Venue List


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NamePhoneAddressBox Office?CodeDescriptionShowsPerformances
artSpace@StMarks0131 226 00007 Castle Terrace
EH1 2DP
125Great central setting and performer-friendly atmosphere.211
Assembly @ Dance Base0131 623 303014-16 Grassmarket
EH1 2JU
22A collaboration between Assembly Festival and Scotland's National Centre for Dance, Dance Base; joining forces to bring a unique and exciting programme to Edinburgh's Grassmarket. The venue boasts two beautiful performance spaces, Dance Base 1 and 3, as well as a bar and box office.314
Assembly George Square0131 623 3030George Square
EH8 9LH
8Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre, The Box and The Crate are perfectly located next to Assembly George Square Gardens and Studios for pre or post-show refreshments. The Theatre is a purpose-built venue seating up to 500 and The Box and The Crate are intimate 74-seat studios, all hosting an array of world-class shows. The Cubicle, a purpose-built immersive venue, is located behind the Gordon Aikman Theatre.496
Assembly George Square Gardens0131 623 3030George Square
EH8 9LH
3Assembly George Square Gardens becomes the beating heart of the Fringe each August, with a real festival atmosphere. Come enjoy spectacular circus, hilarious comedy, stunning cabaret, raucous music or an enchanting children's show in one of our beautiful Spiegeltents. The Gardens are the perfect spot for coffee in the mornings, afternoon cocktails or refuelling on delicious gourmet street food and enjoying drinks in the evenings.9196
Assembly George Square Studios0131 623 3030George Square
EH8 9LH
17Located directly opposite the Assembly George Square Gardens entrance, the five Studio spaces, as well as Underground, our venue come nightclub, have some of the best audience facilities on the Fringe, with comfortable modern seating. The indoor Studios Bar is the perfect place to spend time between shows, with food, drinks and pool tables.8172
Assembly Hall0131 623 3030Mound Place
EH1 2LU
35The magnificent venue atop the Mound is one of the most prestigious venues on the Fringe and hosts the finest circus, music, comedy, dance and family shows. Bar and box office facilities on site.355
Assembly Rooms0131 623 303054 George Street
EH2 2LR
20This classic building in the heart of the New Town is now the centre of a fantastic festival hub, hosting some of the finest theatre, comedy and music from around the world. The Assembly Rooms hosts three spaces indoors: the Music Hall, Ballroom and Drawing Room, with a Spiegeltent (The Bijou) and a studio space (Front Room) outside on George Street.8164
Assembly Roxy0131 623 30302 Roxburgh Place
EH8 9SU
139Assembly Roxy is our year-round home and is a beautifully converted former church in Edinburgh's Old Town, housing four theatre spaces. Out front on Roxburgh Place, the Roxy garden houses the Roxy Outside venue and provides a spacious seating area with a bar and box office to soak up the Festival atmosphere378
Blackford and GrangeMarchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road
EH9 2DW
589Marchmont St Giles Church110
Braw Venues @ Hill Street19 Hill St
EH2 3JP
41Venue 41.15
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora0131 581 5555Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street
EH3 9DJ
6A powerhouse of pure performance. From bardic breakfasts to music, dance, circus: we showcase the uplifting, unsettling, side-splitting, thought-provoking at our festival hub with courtyard café-bar. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 35th year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.125
C ARTS | C venues | C digital0131 581 5555Online venue
Online venue
4Our award-winning digital home for theatre, physical performance, circus, dance, opera, musicals, music, cabaret, spoken word, storytelling, children’s shows, talks, film, video, visual and performance art. Part of the vibrant, vivacious variety of C ARTS: a curated programme of international, independent work taking place at multiple city-centre locations, and online, in our 35th year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all.11
Dynamic Earth0131 550 7800Dynamic Earth
EH8 8AS
315Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh's world-class Science Centre and Planetarium dedicated to telling Earth's epic story from beginning to mend.13
Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point)253 High St
EH1 1YJ
199The meeting point for walking tours.146
Edinburgh New Town Church0131 225 384713 George Street
EH2 2PA
111A beautiful, easily accessible 18th century New Town church, which hosts a variety of musical performances – from soloists to choirs, instrumentalists to small orchestras and bands in all musical genres: classical, folk, jazz, songs from the shows, opera, world music. Enjoy light lunches and snacks in the Undercroft cafe, or see the exquisite Georgian interior of the Church.35
