Hidden Door is officially NEXT WEEK! 9 days until we open for the Last Shift at The Paper Factory - 5 days of live music, visual art installations and pop-up performances in a forgotten industrial site transformed by the arts. #HiddenDoorFestival runs from 3rd - 7th June.

10 DAYS UNTIL HIDDEN DOOR 2026 🗓️ Ticket sales are really ramping up and we're about to move all nights up to the next price tier - the earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket! Line-up and tickets: hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/ #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh

Spoken word at Hidden Door Festival 2026 🎤📚 Thought provoking, personal, funny & moving – we're bringing the power of spoken word back into a building fallen silent; the factory’s atmospheric chambers echoing with the voices of raw human expression. hiddendoorarts.org/contents/poe...

The hard work continues this weekend as our volunteers prepare The Paper Factory ready for #HiddenDoorFestival in less than TWO WEEKS! We're transforming this huge industrial space with music, art and pop-up performances 🏭 This will be unlike any gig or gallery you've ever been to before.

If you're passing the Paper Factory, you might see a splash of colour on the office block at the front... 🎨 Working alongside Edinburgh International Mural Festival, we commissioned Residents Studio to create this huge mural at the entrance to this year’s site ❤️ #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh

The fabulous Tinderbox Orchestra return to Hidden Door for our closing night on Sunday 7th June ❤️ “An explosion of colour” – The Scotsman “Rave culture meets last night of the Proms” – The Herald “Spectacular” – The Guardian “An orchestral revolution” – Edinburgh Evening News

On Saturday 6th June at Hidden Door, Valtos present: High Water Mark - a DJ/Live hybrid delivering driving electronic beats fused with traditional melodies; an energetic, dynamic experience that blends folk and dance music in a completely fresh way. Tickets: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

Iris Ollier creates objects that are interactive without needing to be touched, using materials that alter light’s behaviour like magnifying lenses and mirrored steel. Discover "Roving Eye" at this year's #HiddenDoorFestival at The Paper Factory, from 3rd - 7th June.

Post Coal Prom Queen blend organic textures, retrofuturistic synths and mechanical beats with ambitious pop sensibilities. We're delighted to welcome them back to #HiddenDoorFestival "Joyous" - Scots Magazine "Soaring" - The List "Heights of perfection...cinematic, delicate beauty" - Clash

Hidden Door community litter pick this Sunday! 🚮 📍The Paper Factory, Turnhouse Road 🕚 From 11am 🦺 Wear sensible shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. All equipment provided. PLUS a chance to see the site and join in other volunteering activities after.

Wildly excited to confirm Caroline Kingsbury as our Thursday headliner ❤️🎤 Expect larger-than-life energy, iridescent make-up, Bowie-esque get-ups and ready-to-risk-it-all ballads that are abundant in brutally honest, vulnerable storytelling lyrics. Tickets: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

Emma Macleod explores uncanny overlaps between human, animal & landscape, shaped by folklore & ecological unease. Discover her diorama-like world of hybrid figures amongst moss, stone and branches, hinting at ritual traces of a lost or imagined ecosystem. #HiddenDoorFestival

OPEN CALL BANDS REVEALED 🎸 After sifting more than 300 applications, 12 stand-out acts have been chosen to perform at Hidden Door 2026 next month Full story: hiddendoorarts.org/12-local-act...

Dream pop duo Sarah/Shaun craft woozy, romantic soundscapes that blur vintage pop sweetness with shimmering electro experimentation. “Crisp electronics, scuffling drums and breathy vocals melt into one another” - The Skinny “Like a space-chartered St. Etienne” - Monolith Cocktail

Oana Stanciu is an award-winning Romanian visual artist based in Edinburgh. Her work combines performance, photography, sculpture and moving image to create subtly distorted self-portraits. "Stai în banca ta / Behave" imagines furniture breaking free, merging with human forms. #HiddenDoorFestival

We'll be back on site this weekend and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our volunteers are busy clearing, tidying and transforming The Paper Factory. If filling skips, painting, decorating & building stuff sounds good, get involved! We'll be there from 11am... Info: hiddendoorarts.org/volunteer

