If you are looking for something a bit different as the night's get longer in historic Edinburgh, then join us for this year's Close Fest. With a full week of special events planned, we will be showcasing everything from musicians to comedians and giving our underground closes a whole new purpose. Despite kicking off on Halloween with our Dark Truth Tour, these are not scary events and aim to inject some fun into the dark nights.
Where Does this Happen?
Most events take place underground in Mary King’s Close. Our closes are technically a live museum as we highlight historical facts, showing you preserved buildings and telling stories of the streets residents. You may be wondering who Mary King was? Mary King moved to the close with her 4 children after being widowed and made a name for herself thanks to her exceptional entrepreneurial skills. This made her a local figure who was renowned in the area - something highly unusual for women in those days - and led to the gradual change of the street's name to honour Mary.
The filthy streets of the city were like most other cities in those days, with terrible sewage, rife disease and waste products just thrown into the streets. There was no hygiene, no discipline and no respect for the environment. Don't worry though, it's much cleaner now!
And this Year?
This year will be bigger and better than ever, giving you a week to remember. Expect music, drama and murder mystery in our unique backdrop. Keep checking our website for the most up to date information but see below for a taster of what's in store:
Friday 31 October – The Dark Truth Tour 10pm
Sunday 2 November – Everyman 7.30pm
Tuesday 4 November – Alba Flamenca 7.30pm
Thursday 6 November – An Evening with Charles Edward Stuart 7.30pm
Saturday 8 November – The Real Mary King’s Close Murder Mystery 10.30pm
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