Dear friends,

The Beltane Open Meeting will take place on Saturday 21st February 2026 at Greyfriars Kirk (the one near the statue of the dog, not Charteris).

Doors open from 12.30 with the presentations starting at 1.45pm sharp.

There will be a session for first-time attendees from 1.15pm to welcome them to the Society and give them a little context to what we do.

After the presentations, there will be time to talk to groups, projects and organisers who will have tables around the hall. We’ll need to pack up and be out by 4pm but there will be a pub to head to afterwards if you would like to carry on your conversations!

Happily, as is now tradition, there will be drums in the evening!! A night of community performances with Suail, Chrisalis, Edinburgh Noise Committee and HARBINGERS! See below and get your ticket ❤

We’re very excited to share the many wonderful groups and projects for this festival – stand by for an announcement coming on Wednesday evening, 18th Feb.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Open Meeting!

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