| A Dram Good Festival at 96 George Street | | 96 George Street
EH2 3DH | | 233 | Building on the success of A Club's 2023 'Dram Good' Event, we've moved to a bigger location. Now with a capacity of over 250 guests per session, this venue offers a unique opportunity to wax lyrical about your Scottish Whisky and Distillery. | 1 | 4 |
| Alba Flamenca | 07540 335270 | 74 East Crosscauseway
EH8 9HQ | | 237 | Intimate, soundproof flamenco and world music and dance venue alongside a tasty Spanish tapas cafe bar. The venue is located in the busy Southside area of Edinburgh, offering a programme of music, dance and storytelling for adults and children. Great music, great Spanish food and a great atmosphere! | 3 | 61 |
| Argyle Cellar Bar | | 15-17 Argyle Place
EH9 1JJ | | 293a | Hidden gem of a cellar bar with a speakeasy-style feel and great acoustics for any show or gig. A great versatile space in a central location close to all the hustle and bustle. PA system, stage area and a set-up to suit any performers requirements. | 6 | 55 |
| Arthur Conan Doyle Centre | | 25 Palmerston Place
EH12 5AP | | 290 | The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is situated on Palmerston Place, just a stone's throw from Haymarket Station. Set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse, the Centre boasts rich historical features and was created to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of society and community needs in Edinburgh. | 8 | 37 |
| artSpace@StMarks | 0131 226 0000 | 7 Castle Terrace
EH1 2DP | | 125 | Great central setting and performer-friendly atmosphere. | 14 | 37 |
| Assembly @ Dance Base | 01316233030 | 14-16 Grassmarket
EH1 2JU | | 22a | A 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. | 9 | 118 |
| Assembly Checkpoint | 0131 623 3030 | 3 Bristo Place
EH1 1EY | | 322 | Assembly Checkpoint is Fringe's premier venue for cabaret, music and more. The venue is located inside an old church and exudes warmth and charm. There is a bar inside the upstairs venue and further drinking and refreshments options downstairs. | 3 | 71 |
| Assembly George Square | 0131 623 3030 | George Square
EH8 9LH | | 8 | Assembly 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. | 17 | 379 |
| Assembly George Square Gardens | 0131 623 3030 | George Square
EH8 9LH | | 3 | Assembly 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. | 15 | 302 |
| Assembly George Square Studios | 0131 623 3030 | George Square
EH8 9LH | | 17 | Located opposite the Assembly George Square Gardens entrance and next to Assembly George Square Theatre. The five Studios have some of the best audience facilities on the Fringe, with comfortable modern seating. The indoor Studios Bar has plenty of sofas and freshly prepared hot and cold meals. The Flick at Underground and the new immersive venue The Cubicle at Buccleuch Place are also found here. | 36 | 731 |
| Assembly Hall | 0131 623 3030 | Mound Place
EH1 2LU | | 35 | The magnificent venue atop the Mound is the most prestigious venue on the Fringe and hosts the finest circus, music, comedy, dance and family shows. Bar and box office facilities on site. | 8 | 138 |
| Assembly Rooms | 0131 623 3030 | 54 George Street
EH2 2LR | | 20 | This 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. | 21 | 439 |
| Assembly Roxy | 0131 623 3030 | 2 Roxburgh Place
EH8 9SU | | 139 | Assembly Roxy is our year-round home and is a beautifully converted former church in Edinburgh's Old Town, housing three theatre spaces and a Snug bar inside. Outside on Roxburgh Place, the Roxy garden provides a spacious seating area with a bar and box office to soak up the Festival atmosphere. | 19 | 446 |
| Bannermans | | 212 Cowgate
EH1 1NQ | | 357a | Strictly 18+ | 3 | 5 |
| Beaverhall Art Studios | | 6 Beaverhall Road
EH7 4JE | | 425 | Beaverhall Art Studios is a light open space on the first floor of a copper-roofed building on Beaverhall Road. It houses four artists and makers. | 1 | 2 |
| Bedlam Theatre | | 11b Bristo Place
EH1 1EZ | | 49 | Bedlam Fringe returns with another exciting programme of theatre, dance and comedy. Uniquely located in a converted neo-gothic church at the heart of the Fringe, Bedlam Theatre is the year-round home of the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. Come watch one of our shows, or sit down for a drink or snack in our cosy Fat Cat Café. | 5 | 90 |
| Blackflowersstudio | | 7 Rankeillor Street
EH8 9JA | | 426 | Small intimate space for pop-up art exhibitions. | 1 | 11 |
| Book Lovers' Tour Departure | | 10 High School Yards
EH1 1LZ | | 361 | Fringe Venue 361 | 1 | 8 |
| Boteco do Brasil | 0131 220 4287 | 47 Lothian Street
EH1 1HB | | 516 | In Brazil, Boteco is the friendly neighbourhood bar with lively music and atmosphere, and that’s exactly where our inspiration comes from, the traditional botecos of Rio de Janeiro. You can enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha – our signature drink and an essential part of any Brazilian celebration – or sample the infamous 'urban' menu of the streets from our delicious tapas menu. | 2 | 26 |
| C ARTS | C venues | C aurora | 0131 581 5555 | Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street
EH3 9DJ | | 6 | A 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 33rd year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all. | 1 | 25 |
| Canongate Kirk | | 153 Canongate
EH8 8BN | | 60 | Fringe venue number 60. | 7 | 8 |
| Charlotte Square Gardens | | Charlotte Square
EH2 4DR | | 307 | Private Gardens | 1 | 5 |
| City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box | 01312206868 | 124A High Street
EH1 1QS | | 157 | City of Edinburgh Tours | 1 | 52 |
| Coburg House Art Studios | | 15 Coburg Street, Leith
