Held in the city each summer, the festival is the biggest cultural event of the year and attracts upwards of 50,000 visitors during its seven-week run. The event was first held in 1953 and each summer it continues to put on an eclectic programme of music, dance, opera, ballet, theatre, art and films. Visitors can expect to see everything from internationally-acclaimed symphony orchestras to world-renowned theatre companies perform in various venues and locations throughout the city.

Times
Various.