Edinburgh is home to many festivals that are crucial to the local economy, contributing to the development of world culture. The most famous events are Edinburgh International, Book, Science, Storytelling, Film, Jazz &Blues festivals. Recently the Edinburgh Festivals forum launched a vision for the future, considering new challenges and perspectives. 

This draft Vision comprises eight development principles, reflecting different dimensions of excellence in how a world-leading sustainable festival city could look and feel by the year 2030. The draft vision aims to function as a statement of shared ambitions to assist collaborative thinking and action, recognising that many players have responsibility for different dimensions of development and decisions of course lie with the properly mandated authorities. Should resources be secured to move towards this vision, the principles identify the headlines of a programme of innovation, future proofing and leadership across sectors and agencies, to address key needs and serve as a model for the vital role culture will play in sustainable city futures.