The Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival will return to Assembly George Square Gardens from 24 July - 02 August 2026. More details will be shared closer to the event.

Opening Times

24 July: 12pm - 12am
25 July: 10am - 12am
26 July: 10am - 12am
27 July: 12pm - 12am
28 July: 12pm - 12am
29 July: 12pm - 12am
30 July 12pm - 12am
31 July: 12pm - 1am
01 August: 10am - 1am
02 August: 10am - 12am

The Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival is a free-to-enter event, with some ticketed programmed events in the Piccolo and Palais du Variété venues. Explore the ticketed events programme on the What's On page.

Details for programmed events and this year's traders will be released soon. 

Explore the list of programmed events on our What’s on page. You can book tickets linked via our website, directly through Assembly Festival’s website or buy tickets on the day at the Assembly George Square Gardens box office.

Assembly George Square, The Piccolo and Palais du Variété are all accessible venues, though be aware as an outside space, the ground may be uneven. Designated accessible toilets are on site and Front of House staff are always ready to assist.  For more access information please see Assembly Festival’s access page.

Yes, it is, as long as they stay on lead, and are off site by 8pm.

Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival and Assembly Festival are cashless events.