NEXT EVENT: Blackheart Kirkcaldy
Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
Location: Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy
Entry: FREE (Donations Welcome)
About The Blackheart Market Kirkcaldy
The Blackheart Market is Scotland’s number one touring event for horror and alternative fans. We are bringing the dark side to the Mercat Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy.
If you are a goth, a metalhead, or just love all things spooky, this is the place for you. This event is a major highlight in the What’s On Fife calendar. Better yet, entry is completely free. This makes it a perfect weekend day out for the alternative community in Fife.
What to expect at the gothic market:
- First, Dark Art: Meet incredible independent artists. Shop for horror prints, macabre stickers, and original dark art.
- Next, Curiosities: Hunt for the unusual. We host the best traders for taxidermy, wet specimens, and animal bones.
- Also, Fashion: Upgrade your alt wardrobe. Find goth clothing, metal band patches, witchy jewellery, and alternative accessories.
- Finally, Collectibles: Search for rare items. Traders will be selling horror movie props, crystals, and vintage gothic homeware.
All 2026 Blackheart Dates
🎟️ Entry & Optional Support
The Blackheart Market is for everyone. General entry is Completely Free. You do not need a ticket. Just turn up and enjoy the day!
However, running these tours costs money. To help us, we now offer Optional Donation Tickets.
- Standard Entry: £0 (Free)
- Supporter Donation: Pay what you can Every penny helps cover venue and staff costs. Your support ensures we can bring this gothic market back to Kirkcaldy every year.
Venue: The Mercat Shopping Centre
The Mercat is right in the heart of Kirkcaldy. The event is fully indoors, so the Scottish weather will not spoil your day. The floor is flat and fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Getting Here:
- By Bus: The Kirkcaldy Bus Station is located right next to the shopping centre. Buses run direct from Glenrothes, Dunfermline, and Leven.
- By Train: We are a short 5-minute walk from Kirkcaldy Train Station. Just follow the signs for the Town Centre.
- Parking: Driving to the event? The Mercat has its own multi-story car park. Lifts take you straight to the event floor. (Sat Nav: KY1 1NJ).
Trade at Fife’s Biggest Alternative Market
This is an amazing event for traders. Goth Scotland is a thriving community, and the shopping centre brings in massive footfall. If you sell horror merchandise, taxidermy, or goth fashion, you will reach hundreds of new customers here.