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Beltane Fire Society

Beltane Fire Society

Formed in 1988, Beltane Fire Society is a community arts performance charity that hosts the Beltane Fire Festival and Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh.

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    Category: rehearsals

    Fire and fertile ground – embracing change with Obsidian

    Obsidian reforge new things from chaos, acting as Winter’s warriors at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 29, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Get to know our Samhuinn 2019 groups and how to join them

    First glimpse of the groups you can sign up to perform with at Samhuinn Fire Festival 2019.

    August 30, 2019September 10, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    What happens when ice meets fire

    Obsidian are Winter’s stoic warriors, combining volcanic energy with the cold season’s icy grip.

    October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Trickster gods and deathly jesters

    The Moncai remind us that nothing is permanent and to adapt ourselves as the seasons change.

    October 15, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Bang the drums of Winter

    Teachdairean a’Gheamraidh (the Winter Drummers) show us how to face the dark months without fear.

    October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Painting the Hill Red

    Celebrate the last vestiges of summertime with Samhuinn’s Reds, riotous children of Summer and always the last ones to leave the party.

    September 29, 2018October 1, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Psychogeography, fantasy, and ritual – the Faerie Porters

    On the night of Beltane, faeries collect their belongings and move to a new house.

    April 17, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

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    Beltane Fire Society is a not-for-profit registered charity in Scotland. Charity Number SC040137. Company Number SC341753.

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