British-French singer, producer and composer Lauren Auder stitches together classical, experimental, emo and rap into her own strange and hypnotic form of orchestral pop. "Spellbinding, sublime" (The Guardian) "Raw and beautiful" (DIY) “Heartbreaking pop” (Pitchfork️) ❤️ Tickets: tikt.link/HD26N5

FOUR WEEKS TO GO - the countdown begins... The atmosphere is electric, the machines are waking up, secret floor plans have been sketched, the whispers grow louder... Tonight we officially start the four-week countdown to Hidden Door 2026 at The Paper Factory ❤️ 🗓️ hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/

Jo Fleming Smith is a multidisciplinary artist utilising light, space and form to explore interconnectedness; through time, landscape & community. For #HiddenDoorFestival Jo will present "Connections" - stained fabric intertwined with yarn, creating rope portals between worlds.

Aussie electro-pop provocateur BIG WETT has already built a legion of loyal followers with her filthy lyrics and infectious bass-heavy beats. Now she's set to drive Edinburgh wild. Don't miss her at the #HiddenDoorFestival opening party. Hot tickets here: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

We're starting to build a festival - and we need YOU! Every weekend in May our volunteer team will be clearing, tidying and transforming The Paper Factory 🏭 If filling skips, painting, decorating and building stuff sounds good, get involved! More info: hiddendoorarts.org/volunteer/

Sculptor and creative educator Ray Downie specialises in playful installations and kinetic inventions. His work explores movement, interaction and the power of play, creating sculptures that invite participation. Come and play from 3-7 June! #HiddenDoorFestival

Norwegian singer-songwriter Jenny Hval plays Hidden Door on Friday 5 June “Unceasingly intriguing” - The Guardian "Untethered, uncluttered music made with real heart by an artist at her peak" - The Skinny “Her fearless experimentation continues to push boundaries” - Arts Desk

Thursday night at Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh sees punk duo Cowboy Hunters bringing the sheer energy and glee in chaos and abandonment which has been earning them fans and rave reviews alike. Don't miss it - tickets here: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde... #HiddenDoorFestival

Glasgow-based experimental multidisciplinary artist and choreographer Ellen Crofton presents "iterations", a choreographic piece that seeks rhythms in chaos and states of repetition. Catch the performance each night at #HiddenDoorFestival, 3-7 June at The Paper Factory Tickets: hiddendoorarts.org

Visual Art at #HiddenDoorFestival Stuart Stafford is an installation artist, cartoonist, doodler of contradictions and advocate for the seriously silly. Stuart will exhibit "The Free Order" - a secret society for the horse without a herd; everyone is welcome, until they’re not...

Opening night at #HiddenDoorFestival 2026 welcomes experimental Japanese artist ICHI taking the concept of a one-man band to new limits with his quirky handmade instrument inventions. We're taking over a huge abandoned factory for 5 nights of music, art and performance. Tickets on sale now

Hidden Door 2026 line-up REVEALED 👀 From 3rd – 7th June, we'll bring together over 100 creatives for live music, immersive art installations, dance performances, poetry and spoken word, unique collaborations and much more. Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-... #HiddenDoorFestival

Interested in joining the Hidden Door team? We're hosting a volunteer gathering for folk to meet the team, chat to other volunteers and find out more about getting involved. 🗓️ Wednesday 15 April from 6:30pm @ Leith Arches Sign up to let us know you're coming: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-doo...

We're inviting local residents, businesses and workers in West Edinburgh to our Community Drop-In Day to hear more about #HiddenDoorFestival Join us for tours of the site, info about volunteering and a chance to chat to the team about this year’s plans. Info: hiddendoorarts.org/community-dr...

