Samhuinn Fire Festival (Saturday 31 October)

One of Edinburgh's most iconic annual events, the Samhuinn Fire Festival marks the ancient Celtic New Year and the transition from summer to winter.

Expect fire performers, drumming, acrobatics, theatrical storytelling and costumed characters as the ancient battle between the Summer King and Winter King unfolds. Organised by the Beltane Fire Society, this unique event transforms Halloween night into something far more magical than a typical celebration.