EH6 6ET | | 69 | Coburg House Studios is a warehouse with a character art deco frontage in Leith, only a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre. Artists first started moving into the building in the 1990s and today the four floors provide studios for 70 artists and makers. It also has a substantial art gallery area at the front of the building. Buses: 7, 14, 10 and tram. | 1 | 2 |
| Cyan Clayworks CIC | | 5 Commercial Street
EH6 6JA | | 240 | An artist-run open access ceramic studio. Ceramics made and sold on the premises. Regular courses and tuition offered. | 1 | 11 |
| Dalry 183 Creative and Cultural Hub | | 183 Dalry Road
EH11 2EB | | 251 | Situated 5 minutes walk from Haymarket Station in Edinburgh, we have 1 x small, fully accessible hall called 'The Space' (45sq m - capacity 44 people) and 1 x training room called 'Inner Space' (34sq m - capacity 20 people) for hire by the hour at £18 per hour + booking fee of £7.50. Each has a tea/coffee/prep area, fridge, microwave, large TV/Projector and flipchart/whiteboard. | 1 | 34 |
| Deaf Action | 0131 556 3128 | 49 Albany Street
EH1 3QY | | 498 | Deaf Action is a beautiful building over 135 years old dating back till 1835, a former church in Edinburgh’s old town. Housing over 3 different size festival spaces, a spacious bar/lounge area that serves food and a beautiful hidden garden. The building is wheelchair accessible. | 1 | 8 |
| Dovecot Studios | 0131 550 3660 | 10 Infirmary Street
EH1 1LT | | 198a | Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Occupying a former Victorian bath house, Dovecot offers an exciting exhibition and events programme, a shop presenting the best in contemporary Scottish design, and the Dovecot Café offering the best in seasonal food and drink. | 4 | 81 |
| Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) | | 253 High Street
EH1 1YJ | | 199 | The meeting point for walking tours. | 1 | 44 |
| Edinburgh New Town Church | 0131 225 3847 | 13 George Street
EH2 2PA | | 111 | A 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 sit and admire the delightful Georgian interior. | 10 | 15 |
| Edinburgh Palette | | St Margarets House,
EH7 6AE | | 143 | Space 13m x 4m adjacent to Gallery 1 with seperate entrance within Gallery 1
Suitable for variety of events between 10.00 and 4.00 during the Fringe Festival
Capacity 40 to 50 people | 2 | 23 |
| Edinburgh Photographic Society | 07846476494 | 68 Great King Street
EH3 6QU | | 130 | A large hall, which hosts photographic exhibitions and doubles as a lecture hall during the year. The hall becomes a dedicated Exhibition Hall in August each year to host the Edinburgh International Photography Salon. The International is exhibited on the ground floor - 3 steps up from the pavement. there are no parking restrictions outside on Saturday and Sunday. Other Exhibitions are on a basement floor (stairs). | 1 | 23 |
| Edinburgh Playhouse | 0333 009 6690 | 18-22 Greenside Place
EH1 3AA | | 59 | Edinburgh 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. | 2 | 2 |
| Edinburgh Ski Club | | 2 Howe Street
EH3 6TD | | 208 | Exhibition rooms. | 1 | 11 |
| Eve | | 18-20 Cowgate
EH1 1JR | | 454 | The Original Social Butterfly. Enjoy breakfast and dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Brunches at the weekend. And Friday to Sunday evenings, Eve goes live, dishing up world-famous DJs and local stars. The best unsigned talent? Baby she's got it. To find Eve, come down through Virgin Hotels Edinburgh or our main door on the world-famous medieval Cowgate. | 1 | 8 |
| Forces @ The Fringe at The War Poets Collection | | Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus
EH14 1DJ | | 594 | Once a World War One military hospital and now home to Edinburgh Napier University's Business School. Craiglockhart Campus also hosts the War Poets Collection. This comprises of more than 800 items, including many unique items that Edinburgh Napier University is proud to own, such as signed first edition books, volumes of poetry by Sassoon and Owen and three original issues of The Hydra, the hospital’s magazine. | 1 | 1 |
| Frankenstein Pub | | 26 George IV Bridge
EH1 1EN | | 304 | Frankenstein 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. | 7 | 149 |
| Fruitmarket | 0131 225 2383 | 45 Market Street
EH1 1DF | | 359 | Fruitmarket is a free, public space for culture in the heart of Edinburgh, Fruitmarket provides inspiration and opportunity for artists and audiences. | 2 | 42 |
| Gilded Balloon @ The Queen's Hall | | 85-89 Clerk Street
EH8 9JG | | 72a | Gilded Balloon at The Queen's Hall. | 1 | 2 |
| Gilded Balloon at the Museum | 0131 622 6552 | Lothian Street
EH1 1HB | | 64 | Gilded 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. | 6 | 123 |
| Gilded Balloon Patter House | 0131 622 6552 | 3 Chambers St
EH1 1HT | | 24 | With seven accessible performance theatres and a stunning large bar and event space, Patter Hoose quickly became the must-visit venue at the festival following its launch in 2019. This fabulously pink venue hub is situated across the road from the Museum on Chambers Street, just a stone’s throw away from Bristo Square. | 67 | 1465 |
| Greenside @ George Street | | The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street
EH2 2PQ | | 236 | With six spaces Greenside @ George Street will become one of the largest multi space hubs at the Fringe. We’re confident that one of our spaces will be just right for you. Add to that a beautiful indoor bar, lobby seating and that infamous Greenside charm we couldn’t be more excited to share with our new Fringe home. | 49 | 506 |
| Greenside @ Riddles Court | | Riddles Court
EH1 2PG | | 16 | Set 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. | 38 | 418 |
| Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh | | 2 Cowgate