🚨 Final call 🚨 Apply to play Hidden Door Festival in June 🎶 We're returning to the Paper Factory in Edinburgh for 5 days of music, art and performances. Bands and musicians can apply to play: hiddendoorarts.org/music-open-c... Deadline: midnight Wed 25th March #HiddenDoorFestival

🚨 Final call for SPOKEN WORD 🚨 We're inviting spoken word artists, poets, and performers at all stages of their careers to apply to be part of Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh this June. Details: hiddendoorarts.org/spoken-word-... #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh

🚨 Final call for DANCE 🚨 Calling all dance artists, choreographers and performers - Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June, and we're seeking two dance works to feature every night of the festival. PAID opportunity - deadline Mon 23 March hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-... #HiddenDoorFestival

Calling all noise makers in and around Edinburgh 🎶 Hidden Door Festival is returning to the Paper Factory this June for one final shift, and we need to fill it with amazing music. Apply to play at our festival: hiddendoorarts.org/music-open-c... #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh #LiveMusic

Anyone know any awesome musicians looking for a gig 🎶 The secret's out, we're returning to the Paper Factory in Edinburgh this June and we need to fill it with amazing music. Apply to play at our festival: hiddendoorarts.org/music-open-c... #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh #LiveMusic

FESTIVAL NEWS! 👀 2026 venue and weekend headliners REVEALED Our pop-up arts festival will stage a final takeover of an iconic factory with headliners Jenny Hval and Valtos Presents: High Water Mark Tickets on sale NOW Details: hiddendoorarts.org/2026-venue-a... #HiddenDoorFestival

FESTIVAL seeking MUSICIANS 🎸🎷🎶 Calling all bands, singer-songwriters, electronic music producers or solo musicians from any genre - apply now to be part of Hidden Door Festival 2026. Deadline 25 March - details on our website Comment and tag a band you'd love to see play ❤️

Open Call for Spoken Word 🎤 📚 Calling all spoken word artists, poets, and performers at all stages of their careers. Apply now to be part of Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh this June Deadline: 25th March hiddendoorarts.org/spoken-word-... #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh

Festival news incoming! Stay tuned... 👀 Members of our "Friends of Hidden Door" scheme are the first to get big announcements with early access to discounted tickets. Sign up today: hiddendoorarts.org/about/support/ #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh

What an honour... ❤️ Edinburgh voted 3rd best city in the world according to TimeOut - with our little arts festival and our "ever-evolving cultural takeover" being one of the reasons why locals love it! #HiddenDoorFestival #Edinburgh #Festivals

Got some spare time? Help us do something amazing! ❤️ We're getting ready to announce our plans for 2026, and we're welcoming new team members to work on a range of projects between now and our festival in June. Lots of options to get involved - see our website for details

Join the volunteer team making Hidden Door Festival happen! 💪 We're getting ready to announce our plans for 2026, and we're now welcoming new team members to work on a range of projects between now and June. Lots of options to get involved Details: hiddendoorarts.org/volunteer/

DANCERS - apply by 23rd March to get involved! Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June, and we're now inviting dance artists and performers to be part of this immersive, multi-artform festival ❤️ We're seeking two dance works to feature every night of Hidden Door 2026, running from 3-7 June.

Calling all DANCE artists and performers 👀 Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June, and we're seeking two dance works to feature every night of the festival, running from Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7th June. Check our website for full details #HiddenDoorFestival #Dance

🚨 OPEN CALL FOR DANCE 🚨 Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June, and we're now inviting dance artists and performers to be part of this immersive, multi-artform festival ❤️ We're seeking two dance works to feature every night of Hidden Door 2026, running from Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7th June.

FINAL CALL - DEADLINE SUNDAY 👀 Hidden Door returns in June 2026, and we're inviting VISUAL ARTISTS to get involved 🎨 Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland. hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub... #HiddenDoorFestival

Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're inviting visual artists to get involved 🎨 Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland. Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub... #HiddenDoorFestival

Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're now inviting visual artists to get involved 🎨 Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland. Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub... #HiddenDoorFestival

NEWS: Edinburgh’s @hiddendoorarts.bsky.social Festival announces dates for 2026 and opens application for Visual Artists - @thedecibeldecoder.bsky.social www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2025/12/08/n...

Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're now inviting visual artists to get involved 🎨 Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub... #HiddenDoorFestival