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The Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the first of its kind in the UK- most horror festivals focus on one style of performance be it film or theatre, or possible one area of horror such as ghosts. Our goal is to present a varied programme of performances in multiple disciplines and genres- from theatre to comedy, from magic to walking tours, from presenting authors to mediums to ghost hunters to scientists. A variable bill providing an opportunity for all those in the arts and sciences and beyond to present their work to an audience.

It is time to announce the winners of The Spookies: Horror on the Fringe Awards 2026.Best Musical:Winner: Burke'n'Hare: ...
02/09/2026

It is time to announce the winners of The Spookies: Horror on the Fringe Awards 2026.

Best Musical:
Winner: Burke'n'Hare: Let the Bodies Hit the Floor
Runner Up: The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis

Best New Writing:
Winner: Trans People are Awful
Runner Up: A Ghost Among the Living

Best Comedy:
Winner: Hudson Hughes: At Your Service
Runner Up: To Be Frank

Best Theatre:
Winner: Dracula: Lucy's Dream
Runner Up: Ce de Lu

Best Variety:
Winner: David Alnwick: The Haunted Magician
Runner Up: The Cult of Astaroth

Stand Out Performer:
Winner: Kirsty Mann (Kirsty Mann: Co**se)
Runner Up: Amy Clayton (The Good, the Bad, & the Almighty)

Critics Choice Winners:
To Be Frank
Amy Clayton (Early Doors Productions)

We saw so many incredible performers this Fringe, it was difficult to reduce it down to just three for our shortlist. So...
29/08/2026

We saw so many incredible performers this Fringe, it was difficult to reduce it down to just three for our shortlist.

So here is the shortlist of Stand Out Performers:
Kirsty Mann (Kirsty Mann: Co**se)
Amy Clayton (The Good, the Bad, and the Almighty)
Andrew Johnson (Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen)

Our shortlist for Best New Writing:Turn the ClothGhost Among the LivingTrans People are AwfulWhat is your favourite?
29/08/2026

Our shortlist for Best New Writing:
Turn the Cloth
Ghost Among the Living
Trans People are Awful

What is your favourite?

Our shortlist for Best Theatre:Dracula: Lucy's DreamLighthouseCe de LuWhich was your favourite?
29/08/2026

Our shortlist for Best Theatre:
Dracula: Lucy's Dream
Lighthouse
Ce de Lu

Which was your favourite?

Our next shortlist is for: Best Musical:Burke'n'Hare: Let the Bodies Hit the FloorThe Bloody Ballad of Bette DavisWhich ...
29/08/2026

Our next shortlist is for: Best Musical:
Burke'n'Hare: Let the Bodies Hit the Floor
The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis

Which one still has songs stuck in your head?

Our first shortlist is for Best Comedy:The Good, the Bad, & The AlmightHudson Hughes: At Your ServiceTo Be FrankWho do y...
29/08/2026

Our first shortlist is for Best Comedy:
The Good, the Bad, & The Almight
Hudson Hughes: At Your Service
To Be Frank

Who do you want to win?

Tomorrow, the Spookies will be awarded. Are you ready for our shortlists?
29/08/2026

Tomorrow, the Spookies will be awarded. Are you ready for our shortlists?

01/08/2026

Two important updates about today's shows:

Monster Cabaret is cancelled due to illness. We will arrange refunds for ticket holders as soon as the website it back up and running.

Also, due to an issue with our webhost, we are currently unable to sell tickets for any events. We don't know when this will be resolved as it is a problem with the host. This also means we can't access emails or guest lists for any tickets bought already.

You can drop in to Stand Up Horror at 9:30 and donate on the door.

One last call out for tonight's show, Love is Undead - a weird, spooky, cabaret for an alternative Valentin a night out....
14/02/2026

One last call out for tonight's show, Love is Undead - a weird, spooky, cabaret for an alternative Valentin a night out. Free entry, donations accepted and you can reserve seats from. £5 on our website. 7:30pm at The Banshee Labyrinth.

Link in bio on Instagram, link in comments on Facebook.

14/02/2026

The planned show, Blind Fate, is not running tonight. But there's still plenty of Vallowe'en events going on at the Banshee Labyrinth. Love is Undead cabaret at 7:30pm, tarot from 5pm, free movies from 9:30pm, and karaoke from 11pm.

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