EH1 1JR | | 508 | Greyfriars Hall located on the Cowgate of Edinburgh is part of the new Virgin Hotel Edinburgh which opened in 2022. Greyfriars Hall provides an ideal location for your event, steeped in history the church dates to the mid to late 19th century (c.1861). We’ve since blended it’s Gothic Revival features with our modern contemporary design, creating the perfect setting in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. | 1 | 3 |
| Greyfriars Kirk | | Greyfriars Place
EH1 2QQ | | 131 | Founded in 1620, Greyfriars Kirk is an iconic building situated in the heart of Scotland's capital. It is a beautiful and atmospheric space for worship. Also with a magnificent acoustic, the Kirk is often host to many performing arts events including orchestral and choral concerts and organ recitals. | 3 | 5 |
| Hill Street Theatre | | 19 Hill Street
EH2 3JP | | 41 | Venue 41. | 24 | 360 |
| Historic Environment Scotland, John Sinclair House | | 16 Bernard Terrace
EH8 9NX | | 247 | John Sinclair House is one of the headquarters for Historic Environment Scotland, the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. It provides access to the HES Archive, a national collection focusing on archaeology, architecture and maritime heritage. | 1 | 51 |
| Hootanannies @ Home Street | | 16 Home Street, West Tollcross
EH3 9LY | | 110 | Edinburgh's newest purpose built comedy venue. In the heart of the Edinburgh's artistic disrict, Tollcross. We're a stones throw from the Cameo Cinema and The Kings Theatre. | 3 | 69 |
| Hootenannies @ Potterrow | | Potterrow Port (Underpass)
EH8 9AA | | 243 | Hoots @ Potterrow | 15 | 235 |
| Hootenannies @ The Apex | | 31-35 Grassmarket
EH1 2HS | | 108 | This 5 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. | 24 | 486 |
| Hot Toddy | | 15-19 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DR | | 440 | New venue space with relaxed lounge with a capacity of 50 | 2 | 132 |
| Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre | | 1A Clark Road
EH5 3BD | | 83 | Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre provides an excellent 200-seat theatre with separate area for refreshments. | 1 | 13 |
| Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire | | 36-38 Blair Street
EH1 1QR | | 338 | Just the Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire | 10 | 210 |
| Just the Tonic at The Caves | 0330 220 1212 | Rowantree Bar
EH1 1LG | | 88 | Best Small Venue in the 2009 Scottish Event Awards combined with Just the Tonic, one of the UK's leading comedy providers. Great shows, reasonable prices, amazing building, outstanding performance areas and great bar. Putting the fun back into the Fringe! | 58 | 1126 |
| Just the Tonic at The Mash House | 0330 220 1212 | 37 Guthrie Street
EH1 1JG | | 288 | Fringe Venue number 288 | 35 | 619 |
| Just The Tonic Legends | | 71 Cowgate
EH1 1JW | | 27 | Located on Cowgate in the heart of the action, this venue comprises an 85 capacity and 120 capacity rooms. It has it's own bar. Great spaces in great location | 15 | 301 |
| Just the Tonic Nucleus | | The Charteris Centre
EH8 9RR | | 393 | . | 8 | 175 |
| Krua Thai Cookery School | | 19 Liberton Brae
EH16 6AQ | | 376 | Krua Thai is located 2.7 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Parking: preferably further up the hill or in Orchardhead Road. Buses: no. 7, 37,47,67 ask the driver to stop at the first bus stop at the bottom of Liberton Brae. | 6 | 74 |
| La Belle Angele | | 11 Hasties Close
EH1 1HJ | | 301c | Fringe venue 301 | 1 | 1 |
| Laughing Horse @ 32 Below | 0131 226 0000 | 32b West Nicolson Street
EH8 9DD | | 442 | A basement craft beer bar located in Edinburgh City Centre, huddled away on West Nicholson Street underneath the Pear Tree and bounteous with amazing beers. There are free shows all day and night, and the venue is linked to the Pear Tree and Counting House which offer six more stages of free shows between them. It's an amazing hub of free Fringe entertainment. | 16 | 331 |
| Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 | 0131 226 0000 | 50 Blackfriars Street
EH1 1NE | | 151 | Located within the four-star A&O Edinburgh Hostel, Bar 50 is a bar and restaurant offering three rooms of Free Fringe shows, drinks and tasty, locally sourced pub grub in laid-back, modern and stylish surroundings, an outdoor beer garden and balcony beer terrace. | 28 | 537 |
| Laughing Horse @ City Cafe | 0131 226 0000 | 19 Blair Street
EH1 1QR | | 85 | Decked out as an authentic American Diner, The Caf has earned a reputation for being jam-packed with local legends, friendly staff and great music since the early 80s. Located between the Royal Mile and the Cowgate. Food is served from 09:00 – 22:00 every day with free Fringe shows throughout the day (and night!). Venue rooms are fully air conditioned and kids are allowed on the premises until 22:00. | 23 | 512 |
| Laughing Horse @ Dragonfly | 0131 226 0000 | 52 West Port
EH1 2LD | | 414 | Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is Edinburgh's longest standing cocktail bar where guests can enjoy a variety of original drinks as well as countless classic cocktails. A beautiful hidden space located just off of the end of Grassmarket, with a rich history of Fringe shows, and performances of free & Pay What You Can shows right throughout the day, all week, except Mondays. | 6 | 131 |
| Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys | 0131 226 0000 | 7 Merchant St (off Candlemaker Row)
EH1 2QD | | 289 | An Irish bar with a difference – we're actually Irish! Located just off Edinburgh's famous Grassmarket, Dropkick Murphy's gives you a real experience of what an Irish bar is meant to be. Live music at night, major sports on big screens and our great craic assured – plus free shows here throughout the Fringe from 12:00 – 22:00, with the bar open until very late afterwards! Strictly over-18s only. | 1 | 25 |
