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Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

About Edinburgh International Magic Festival

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Unleash your inner magic – MagicFest, Edinburgh’s annual avalanche of illusion, sleight of hand, mystery and laughter.

And this year it celebrates reaching sweet 16 with two highly innovative world premieres, plus Kevin Quantum’s ever-popular Christmas Show and performances by some of the country’s very best stage magicians.

Tickets are now on sale for shows taking place across the city from 17 to 30 December.

Upcoming Events at Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress

20th December 2025

Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

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The Secret Room

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle is an unforgettable journey into history, wonder, and imagination.

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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

22nd December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

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Richard Wiseman

27th December 2025

Have you got what it takes to sit through the most tedious show ever and receive a certificate verifying your extraordinary willpower?

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Insane Christmas Magic

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Insane Magic finally make their MagicFest debut, ending the year with a bang in a Christmas special packed with festive wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, and a sprinkle of fan-favourite classics!

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Four Magicians

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Four of Scotland’s leading magicians come together for an evening like no other — minds will be read, laws of nature will be defied, and dad jokes will be told.

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Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Back by popular demand! Scotland’s favourite trickster is jingling all the way into the festive season with a brand-new magic and comedy spectacular.

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Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic — not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.

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Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy

28th December 2025

After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run with five-star reviews, Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy!

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, Various Locations Edinburgh

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Curious is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s annual festival of knowledge – a free, open-to-all celebration of ideas, discovery, and conversation.

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Audacious Women Festival

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, Various Locations Edinburgh

The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 2nd to 12th May 2025.

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, Various Locations Edinburgh

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, Portobello

Porty Festival, a family friendly festival, returns to Portobello on Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May - highlighting all things Portobello.

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FuturePlay Festival

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Formerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.

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The Saltire Festival

, Various Locations East Lothian

The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!

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Syn Festival Edinburgh

, Various Locations in Edinburgh

Join us for a multi-art festival of visual and performing arts, including photography, art installations, painting, theatre, short films, live music and dance!

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Edinburgh International Harp Festival

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