Edinburgh International Magic Festival

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

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.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Theatre

The Secret Room

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

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

Dance

Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress

20th December 2025

North Edinburgh Arts, Edinburgh North

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

Theatre

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

22nd December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

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!

Workshops

Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Theatre

Richard Wiseman

27th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Nights Out

Insane Christmas Magic

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Theatre

Four Magicians

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Family and Kids

Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Theatre

Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy

28th December 2025

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Theatre

Magic Awareness Society

29th December 2025 - 30th December 2025

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh New Town

Festivals

Edinburgh Krampus Festival

29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG

While Santa and his elves frolic under snowflakes, something sinister is lurking in the icy caverns of Niddry Street.

Festivals

Portobello Book Festival

, Various Locations Portobello

Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.

Festivals

Edinburgh Iranian Festival

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The Edinburgh Iranian Festival is a non-political showcase for world-class Iranian culture.

Festivals

Curious: A free festival of knowledge

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh 22 - 26 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2PQ

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

Festivals

Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Chinese New Year Festival returns in 2024 with a full programme of events and activities across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and the start of The Year of the Dragon.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Film Festival

88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ

The Edinburgh International Film Festival will return from 13th to 19th August 2026 at the very heart of Edinburgh's festival season.

Festivals

Edinburgh International University Film Festival

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

The Edinburgh International University Film Festival (EIUFF), launching in 2025, is driven by a mission to champion and support the creative talents of university students across the UK.

Festivals

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from 22nd October to 1st November 2025 with the theme 'Lights of the North'.

Festivals

First Stages Festival

Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

The Traverse kicks off its 2022 programme with a wide range of interactive workshops and Q&As, in-person readings and creative prompts for first time writers to seasoned theatremakers.

Festivals

Edinburgh Deaf Featival

49 Albany Street, Edinburgh New town EH1 3QY

Edinburgh Deaf Festival is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage. Join us for a variety of performances and events throughout the week.

Festivals