We’re now at the halfway point of the 2021 Edinburgh International Festival, which comes to a close on Sunday, August 29.
Many of the shows sold out months ago, with performances from the like of Damon Albarn, Nicola Benedetti and Alan Cumming amongst the hot tickets.
But, despite Festival Director Fergus Linehan opting to continue with socially-distanced seating even as Scottish Government Covid restrictions eased, there are still a wide range of concerts and performances that have seats available.
And there’s more good news for people under the age of 26, who can take advantage of £8 tickets if they book them on the same day as certain performances.
Here are 10 shows you can still grab a ticket for at www.eif.co.uk.
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9. The Unthanks
The Northumbrian folk collective, fronted by sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank, bring their intricate harmonies and home-grown style to a wide range of genre-crossing music. They will be playing Edinburgh Park at 8.30pm on Sunday, August 22. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

10. Noa Wildschut Photo: Marco Borggreve
20-year-old violinist Noa Wildschut makes her International Festival debut, joined by remarkable young pianist Elisabeth Brauß, in an upbeat and expansive recital. It will take place at the Old College Quad at 12noon and 2.30pm on Tuesday, August 24. Photo: Marco Borggreve

