Scotland's silliest surgeon presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy, magic, music and medical mayhem! Join the undead plague Doctor, Dr. Bonk, his unseen ghostly narrator, and his sinister selection of spine-chilling acts! Get ready to laugh and scream! Expect the unexpected and come on in, the Doctor will see you now! SELL OUT SHOW - Edinburgh Horror Festival 2022 & 2023. Over 18s Only

Madam Mabh invites you to join the haunted house party! Chaos is queen at this dark and campy cabaret, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings, all with a decidedly monstrous twist. Among the unpredictable acts and antics this uncanny affair may include music, burlesque, comedy, witchcraft, the undead, and edible projectiles. Over 18s only

Stand Up Horror features improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as Alex leads you in a tale across the city facing ghosts... or zombies.... or witches... or all...!? You get to make suggestions and help guide the adventure and determine if you live... or DIE! Mwuhahaha Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love. Every night is different and every night is horrifically hilarious. A twice-monthly event in Scotland's MOST HAUNTED PUB, come along and experience the unique, and hilarious Stand-up Horror. "Fielding suggestions from the audience, the actor, story-teller... will spin a tale of terror and laughter from scratch. Expect “gory-telling” at its finest in the perfect location." - The Wee review Ticket Policy: Tickets are Pay What You Can. Due to the venue's capacity, in the event of a sell-out, spaces will only be held for five minutes after the show start time, at which point any non-reserved audiences will be admitted and you risk losing your place. The venue is open from 5pm. The show is strictly over 18s only.

Accomplished and aggressive playing style to back up Darran Charles unique vocal sound and Dan Nelsons driving bass. Their fifth full length studio album Inescapable was released via Kscope in February 2020.

Manchester band MancUnion come to Scotland for a 2nd time!! This time sharing the stage with incredible Scottish band Hazy Sundays!! Their sound is mega!! Also playing is The Rise who also hail from Scottish soil.

Step into the psychic's parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night as you take part in a series of mind-twisting demonstrations drawing on witches, the occult, spirit communication and the Seance. This is a full two Act show, with an interval. ACT ONE: The Discovery of Witchcraft Journey to the dawn of the age of witches, join a coven, conjure demons. Stories and magic inspired by the history of witches and the occult. INTERVAL Grab a drink, a smoke, a little wee, or just explore the venue's vaulted underground areas. ACT TWO: Ghosts of the Banshee A supernatural seance in the underground chamber of the Banshee Labyrinth. Ouija Boards, Spirit contact, the dead return! This is a theatrical magic show - if we do summon demons during the course of the show, we cannot be held responsible for possessions. Please clean up any ectoplasm brought up in fright... "...unique and original...a clever and well-crafted show" - World Magic Review "Prepare to be convinced about the thin veil that separates our world from the next" - The Wee Review “★★★★★ If you want to see something truly amazing... this is the man to show you.“ – Bunbury Magazine

Flamenco, Andalusian music and satellites, visuals and DJs. Film, live show and dancefloor. LA FIESTA is a night celebrating Andalusian culture and its satellites through film, music and dance. The evening begins with an Andalusian visual selection featuring short visual works, music videos and experimental pieces by contemporary artists. The main screening will be Un Chien Andalou, presented with a special musical interpretation by Fredius Darde. At 9:30PM the stage opens with live flamenco by TUFLAMENCO, bringing the energy of traditional performance into the space. After the live show, Andalusian selector Elisa takes over the dancefloor with a set that moves between tradition and club culture. Requests are welcome if they fit the vibe. The night closes with Diana Amor (Granada), delivering an Andalusian rave set to finish the evening.

Human Punk proudly presents: TEAR UP The Headline gig. In the bands tenth year the band are now at that deserved stage of being a proper headliner band. Their apprenticeship is over. The new kings of PUNK ROCK are being crowned in 2025. With two stunning albums and a string of blistering live shows behind them. 2025 will be the year of TEAR UP. CRIMINAL DAMAGE - recently reform this incendery Brighton band blow the roof off everywhere they play. This will be their debut HUMAN PUNK performance. Make sure you see this band! LOAD - Huge faves of HUMAN PUNK. We can't get enough of this band. As tight as Lee Wilsons wallet. Stunning songs. Lovely guys. What is not to like Get your tickets sorted early. This show will sell out.

