Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival is just months away – a spectacular event that attracts thousands to Calton Hill each year.

What is Beltane? Beltane is an ancient Celtic holiday that begins at sunset on April 30th and lasts until sunset on May 1. Neopagans celebrate it as a festive occasion that marks the end of spring and ...

Beltane traditionally kicks off at sunset on April 30 and continues through the night into May 1, a day traditionally seen as the beginning of summer. It’s a celebration of the arrival of the lighter, ...

Tickets for Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival 2026 on Calton Hill go on sale tomorrow. Celebrate Celtic tradition with music, dance and ...

Tickets for Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival 2026 on Calton Hill go on sale tomorrow. Celebrate Celtic tradition with music, dance and fire performances.