This Samhuinn, the Winter Queen embodies winter at its bleakest – a season of endings. On his journey coming to terms with his part enacting Summer’s end,… Read more “Winter Queen’s Ritual of Remembrance”
Our Blue team for Samhuinn 2026
From beginning to end, our role is to help shape our festivals into what they are, holding ritual and tradition in one hand, guidance and experience in… Read more “Our Blue team for Samhuinn 2026”
Your Samhuinn Fire Festival 2026 tickets are now on sale!
On Saturday 31st October 2026, Edinburgh’s Calton Hill will blaze with fire, drums and otherworldly performance as Samhuinn Fire Festival marks the dramatic death of Summer and arrival of Winter.
Hundreds of performers will transform one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks for a spectacular celebration of Scotland’s Celtic heritage, bringing together fire-play, drumming, acrobatics, dance, immersive performance and elaborate costumes on Halloween night.
Announcing our Samhuinn 2026 Groups & Projects and how to get involved!
Welcome to the Samhuinn Fire Festival 2026! Whether you’re someone who’s looking on curiously, or a regular volunteer – we’re delighted to introduce you to the different… Read more “Announcing our Samhuinn 2026 Groups & Projects and how to get involved!”
Announcing the Samhuinn 2026 Open Meeting!
On Saturday 5th September, come to Broughton St Mary’s on Bellevue Crescent for the Samhuinn 2026 open meeting! Get involved with the Samhuinn Fire Festival on the 31st October on Calton Hill.
Welcome to our Winter Queen – Izzy
Photo by Zhi Kang Chua for Beltane Fire Society The Winter Queen arrives in summer’s world and knows he is the end of it. He fights the… Read more “Welcome to our Winter Queen – Izzy”
Beltane Fire Society 