| Laughing Horse @ Eastside | 0131 226 0000 | 51a George St
EH2 2HT | | 164 | Eastside brings the 5 boroughs of NYC to life with its neighbourhood dive bar charm. Featuring a mixture of serious and playful cocktails, street art by local artist and Brooklyn native, Gerry Kapinski, music influenced by the streets of NYC and Brooklyn. Fringe shows run here during the day, with DJs playing late night until 5am through the Fringe plus live music at the weekends. | 15 | 353 |
| Laughing Horse @ Home Bar | 0131 226 0000 | 69 Home Street
EH3 9JP | | 106 | Edinburgh’s Hidden Gem. Step into our Home. A unique local neighbourhood bar situated in the heart of Scotland’s Capital City. Our stenciled exterior offers a warm welcome into our plush, new bar – and head downstairs to see free-entry Fringe shows here all day throughout the Fringe from lunchtime to late night. | 7 | 149 |
| Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate | 0131 226 0000 | Kick Ass Hostel Edinburgh
EH1 1JR | | 89 | Located on Cowgate, the Kick Ass is in a great location, being on the edge of the Old Town and a ten-minute walk from Waverly Station. There is a bar, and outdoor seating area - with Free and Pay What You Can Fringe shows on the ground floor level throughout August. It's also Edinburgh’s number one hostel! High quality, affordable and fun! | 5 | 125 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey | 0131 226 0000 | 14 Drummond Street
EH8 9TU | | 153 | An easy-going hangout with a back room with sofa seating and afternoon movies. With a selection of board games and an array of movies, there’s plenty to do besides drink at the Brass Monkey. However, the drinks alone, which are cheaper than usual and come with a student discount, keep the bar busy and the Free Fringe Festival shows fill the cinema room and games room each afternoon. | 5 | 85 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Cocktail Mafia | 0131 226 0000 | 15 Charlotte Lane
EH2 4QZ | | 245 | The Cocktail Mafia is an Edinburgh cocktail bar on Charlotte Lane in the heart of the West End. Popular for extraordinary cocktails. A hidden gem serving a huge list of cocktails, while you enjoy the perfect art deco surroundings, along with free-entry Fringe shows every day from 16:00 until very late. | 1 | 25 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Counting House | 0131 226 0000 | 38 West Nicolson Street
EH8 9DD | | 170 | The Counting House has been a free venue for over a decade, and is one of the largest free venues in Edinburgh, with six rooms between this venue and its sister venues 32 Below and The Pear Tree every day from 10:00 to 03:00. There's a massive outdoor courtyard, four bars, a full restaurant food selection and giant outdoor screen. What better place could you hang out during the Fringe? | 36 | 711 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Hanover Tap | 0131 226 0000 | 112 Hanover Street
EH2 1DR | | 259 | Your go-to venue for craft beer in the city centre, featuring a great selection across all styles of beer from local breweries and further afield. Serving hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, burgers and great pub grub – with performances of Free Fringe comedy shows every day from 12:00 – 21:00. | 7 | 175 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree | 0131 226 0000 | 36 West Nicholson Street
EH8 9DD | | 257 | The recently refurbished Pear Tree offers a huge selection of free shows throughout the day: comedy on its indoor stage all day and music on the outdoor stage – a huge courtyard with outdoor bars and barbecue to enjoy your Fringe days and nights in. The venue is also linked to the Counting House and 32 Below which boast six more theatres between them. | 9 | 235 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull | 0131 226 0000 | 161 Lothian Road
EH3 9AA | | 332 | We welcome you to The Raging Bull, an Edinburgh cocktail bar famous for its coffee cocktails. Our cosy bar is inspired by the eccentric yet good-natured fellow, who has become accustomed to drinking his cocktails in comfortable and stylish surroundings. So expect rustic walls, marble tables, natural foliage and walls adorned with pictures of the handsome Bull when you visit us, plus free Fringe shows downstairs daily. | 5 | 112 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters | 0131 226 0000 | 139 Cowgate
EH1 1JS | | 272 | Edinburgh’s premier party venue and the central Free Fringe hub. Four rooms of free shows running throughout the day and night, and a buzzing and vibrant courtyard in the centre of the Cowgate. The Three Sisters boasts a wide variety of food and drinks, with plenty of space to relax during the day and party throughout the night until 05:00! Shows run from 10:00 – 02:00. | 42 | 783 |
| Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle | 0131 226 0000 | 27 West Port
EH1 2LD | | 75a | Offering the perfect elixir of cosmic and traditional, The Oracle has the answer. See free Fringe show here in our basement Flight club. | 8 | 170 |
| Le Monde | 0131 270 3900 | 16 George Street
EH2 2PF | | 47 | An 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. | 6 | 107 |
| Leith Depot | 0131 555 4738 | 138-140 Leith Walk
EH6 5DT | | 214 | Fringe Venue 214 | 1 | 13 |
| Leith Dockers Club | | 17-17a, Academy St
EH6 7EE | | 223 | Busy Social Club in the heart of Leith. 2 Function rooms to hire with the capacity of 50 and 140. | 1 | 2 |
| LifeCare Centre | | 2 Cheyne Street
EH4 1JB | | 524 | LifeCare centre is the community hub of the charity, LifeCare Edinburgh who provide services for older people in Edinburgh and community activities. | 4 | 69 |
| Lily Luna Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique | 01314678245 | 43 William Street
