| ætla Fine Jewellery | | 46 St Stephen Street
EH3 5AL | | 336 | Edinburgh's home of luxury fine jewellery, curated by Keira Wraae Stewart in the heart of Stockbridge. Explore a curated mix of contemporary engagement rings and alluring heirlooms. In 2025, don't miss our landmark exhibition celebrating unique jewels by Scottish designers. | 1 | 25 |
| Alba Flamenca | 07540 335270 | 74 E 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 | 83 |
| Alchemist Cocktail Bar and Restaurant | | 51 George Street
EH2 2HT | | 409 | Situated centrally on George St (opposite Assembly Rooms), our 220-capacity bar and restaurant is accompanied by a separate events-space. | 10 | 228 |
| Argyle Cellar Bar | | 15-17 Argyle Place
EH9 1JJ | | 293 | 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. | 8 | 47 |
| Art Glass Studio 34 | | 32-34 Ferry Road
EH6 4AE | | 264 | Art Glass Studio next to Leith Library | 1 | 25 |
| Arthur Conan Doyle Centre | | 25 Palmerston Pl
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. | 4 | 23 |
| artSpace@StMarks | 0131 226 0000 | 7 Castle Terrace
EH1 2DP | | 125 | Great central setting and performer-friendly atmosphere. | 18 | 51 |
| Assembly @ Dance Base | 0131 623 3030 | 14-16 Grassmarket
EH1 2JU | | 22 | 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. The venue boasts two beautiful performance spaces, Dance Base 1 and 3, as well as a bar and box office. | 18 | 191 |
| 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. | 25 | 1207 |
| 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. | 17 | 385 |
| Assembly George Square Studios | 0131 623 3030 | George Square
EH8 9LH | | 17 | Located 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. | 23 | 464 |
| Assembly Hall | 0131 623 3030 | Mound Place
EH1 2LU | | 35 | The 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. | 7 | 113 |
| 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. | 24 | 463 |
| 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 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 atmosphere | 24 | 575 |
| 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 | 94 |
| Blackford and Grange | | Marchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road
EH9 2DW | | 589 | Marchmont St Giles Church | 1 | 10 |
| Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge | | 96 George Street
EH2 3DH | | 7 | A magnificent fronted building on busy George Street with great traditions of being involved with the Fringe. A premier space with three venue spaces and run alongside our sister venue at Hill Street (Venue 41). A place to see theatre, music, musicals and just great shows. | 13 | 304 |
| Braw Venues @ Hill Street | | 19 Hill St
EH2 3JP | | 41 | Venue 41. | 14 | 262 |
| Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church | | 12 Bellevue Crescent
EH3 6NE | | 329 | Broughton St Mary’s is located in the buzzing New Town area and is easily accessed from the city centre. We have a number of different rooms available to let including our 300 seater Sanctuary. | 2 | 6 |
| 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 35th year at the Fringe. It’s a festival all of its own. Make sure you see it all. | 1 | 25 |
| C ARTS | C venues | C digital | 0131 581 5555 | Online venue
Online venue | | 4 | Our 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Canongate Kirk | | 153 Canongate
EH8 8BN | | 60 | Fringe venue number 60. | 10 | 10 |
| Canonmills Church | | 14 Canonmills
EH3 5LH | | 42 | Once the penny school of Robert Louis Stevenson, this unique one-room schoolhouse has served as the base for the 46th Edinburgh Company of the Boy's Brigade, a mission hall and much more throughout its long history. Today, the building is home to Canonmills Church - a vibrant church whose congregation has a long history of loving, and supporting, the arts. | 1 | 1 |
| City of Edinburgh Tours @ Old Police Box | 01312206868 | 124A High St
EH1 1QS | | 157 | City of Edinburgh Tours | 1 | 50 |
| Dovecot Studios | 0131 550 3660 | 10 Infirmary St
EH1 1LT | | 198 | 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. | 3 | 81 |
| Dr Neil's Garden | | 5 Old Church Lane
EH15 3PX | | 521 | The historic Thomson Tower is situated within the peace and tranquility of Dr Neil’s Garden nestled between Duddingston Loch and the slopes of Arthurs Seat. | 1 | 26 |
| Duncan Street Baptist Church | | 13 Duncan Street
EH9 1SR | | 117 | Large hall seating 75 people with modern kitchen adjacent, | 2 | 8 |
| Dundas Street Gallery | | 6 Dundas Street
EH3 6HZ | | 256 | Open-plan art gallery with dedicated access. Fringe venue 256. | 1 | 9 |
| Dynamic Earth | 0131 550 7800 | Dynamic Earth
EH8 8AS | | 315 | Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh's world-class Science Centre and Planetarium dedicated to telling Earth's epic story from beginning to mend. | 4 | 47 |
| Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point) | | 253 High St
EH1 1YJ | | 199 | The meeting point for walking tours. | 1 | 46 |
| 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 see the exquisite Georgian interior of the Church. | 27 | 39 |
| Edinburgh Photographic Society | 07848264572 | 68 Great King St
EH3 6QU | | 130 | A beautiful townhouse in the New Town, which is the home of Edinburgh Photographic Society. The main exhibition hall is on the ground floor - 3 steps up from the pavement. Other exhibitions are on the basement floor and first floor (stairs). A 20 minute walk from High Street or a 10 minute bus ride (23, 27 and others). No parking restrictions on Saturday and Sunday. | 1 | 168 |
