Incident Details

Over 1 million visitors are expected to travel to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Festival Fringe is the world’s largest performing arts festival, spanning 3 weeks and hosting over 3,000 shows across the city of Edinburgh. The event will attract attendees, visitors, and media outlets from outside of the United Kingdom. An Increase in travelers is anticipated to cause traffic disruptions, pressure on public transport and heightened security for crowd management.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the Festival Fringe. Travelers should expect delays while in transit and remain vigilant in crowds.