Celtic Collective
Celtic Collective is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly @ Dance Base. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 16:05 to Sun 16 Aug, 16:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Bringing together the National Youth Dance Companies of Scotland and Wales for a night of bold choreography, the programme celebrates the power of dance, blending distinct cultural influences with cutting-edge contemporary dance. In a dynamic double-bill of new commissions expect vibrant ensemble movement, intimate duets and striking costumes, as emerging performers push their technique, artistry and imagination to new heights. This collaboration is a celebration of connection, with infectious energy, fierce precision and moments of breathtaking tenderness. These rising stars offer a glimpse of what dance in the UK can become.
Details
- Venue: Assembly @ Dance Base
- Space: DB1
- Genre: CIRCUS, Dance, Contemporary
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 72 seats (DB1) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Lift from street entrance to first floor Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 2 published reviews and 11 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Dance in these Celtic nations clearly has a bright future, and these contrasting pieces kept the audience rapt throughout.
— The Reviews Hub (4 out of 5 stars)
With committed ensembles and several very talented individuals, Celtic Collective is a promising showcase of where Celtic dance might be heading to.
— Plays To See (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 16:05 — Already performed — £15.50