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The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was staged in August. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

What's On Festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed

Many Fringe performers want to return in 2023, but nearly nine out of ten say they may struggle to afford to (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Columnists Urgent action required before it’s too late to save Festivals – Shona McCarthy

What's On Fringe chief warns city’s ‘cultural capital’ status is under threat

Columnists Scotland's arts sector must be nursed through the cost-of-living crisis

What's On Former Edinburgh Filmhouse bosses shun takeover bid

Theatre and Stage Sara Pascoe on her new show, Success Story and the mother of all tours

What's On Scottish operator of West End cinema reveals Edinburgh Filmhouse takeover bid

Theatre and Stage

What's On National Theatre reviews role due to 'fragile' economic climate

What's On Hidden Door: Festival to be staged at former Scottish Widows headquarters

What's On Edinburgh’s major events set to be ousted from new-look George Street

What's On Work set to start on major waterfront attraction

Edinburgh Festival Video

Edinburgh Festivals Video 2022

Comedy

What's On Sir Billy Connolly unveils plans for new 'Spirit of Glasgow' comedy award

What's On ‘Perfect storm’ warning for arts sector amid fears of ‘significant’ funding cuts

What's On Fringe organisers launch ‘mass listening project’ in wake of this year’s event

Music

What's On Work on 'world-class' music centre in Edinburgh set to begin within weeks

What's On Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Plug pulled on torchlight procession through city centre

What's On Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Leading hotels charge more than £1000 for a two-night stay

What's On Work to start on major waterfront attraction

What's On Work on Edinburgh’s first new concert hall for a century to begin within weeks

What's On Creative Scotland delays key funding decisions until 2024 over financial fears

What's On Fringe Society warns performers are at ‘risk’ from holiday lets clampdown

Opera and Musical Theatre

Edinburgh Festivals Fringe music, musicals & opera reviews: Lizard Boy | Last Night + more

Edinburgh Festivals EIF reviews: Coppelia | Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra: Salome + more

Edinburgh Festivals EIF opera and music reviews: Fidelio | Sharon Kam & Enrico Pace | Taraf De Caliu

Dance and Physical Theatre

What's On Edinburgh-based national dance centre to cut jobs in face of ‘perfect storm'

Edinburgh Festivals Edinburgh Festival Fringe Dance review: Worn, Dance Base

Edinburgh Festivals Fringe theatre, dance & circus reviews: He's Dead | Civilisation + more

Edinburgh Festivals Fringe reviews: BOLERO – EXTENDED | The Dan Daw Show + more

Books

What's On Book festival to cut jobs, scale back programme and drop streaming

What's On Push The Boat Out: Line-up for Edinburgh's poetry festival revealed

Columnists Legal threats are no way to treat Scotland's Queen of Crime – Martyn McLaughlin

Film and TV

Columnists More than a glimmer of hope for Edinburgh's Film Festival – Scotsman

What's On Brian Cox issues appeal for ‘extraordinary’ Edinburgh Filmhouse to be saved

Columnists Leith studio can be catalyst for new hub of creativity and culture

Art

What's On Grayson Perry' 40-year career to be celebrated in Edinburgh exhibition in 2023

What's On Opening hours set to be cut back at one in four Scottish visitor attractions

What's On National Galleries of Scotland issues closure warning over growing cash 'crisis'