# Edinburgh Council Boosts Festival Funding | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-09-18T04:52:36+00:00
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Edinburgh’s council just approved a major funding boost for its flagship festivals, including a 25% one-time increase backed by a new visitor levy set to generate £25 million over three years. The decision, championed by the Green Group, SNP, and Lib Dems, overcame resistance for a smaller raise, and comes with an additional £2.6 million Innovate Fund to support local creatives. Community leaders and festival directors emphasized how these events aren’t just tourist draws—they’re vital to local well-being, economic resilience, and cultural identity, with many attendees being locals. The council now faces the challenge of creating a fair, sustainable funding model for all cultural groups moving forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/09/council-awards-increase-in-cultural-grants/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad56a421b8fbc31b Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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