Missed out on tickets for Samhuinn 2026?
It’s not too late to take part. The first walkthrough is this Sunday, so you still have time!
Nightfox
Want a fun way to support the festival, get a great view of the night, and a free ticket?
Look great in high vis?
Always wanted to dress up as a fox for Samhuinn?
Stewards need you!
Nightfox (stewards) will be the guardians of the night, standing between performers and witnesses and ensuring everyone’s safety.
It’s free to join, you just need warm, firesafe clothes, good shoes, and to be available for at least one walkthrough and for the essential training days.
If you’re interested please email nightfox@beltane.org.
Tech
Come be a part of the festival from behind the scenes!
Tech are the Beltaners who build, transport and set up most of the physical stuff on the hill, and facilitate the tech needs of other groups (within reason!) On the night, we light fires all over the hill, put them out at the end, and generally contribute to the safety and smooth running of the festival.
From making fire sculptures, training on extinguishing fires safely, we do a little bit of everything, and deal a little bit with everyone. We work especially closely with our contractors, stewards, torchies, and anyone wanting to do anything technically cool! It’s a great way to see the big picture of how the festival works.
Tech aims to be a space where members can take the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with. You don’t need specific skills, only enthusiasm! We’re here to share knowledge, make stuff happen, and have a good time. Whether you’re completely new to BFS, have only done performance, or you’ve done more festivals than you can count, everyone is welcome in Tech.
Practical things:
- We meet most Sunday afternoons in the run up, likely 2pm to 5pm, but to be confirmed.
- Practices are usually on East Cromwell Street, Leith, where Beltane has stores.
- First meeting is Sunday 13th September 2pm-4pm at 16 East Cromwell Street, Suggest that you contact us in advance but just turning up is fine too. Just show up in the yard and someone will find you!
- If you can’t make the first meeting that’s fine, fill out our form and we’ll email details of later sessions.
- The only sessions you have to attend (before Samhuinn itself) are a mandatory health and safety briefing, and at least one of the walkthroughs. However, we recommend attending as many as possible, especially if you are new.
- On the night, we are first on the hill, to set up while other groups get their paint on.
- It would be really helpful if you were available for at least some of the build and take down days between the 27th October and 1st November. Lending a hand with tech whilst also committing to another group is possible and encouraged, especially for the derig!
- No financial contribution. You might want to consider buying your own safety boots, but many tasks don’t need safety footwear, and we have a limited number of pairs that can be borrowed.
- Accessibility: Group Practices are not child or pet friendly unfortunately, but talk to us about other accessibility requirements you might have.
Any questions, ask Niall or Peter!
Contact: email tech@beltane.org or complete the form:
Torchbearers
What is a fire festival without fire? That’s where we come in! We will make the fire, from scratch, and take it to wherever it needs to be. We might also have a wee surprise for those watching the festival through their phones.
Practices are twice-weekly, Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon. Our expenses are low, though you will need to beg, borrow or make a cloak if you don’t already have one.
Please register your interest here:-