Edinburgh Playhouse0333 009 669018-22 Greenside Pl
EH1 3AA
59Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and the 'favourite stage in Scotland' (Billy Connolly) with a capacity of over 3,000! Over the years the theatre has played host to the world's biggest and most successful musicals, legendary bands, artists and comedians.23
Eric Liddell Community0131 447 452015 Morningside Road
EH10 4DP
235The Eric Liddell Community is a registered charity. The core work of the Eric Liddell Community is a specialist day-care service for people with a diagnosis of dementia and a variety of projects which offers services for carers.11
Frankenstein Pub26 George IV Bridge
EH1 1EN
304Frankenstein is a unique, themed venue in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Spans three floors, each with its own bar and offering a great menu cooked fresh to order. In the evening the venue transforms into a great party space with live DJs and a late licence.487
Gilded Balloon at the Museum0131 622 6552Lothian Street
EH1 1HB
64Gilded Balloon at the Museum opened in 2016. Containing the 210-seat, fully wheelchair accessible auditorium (entrance from Lothian Street), Gilded Balloon showcases the very best in comedy, theatre, music and children's shows.122
Gilded Balloon Patter House0131 622 65523 Chambers St
EH1 1HT
24With nine outstanding performance theatres and a stunning large bar and event space, Patter House continues to be a must-visit venue for festival goers. This fabulously pink venue hub hosts an eclectic programme of live shows across all genres including a late-night programme in the Patter Bar, with events running early until late.8204
Gilded Balloon Teviot0131 622 6552Teviot Row House
EH8 9AJ
14After a brief hiatus, Teviot is returning to the heart of the festival in Bristo Square. One of Edinburgh Fringe’s longest-running and most iconic venues, Teviot will once again serve as our flagship performance hub. Its neo-gothic architecture and castle-like features have established it as one of the most recognisable venues at the Fringe. The newly refurbished Teviot will offer a variety of performance spaces, public bars and box offices.8196
Greenside @ George StreetThe Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street
EH2 2PQ
236With seven spaces, Greenside @ George Street is one of the largest multi-space hubs at the Fringe. With a programme bursting at the seams with all genres covered, we are confident you will find a hidden gem here. Add to that a beautiful indoor bar, lobby seating and that infamous Greenside charm, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you on of our Fringe homes.553
Greenside @ Riddles Court322 Lawnmarket
EH1 2PG
16Set just up from the Royal Mile and over the years some familiar faces such as Dame Maggie Smith and Stephen Fry have graced the stages in this venue make it a wee bit special. With four spaces, a bar and beautiful courtyard seating, Greenside @ Riddles Court is the perfect addition to our Green family.10111
Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh2 Cowgate
EH1 1JR
508Greyfriars Hall, part of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, is located on the Cowgate of Edinburgh in the heart of all the festival fun. The venue, which was formerly a church is steeped in history and dates back to the mid to late 19th century (c1861). A beautiful blend of the old and the new with gothic revival features and modern contemporary design, Greyfriars Hall is a wonderful space to experience!14
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)DoubleTree by Hilton
EH3 9AF
31Hoot at the Hilton on Bread Street122
Hoots @ Nicolson Square GardensNicolson Square Gardens
EH8 9BH
6380 seater Geodesic Dome275
Hoots @ The Apex31-35 Grassmarket
EH1 2HS
108This five-star hotel with views of the castle is a long-running venue with a rich history in the Fringe. The Apex Conference Center on The Grassmarket has six amazing performance spaces with a range of sizes to suit any sort of production.11236
Just The Tonic at The Caves0330 220 1212Rowantree Bar
EH1 1LG
88During the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, the Caves transform into a captivating labyrinth of creativity and performance unlike any other. Tucked away beneath the city's bustling streets, these ancient underground chambers provide a uniquely atmospheric setting for an eclectic array of shows and events. Stepping into the Caves during the Fringe is like entering another world altogether. The dimly lit passageways and rugged stone walls create an otherworldly ambiance.19415
Just The Tonic at The Hive15-17 Niddry St
EH1 1LG
94Just the Tonic at The Hive235
Just The Tonic at The Mash House0330 220 121237 Guthrie St
EH1 1JG
