Edinburgh Horror Festival

The Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the most popular Hallowe'en events in Edinburgh. Incorporating theatre, comedy, magic, spoken word, movies, games, improv, workshops and more!

About Edinburgh Horror Festival

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The Edinburgh Horror Festival is back and it's TENTH year.

The Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the first of its kind in the UK- most horror festivals focus on one style of performance be it film or theatre, or possible one area of horror such as ghosts.

Our goal is to present a varied programme of performances in multiple disciplines and genres- from theatre to comedy, from magic to walking tours, from presenting authors to mediums to ghost hunters to scientists.

A variable bill providing an opportunity for all those in the arts and sciences and beyond to present their work to an audience.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Horror Festival

Theatre

King of the Scouts

28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

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Just Festival

St John's Church Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4BJ

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Festivals

Edinburgh International Improv Festival

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

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Edinburghs Christmas

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Edinburgh Iranian Festival

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, Various Locations Edinburgh

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