Fringe
Chinese Culture Week 2025
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomChinese Culture Week (CCW) 2025 is a multi-faceted celebration of Chinese arts, heritage, and innovation, taking place from August 1 to August 10 in Edinburgh. Organised by
Intercultural Connections Initiative CIC, the festival blends traditional and contemporary Chinese culture with global perspectives, inviting audiences to explore, engage, and exchange.
Invisible Space
Just the Tonic at the Caves 253 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United KingdomInvisible Space is an immersive headphone theatre experience using silent disco technology, adapted from the classic Chinese mythological tale The Legend of the White Snake. This timeless story follows Bai Suzhen, a snake spirit who reincarnates across lifetimes in search of her lost love, Xu Xian.
Tango in Silk
C aurora (main house) Lauriston Halls 28 Lauriston Street, EdinburghA deeply personal exploration of identity, migration, and transformation, the piece fuses the sharp sensuality of Argentine tango with the lyrical elegance of 1930s Shanghai aesthetics.
Speak the Beat: Discover the Art of Kuaiban
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJoin Ray Hou in “Speak the Beat”, a dynamic introduction to Kuaiban, the Chinese art of rhythmic storytelling using bamboo clappers.
Touch&Trace: A Meditative Clay Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomWhat does your emotion look like-beyond judgment or perfection? A Meditative Clay Workshop
Here Comes Gudong
Amphitheatre at theSpace @ Symposium Hall Hill Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomHot off its 2025 Keep It Fringe award, Roarrr Theatre debuts its fantastical, cross-cultural adventure Here Comes Gudong! for children aged 4–12, and curious grown-ups too.
Speak the Beat: Discover the Art of Kuaiban
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJoin Ray Hou in “Speak the Beat”, a dynamic introduction to Kuaiban, the Chinese art of rhythmic storytelling using bamboo clappers.
Chanhua (Flower Wrapping) Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExplore the delicate art of silk thread flower-making in this heritage-inspired hands-on workshop.
DJ Music Night: Fringe Asian Networking – Week 1
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomCalling all Asian artists at the Edinburgh Fringe! Come enjoy an evening of music, drinks, and conversation at our networking social.
Chinese knot workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this hands-on workshop, we will explore the intricate and symbolic world of traditional Chinese knots.
Chinese Bamboo basket weaving workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomBamboo, a symbol of strength and grace in Chinese culture, is one of the most sustainable and versatile natural materials.
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this workshop, we’ll combine lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace.
