Edinburgh International Children's Festival

Edinburgh International Children's Festival Promoting, developing & celebrating the best children’s theatre and dance from around the world. Produced by Imaginate

We're still reminiscing about the Festival 💭✨ The week was jam-packed with all kinds of fun!What was your child's favour...
16/06/2026

We're still reminiscing about the Festival 💭✨ The week was jam-packed with all kinds of fun!

What was your child's favourite part? What was YOUR favourite? 👇

As the 2026 Edinburgh International Children's Festival ends, we want to take a moment to thank our supporters for makin...
08/06/2026

As the 2026 Edinburgh International Children's Festival ends, we want to take a moment to thank our supporters for making it all possible 🧡

Thank you to our international funders, Performing Arts Netherlands, Swiss Cultural Fund UK, Consulate General of Ireland, Edinburgh, Institut français d'Ecosse, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Thank you to Walter Scott and Partners Giving Group for their support of our Family Day. Our gratitude to the many trusts and foundations for their support in bringing world class theatre to young audiences in Scotland.

We'd like to thank Nancie Massey Charitable Trust, WM Mann Foundation, Cruden Foundation, John Watson Trust, Theatre Works!, Educational Institute of Scotland, Stevenston Charitable Trust and Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust for supporting our VIP Programme.

For this year’s Wallonian focus, we’d like to thank Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Wallonie – Bruxelles International and General Representation of Wallonia – Brussels to the United Kingdom.

Finally, thank you to Creative Scotland, The City of Edinburgh Council, and The Scottish Government for their ongoing support of the Festival and the work of Imaginate.

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- Three boys in red school jumpers linking arms in front of a sign for the Edinburgh International Children's Festival.
- Two children in the center of a crowd, smiling and dancing while holding hands.
- A group of school children smiling at each other and the camera while queuing before a show.
- A family sitting on the ground watching a show. The adults smile while the child points toward the performer.
- A man kneels before the audience with two poles on his shoulders, chairs stacked along them. The audience smiles up at him.
- A group of children in red school kit sit on steps, chatting and smiling, awaiting a show.
- A performer dressed as a bird kneels on the ground, reaching out to a smiling girl in the audience.

Today’s Festival Highlight: ISLAND by Frozen Charlotte and Starcatchers ✨ This is a cosy, multi-sensory experience wit...
07/06/2026

Today’s Festival Highlight: ISLAND by Frozen Charlotte and Starcatchers ✨

This is a cosy, multi-sensory experience with original live music and dance created for you and your little one to share and enjoy together. Babies are free to explore the space with all their senses, while grown-ups take a moment to pause and reflect on the joys and challenges of new parenthood. Cosy up together as you drift away on a gentle journey of discovery.

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Fruitmarket
🗺️ Production from Scotland

Tickets for the final two shows available here: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/island

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- Two mothers sitting with their babies listening to a performer play the violin.
- A baby and performer both on the floor looking at each other with a bright light up ball between them.
- Two performers dance together, one on all fours and the other leaning on her back, while a harpist plays in the background.

Today’s Festival Highlight: Cheeky Zippy Violette by Théâtre des 4 mains and La Datcha ⛺ Cheeky Zippy Violette is a riot...
06/06/2026

Today’s Festival Highlight: Cheeky Zippy Violette by Théâtre des 4 mains and La Datcha ⛺

Cheeky Zippy Violette is a riot of fun for audiences! From sea storms to lunar landings, Violette dives into her wild imagination with humour and tenderness to bring everyday objects to life, and draws the audience into accomplices in her whirlwind adventure.

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🗺️ Production from Belgium

Tickets available here: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/cheeky-zippy-violette

05/06/2026

There's tons of buzz around It Would Be Such A Shame if You Missed Out - and rightfully so!

Festival Director Adjjima Na Patalung was super excited to catch the show with school children this morning before a delegate talk with the company, Theater Artemis!

05/06/2026

Cheeky Zippy Violette has stunned audiences child and adult alike! 🧡

This show deals with tough subjects of loss and grief through humour, imagination, and anarchy with lots of audience interaction. The performer's ability to engage with the audience authentically while guiding them on this journey is awe-inspiring! 👏

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🗺️ Production from Belgium

Tickets still available: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/cheeky-zippy-violette

05/06/2026

It Would Be Such A Shame if You Missed Out is EPIC! 🪩

Audiences are in for an immersive, absurd experience with this show. Whether you get invited to the party or sit back and enjoy the show, it's farcical, hilarious, and endlessly entertaining. 🕺🤠

🗓️ On through Saturday 6 June
📍 Traverse Theatre
🌍 Production from Netherlands

Get into the party: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/it-would-be-such-a-shame-if-you-missed-out

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