Lunch Break Luxuriate Lit Salon

Lunch Break Luxuriate Lit Salon

Sauna Sessions Arts ClubProfessional company

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90 minutesSauna Theatre
A literary salon in a sauna. Mellifluous phrases, magical worlds and radical ideas float in the heat as stories unspool in steam. Poems, extracts of novels, fragments of plays, sonnets, myths, manifestos and more while you relax, revive and re-energise in our saunas and cold plunges. Our purpose-built sauna theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and surround sound transforms into a luxurious portal to escapism. Let words wash over you; lie back, listen in and leave inspired. Literature has never been this hot.

About the show

Sauna Sessions Arts Club presents Lunch Break Luxuriate Lit Salon at Sauna Theatre — a literary salon held inside a sauna. Poems, extracts from novels, fragments of plays, sonnets, myths and manifestos are performed in the heat while audiences relax in saunas and cold plunges. The purpose-built sauna theatre features state-of-the-art lighting and surround sound. The show runs 90 minutes and requires all audience members to wear swimwear. Suitable for ages 14 and over. Tickets are £25.

Why see this show?

Literature read aloud inside a working sauna — this is a genuinely distinctive Fringe experience. Lie back in the heat for 90 minutes as poems, novels and plays unspool around you. Bring your swimwear.

Tickets

£25 (21.50)

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When

Thursday 6 - Monday 31 August 2026

All performances at 13:30

24 performances

Duration

90 mins

Cast

12 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue
Sauna Theatre

1 Summerhall

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the show run?

The show runs for 90 minutes.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are £25, with a concession price of £21.50.

What is the minimum age to attend?

The show is suitable for ages 14 and over.

What do I need to bring or wear?

All audience members are required to wear swimwear, as the show takes place inside a sauna.

What type of content is performed?

The show features poems, extracts of novels, fragments of plays, sonnets, myths, manifestos and more, performed in a purpose-built sauna theatre.

Are there any content warnings?

The show takes place in a sauna and requires all audience members to wear swimwear.

About This Theatre Production

Lunch Break Luxuriate Lit Salon is a theatre performance at Sauna Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 90 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: Sauna Theatre

Sauna Theatre 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: From £25

Age Guidance: 18+

Content Warnings: More information This show takes place in a sauna and requires all audience members to wear swimwear.

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.Lunch Break Luxuriate Lit Salon represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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