Festival and late night events

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Date	Location
On the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the annual Tattoo puts on three weeks of glittering military entertainment, and this year promises to be extra special as the assembled armed forces celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Top of the bill are the sensational percussionists of Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps, who are joined by the Norwegian Armed Forces, performers from Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, as well as pipers, drummers and dancers from closer to home. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
3 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Fri 9pm; Sat 7.30pm & 10.30pm	Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh

The Waterside Festival
Date	Location
A two-day festival featuring theatre, music and activities for kids and adults alike. View full details
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 10pm; Sat 1–5pm	Greensands, Dumfries

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