Theatres in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Playhouse

Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatres with a capacity of 3039 and over the years it has hosted some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre as well as top bands.Find shows and book tickets for Edinburgh Playhouse here!

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Festival Theatre Edinburgh has one of the largest stages in Great Britain and the largest stage in Scotland. It boasts a 1900 seat auditorium, a suite of three function rooms known as the Empire Rooms, a café and a spacious foyer bar with fabulous glass frontage. It hosts Scottish Ballet...

King's Theatre Edinburgh

The Kings Theatre Edinburgh presents high quality West End drama, dance, comedy and musical theatre, along with productions from local amateur companies. The King's annual Pantomime is an established tradition within the city. The recent major refurbishment has seen big improvements with brand new seating which affords much more legroom...

Usher Hall

The Usher Hall is one of the most outstanding concert halls in the world. A landmark in the heart Edinburgh, since it's opening in 1914 it has hosted some of the greatest concerts and music in the city, attracting some of the biggest names in music rom rock, pop, classical,...

Queens Hall Edinburgh

The Queen's Hall is open all year round and offers a wide range of events including classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk and comedy, and is also home to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. During the summer months it hosts events for the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and...

Pleasance Theatre

Pleasance Theatre Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern end of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Thirty four seasons later the Pleasance has become one of the biggest and most highly respected venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,...

Church Hill Theatre

The Church Hill Theatre was converted into a theatre in the 1960s and in the time since has become renowned as one of Scotland’s leading non-professional theatres. As well as being home to many of Edinburgh’s amateur theatrical companies, it is a popular venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.Find shows...

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Festival Square Theatre

Festival Square Theatre hosts performances such as opera, orchestra concerts, theatre, stand-up comedians, illusionists, plays, or some contemporary pop music. The glass front makes the bar a good place to sit and people watch, and there are plenty of good restaurants and pubs nearby for before or after your show.Find...

Leith Theatre

Leith Theatre opened its' doors for the first Hidden Door Festival in 2017 demonstrating the theatre’s great potential as a music venue. Hidden Door returned in May/June 2018, followed by the much anticipated return of the Edinburgh International Festival in August of that year for a series showcasing Scottish musicians....

Portobello Town Hall

Portobello Town Hall main hall seats up to 600 people theatre style or up to 200 people with dine and is used for events such as  theatre, craft fairs, conferences, music events and exhibitions.  The Lesser Hall can seat up to 60 people theatre style.Find shows and events and book...

The Studio

Capital Theatres have created an exciting new multi-purpose cultural resource for the city. Located behind the theatre on Potterrow, The Studio is a flexible space which can accommodate a range of uses from rehearsals and workshops to small-scale performances and festivals.Find shows and events and book tickets for Studio Theatre...

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