Samhuinn or Samhain (sow-wen) is held on October 31st. Derived from Old Gaelic is translates roughly as ‘summer’s end’ and is celebrated as the Celtic New Year. A last chance to revel with friends before the weather turns.
Date: Sunday 31st October
Time: Procession starts approx. 9.00pm
Where: Castlehill, Edinburgh
Donations in the beautifully decorated buckets, carried by the beautifully decorated bucketeers!
After the festival, join the denizens of Summer and Winter as they party late into the night, after the spectacular ritual performance.
Samhuinn After Party - Bongo Club, Holyrood Road – 11pm-3am. Tax: £7 / £5 Concessions
Live performances by the Beasties & Winter Drummers
ABAGA Records Showcase ft. Tactus and his newly released “Deranged E.P.”
Dubstep, Drum n Bass & Balkan flavours from regulars Covalent & Anonymi
Visuals by Repsychognomics
More TBA…!
Limited public tickets will sell out quick. Get there early!
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