About DARKFIELD
FLIGHT is an immersive audio experience by DARKFIELD, staged in complete darkness inside a shipping container fitted out as a full-scale plane cabin. Running for 30 minutes at the Darkfield FLIGHT venue during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, the piece explores the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, unfolding across two parallel realities and two possible outcomes of the same journey. Tickets from £12. The show is for audiences aged 14 and over and takes place entirely in darkness with occasional small floor movements. Not suitable for those who are claustrophobic or scared of the dark.
Why see this show?
Thirty minutes inside a shipping container dressed as a plane cabin, in complete darkness, with the physics of parallel realities playing out around you. DARKFIELD's immersive format is spare and unsettling in equal measure.
£12
Wednesday 5 - Monday 31 August 2026
Weekdays at 12:00 & 12:30 & 13:00 & 13:30 & 14:00 & 14:30 & 15:00 & 18:00 & 18:30 & 19:00 & 19:30 & 20:00 & 20:30, Weekends at 12:00 & 12:30 & 13:00 & 13:30 & 14:00 & 14:30 & 15:00 & 18:00 & 18:30 & 19:00 & 19:30 & 20:00 & 20:30
351 performances
30 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the experience?
The experience runs for 30 minutes.
What is the ticket price?
Tickets start at £12.
What is the age guidance?
The show is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
Are there important warnings?
Yes — the show takes place in complete darkness. It is not suitable for those who are claustrophobic or scared of the dark. It contains themes of death and plane crash, a sequence with short light flashes (not strobe), and occasional small but sudden floor movements.
What is the setting?
Inside a shipping container with an interior exactly resembling a full-scale plane cabin, staged in complete darkness.
What is the show about?
It explores the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, unfolding across two parallel realities and two possible outcomes to the same journey.
About This Theatre Production
FLIGHT is a theatre performance at Darkfield FLIGHT during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 30 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: Darkfield FLIGHT
Darkfield FLIGHT is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
Tips for Attending
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: £12 - £15
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information FLIGHT takes place in complete darkness. If you are claustrophobic or scared of the dark, this show may not suit you. Contains themes of death, plane crash. Sequence with short light flashes (not strobe). Occasional small but sudden floor movements.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.FLIGHT represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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