The Paranormal Festival · Edinburgh 2027
Frankenstein Bar.
Edinburgh.
18/07/2027 · 12PM – LATE
A full-moon gathering for the paranormal community, inside one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive venues.
Sunday 18 July · Full Moon Event · Strictly 18+
Edinburgh 2027
- Venue
- Frankenstein Bar
- Date
- 18 Jul 2027
- Doors
- 12PM – Late
Edinburgh announcements
More to be
revealed.
We will be announcing speakers and entertainment over the next few months in the run up to the event!
The venue
Frankenstein Bar.
The Edinburgh venue.
Gothic architecture, theatrical surroundings and a setting with plenty of character. We can’t wait to bring our community together here.
Getting here
The best way to reach Edinburgh is by train, and the venue is a short walk from the station.
Parking
There is no parking at the venue, so we’d recommend travelling by public transport.
Accessibility
Steps at the entrance and steep stairs to the lower levels. Frankenstein Bar is not wheelchair accessible.
Full venue access details are on the Why Edinburgh page. For specific access or travel requirements, contact info@theparanormalfestival.com before booking.
The programme
What’s waiting
for you?
Four ways to spend the day and evening at Frankenstein Bar, Edinburgh. Tap any card to explore.
01Live talksSpeakers, researchers, authors & creators sharing the cases that stayed with them.Explore 
02ExperiencesDiscover our Haunted Museum, home to haunted artefacts and mysterious objects, with more experiences still to announce.Explore 
03EntertainmentLive entertainment and a full-moon party from 8PM. Strictly 18+.Explore 
04CommunityTalks, networking and new friends — meet people who share your curiosity, in one of the world's great festival cities.Explore Sunday 18 July 2027
Full Moon
Event.
Our Edinburgh festival takes place on the day of July’s full moon — reaching its fullest phase at 4:45PM BST.
Across many traditions, the full moon has symbolised reflection, completion and renewal. For us, it’s a wonderful moment to gather, share stories and celebrate the curiosity that brings our community together.
July’s full moon is often called the Buck Moon, a name associated with the season when male deer grow new antlers. That connection with growth and new beginnings feels fitting as our festival reaches a new city.
A remarkable venue, a summer gathering and a full moon on the very same day. Whether the moon carries personal meaning for you or you simply appreciate the night sky, there’s room for every perspective here.
These are cultural associations, not claims of proven paranormal effects. Moon visibility depends on the weather and local horizon. View the lunar calendar.
Be part of Edinburgh 2027
Bring your voice.
Bring your passion.
Vendors + exhibitors
Traders and makers who can bring their kit to the venue by train — Edinburgh leans towards networking.
Speakers + creators
Investigators, researchers, authors and storytellers.
Partners
Brands and organisations supporting our community.
Festival updates
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Edinburgh 2027 · Strictly 18+