Traditional Tales

Edinburgh 2026

To celebrate 20 years of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, join some of our amazing tellers as they share their favourite traditional tales from around the world. Expect folk tales, fairie tales, myths and legends, stories which have been handed down to inspire and entertain across generations. A relaxed session with a different storyteller each day sharing wonderful, wise and occasionally wild stories of their choosing!

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Traditional Tales is by Scottish Storytelling Centre, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 8 August to 30 August.

The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £14.