EH3 7LW | | 433 | Established in 2012, this award winning independent jewellery boutique is located in the historical West End area. A home for hundreds of original and unusual contemporary jewellery from over 30 designers around the world. A best kept secret treasure trove laying in the city centre for true jewellery lovers to discover. | 1 | 24 |
| Mackenzie Building | | Old Assembly Close
EH1 1QX | | 258 | The McKenzie Building is part of the law faculty in Assembly Close in the Royal Mile next to the Fringe Office. It is a designated meeting place for Advocates with all facilities including full access for wheelchairs/toilets/fire exit. | 2 | 18 |
| Mansfield Traquair Centre | 07940914140 | 15 Mansfield Place
EH3 6BB | | 262 | The Mansfield Traquair Centre is a restored church building containing the world famous Phoebe Anna Traquair murals. | 1 | 14 |
| Marchmont St Giles Church | | Marchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road
EH9 2DW | | 589 | Marchmont St Giles Church | 1 | 11 |
| Mayfield Salisbury Church | | 18 West Mayfield
EH9 1TQ | | 11 | Mayfield Salisbury is a vibrant church in Newington, on the south side of Edinburgh. Performances take place in the Church Hall, a modern space at the rear of the church. There is ample on-street parking nearby, together with good bus links. | 1 | 14 |
| Meeting Point at Appleton Tower, Crichton St | | 33 Crichton Street
EH8 9LE | | 636 | . | 1 | 30 |
| Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse | | 41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE | | 238 | Meeting point. | 1 | 24 |
| Meeting Point at Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket Close | | Cockburn St, cnr of Fleshmarket Close
EH1 1BS | | 207 | Meeting Point: Cockburn St, corner of Fleshmarket Close | 1 | 32 |
| Meeting Point at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (Next to the Festival Theatre Café side door) | 01312260000 | 13-29 Nicolson Street
EH8 9FT | | 364 | Meeting point is to the left side of the Festival Theatre building as you face it from the street, by the Festival Café side door, in the gap between the Festival Theatre and the City Restaurant. | 1 | 7 |
| Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop | | In between The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh
EH8 9LD | | 298 | Walking tour meeting point. | 1 | 56 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy | | 9-12 Blair Street
EH1 1QR | | 515 | Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year's Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!” Sam Campbell. | 37 | 787 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive) | | 15-17 Niddry Street
EH1 1LG | | 313a | Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year's Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!” Sam Campbell. | 14 | 336 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Tron) | | 9 Hunter Square
EH1 1QW | | 51a | Monkey Barrel Comedy is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. Home to both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022, and the Best Comedy Show at last year's Fringe. 19 award nominees since 2017. Scotland’s Best Venue 2023 (Chortle Awards). “Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!” Sam Campbell. | 9 | 206 |
| Nicolson Square Park | | Nicolson Square
EH8 9BX | | 129 | A green outside park space in the middle of Nicolson Square, managed by the Edinburgh Council Parks team. | 1 | 5 |
| Novotel | | 80 Lauriston Place
EH3 9DE | | 188 | Light, airy, comfortable room with unreserved seating at tables, cabaret style. Full food menu available. Full bar. | 1 | 25 |
| Ocean Terminal | | Ocean Drive
EH6 6JJ | | 374 | Venue 374 – shopping mall. | 1 | 4 |
| Old Saint Paul's Church | | 63 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DH | | 267 | Historic 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. | 4 | 24 |
| Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar | 07803 475 688 | 34 Candlemaker Row
EH1 2QE | | 217 | To find Greyfriars Bobby's Bar from the Royal Mile, turn left onto George IV Bridge, continuing until you reach a railing and the Greyfriars Bobby statue on the right-hand side. The bar is just behind the statue, on Candlemaker Row. | 1 | 35 |
| Paradise in Augustines | 0131 510 0022 | 41 George IV Bridge
EH1 1EL | | 152 | Paradise Green is at the heart and soul of the largest arts festival in the world, presenting a wide range of top-quality performances. Visit our beautiful and friendly venue, relax with a drink from our snack bar before your performance and soak up the true atmosphere of the Fringe. | 28 | 288 |
| Paradise in The Vault | 0131 510 0022 | 11 Merchant Street
EH1 2QD | | 29 | Paradise Green is at the heart and soul of the largest arts festival in the world, presenting a wide range of top-quality performances. Visit our beautiful and friendly venue, relax with a drink from our snack bar before your performance and soak up the true atmosphere of the Fringe. | 19 | 211 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans | | 212 Cowgate
EH1 1NQ | | 357 | Bannermans is one of Edinburgh's premier live music venues, located in the heart of the historic Old Town. A proven firm favorite with locals and tourists for many years now. Open from 12:00 – 01:00 every day, apart from Sundays when we open at 12:30. No under 18s. www.bannermanslive.co.uk | 2 | 29 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth | | 29-35 Niddry Street
EH1 1LG | | 156 | The Banshee Labyrinth is a teeming pub that is said to be Scotland's most haunted pub. Three performance spaces, three bars, one open from 12:30 – 05:00. Over 18s only. www.thebansheelabyrinth.com | 9 | 159 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Lothian Rd | | 50 Lothian Rd