Celebrating Edinburgh's best upcoming punk and heavy rock bands. Proving that punk is indeed not dead yet!

Fuzz Bat Gigs returns to Banshee Labyrinth. Lineup tba and poster to come later. U18s welcome till 9pm. Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe inclusive spaces. Be excellent to each other.

Elise Harris / PBH's Free Fringe If you can help yourself, you don't need anyone else's help. Elise Harris, self-proclaimed expert on most things and various "gurus" who seem to think they know everything else will guide you through the process of knowing exactly everything about all things. You too can be better, or best, and navigate through all life's pitfalls and obstacles. Finance, health, love and conspiracies. Fifty minutes to change your life! All you need is this show and 99 extra follow-up sessions at the low price of anything you can afford. Coo, what a bargain. None

Bone Man / PBH's Free Fringe Who is Bone Man? What does he have in his bag? Attend this show in order to find out. Bone Man Rides Again is a character comedy show starring the idiotic but loveable Bone Man. He may look terrifying but beneath the spooky makeup is a vulnerable little boy, who wants nothing more than to be loved by everyone. 'Bone Man is a gentle riot, a triumph of physical comedy' \*\*\*\*\* (EuropeanComedy.com). 'A fantastic performer' (Viggo Venn). Audience participation

David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe Praise for past shows: 'Inspired... beautifully creepy' (Guardian). 'A Fringe institution... high energy comedy magic' \*\*\*\*\* (WorldMagicReview.com). \*\*\*\*\* (The Student). \*\*\*\*½ (Fringesider.com). \*\*\*\* (Skinny). \*\*\*\* (FringeGuru.com). ‘Extremely funny’ \*\*\*\* (DeadlineNews.co.uk). 'Gobsmackingly brilliant' (Scotsman). A comedy magic show. None

Alexander Bennett / PBH's Free Fringe Wondering when all your work will pay off? Waiting for your lucky break? This is a show for you. Expect songs and strong feelings. Chortle.co.uk and Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominee. 'Surprisingly powerful - will leave you in tears of laughter' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Hugely talented' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). 'Balances hilarity with poignant themes' \*\*\*\* (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). 'A testament to the power of comedy to illuminate the human experience' \*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Dark, biting, deeply cynical humour is part of his comedic DNA' \*\*\*\* (TheQR.co.uk). 'See this show' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting

Stolen Table Collective / PBH's Free Fringe One village, one werewolf, one live game of wits, savagery, and deceit... And also a pervert. Find him/her before them catches he/you. A *new* interactive game show that’s *NOT* like The Traitors because there’s a pervert in it now. A new comedy show from your friends at Stolen Table, about whom the following has previously been said: 6th best-reviewed comedy show of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Comedy.co.uk), Top Pick of Fringe 2025 \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com), 'Chaotic...anarchic energy' \*\*\*\*\* (@TheCrumbReviews), 'Less like a show, more like a club' \*\*\*\* (BingeFringe.com), Funniest Show Award winner at Stockholm Fringe Festival 2025. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Danny Ward / PBH’s Free Fringe The award winning hit of last year's fringe returns for a final run due to incredible demand following a UK and New Zealand tour. Meet Danny: before he was an award-winning stand-up comedian he worked on almost everyone's favourite Christmas movie, The Holiday. After going to LA, he realised the similarities between his own vacation and the plot of the film. 'Wow, just wow! My must see of this year’s fringe' \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). 'A rather lovely piece of storytelling... witty, well constructed... an elegant and funny hour... exceptional' \*\*\*\* (Chortle.co.uk). 'Funny, and charming' (Ben Shepherd, ITV). None

