Tickets

Hidden Door 2026 will take place from Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th June 2026 at The Paper Factory, a massive industrial site in west Edinburgh.

The full programme will be announced in April, but the first release of day tickets are available now for those who want to grab a bargain:

As always, the festival will be FREE to explore during the day, with tickets required for those staying for the evening programme after 6pm.

Hidden Door is a volunteer-run charity with every ticket sale going straight to supporting our artists and contributors.

Weekend headliners

On Friday 5th June, Norwegian singer-songwriter, record producer, and novelist Jenny Hval pushes boundaries with a live performance that demands to be witnessed firsthand, with her experimental, feminist and avant-garde work scooping several notable awards. The night will climax with a special late night club presented by EPiKA, Edinburgh’s own femme techno collective.

On Saturday 6th June, Skye natives Valtos bring a dancefloor-ready take on their already unique sound with their acclaimed DJ/Live hybrid project High Water Mark, fusing folk and electronic beats for an energetic and dynamic experience. The action will then move to the club space with Fred Deakin (Lemon Jelly/Club Life) taking audiences through the decades of his legendary Scottish club nights.

Ticket prices for all

With an ongoing commitment to inclusivity, Hidden Door has expanded its concessionary ticket options, ensuring that financial barriers and accessibility won’t prevent anyone from experiencing the event:

• As always, the festival will be free to attend each day until 6pm
  
• The earlier you book, the cheaper the price
  
• D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people can access an automatic 30% discount
  
• Anyone who is currently unemployed can also benefit from the 30% discount
  
• Students and those under 26 are entitled to 20% off, whilst over 65s can claim 10% off the standard price ticket
  
• And going even further to include as many people as possible, for those who need them, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for every evening.

The Paper Factory

We are thrilled to be returning to this huge industrial site for one final shift in 2026.

We called it The Paper Factory because it’s a huge former paper and cardboard box manufacturing facility, with a mix of warehouses, factory floors, offices and outhouses spread across a 15 acre site.

The Paper Factory is well served by a variety of public transport links, with frequent bus, tram and train services all stopping nearby, making it easy to reach within minutes from the city centre. It’s also right on the main line from Glasgow and the west.

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Hidden Door is a registered charity, under the name Hidden Door Charitable Company Ltd, registered charity number SC050108.

Hidden Door is supported by Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland.