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
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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

Witchcraft Voice Activation

13th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

A ritualistic workshop that explores the natural power and pure magic of the human voice.

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.

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.

Storytelling

Winter Spirits

14th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

What happens when two members of the Unseelie court find themselves in need of a winter job? Join us by the hearth for a story of comedy, horror and yuletide folklore.

Theatre

Spangled Cabaret

14th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Glasgow's longest running variety show brings you a deliciously dark variety hour to The Banshee Labyrinth!

Storytelling

Winter in London

14th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Prepare for mend melting horrors against the snowy backdrop of turn of the century as Beth Macdonald brings her second solo storytelling show to Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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.

Theatre

A Creepy Christmas with Corin Rhys Jones

16th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

In the tradition of ghost stories at Christmas time, Corin Rhys Jones presents a selection of unsettling, creepy tales as part of the Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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

The Santa Seance: Ho-Ho-Ho-rror!

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us for a night of Christmas ghosts, as Santa tries his hand at a spooky seance ritual to pass the time before the big event.

Music

Yuletide Monstress: An Evening with Whistle the Christmas Imp

18th December 2025 - 19th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Spend an hour with Whistle the Imp while she challenges you to delightful duels, spills the tea on the many Yuletide creatures, and imbibe cocktail induced musical silliness for the masses.

Workshops

Horror films as therapy: Why scary can be healthy

20th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

This workshop will explore the psychological benefits of watching horror and the ways that horror films can help us deal with trauma, depression, grief and anxiety.

Storytelling

Terror Tales at Christmas: Ghost Writers

20th December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss an evening of true ghost stories told by some of Scotland's leading authorities on the paranormal as part of Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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

David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens’ The Signal-Man

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Old Town

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

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

Edinburgh International Harp Festival

George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh South EH10 5EG

The Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns for its 42nd year in April, showcasing an eclectic array of harp talent from across the globe.

Festivals

Festival of Politics

, Edinburgh Old Town EH99 1SP

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Manipulate Festival

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Edinburgh Iranian Festival

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Cymera Festival

The Pleasance 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ

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Festivals

Edinburgh Gaelic Festival

, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet.

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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