CJ Hooper / PBH's Free Fringe They say that history repeats itself. Not in this show. This show seeks to educate and entertain with a walk through history, exploring the possibilities that could have been, suggested by you, and performed in rhyme by CJ Hooper. Stand-up comedy, poetry, and no two shows the same. 'A gifted wordsmith. Underestimate his talent at your peril.' (YourHarlow.com). None

Ash Pryce / PBH's Free Fringe Siblings rejoice, for The Grand Duke of Hell, Lord Astaroth, invites you to visit the esoteric realm and join an ancient demonic cult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician, Ash Pryce. Take part in a demonic initiation ritual and learn the secrets of Astaroth, in the underground chamber of Scotland's most haunted pub. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Join the occult – praise Asaroth! 'A well constructed magic show of wide appeal... Certainly worth experiencing... Unique and original' \*\*\*\* (WorldMagicReview.com). Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

Calling all curious minds! Down a dark journey through the murky mystery and history of the world’s most secretive art form! Join Freak T.C (award winning variety revivalist) as we pull back the curtain showing some of times greatest mind readers. Over this 45 minute experience you will learn the coveted secrets of Hellstromism! Uncover the assassination of Hitler’s secret psychic! And trace the legacy of The Oracle of Delphi! Could you become the next top telepath? Find out if you have what it takes to be truly Psychotic! -Psychotic Survival Guide- Don’t miss out on your chance to grab this bonus booklet which holds 5 practical mind reading methods you can use to fool your friends and family into thinking YOU can see their thoughts! But be careful, these exact secrets have been used by con artists and false prophets for their own nefarious purposes… you have been warned!

Behold! The campiest and most insane show put to the stage just got even raunchier and more irreverent, see a special AFTER DARK showing of our sci-fi B-Movie spooktacular broadcasted LIVE from Scotlands most haunted venue! En-Cryptid & The Exorcism of Ed Wood! For one night only! Iconic cult-film director Ed Wood has risen from the dead to finish his ultimate script...'En-Cryptid!' Lock up your pets & barricade your bums because there's a probing alien on the loose! So grab your Geiger Counters and don your best classic horror costumes as we embark on a live radio broadcast of Ed Woods final trash-terpiece...Cabaret style! With exclusive themed cosmic cocktails, a live score and exorcisms performed on stage! Experience outstanding comedic performances by professional voice actors and created by incredible new writers in this brand new show described as "this generation'sThe Mighty Boosh"! & "Mars Attacks meets Evil Dead." This radio play takes you to Pee-Pee Creek, Ohio, where our heroine Darla, hapless hubby Cletus and their sweet kitty Dibbles, find themselves entangled in an extraterrestrial nightmare, hunted by a diddling alien from outer space! Will they take back their home, or will the invading creatures, secret agents and a suspiciously thick gloop take away everything they hold dear?! Expect a two act play with a runtime of 90 minutes, a 15 minute interval, and the energy of a midnight movie screening with plenty of cheers chants and audience participation! There's even a first come first served front row splash zone! (Ponchos and army helmets provided free of charge! And you can keep them!) Are you a fan ofThe Rocky Horror Show, classic sci-fi & horror, surreal comedy, and very reasonably priced entertainment? If you said yes to even one of those, this show is for you! WARNING! [This show is extremely funny and contains A LOT of crude humour, adult language & themes, scenes of a sexual nature, simulated gore, and live exorcisms, and audience participation, audience age 18+ and viewer discretion is advised!]

Fuzz Bat Gigs returns to Banshee Labyrinth. Lineup features a delightful mix of two local acts (The Chunks and Olivia Furey) plus two acts from Aiberdeen (Depeche Choad and Vibrator). Poster by Lauren Peters https://www.instagram.com/_llren_/ More info to come later. U18s welcome till 9pm. Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe inclusive spaces. Be excellent to each other.

Gloomy blackened thrashers Mortal Remains hit Edinburgh as part of their "Dystopian Hymns" album launch tour. Support from death metal outfit Feral Ghoul, Grief Incarnate and Mausoleum.

