Edinburgh Festivals: Late-Night Venues Approved

0:00Edinburgh counselors are eyeing a two-hour extension on closing times for pubs and venues during the fringe and festival this summer. The licensing board meets Monday to approve it for August 7th through 31st, letting spots stay open later to handle the massive crowds. Only places that already list late trading in their operating plans get it automatically. Others have to apply separately, keeping things organized amid the chaos. This setup has been a staple for years, since the festivals pull in huge visitor numbers and justify the bump in hours. Officials see it as a smart move for those peak periods without overdoing it. Adding to the late nights, the board already greenlit extended hours back in June for World Cup games. Venues with live TV can screen matches starting as late as 2am or even 5am. UK time, staying open 30 minutes after kickoff ends though. Alcohol service stops when the whistle blows. With the festivals wrapping up, expect Edinburgh's nightlife to pulse longer, balancing the buzz

1:00with some ground rules in place. Stay informed with Edinburgh News Today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with the story.