Princes Street Gardens
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An important part of many cultural events that happen in the city throughout the year, the gardens that flank the southern side of Princes Street are a pleasant green space in the heart of the city. The Festival Fringe, Jazz Festival and Hogmanay celebrations all stage events in the gardens, usually incorporating the Ross Bandstand.
Event times
Edinburgh Festival Carnival
Music, Dance, Costumes, and Street Entertainment in all shapes, sizes, and sounds on Princes Street and in Princes Street Gardens. Performers converge on Edinburgh from Trinidad, China, Martinique, Holland, France, Cuba as well as from Edinburgh. It's Vibrant, It's Fun and It's Free, Thanks to City of Edinburgh Council!
Sun 21 Jul
Free
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00 Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Festival Carnival
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