Hidden Door

Hidden Door Totally non-profit, volunteer-run art / music / spoken word / theatre / film festival transforming incredible, abandoned Edinburgh spaces.

A playground of art, film and music. Ad-hoc but ingeniously curated - 5 stars (The Scotsman)

Each corner, every space reveals something new (The Skinny)

A nomadic cauldron of creativity, a sprawling village of alternative culture (The Herald)

A riot of noise and colour (The Times)

Find your Hidden Door fit ✨Tees + totes are waiting outside Ink Kitchen — and every purchase helps power the festival. A...
05/06/2026

Find your Hidden Door fit ✨

Tees + totes are waiting outside Ink Kitchen — and every purchase helps power the festival. All profits go directly back into the Hidden Door charity, supporting the artists, makers, and volunteers who bring it to life.

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ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

05/06/2026

🍷✨ Great art deserves great wine.

Whether you’re discovering your new favourite band, getting lost in an installation, or taking a well-earned break between performances, we’ve got the perfect pour waiting for you at The Paper Factory.

Thanks to our friends at , Hidden Door 2026 is serving up a fantastic selection of wines to enjoy as you explore the festival’s hidden corners, unexpected encounters and unforgettable moments.

So grab a glass, find a spot, and toast to the last shift at The Paper Factory.

📍 The Paper Factory, Edinburgh
📅 3rd–7th June 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio

Cheers! 🍷🚪

ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

05/06/2026

Since Hidden Door began, volunteers have been at the heart of everything we do. What started as an artists coming together to open up forgotten spaces for creativity has grown into a festival powered by an incredible community.

From the team that works year round planning each edition of the festival, to every installation built, every audience member welcomed, every artist supported and every hidden corner brought to life - all this has been made possible by volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to the festival.

Hidden Door remains a volunteer-led charity, and that’s something we’re incredibly proud of. Every ticket sold and every pound raised goes straight back into the festival, helping us support artists, musicians, performers and creatives while ensuring they are fairly paid for their work.

To everyone who has volunteered with Hidden Door over the years — whether for a few hours or for many festivals — thank you. Your creativity, commitment and generosity have helped shape Hidden Door into what it is today.
This festival belongs to all of us.

— Hazel Johnson, Festival Director

05/06/2026

Dream pop duo Sarah/Shaun popped into The Paper Factory to record this performance ahead of their show TONIGHT at Hidden Door 2026.

They craft woozy, romantic soundscapes that blur vintage pop sweetness with shimmering electronic experimentation.

Follow: Sarah/Shaun

04/06/2026

🍴✨ The Taste of Hidden Door

A night at Hidden Door isn’t just about discovering incredible music, art and performance — it’s also about discovering something delicious along the way.

This year, The Paper Factory is home to a fantastic selection of independent food vendors, serving everything from quick bites and comfort food to festival favourites and sweet treats.

Whether you’re grabbing dinner between performances, refuelling after dancing, or sharing food with friends as you explore the site, there’s something to satisfy every appetite.

Featuring: , , , , ,
Because every great shift deserves a great lunch break.

📍 The Paper Factory, Edinburgh
📅 3rd–7th June 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio

ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

04/06/2026

Hidden Door is delighted to welcome , a charity dedicated to promoting sexual and emotional wellbeing through open conversations, education and support.

Throughout the festival, FLAPS will be helping create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone at The Paper Factory, offering information, resources and a friendly face for anyone who wants to stop by and chat.
At Hidden Door, community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to work alongside organisations like FLAPS that help make our festival a safer and more supportive space for all.

If you see the FLAPS team around the site, don’t be shy — say hello and learn more about the fantastic work they do.

📍 The Paper Factory, Edinburgh
📅 3rd–7th June 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio

ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

04/06/2026

🥘🚪 Meet Jorge.

By day (and night), he’s one of the people helping keep Hidden Door running smoothly as our Food Vendor Coordinator and part of the security team, making sure visitors, volunteers and traders are looked after throughout the festival.

When he’s not helping keep the site ticking over, you’ll find him serving up incredible Spanish flavours with House of Tapas.

From supporting our volunteers behind the scenes to helping feed hungry festival-goers, Jorge is one of the many people who make Hidden Door what it is.

If you spot him around The Paper Factory, be sure to say hello — and don’t leave without trying some tapas.

📍 The Paper Factory, Edinburgh
📅 3rd–7th June 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio

ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

04/06/2026

🎵🏭 We caught up with Aaron Main from as he took a wander through Hidden Door last night.

We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Paradise Palms Records once again to bring some incredible artists to The Paper Factory.

On Friday, don’t miss Makeness, serving up raw, fractured dance music that blends buzzing guitars, post-disco rhythms and soaring falsetto vocals into something uniquely his own.

Then on Saturday, prepare for the glorious chaos of Bad Gravy — the self-described “acid-funk orchestral cult” bringing their explosive mix of groove, brass and unfiltered energy to Hidden Door

Trust us, you won’t want to miss either. ✨

📍 The Paper Factory, Edinburgh
📅 3rd–7th June 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in bio

ABOUT HIDDEN DOOR

Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.

Our 2026 festival will take place from 3rd – 7th June at The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - a huge industrial site transformed for the arts.

Through our festivals we reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity, with our work funded through ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising. All money goes straight back into the festival and ensuring all of our creative contributors are fairly paid.

Hidden Door is supported by through Multi-Year Funding.

04/06/2026

At Hidden Door Festival this week, LOST PIGEON RADIO is an evolving broadcast artwork and expanded audio-described tour woven through the wider world of the festival from artist Juliana Capes.

Find out more: https://hiddendoorarts.org/event/lost-pigeon-radio/

🚨 Hidden Door 2026 opens TONIGHT in Edinburgh until Sunday 🚨After months of planning and preparing the site, we are read...
03/06/2026

🚨 Hidden Door 2026 opens TONIGHT in Edinburgh until Sunday 🚨

After months of planning and preparing the site, we are ready to open The Paper Factory for its Last Shift - the final chance to experience this huge space filled with live music, art and performances.

Info and tickets: hiddendoorarts.org

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