The Five Hundred, a formidable force in the British heavy metal scene, hail from the industrial heartland of Nottingham. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band quickly established themselves with a sound that blends the brutal intensity of metalcore with the intricate ferocity of djent and progressive metal. Their name, a symbol of unity and collective strength, mirrors their tightly knit and powerful musical synergy. ​ The band’s lineup—John Eley on vocals, Mark Byrne and Paul Doughty on guitars, Andy Crawford on bass, and Kelsey James on drums—unleashes a maelstrom of sound characterised by crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that cut deep into the soul.

An evening of skate punk / Ska with Few Thoughts, The Fragz, Chip Radio Pan and Reason To Leave.

The world's only Gaelic metalcore band Gun Ghaol end their headline tour at Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh.

Vader Time Promotions are super stoked to bring you Glasgow's amazing Wrong Life, back at the Labyrinth with some stellar support from three of the top and and coming bands in the UK. A welcome return from Sunderland, Tearjerker whose debut self titled album was the Mid Life Punk Podcast's Record of the Year in 2023. It's their second time at the Labyrinth having already played with Clayface, Hush and Comfort Girl. All the way from Leeds, we're super stoked to bring you one of the best upcoming melodic punkers in the land, Character Actors. Fresh off their latest single The Heist Odyssey The Century, these lads will be hoping to make some new pals here! Low Level Monk are one of our favourite bands coming out of Glasgow in this rich vein of talent that's sweeping the country. They've already made their mark with a series of incredible support slots in the last few years and they're not to be missed! Make sure you check out their ace EP, There Is No Magic At The Gathering. Finally, Wrong Life, one of the best known bands in the country fronted by Fraser Murderburger who have released three belting albums to date- 2022s Early Workings Of An Idea, the self titled sophomore in 2023 and the latest release I Can't Remember Where I Live. We're super delighted to have all four bands and we can't wait for you to come and have the best Friday of the summer with us!

Vinay Sagar / PBH's Free Fringe Vinay navigates his memory palace of absurd images to recite 10,000 digits of pi. Every time he makes a mistake, he must do an audience-chosen punishment. The digits and images are shown on a screen for the audience to follow along. Previously, he only managed to recite 2,000 digits – this year he's going for 10,000! The show was shortlisted for the Malcolm Hardee Comic Originality Award and earned rave reviews from The Scotsman and Binge Fringe. 'This is the kind of show true Fringe-goers will talk about for years to come' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). Audience participation, More information Audience participation is voluntary. They are encouraged to write as many punishments as they want and participate in any way they see fit.

Double the Bet / PBH's Free Fringe There is a new World Cup champion and – according to FIFA – there is also a new champion of human rights. Wait! What? In this new one hour of political satire the Argentinean, a lifelong football fan and human rights advocate, dives into the absurdity of FIFA awarding “peace prizes”, to talking about Messi, Maradona, the history of the sport, and why we have to be so loud when we watch. If you love the game... this show is for you! If you hate the game... this show is for you! None

Edith Alibec / PBH's Free Fringe Edith has a void. You probably have one too – but somehow you know what to do with yours and she doesn't. A Romanian clown from somewhere slightly outside the human experience, she's on a desperate, deadpan mission: ask the audience what fills the void, then try everything they suggest. Work? Love? Snacks? Playful, melancholic and quietly devastating – a debut clown hour where nothing gets resolved – somehow that's okay. 'Super energy as both an actor and writer' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman) for a previous work. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting

Zoe Brownstone / PBH's Free Fringe A deeply unserious investigation into hard choices, accidental adulthood and all the beautiful mistakes we keep making. It's about my mom obviously. It's about hovering on the edge of parenthood like it's an ice cold swimming pool, wondering if I should jump in or just applaud from a distance. It's about becoming a "grown-up" and realising that involves decisions you can't undo. In this second hour from Canada's greatest export since Celine Dion, there will be overthinking, undermining and several elegant spirals disguised as life plans. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Kate Smurthwaite / PBH's Free Fringe Could anyone else do this? Probably not. Can Kate? Find out… Rules: 1. Do not contact me on Tuesdays. 2. Shows will be predominantly stand-up. 3. Each show will be a minimum of 50 minutes long and include maximum three minutes of material from Kate’s previous shows. 4. After each show audience members will suggest topics for the next show. Alternatively email [email protected]. More details: www.katesmurthwaite.co.uk/BrandNewShow. Strong language/swearing

