thomas Morton Hall complex in Ferry Road to the Leith Theatre Trust (LTT) are to be considered by the Council's Culture and Leisure Committee next week.
Concertgoers urged to Be Lucky as Hogmanay 2013 tickets go on sale
Friday 13 April 2012
Tickets went on sale at 10am today, Friday 13 April, for Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2013, with ten 'Lucky 13' winners in with a chance of landing their tickets for free.
Edinburgh announces its Festival of Museums line-up
Wednesday 22 February 2012
An Edwardian murder mystery, a Venetian masked ball and an 18th century extravaganza...
Extraordinary feats, extraordinary people - launch of The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 Series
Tuesday 17 January 2012
The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 series has announced one of its best ever line-ups to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this long running lecture programme.
Decade of Ceilidh Culture in the Capital
Monday 16 January 2012
Ceilidh Culture, organised by the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Weaving wonders at the City Art Centre
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Opening on Saturday 12 November, That was then: this is NOW is the country's largest exhibition of Scottish tapestry for more than three decades.
Frost fairy casts a spell as Edinburgh unwraps its Christmas programme
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2011 sees the return of lots of traditional favourites, with a spectacular Light Night on Thursday 24 November and a St Andrew’s Day weekend event.
Get a five star fright at the Usher Hall this Halloween
Friday 16 September 2011
Cinema lovers who enjoy a spooky thriller will be in their element at a special Halloween film event being held at Edinburgh’s world famous Usher Hall.
Artist David Mach meets pupils from his former Fife school at City Art Centre
Thursday 15 September 2011
A group of budding Scottish artists were treated to an audience with their school's best known alumnus, David Mach RA RSA, at Edinburgh's City Art Centre today.
Growing young writing talent with Green Pencil Award
Wednesday 31 August 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council launches the fourth Green Pencil Award, a creative writing competition with an environmental theme open to all P4-7 aged pupils in Edinburgh.
Cllr Cardownie welcomes findings of ambitious study into impact of Edinburgh Festivals
Monday 23 May 2011
A ground-breaking new independent study provides robust evidence for the far-reaching impact of Edinburgh's festivals on local and national life and the economy.
Whisky tasting and music making as Ceilidh Culture 2011 celebrates the best of Scottish
Wednesday 23 March 2011
A feast of music, dance and storytelling starring top performers from all over Scotland and beyond gets under way in the Capital this weekend.
Assembly Rooms refurb lands Heritage Lottery Fund grant
Thursday 17 March 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council's regeneration of one of the city's best-loved events venues has been given a very welcome funding boost.
Celebrating Edinburgh's arts and crafts at the City Art Centre
Thursday 20 January 2011
The City Art Centre will showcase works by some of Edinburgh's finest artists and craft makers when it hosts a special exhibition later this year.
Council decision sets Assembly Rooms refurbishment in motion
Thursday 16 December 2010
Work is set to begin within weeks on the £9.3m refurbishment of one of Edinburgh's best loved historic buildings after councillors voted to appoint a contractor.
COMMENT: Cllr Brock sets record straight re: Historic Scotland / Assembly Rooms refurb
Monday 13 December 2010
Some reports inaccurately suggested today that Historic Scotland had not yet been consulted over our plans for the Assembly Rooms, this is categorically untrue.
Council saves Assembly Rooms for future generations
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Hopes are high for the future of Edinburgh's beloved Assembly Rooms after plans for its essential refurbishment were approved at today's Development Management Sub-Committee.
Councillor Brock counters "dangerously misleading" claims about Assembly Rooms refurb plans
Monday 6 December 2010
Edinburgh's Culture Leader, Councillor Deidre Brock, today hit out against "dangerously misleading" claims being spread by those wishing to block the Council's ambitious Assembly Rooms refurb plans.
Councillor Brock welcomes Lonely Planet's praise for Edinburgh's inspirational arts scene
Thursday 4 November 2010
Earlier this week, the Lonely Planet's Best of Travel 2011 guide was published, in which Edinburgh is held up as the number one city for 'artistic inspiration'.
Stellar concert at Usher Hall wows the crowds
Monday 11 October 2010
Edinburgh's world renowned Usher Hall celebrated its major refurbishment in style last night with a sensational multimedia concert.
Reaching for the stars at the Usher Hall
Friday 1 October 2010
Edinburgh's much loved Usher Hall is to celebrate its magnificent refurbishment with a spectacular multi-media gala concert later this month.
Welcoming the crowds back to the City Art Centre
Friday 30 July 2010
Art lovers will have another venue to cater to their cultural appetite when the City Art Centre reopens its doors this weekend (31 July 2010).
Connery connection marked as Central Library unveils Edinburgh Jazz Archive
Friday 30 July 2010
The Central Library is entering into the festival spirit tonight with the launch of its Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Assembly Rooms refurbishment moves a step closer
Friday 9 July 2010
Plans to revitalise Edinburgh's historic Assembly Rooms have moved a step closer to fruition with the submission of an application to the Council's Planning Committee.
Down but not out: city's dream for Assembly Rooms hits a setback
Monday 1 March 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council's ambitious refurbishment plans for the historic Assembly Rooms are being reassessed after it lost out on funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Usher Hall soars into 2010 with opening of new wing
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Visitors to Edinburgh's number one concert hall will see a whole new side to the venue as the Usher Hall unveils its magnificent new wing to the public.
Creative Scotland given green light to establish main base in Edinburgh
Tuesday 23 February 2010
Plans to establish a main base in Edinburgh for Creative Scotland, the new national cultural agency expected to come into existence later this year, have moved forward today.
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