Edinburgh International Festival: First Night at The Hub

Mon 10 Aug · 01:00

The Hub Edinburgh

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About This Event

The Edinburgh International Festival will commence on Monday 10 August 2026 with First Night at The Hub, a late-night event hosted by violinist Nicola Benedetti. Taking place at The Hub on the Royal Mile, the evening will showcase a surprise lineup of musicians drawn from across the entire festival programme. Having consistently sold out in previous years, this event has become a firm fixture of the festival calendar. It offers a concentrated taste of the festival’s remarkable scale and variety, all within an intimate yet celebratory atmosphere. Audiences can expect a vibrant blend of performances that capture the spirit of the wider programme. Ticket prices are available on the event website, providing further details for those keen to secure their place at this popular opening celebration.

The event features a surprise lineup of musicians drawn from across the Festival programme, showcasing a vibrant blend of performances that capture the spirit of the wider programme. This eclectic evening offers a concentrated taste of the festival's remarkable scale and variety, all within an intimate yet celebratory atmosphere.

Violinist Nicola Benedetti hosts the event, with previous performances described as having 'the genuine feeling that you didn't know what was coming next' (The Arts Desk 2024) and being 'adventurous and unceasingly engaging' (The Scotsman 2023).

The event takes place at The Hub, the Festival's home at the top of the Royal Mile. The timings and ticket details can be found on the event website.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

Edinburgh International Festival: First Night at The Hub takes place on Monday, 10 August 2026 at 01:00.

Edinburgh International Festival: First Night at The Hub is held at The Hub Edinburgh in Edinburgh (348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NE).

Tickets for Edinburgh International Festival: First Night at The Hub can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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