Matt Klein / PBH's Free Fringe A showgirl goes on an odyssey to find her former stepson. A dumb and terrible clown show. No... it's important... it's meaningful... it's the best show you'll see this decade. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

The Moon Pact / PBH's Free Fringe After finding out how much money right-wing grifters like Andrew Tate and Russel Brand are making from angry teenage boys, Andre has found his calling. Men's empowerment. Andre has spotted a gap in the market. He wants to prove you can be woke *and* have sex with piles of women. After a spiritual quest to fix the orgasm gap singlehandedly, Andre is drained. Physically drained, emotionally drained and sexually drained. In Andre's Guide to Women, he recruits men to help with his sexual odyssey. In exchange, he will teach them how to be better lovers. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Andre will be talking explicitly about sex and fetishes.

Scott Manley Hadley aka Solid Bald / PBH's Free Fringe No lies. No clothes. No bullshit. One of only a handful of shows you’ll see this summer featuring both full frontal non-erotic nudity AND Flat Earth conspiracy theory themed poetry, come (not like that) and watch as Scott Manley Hadley reads from their co-authored book, Because Earth Is Flat: A Flat Earth Poetry Collection. Scott Manley Hadley has been highly commended in the Forward Prizes for Poetry. (Not for this.). Nudity, Strong language/swearing

Samantha Day / PBH's Free Fringe What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! You’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to cock things up without being interrupted. 'Once you choose false hope, anything is possible.' Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand-Up Winner 2025. British Comedy Guide Pro Award Finalist 2024. Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2022. 'Just brilliant' (Arthur Smith). 'A highly engaging performer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Warm, witty and a natural with the crowd' (One4Review.co.uk). None

Phil Green / PBH's Free Fringe Phil is determined to stay young, but the middle aged are trying to recruit him at every turn. Can he outrun them forever? Following three sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, multiple award nominations, over 20 million views on TikTok, selling out London's Soho Theatre and a UK tour, Phil brings us his latest work-in-progress show. As heard on BBC Radio 4. 'Phil Green is the real deal... he wows the room into gushes of laughter' (Comedy.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). \*\*\*\* (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). Strong language/swearing

Christian Hege / PBH's Free Fringe A 14th-century story. Two children, abandoned in the woods. A witch. But the magic is in the telling. A fairy tale for grownups, from one of the darkest times in Europe. Two years of rain. Failed crops, everywhere. Millions dead of starvation. And two real children, really afraid they’ll be eaten. But it’s even more complex than that. Christian Hege returns to Fringe after a three-week run in New York of his Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man from Fringe 2023. A one-man show, directed by Jenny Mercein. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence

Double the Bet / PBH's Free Fringe Multiple award-winning and Banshee regular comedian, Adrian Minkowicz, brings an epic story of and in Latin America. From the roadblocks in Bolivia, the place of death of El Che and a social protest in Machu Pichu, to diving with sharks in the Galápagos Islands, this is an epic road trip though 500 years of the history of Latin America. Adrian is also a lawyer and an advocate of human rights. None

Cameryn Moore / PBH’s Free Fringe This high-energy dirty storytelling show is packed tight with true-life tales and astonishing secrets, expertly guided by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning performer and playwright, former phone sex operator, and the Sidewalk Smut lady (bespoke erotica, smut while U wait). Cameryn founded Smut Slam over 15 years ago in Boston; now the slam happens in 30+ locations around the world and is returning to Edinburgh for the first time since 2019. Share your own anonymous questions and confessions for the chance to win prizes, every night! Sponsored by Überlube and Erotiquest, inspired by YOU. See the network: SmutSlam.com. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing