Kick off EAF25 with a long weekend of back-to-backlive events and launches.

EAF25 begins the Festival’s 21st edition in style, with a packed opening weekend of performance, exhibitions, and celebrations across the city. This week marks the launch of EAF’s 2025 Pavilion space at the heart of the city, opening the doors to a hive of exhibitions, events, and creative residencies.

An otherworldly, one-of-a-kind performance in Edinburgh’s Botanic Garden leads into a Festival opening party, gathering together guests, friends, and supporters alike to celebrate late into the night. Join us across the rest of the weekend for an exciting programme of performances, exhibition launches, gallery crawls, and more.