288During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Mash House emerges as a pulsating hub of creativity and cultural exchange. Nestled in the vibrant Cowgate area of the city, this converted nightclub and event space undergoes a metamorphosis, becoming a dynamic epicentre of theatrical performances, comedy shows, live music gigs, and experimental art installations.9177
Just The Tonic Legends0330 220 121271 Cowgate
EH1 1JW
27Subway, located in Edinburgh, undergoes a dramatic transformation during the Fringe Festival, evolving into a dynamic nexus of creativity and entertainment. Nestled amidst the lively streets of Cowgate, this underground venue pulses with energy, drawing in crowds eager to experience the eclectic mix of performances it has to offer.236
Just The Tonic Nucleus138-140 Pleasance
EH8 9RR
393The Nucleus, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, is a beacon of Just the Tonic at Edinburgh Fringe. This dynamic venue seamlessly blends heritage with modernity, offering a welcoming space for a diverse array of performances, from stand-up comedy to folk music.597
Krua Thai Cookery School19 Liberton Brae
EH16 6AQ
376Located 2.7 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Parking preferably further up the hill or on Orchardhead Road. Buses no 7, 37, 47, 67. Ask the driver to stop at the first bus stop at the bottom of Liberton Brae.673
Le Monde0131 270 390016 George St
EH2 2PF
47An intimate venue on the first floor of Le Monde with 100 seats. Up close and personal performances in a fabulous air-conditioned venue with full bar and restaurant facilities. Located on George Street in the heart of the New Town, very close to Assembly Rooms and St Andrew's Square.443
Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
238Meeting point.122
Meeting Point at Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket CloseCockburn St, cnr of Fleshmarket Close
EH1 1BS
207Meeting Point: Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket Close129
Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee ShopIn between The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh
EH8 9LD
298Walking tour meeting point.171
Monkey Barrel Comedy9-12 Blair Street
EH1 1QR
515'Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as “a year-round Edinburgh institution” (The List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. "Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!" (Sam Campbell) “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)7157
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire)36-38 Blair Street
EH1 1QR
338'Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as “a year-round Edinburgh institution” (The List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. "Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!" (Sam Campbell) “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)125
Monkey Barrel Comedy at O'Neill's (The Tron)9 Hunter Square
EH1 1QW
51a'Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as “a year-round Edinburgh institution” (The List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. "Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!" (Sam Campbell) “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)248
Novotel80 Lauriston Place
EH3 9DE
188Light, airy, comfortable room with unreserved seating at tables, cabaret style. Full food menu available. Full bar.125
Old Saint Paul's Church63 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DH
267Historic Anglican church in the Catholic tradition, one of the original homes of Scottish Episcopacy, founded in 1689. The hidden gem of the Old Town, with numerous features of architectural and artistic interest. Father Willis organ. Descriptive leaflets available. Open daily 08:30 – 17:45 to visit, or for peace and stillness.15
Outside Appleton Tower, Crichton St33 Crichton Street
EH8 9LE
636.117
PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms23-24 Greenside Place
EH1 3AA
171Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars and dance-floor. Every day during the Fringe we host several five-star PBH Free Fringe shows, bespoke cocktails and international beers. Kitchen open every day until 22:00. Children welcome before 21:00.111
PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar61a Frederick Street
EH2 1LH
221Fingers Piano Bar is an institution established in the early 1980s. During the Fringe, Fingers turns into one of the best cosmopolitan venues in Edinburgh. An experience not to be missed! No disabled access. Age restriction 18+.244
PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records53 Blackfriars Street
EH1 1NB
640PBH's venue at Slow Progress123
PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms0131 226 0000West Register Street
EH2 2AA
