# Event Details - **Event Name**: Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Edinburgh Multicultural Festival is coming to your local library with free African and South Asian cultural performances this season.About this EventEdinburgh Multicultural Festival presents its Autumn/Winter Season of World Cultures performances and workshops in city libraries!With a programme of music, dance and musical storytelling we will take you on a cultural journey from Sctoalnd to India to South Africa. Bring everyone along to Your Library to experience hypnotizing rhythms and moves from India, and let your heart and feet feel the unstoppable rhythms of the African drum. Ahalya Dance Academy with Preetha Nirmala and African Connections-own Morgan Njobo are coming together to share their stories captured in music and dance and bring you Closer to Cultures, World Cultures!In the Autumn/Winter Season, we also invite you to explore Edinburgh’s legacy linked to the colonial history by joining the Salty Seas performances and workshops hosted as part of Black History Month.let your heart and feet feel the unstoppable rhythms of the African drum.Book your free tickets for the selected dates and locations:2026 Closer to Cultures: Autumn/Winter Season5 Sept 12-1:30pm - Music Performance and African Drumming Workshop with Morgan Njobo and Ramcise Modie at Stockbridge Library10 Oct 12-1:30pm - Black History Month Special: Salty Seas Musical Theatre performance followed by African music workshop at Ratho Library24 Oct 12-1:30pm - Black History Month Special: Salty Seas Musical Theatre performance followed by African music workshop at Wester Hailes Library6 Nov 3-4:30pm - Ahalya Dance Academy and Preetha Nirmala with Indian classical dance and music at Gilmerton Library4 Dec 3-4:30pm - Ahalya Dance Academy and Preetha Nirmala with Indian classical dance and music at Muirhouse LibraryThe programme is hosted by Edinburgh Multicultural Festival in partnership with Edinburgh City Libraries with support from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Awards for All Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.To learn more about the Edinburgh Multicultural Festival, please visit edmcf.co.uk. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5d96340-b159-11f1-8691-cd349320de2d-rimg-w523-h740-dce898c8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/closer-to-cultures-2026-autumn-winter-season/100001999165007353 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Festivals, Art, Theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Ratho Library (10 October 2026) - **lat**: 55.9221903 - **long**: -3.3804684 - **full address**: Ratho Library (10 October 2026), 6 School Wynd, Ratho, Newbridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cce2baabb1dfbf315078a8e8945fd68ecabb819ca835f115022fc84820a7d565-rimg-w1200-h1697-dce898c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789513509 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season being held? - **A:** Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Ratho Library (10 October 2026), 6 School Wynd, Ratho, Newbridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season? - **A:** Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season is organized by Edinburgh Multicultural Festival. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Edinburgh Multicultural Festival's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Edinburgh Multicultural Festival a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Edinburgh Multicultural Festival has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Closer to Cultures: 2026 Autumn/Winter Season is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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