Edinburgh Krampus Festival

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

About Edinburgh Krampus Festival

	29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG
	Edinburgh Krampus Festival Website
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Join us for dark markets, creepy Christmas magic, theatre and comedy, Witchy Workshops, Metal gigs, horror X-mas slashers, a creepy Christmas craft room, and the chance to meet Krampus himself!

13th-21st of December, only at The Banshee Labyrinth. 18+ Only.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Krampus Festival

Workshops

Midwinter Protection Charms Workshop

13th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Using herbs, roots, berries, charms and a dash of dark magic, you will learn something of the dark traditions of midwinter and create your own protection spell to take home.

Talks and Lectures

Life Of A Ghost Hunter

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 19th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

How do real life ghost hunters hunt ghosts? Join Phantom Seekers Paranormal for a light hearted look at what goes into hunting ghosts, what we do and how we do it.

Theatre

Misdi Morte’s Manajerie of Mayhems, Krampus Krismas

13th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Come along to this alternative cabaret presenting local artists who love to express their weird 'n' wonderful talents at The Banshee Labyrinth!

Comedy

Merry Cheesemas: Oh No That’s Not Your Cheese Again

13th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Mark returns to where the cheese show began and ended The Banshee Labyrinth but its Christmas, he's going to be eating a lot of cheese anyway, so why not do it for your entertainment.

Gaming

Robot Vacuum Fight Club (Festive Edition)

14th December 2025 - 15th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Form a team, select a knockoff Roomba, customise it, then pit it against a dozen rivals in a series of knockout competitions that test speed, agility and suction power.

Talks and Lectures

Aleister Crowley - The Beast, The Bard, The Brat

16th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Wild rumours spread about Aleister Crowley throughout his eccentric life. Come along and hear about a side to the sorcerer that is seldom heard!

Theatre

Unquiet Objects: Ghost Stories of M R James

17th December 2025 - 19th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

In this unique dramatisation, Parrot Theatre Company bring to macabre life three powerful ghost stories of haunted artefacts, created by the master of the genre M.R. James.

Theatre

David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens’ The Signal-Man

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Edinburgh Old Town

This one-man performance of Dickens' gothic horror is preceded by a live performance demonstration of Victorian spiritualism.

Workshops

Decoding the Thoth Tarot

20th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Learn the basics of the Thoth Tarot including meanings of the major arcana and basic spreads, as well as how it differs from the Rider Waite Smith system.

Theatre

The Brotherhood of Astaroth

21st December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Take part in a dark magick initiation ritual, and learn the secrets of the teachings of Astaroth with magician Ash Pryce, all in the underground chamber of Scotland's most haunted pub.

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.

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Push the Boat Out

Summerhall 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh South EH9 1PL

Push the Boat Out returns for 2023. Join us for three epic days, 24th – 26th November, throughout Edinburgh’s iconic Summerhall.

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

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Edinburgh International Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.

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Porty Festival

, Portobello

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ScotlandsFest

, Various Locations Edinburgh

2024 marks the 7th year of ScotlandsFest, more than 40 captivating events celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland.

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