EH3 9BY | | 102 | Located in the old Clydesdale Bank building on Lothian Road Festival Square. During the Edinburgh Fringe we will be providing Free Fringe shows everyday, 25 taps of craft beers, an amazing menu, and an outside seating area. | 1 | 9 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Burrito ‘n’ Shake | | 97 South Bridge
EH1 1HN | | 605 | Burrito 'n' Shake | 3 | 67 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Canons' Gait | | 232 Canongate
EH8 8DQ | | 78 | In the heart of the Royal Mile, the Canons’ Gait Bar, restaurant, ground floor and basement Cellar Bar – the original Free Fringe Venue for PBH’s Free Fringe Comedy. Children welcome before 21:00. | 1 | 21 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms | | 23-24 Greenside Place
EH1 3AA | | 171 | Buzzing, 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. | 2 | 17 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Doghouse Hotel | | 5 New Street
EH8 8BH | | 603 | Brewdog Doghouse | 2 | 38 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Fingers Piano Bar | | 61a Frederick Street
EH2 1LH | | 221 | Fingers 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+. | 3 | 45 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar | | Niddry Street
EH1 1LG | | 161 | This popular bar hosts great PBH Free Fringe comedy in the arch cave every day during the Fringe. Between shows, you can watch live big screen sports or simply enjoy the bar banter with beers. Over-18s only. | 3 | 51 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Kilderkin | | 65 Canongate
EH8 8BT | | 227 | Situated near the foot of the Royal Mile, this traditional bar offers a wide selection of PBH Free Fringe shows daily. Kilderkin also boasts one of Edinburgh's finest selections of rums with over 100 to choose from. Our handmade, stone-baked pizzas are available until 02:00. Over-18s only. | 1 | 11 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room Annexe/Warehouse | | 9c Victoria St
EH1 2HE | | 276 | Part of The Liquid Room and offering two fantastic, separate stage rooms and beer garden music bar. The venue can be accessed from 9 Victoria Street. The Annexe and Warehouse Rooms will feature a wide and varied selection of PBH's Free Fringe comedy, cabaret and music acts everyday during August from 11:00 – 01:00. | 6 | 122 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Pilgrim | | 3 Robertsons Close
EH1 1LY | | 100 | Pub with a service area made from recycled materials, including old suitcases and recycled 1930s cinema seats. Continuing the sustainable ethos, Pilgrim features locally sourced craft beers, premium spirits and health foods. During the Fringe, we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our side room. Over 18s only. | 1 | 20 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records | | 53 Blackfriars Street
EH1 1NB | | 640 | PBH's venue at Slow Progress | 2 | 45 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Southsider | | 3-7 West Richmond Street
EH8 9EF | | 148 | A friendly neighbourhood bar with a great choice of craft, cask beers, wines and spirits, friendly staff and a delicious new menu. Last orders during Fringe: 3am. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH's Free Fringe shows in our function room from noon to midnight. | 1 | 20 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ The Street | | 2b Picardy Place
EH1 3JT | | 239 | A lively and trendy gay-friendly cafe-bar venue. Situated over two floors for eating, drinking and dancing. Now open until 03:00. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our function room from 12:00 – 00:00. Over-18s only. | 1 | 9 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms | 0131 226 0000 | West Register Street
EH2 2AA | | 68b | The 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. | 10 | 185 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies | | 4-6 South Bridge
EH1 1LL | | 158a | Whistlebinkies is a late-night bar open until 05:00 during the Fringe. A popular viable alternative for any nocturnal drinkers wishing to avoid the clubs. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe comedy shows in our back room from 12:00. Over-18s only. | 6 | 110 |
| Pleasance at EICC | 0131 556 6550 | 150 Morrison Street
EH3 8EE | | 150b | Join 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. | 21 | 169 |
| Pleasance Courtyard | 0131 556 6550 | 60 Pleasance
EH8 9TJ | | 33 | The 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). | 107 | 2378 |
| Pleasance Dome | 0131 556 6550 | 1 Bristo Square
EH8 9AL | | 23 | The 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. | 23 | 517 |
| Royal College of Physicians | +44 (0)131 339 5374 | 9 Queen St
EH2 1JQ | | 74b | Historic building in the centre of Edinburgh, 5 minutes walk from Princes St., tram stops, bus station & Waverley train station | 2 | 39 |
| Sacred Heart Church | | 28 Lauriston Street
EH3 9DJ | | 163a | . | 4 | 5 |
| Saint Stephen's Theatre | | 105 St Stephen Street
EH3 5AB | | 166b | Saint Stephens Theatre | 5 | 104 |
| Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn | 0131 226 0000 | 18-20 Grassmarket
EH1 2JU | | 178a | Situated 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. | 7 | 162 |
| Scottish Comedy Festival @ Waverley Bar | | 3-5 St Mary's Street
EH1 1TA | | 438b | The 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. | 3 | 59 |
| St Cecilia's Hall | 0131 650 2600 | 50 Niddry Street
EH1 1LG | | 77 | St Cecilia’s Hall is home to The University of Edinburgh’s collection of musical instruments, which ranks among the world’s most important collections of musical heritage. On display are over 500 objects from around the globe which showcase the beauty and development of five centuries of musical instruments. | 4 | 6 |
| St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church | | 14 Johnston Terrace
EH1 2PW | | 367b | Theatre style hall and concert venue in church. | 4 | 29 |
| St Cuthbert's Church | | 5 Lothian Road
EH1 2EP | | 122 | The 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. | 6 | 12 |
| St Giles' Cathedral | | High St
EH1 1RE | | 187 | Founded in the 1120s, St Giles' Cathedral was the home of the Scottish Reformation. It is Scotland's National Cathedral, making it an important and notable venue; it is situated at the heart of the Royal Mile. | 4 | 5 |
| St Mary's Catholic Cathedral | 07901782482 | 61 York Place
EH1 3JD | | 86a | The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh and the mother church of Scots Catholicism. The cathedral church is located at the east end of New Town in the city centre. | 1 | 1 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | 0131 225 6293 | 23 Palmerston Place
EH12 5AW | | 91 | This grand building, distinguished by its three spires, filled with art and music, and surrounded by gardens and trees, is an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End. Host to numerous recitals and concerts which take full advantage of the beautiful acoustic. The Song School is decorated with vibrant murals by Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. | 1 | 22 |
| St Ninian's Hall | 07599 928 440 | 40 Comely Bank
EH4 1AG | | 230 | St 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. | 1 | 14 |
| St Vincent's | 07901 782482 | St Vincent Street
EH3 6SW | | 197 | St Vincent’s is in Edinburgh’s northern New Town on its border with Stockbridge, and immediately opposite William Playfair’s much larger St Stephen’s. A Gothic gem, St Vincent’s was built by the brothers John, William and James Hay of Liverpool and opened in 1857. It remains a busy Scottish Episcopal (Anglican) church and also has a particular interest in classical and other music and the sacred arts throughout the year. | 7 | 11 |
| Stockbridge Church | | 7b Saxe Coburg Street
EH3 5BN | | 317 | Situated in the heart of vibrant Stockbridge, ten minutes walk from city centre. Stockbridge Church is an attractive Grade-B Georgian listed building. A magnificent space which has a flexible stage, a balcony with a splendid church organ and separate halls. | 4 | 25 |
| The Biscuit Factory | 0131 226 0000 | 4-6 Anderson Place
EH6 5NP | | 173 | The Biscuit Factory was built in 1947 by Crawfords Biscuits and the warehouse which was home to them for 20 years still sits proudly between Anderson Place and Bonnington Road Lane, along with our sister building the Soap Works - an ex soap and chemical factory from the early 1900s. It is now home to 32 creative businesses who together make a significant contribution to the culture in Leith. | 1 | 3 |
| The Edinburgh Academy | 0131 226 0000 | 42 Henderson Row
EH3 5BL | | 70 | The Edinburgh Academy is centrally located in the New Town, with ample on-street parking and refreshments available 30 minutes before every performance. The venue has several spaces including its Performing Arts Centre and Main Hall. | 7 | 79 |
| The Fringe at Prestonfield | 0131 662 2310 | Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road
EH16 5UT | | 105 | A hidden gem nestled in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, set in the 20 acres of private grounds of Prestonfield House, a stunning five-star hotel like no other, where peacocks strut through topiary and manicured lawns and Highland cattle graze. Prestonfield is a lush oasis of calm, yet only minutes away from the madding crowd… only in Edinburgh! | 1 | 1 |
| The Liquid Room | | 9c Victoria Street
EH1 2HE | | 276a | Fringe Venue 276. | 1 | 2 |
| The Mother Superior | 01315545280 | 96-98 Leith Walk
EH6 5HB | | 626a | A small intimate style venue with a gothic style. A feel of old historic Edinburgh and Leith's links to whisky. It holds up to 40ppl and is flexible in terms of set up. It has it's own bathroom downstairs for customers. | 1 | 8 |
| The Queen's Hall | 0131 668 2019 | 85-89 Clerk Street
EH8 9JG | | 72 | The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity venue situated on Clerk Street in the Southside of Edinburgh. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979. It now plays host to all types of live music and comedy, and presents approximately 200 performances every year. | 5 | 5 |
| The Royal Oak | | 1 Infirmary Street, off South Bridge
EH1 1LT | | 309 | Edinburgh's key folk hub, the hospitable Royal Oak is a traditional bar frequented by musicians, enthusiasts and regulars in for a blether. 18+ licence restriction. | 2 | 40 |
| The Royal Scots Club | 0131 226 0000 | 29-31 Abercromby Place
EH3 6QE | | 241 | Centrally located in the heart of the New Town and boasting a friendly and knowledgeable team, relaxing bar and a range of performance options. | 6 | 31 |
| The Sheraton Grand Hotel | 0131 477 7755 | 1 Festival Square
EH3 9SR | | 229 | Fringe Venue 229 | 1 | 1 |
| The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club | 0131 226 0000 | 29-31 Abercromby Place
EH3 6QE | | 241a | Step into a bygone era in this brand-new Fringe venue in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. A hidden gem tucked away in the Royal Scots Club, The Speakeasy brings you 1920s glamour mixed with an exciting and diverse programme of shows, lectures and events. | 1 | 2 |
| The Stand Comedy Club | 0131 558 9005 | 5 York Place
EH1 3EB | | 5a | Scotland's original and world famous purpose-built comedy club, The Stand, is not only at the heart of the Fringe, but open all year round. Playing host again to impressive comedy bills, it's not to be missed. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with cabaret-style seating and standing room. All tickets are general admission and the venue is a mixture of seating and standing. First come, first served, queuing advised. | 7 | 156 |
| The Stand Comedy Club 2 | 0131 558 9005 | 16 North St Andrew Street
EH2 1HJ | | 5b | Round the corner from Stand 1, our little sister club is in its 21st year hosting the latest comedy talent. This intimate studio space is situated in a large, Georgian-style first floor drawing room. The venue is fully seated and has a separate bar and waiting area. For customers with access needs, the first floor is accessible by a steep flight of steps only. This venue is fully seated. | 6 | 144 |
| The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 | 0131 558 9005 | 28 York Place
EH1 3EP | | 12 | Across the road from the world famous Stand Comedy Club (Stand 1), Stand 3 is one of the largest venues in the Stand family, presenting fabulous productions in a superb large theatre space with its own bar. Stand 4 is an intimate studio with exciting Fringe debuts. Venues accessible through courtyard at basement level. | 12 | 222 |
| The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 | 0131 558 9005 | The Place, 34-38 York Place
EH1 3HU | | 319 | Stand 5 and Stand 6 are located at The Place – a luxury four-star boutique townhouse hotel, situated in a stunning A-listed Georgian terrace in the very heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Offering comfort, a roof terrace bar and complimentary WiFi, the venue also boosts a stylish restaurant and opulent cocktail bar. Catch another sensational comedy, spoken word & theatre line-up from The Stand family here! | 12 | 191 |
| The Three Sisters | | 139 Cowgate
EH1 1JS | | 272a | The world-renowned bar, courtyard, events space and live entertainment venue housed in a former historic brewery sight famed for its non-stop party atmosphere. | 1 | 12 |
| The Tree of the Dead | 0131 225 9044 | Next to St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile
EH1 1RE | | 213 | Tree with City of the Dead plaque, outside St Giles' Cathedral shop on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. | 1 | 16 |
| The Voodoo Rooms | 0131 556 7060 | 19a West Register Street
EH2 2AA | | 68 | The Voodoo Rooms is a multi-purpose, award-winning entertainment venue, bar and restaurant with three performance spaces and five bars. | 8 | 82 |
| theSpace @ Niddry St | 0131 510 2384 | Niddry Street
EH1 1TH | | 9 | Right in the middle of it all in the best location and part of our Royal Mile hub (10 theatres) we present two 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. | 41 | 392 |
| theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall | 0131 510 2384 | Nicolson Street
EH8 9DW | | 53 | The 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. | 103 | 1350 |
| theSpace @ Symposium Hall | 0131 510 2384 | Hill Square
EH8 9DR | | 43 | Another 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. | 28 | 425 |
| theSpace @ Venue45 | | 63 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DH | | 45 | The original Fringe venue, its unique atmosphere is 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. Show info: thespaceuk.com. | 12 | 115 |
| theSpace on the Mile | 0131 510 2384 | 80 High Street
EH1 1TH | | 39 | Hugely 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. | 60 | 581 |
| theSpaceTriplex | | The Prince Philip Building
EH8 9DP | | 38 | Next 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. | 33 | 363 |
| Underbelly, Bristo Square | 0131 510 0395 | Teviot Place
EH8 9AG | | 302 | Situated 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. | 47 | 991 |
| Underbelly, Cowgate | 0131 510 0395 | 66 Cowgate
EH1 1JX | | 61 | Running on the Fringe for over two decades, Underbelly Cowgate is home to some of the best talent and bars you can find at the Fringe. Complete with licensed bars, a café and six vivacious venues, open 'til the wee hours. | 27 | 612 |
| Underbelly, George Square | 0131 510 0395 | George Square
EH8 9LH | | 300 | Come 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. | 9 | 187 |
| Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows | 0131 510 0395 | Middle Meadow Walk
EH9 9EX | | 360 | Circus 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. | 4 | 78 |
| University of Edinburgh Main Library | | George Square
EH8 9LJ | | 126 | The planning for the George Square Library started in 1963 and construction was completed in March 1965. The Library opened two years later. The George Square Library is a (Grade A) listed building and has undergone a major redevelopment which was completed in the spring of 2013. | 1 | 26 |
| Valvona & Crolla | 0131 556 6066 | 19 Elm Row
EH7 4AA | | 67 | Festival Fringe productions in The Little Theatre 'beyond the treasure house of salamis, cheeses, balsamic vinegars and olive oils' (Sunday Times). 'If anything makes a London-based gourmet jealous of the Scots, it is Valvona & Crolla' (Financial Times). | 10 | 50 |
| Virgin Hotels Roof Terrace | | 1, India Buildings
EH1 2EX | | 252 | The beautiful Virgin Hotel Roof Terrace, overlooking Edinburgh Castle. | 1 | 11 |
| Whitespace 76 | 07814 514771 | 76 East Crosscauseway
EH8 9HQ | | 375 | Whitespace 76 is a venue right in the heart of the festival between Bristo Sq and the Pleasance. Out-with the festival Whitespace is an art gallery and performance space for contemporary art. | 3 | 15 |
| Williams and Johnson | | Custom Lane, 1 Customs Wharf
EH6 6AL | | 418 | . | 1 | 17 |
| ZOO Playground | 0131 356 0349 | High School Yards
EH1 1LZ | | 186 | ZOO's new work hub returns with some of the most exiting performance makers in the world showcasing their small scale work across three studios. Outside enjoy the relaxing hidden courtyard bar with local beer and wonderful cocktails. | 8 | 179 |
| ZOO Southside | 0131 356 0349 | 117 Nicolson Street
EH8 9ER | | 82 | Under its iconic towers on Nicolson Street, ZOO Southside hosts a carefully curated programme of stunning international contemporary performance. Bar open every night until 02:00 with free live events. | 11 | 186 |