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Film Fest in the City

Film Fest in the City

July 22, 2016 3:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Film Fest in the City

Unique Events were delighted to once again produce Film Fest in the City on behalf of EdinEvents in partnership with Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). From Friday 10th – Sunday 12 June, St Andrew Square Gardens was transformed into a buzzing, outdoor cinema arena that screened 15 must see movies in the heart of the city centre. Hosted by EdinEvents... View Article


Pete Irvine

Pete Irvine to step down as director of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

February 16, 2016 12:01 am Published by Comments Off on Pete Irvine to step down as director of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

Scotland’s leading event producers Unique Events today announced that Pete Irvine is to step down as Director of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay after more than two decades at the helm. Pete has been instrumental in creating Scotland’s flagship winter festival and positioning it on the world stage. He has also been the director and designer of a host of other events and... View Article


Scot:Lands programme revealed

November 12, 2015 10:15 am Published by Comments Off on Scot:Lands programme revealed

Edinburgh’s Hogmany announced the full-line up for Scot:Lands, the exclusive pop-up festival within a festival, on January 1st 2016. Now in its third year, and an integral part of the three day Edinburgh’s Hogmanay which is produced on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council by Unique Events, Scot:Lands is supported by the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund. An... View Article


Street Party line up announced

November 12, 2015 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on Street Party line up announced

RELEASE YOUR PARTY ANIMAL! Organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay invite revellers to ‘Release Your Party Animal’ and come to Edinburgh to enjoy the best New Year’s party on the planet. Unique Events, who have produced Edinburgh’s Hogmanay on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council since 1993, today announced the Street Party line-up and full details of the three-day festival which... View Article


Botanic Lights – Tickets On Sale Now!

November 12, 2015 10:04 am Published by Comments Off on Botanic Lights – Tickets On Sale Now!

We are delighted to be working with Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Blacklight on Botanic Lights. Taking place between 29th October and 22nd November you are invited to ‘Experience Four Seasons in Just One Night’ www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/home/botaniclights Tickets Book online here To book by phone call 0844 573 8455 (open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, closed Sunday). Tickets are priced £14.00 for adults, £7.00... View Article


Street Party tickets on sale now

November 12, 2015 10:00 am Published by Comments Off on Street Party tickets on sale now

We’re delighted to announce that tickets for this year’s Street Party on are on sale now! Artist announcements to follow in the autumn. Sign up to the e-newsletter to be the first in the know. Tickets are available In person: from the Fringe box office, The Fringe Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS By phone: 0844 573 8455 Online: www.edinburghshogmanay.com/events/street-party


Edinburgh set for two weekends of movie magic

August 20, 2015 1:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Edinburgh set for two weekends of movie magic

This is Edinburgh and EIFF launch programme of free outdoor cinema screenings in June June is officially movie month in Edinburgh. In the build-up to the 69th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 17-28 June 2015, This is Edinburgh in partnership with EIFF, is inviting locals of all ages to a host of free outdoor cinema screenings in the Grassmarket and... View Article