Visual Art at #HiddenDoorFestival
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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 π
From 3rd β 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.
ποΈ 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 yearβs plans.
Info: hiddendoorarts.org/community-dr...
π¨ Final call π¨ Apply to play Hidden Door Festival in June πΆ
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
π¨ Final call for SPOKEN WORD π¨
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
π¨ Final call for DANCE π¨
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 πΆ
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 πΆ
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! π
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...
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FESTIVAL seeking MUSICIANS πΈπ·πΆ
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 β€οΈ
Open Call for Spoken Word π€ π
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... π
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... β€οΈ
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
Volunteer to help make Hidden Door 2026 happen! πͺ
Full details here: hiddendoorarts.org/volunteer/
Got some spare time? Help us do something amazing! β€οΈ
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! πͺ
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 β€οΈ
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 π
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
π¨ OPEN CALL FOR DANCE π¨
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 β€οΈ
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 π
Hidden Door returns in June 2026, and we're inviting VISUAL ARTISTS to get involved π¨
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 π¨
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 π¨
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: Edinburghβs
@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...
Call for Visual Artists. Deadline 11.01.2026
Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're now inviting visual artists to get involved π¨
Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub...
#HiddenDoorFestival
π¨ Big news day! π¨
Tonight we can announce:
π€ major new funding from @creativescots.bsky.social
ποΈ 2026 festival dates confirmed for next June
π¨ visual art call for submissions launched
Read the full story: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-...
#HiddenDoorFestival
More pics from the Edge of Matter exhibition π
Last weekend nearly 1000 visitors came to explore The Paper Factory and the work of dozens of artists. Thank you to everyone who made it down, and to our wonderful artists and volunteers β€οΈ
In collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland
We're open today and tomorrow, 11am-4pm, for the final two days of Edge of Matter, a stunning new exhibition of artwork from dozens of visual artists.
Get yourself down to The Paper Factory - just a 5 min walk from tram, train and bus routes from Edinburgh City Centre.
#DoorsOpenDay
If you're exploring #DoorsOpenDay this weekend, pop by The Paper Factory in Edinburgh - we've got a huge visual art showcase in an abandoned industrial site! ππͺ
We're open 11am - 4pm today and tomorrow
1 Turnhouse Road EH12 8NP
FREE entry
Details: hiddendoorarts.org/visual-art-s...