The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival has entered its final week, bringing a major programme of international music, opera, theatre and dance to Scotland's capital.

The festival, which runs until 30 August, is entering its closing stretch with major performances continuing across Edinburgh. Organisers have highlighted the arrival of the Berliner Philharmoniker as one of the key events of the final week.

The annual festival has once again brought together performers and audiences from around the world, reinforcing Edinburgh's position as one of Britain's most important international cultural destinations.

The 2026 programme has featured a broad mix of classical music, opera, theatre and contemporary performance. The festival's wider programme has also included artists and productions exploring social, political and historical themes.

With the final weekend approaching, Edinburgh is experiencing one of the busiest periods of its cultural calendar, alongside the Edinburgh Fringe and other August events.

The closing week is expected to provide a major finale to one of Scotland's biggest annual celebrations of the performing arts.