So the festivals may have finished, but there’s still lots of fun to be had and lots of great family friendly events around Edinburgh to keep us all entertained.
This Saturday -3rd September is Tea in the Park – a great event, including home baking, a very fun duck race, a dog show and much more…
Check out the facebook page for more details here..
Oh goodness, this has been the busiest of Augusts and there is sooooo much to debrief and gather together now that the festivals are sadly heading out of town.
We had SUCH a great time at Connect festival this weekend, and it was the perfect way to say goodbye to this jam packed festival month here in Edinburgh – and the sunshine came to say goodbye too !! We loved checking out all the different stages, the food stalls and the site in general, finding new spots to hang out and enjoy the music from, and seeing some of the secret sets at the tiny changes x Gardeners cottage area….read our full review here.
We will most definitely be back to the wonderful festival – and hopefully bring a whole load of friends along to enjoy it with..
They have just announced the good news that they plan to bring the festival back in 2023 August 25th – 27th – put it in your diaries !!
If you’re looking for something a little bit different to mark the final festival weekend – then Connect festival, starting tomorrow could be it !
Edinburgh’s newest festival, Connect has the most amazing line-up and offering lots of different experiences and stages….With award-winning headliners and local grassroots talent, Connect is wrapped in outstanding experiences that also includes comedy, spoken word, debate and wellness, as well as exceptional food and drink from local talent and big-name Scottish chefs. Children over 5 are welcome to attend the festival with an adult, and there are a range of child-friendly activities on offer.
I’ve been having a little nosey around the website before the festival opens tomorrow and it looks incredible…..loads of great music, the speakeasy stage with comedy and spoken word, the rest and be thankful area offering experiences such as cold water therapy, family yoga sessions and workouts, and the tiny changes Gardeners cottage pop up stage featuring acoustic sessions throughout the weekend. Add into this an assortment of delicious food offerings and the promise of sunshine over the weekend and it looks set to be a fantastic event all round !
Tickets are still available to purchase here. And the best bit ? You can come home to your own bed in-between …. sounds like the ideal festival to us !!!
So, the festival is almost ending…we are feeling a bit sad about that after such an incredible month. But this weekend, enjoy some sunshine and relax by the sea and be reminded of all the homegrown Edinburgh talent we have as the Portobello Big Beach Busk is back and is happening on Saturday 27th August 12 – 6pm….buskers will line the promenade and it’s set to be a fantastic event !!!
As always, anyone can join in, you don’t need to ask, it doesn’t have to be music – anything that entertains is the key !
Most importantly – have fun !!
We haven’t managed to see quite as much this week as we were away over the weekend, and now it’s back to school…eek. We have squeezed in a show or two though of course, and a few snacks along the way. There is still lots on, and some new shows just starting, so do keep on exploring the festival programme….
Top picks this week have been :
Brave Space – Beautiful, immersive and intimate circus, where you are invited in to get up close and personal with the performers. A gentle and emotive start to the day….Visually stunning, with serene and graceful performances, Brave Space is an oasis amongst the hustle and bustle just outside
Boom – Emotive, energetic, playful and poignant…this circus takes you through a whirlwind of emotions and is seriously impressive. Boom is based on real events where performers met just after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, in March 2022, and its incredible what they’ve produced together to share here in Edinburgh.
For the littler ones, our mini-reviewer has enjoyed :
Dinosaurs and all that rubbish – Balancing both an environmental message and lots of fun, this show is sure to delight younger audiences and their accompanying adults alike !This show was a massive hit with our mini-reviewer, and also with me!
Splash Test Dummies – There is a reason why these guys are seasoned favourites of the fringe! Back with their aquatic themed silliness – Splash Test Dummies is a totally bonkers, fun show full of audience participation, slapstick comedy and splattered with some pretty impressive circus skills!
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