Hundreds flock to Edinburgh Meadows Festival despite thundery forecast
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Hundreds of festival-goers have congregated in centre city on Saturday, June 7, for the annual Meadows Festival, braving thundery forecasts.
The festival is in full swing with tents and stages occupying the park from June 7 and 8.
The stacked programme of events includes a dog show, youth sports competitions, fair rides, a yoga zone, live music, and even an event that specifically celebrates the music of Kate Bush with dressing up and dancing.
Three stages are set up around the Meadows with live performances from acts including Laura Silverstone and Fidra.
Sunday's main stage will welcome the Edinburgh Ukrainian Choir, Bambitos, and Groove Down, among others.
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The community-ran festival has operated since 1974 and regularly brings over 20,000 people to the park in the first week of June.
The 2025 festivities continued to draw throngs of participants to Edinburgh despite less than ideal weather.
Earlier today we brought you a forecast showing hours of continuous thunder storms on Saturday, June 7.
According to BBC Weather, Edinburgh will experience lightning and rain throughout most of the afternoon from 2pm until 7pm.
Already the capital has seen ongoing downpours, marking the beginning of a dreich weekend.
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