The Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival will return to Assembly George Square Gardens this summer. Sign up to our mailing list to hear when dates are announced!

The Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival is a free-to-enter event, with some ticketed programmed events in the Piccolo and Palais du Variété venues. More event details will be released later this year.

The best place to see the list of programmed events is in the “What’s on” section of the website. You can book by clicking through on the event there, or you can also book directly through Assembly Festival’s website or buy tickets on the day at the Assembly George Square Garden box office.

Event details for 2026, including ticket prices, will be released later this year. 

Assembly George Square, The Piccolo and Palais du Variété are all accessible venues, though be aware as an outside space, the ground may be uneven. Designated accessible toilets are on site and Front of House staff are always ready to assist.  For more access information please see Assembly’s access page.

Yes, it is, as long as they stay on lead, and are off site by 8pm.

Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival and Assembly Festival are cashless events.