DJ Vilkas presents

Shadowplay 3 July 2026, 9pm-1am

10th birthday party!

In July 2016, DJ Vilkas co-launched an event in Edinburgh focused on classic sounds of goths with a focus on newer bands innovating this area. Growing from venue to venue, with a brief pause over lockdown where livestreaming became the norm, 2026 marks Shadowplay’s 10th birthday! Now focused mostly on newer bands and styles, with a nod to the trailblazers, the club looks towards coldwave, deathrock and synthpunk – anything that promotes that dark punk spirit.
No Spotify playlists, no costume competitions, just real DJs playing great tunes.

For this event, we descend upon Devil’s Cut, the exclusive speakeasy underneath Angel’s Share hotel, for a special night celebrating this gothic legacy. Stay tuned for some surprises!

Check out previous sets at shadowplayedinburgh.co.uk to see what kind of night it is – including what was played at events over the last 10 years. I highly recommend pre-buying and getting down early for a great night of music!
Tickets through ra.co – limited run of discount tickets for those who remember our first venue…

Check out
http://www.ShadowplayEdinburgh.co.uk
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJVilkas/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WlYBHLn-dlRP3qO-IArnw
for more
and be sure to follow facebook.com/ShadowplayEdinburgh
Shadowplay Edinburgh is one of the Scottish capital’s freshest and most innovative night playing the classic sounds of goth; post-punk, synthpunk, deathrock, dark wave, touching both classics and touching on more contemporary bands and styles. With a DIY ethic and a passion for dark alternative music, Shadowplay is growing and becoming an integral part of the UK goth scene.

Poster photography by @Deadpan.photos