68bThe Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning entertainment venue with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Opulent and grand, its 1860s interior has recently been given a new contemporary skin. The Speakeasy, Ballroom and carte blanche! will be used during the festival by some of the best PBH's Free Fringe performers on the cabaret and comedy circuit.123
Pleasance at EICC0131 556 6550150 Morrison Street
EH3 8EE
150bJoin us in the heart of Edinburgh's West End for theatre, dance, music and comedy. The best of the Fringe awaits in the city’s most luxurious venue, where brilliant bars and cafés join a stellar line up of world renowned artists.143
Pleasance Courtyard0131 556 655060 Pleasance
EH8 9TJ
33The Pleasance’s famous cobblestone Courtyard has been entertaining festival audiences since 1985 and is considered by many to be the very heart of the Fringe. Come join us for the best comedy, theatre and children's shows at 'the centre of the cultural universe' (Scotsman).18381
Pleasance Dome0131 556 65501 Bristo Square
EH8 9AL
23The Pleasance Dome is at the very centre of the now famous Bristo Square, featuring the very best comedy and theatre. With great bars and cafes, including our sunny outdoor plaza, come soak up the legendary Pleasance atmosphere throughout the day and stay for the fun late into the night.125
Ps & Gs Church46 York Place
EH1 3HU
346Ps& Gs is a vibrant and busy church located right in the centre of Edinburgh. It has well-designed spaces or various sizes to host a variety of performance events including screenings and concerts which make the most of the beautiful acoustics and modern renovation.13
Royal College of Nursing Scotland42 South Oswald Road
EH9 2HH
84Visit the Royal College of Nursing and see our latest exhibition exploring nursing history and current practice. Our exhibitions feature the rich collections of the RCN Archives, the most important collection of nursing history in the UK, illustrating nurses' real lives and careers from the 1800s to present. The RCN is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. Allow around 30 minutes to view our exhibition.112
Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn0131 226 000018-20 Grassmarket
EH1 2JU
178aSituated in the Grassmarket, the heart of historic Old Edinburgh, and serving food and drink all day long, The Beehive Inn comprises a main bar on the ground floor and a comfortable and relaxing restaurant and bar on the first floor. Our two dedicated 50-seat performance spaces, presenting some of the best homegrown comedy at the festival, are on the first and second floors.8219
Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar3-5 St Mary's Street
EH1 1TA
438bThe Waverley Bar is located off the High Street, where it turns into the Canongate. As the name of the bar suggests it is a minute's walk from Waverley Station. Established since the fifties as a prominent venue for rising stars in the folk world (vintage poster and photos of banjo-playing Billy Connolly and the Humblebums adorn the wall), with an ambiance that seems to have little changed.491
St Cuthbert's Church5 Lothian Road
EH1 2EP
122The historic Parish Church of St Cuthbert's sits at the very heart of Edinburgh, on Lothian Road near the junction with Princes Street (opposite the Caledonian Hotel), adjacent to public transport and the Castle Terrace car park. It has two superb performance spaces and fine acoustics.116
St Johns – West End Fair Corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd
EH2 4BJ
127bThe Fair is staged in the grounds of the church in clusters of marquees and open air stalls – linked together by an ingenious system of walkways. The 120+ makers, artists and designers present each day sell only their own work.128
St Ninian's Hall07599 928 44040 Comely Bank
EH4 1AG
230St Ninian's Hall hosts the Edinburgh Theatre Arts group and creates a uniquely intimate theatre venue. Find us only one mile north-west of the city centre. 50 yards to the east of the junction of Comely Bank Road, Orchard Brae and Crewe Road South, opposite Flora Stevenson Primary School.114
St Vincent's07901 782482St Vincent Street
EH3 6SW
197St Vincent’s is at the border of Stockbridge and the New Town, and across the road from William Playfair’s much larger St Stephen’s. A Gothic gem, St Vincent’s was opened in 1857. It is a busy Scottish Episcopal (Anglican) church which hosts a wide range of music and community activities throughout the year in both the ground floor Nave and extensive Undercroft. Original home of annual Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival29
Summerhall0131 560 15801 Summerhall
EH9 1PL
26Set in the iconic former Veterinary College, Summerhall's programme is packed full of exciting and challenging theatre, dance, visual art and music from across the world and Scotland for people of all ages. Delicious food and drink is served in The Royal Dick bar plus al fresco bars and street food in our vibrant and buzzing courtyard. There is a café open all day too. Full programme available at summerhall.co.uk.7143
