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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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    What’s In A Turn? A Physical Manifestation of the Seasons Changing

    Each Beltane, the May Queen and the Green Man share a dance together on the stage. This can take many forms and can appear very different to… Read more “What’s In A Turn? A Physical Manifestation of the Seasons Changing”

    April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Beltane Fire Society

    Tuesday 29 April: A Blessing & Re-Wilding on Calton Hill with Pillywiggins

    On Tuesday April 29th, from 12 noon to 3pm, we invite all Beltaners, and anyone who loves Calton Hill, to come together with the Pillywiggins for a… Read more “Tuesday 29 April: A Blessing & Re-Wilding on Calton Hill with Pillywiggins”

    April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by Beltane Fire Society

    Anti Far-Right Statement (2025)

    The Beltane Fire Society (BFS) is a diverse, community-led group of volunteers who come together to celebrate the ancient Celtic festivals of Beltane and Samhuin through artistic… Read more “Anti Far-Right Statement (2025)”

    April 17, 2025 by Beltane Fire Society

    Introducing Our Poster Artist: Becky Salter

    Our Poster Artist for 2025 is our wonderful community member, Becky Salter, here are some words from the artist herself about the artwork: “For many years in… Read more “Introducing Our Poster Artist: Becky Salter”

    March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Beltane Fire Society

    Work with us: Production and Site Coordinator

    Job Title: Production and Site Coordinator  Location: Home working plus in-person meetings in Leith (North Edinburgh) and festival dates in Edinburgh Fee: £1,732 –  per festival, freelance… Read more “Work with us: Production and Site Coordinator”

    March 24, 2025 by Beltane Fire Society

    Join The Beltane Nightwatch!

    Nightwatch is a welcoming group of Stewards and Torchbearers. Together we hold the spacebetween the audience witnesses and the performers. We guard the May Queen as shejourneys… Read more “Join The Beltane Nightwatch!”

    March 13, 2025March 14, 2025 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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