Celtic Tales
Celtic Tales is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 23 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:10 to Sat 29 Aug, 14:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. With every performance, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage, leaving audiences inspired, uplifted and craving more. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish music that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.
Details
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Fleming Theatre
- Genre: MUSIC, Folk, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 117 seats (Fleming Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 23, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from the external courtyard, then level access into the theatre. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp 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 1 published review and 5 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.
Celtic Tales is warm, friendly, and full of heart. It’s the kind of Fringe show you can take the whole family to without worrying about content or pacing.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £11.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:10 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:05 — Cancelled — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:05 — Already performed — £13.00