The Liquid Room9c Victoria Street
EH1 2HE
276aFringe Venue 276.13
The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club0131 226 000029-31 Abercromby Place
EH3 6QE
241aStep into a bygone era in this Fringe venue in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. A hidden gem tucked away in the basement of the Royal Scots Club, the Speakeasy brings you an intimate 1920s atmosphere mixed with an exciting and diverse programme of shows, lectures and events.316
theSpace @ Niddry St0131 510 2384Niddry Street
EH1 1TH
9Right in the middle of it all in the best location and part of our Royal Mile hub (6 theatres) we present three very special spaces, offering an array of new and established work – from theatre to musicals, dance, comedy and music, a real feast for all. The buzzing courtyard bar adjacent to the venue offers audiences pre and post-show drinks and an unrivalled Fringe experience.11101
theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall0131 510 2384Nicolson Street
EH8 9DW
53The modern festival's smartest multi-space destination venue. The ultimate powerhouse of live performance, offering a pulsating programme of diverse and inclusive work from every genre possible. Part of our 11-space hub at the very stylish Surgeons Quarter, well-stocked bars and great food has made this the perfect destination for audiences who tend to come and spend the day seeing a wide selection of award-winning shows from across the globe.57658
theSpace @ Symposium Hall0131 510 2384Hill Square
EH8 9DR
43Another high-calibre venue. Two classy spaces, alternatives to the Fringe norm, boasting the most comfortable seats in town! Wonderfully located in our 11-space hub adjacent to theSpaceTriplex and theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. A programme of music, a capella, theatre, improv, sketch and comedy and a stylish garden bar in the adjacent square. A must for all well-heeled theatre-goers.13230
theSpace @ Venue 450131 510 238463 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DH
45The original Fringe venue, a quite fabulous and unique atmosphere known in Fringe folklore. It's worth a visit just for that! Here we present new and established work from across the globe. Mid to large-scale theatre, dance, musicals, opera and music make a daily programme of quality to enjoy. Sell out shows a regular event at this very special theatre.433
theSpace on the Mile0131 510 238480 High Street
EH1 1TH
39Hugely popular Royal Mile venue located at the very heart of the festival. Part of our Royal Mile hub of nine performance spaces. With a reputation for award-winning shows, the three smart, air-conditioned theatres offer the very best shows and entertainment at the festival. Ultra-stylish on-site bars provide the perfect way to start, or end, your night. Style and class on the Fringe. For more info see thespaceuk.com.24319
theSpaceTriplex0131 510 2384The Prince Philip Building
EH8 9DP
38Next door to theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, theSpaceTriplex makes up part of our fabulously smart destination hub of 11 performance spaces located right at the heart of the modern Fringe and offers an unmissable platform of diverse live performance. Music, dance, theatre, physical theatre, a capella, opera, comedy and cabaret. A vibrant programme of performance, all under one roof in the most spectacular space in town.18273
Tynecastle ParkGorgie Road
EH11 2NL
547.11
Underbelly, Bristo Square0131 510 0395Teviot Place
EH8 9AG
302Situated at the heart of the festival, Bristo Square is where you can find a variety of venues, including the magnificent McEwan Hall, presenting theatre, musicals, comedy, cabaret and family shows early 'til late.6101
Underbelly, George Square0131 510 0395George Square
EH8 9LH
300Come and graze in George Square! Food, drink, two fantastic venues and, of course, an upside-down purple cow. If you're looking for Udderbelly, the Wee Coo and a place to soak up the Fringe atmosphere, this is the place to be.124
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows0131 510 0395Middle Meadow Walk
EH9 9EX
360Circus Hub is back on the Meadows celebrating spectacular circus and cabaret. Visit Circus Hub for two dazzling circus tents – The Lafayette and The Beauty – and a charming bar.121
Vegan Tipples0131 550 374124 Forth Street
EH1 3LH
275Intimate comfortable boardroom in the centre of Edinburgh for up to 10 people148
YOTEL Edinburgh68-73 Queen Street
EH2 4NA
572YOTEL Edinburgh is located on Queen Street in New Town, five minutes' walk from Princes Street. Performances take place in the one-of-a-kind 360-degree events space. Pop into the atmospheric bar and lounge where cocktail classics, excellent wines and local beers are available alongside an all-day bar food menu.250