| Edinburgh Playhouse | 0333 009 6690 | 18-22 Greenside Pl
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 | 3 |
| Eric Liddell Community | 0131 447 4520 | 15 Morningside Road
EH10 4DP | | 235 | The 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. | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | 130 |
| French Institute in Scotland | 01312856030 | West Parliament Square
EH1 1RF | | 168 | The Institut français d'Ecosse has been a historic Edinburgh Festival Fringe partner since opening in 1946. Our stunning venue in the heart of the Old Town is an unmissable attraction for Fringe audiences. | 2 | 35 |
| Fruitmarket | 0131 225 2383 | 45 Market St
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. | 1 | 3 |
| Galerie Mirages | | 46A Raeburn Pl
EH4 1HL | | 149 | Fringe venue number 149. | 2 | 60 |
| 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. | 7 | 105 |
| Gilded Balloon Patter House | 0131 622 6552 | 3 Chambers St
EH1 1HT | | 24 | With 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. | 50 | 1093 |
| Gilded Balloon Teviot | 0131 622 6552 | Teviot Row House
EH8 9AJ | | 14 | After 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. | 57 | 1215 |
| Ginger Twist Studio | | 60 Montrose Terrace
EH7 5DP | | 118 | Ginger Twist Studio is a vibrant, locally owned yarn and fabric shop located in Edinburgh, Scotland, operated by Jessica James-Thomson since 2013. It is a popular, colorful destination known for stocking a wide range of luxurious, hand-dyed yarns (Ginger's Hand Dyed), fabrics, patterns, and knitting accessories, and is a wonderful place to experience local flavor. | 1 | 2 |
| Greenside @ George Street | | The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street
EH2 2PQ | | 236 | With 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. | 65 | 769 |
| Greenside @ Riddles Court | | 322 Lawnmarket
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. | 43 | 525 |
| Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh | | 2 Cowgate
EH1 1JR | | 508 | Greyfriars 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! | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | 5 | 5 |
| Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) | | DoubleTree by Hilton
EH3 9AF | | 31 | Hoot at the Hilton on Bread Street | 7 | 159 |
| Hoots @ Nicolson Square | | 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens
EH8 9BX | | 63 | Hoots @ Nicolson Square | 36 | 801 |
| Hoots @ Potterrow | | Potterrow Port (Underpass)
EH8 9AA | | 243 | Hoots @ Potterrow | 22 | 456 |
| Hoots @ The Apex | | 31-35 Grassmarket
EH1 2HS | | 108 | This 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. | 40 | 911 |
| Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre | 07748796264 | 1A Clark Rd
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 La Belle Angele | 0330 220 1212 | 11 Hastie's Close
EH1 1HJ | | 301d | Larger capacity room in the heart of the city right next door to our bustling Mash House venues. Flat seating, raised stage, full PA and lighting. | 1 | 2 |
| Just The Tonic at Subway | 0330 220 1212 | 69 Cowgate
EH1 1JW | | 27 | Subway, 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. | 7 | 106 |
| Just The Tonic at The Caves | 0330 220 1212 | Rowantree Bar
EH1 1LG | | 88 | During 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. | 68 | 1111 |
| Just The Tonic at The Hive | | 15-17 Niddry St
EH1 1LG | | 94 | Just the Tonic at The Hive | 12 | 219 |
| Just The Tonic at The Mash House | 0330 220 1212 | 37 Guthrie St
EH1 1JG | | 288 | During 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. | 38 | 659 |
| Just The Tonic Nucleus | | 138-140 Pleasance
EH8 9RR | | 393 | The 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. | 12 | 192 |
| Krua Thai Cookery School | | 19 Liberton Brae
EH16 6AQ | | 376 | Located 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. | 6 | 73 |
| Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 | 0131 226 0000 | 50 Blackfriars St
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. | 33 | 684 |
| 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 available 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. | 29 | 552 |
| Laughing Horse @ Coco Boho | 0131 226 0000 | 125b George St
EH2 4JN | | 303 | Edinburgh’s newest, lively, late-night bar. Situated below Tigerlily at 125b George Street, Coco Boho offers an intimate setting with a unique ‘rough luxe’ décor and a promise to surprise and delight all that enter. With a disco drinks list stirred, shaken and flared by our chief drinks slingers and a whole host of entertainment, no two visits will be the same. | 1 | 22 |
| 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 and Pay What You Can shows right throughout the day, all week, except Mondays. | 6 | 132 |
| Laughing Horse @ Dropkick Murphys | 0131 226 0000 | 7 Merchant St
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. | 6 | 200 |
| Laughing Horse @ Home Bar | 0131 226 0000 | 69 Home St
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. | 6 | 123 |
| Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate | 0131 226 0000 | 37-39 Cowgate
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. | 7 | 172 |
| 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. The Free Fringe Festival shows fill the cinema room and games room each afternoon. | 5 | 79 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Counting House | 0131 226 0000 | 38 W Nicolson St
EH8 9DD | | 170 | The Counting House has been a free venue for 15 years, and is one of the largest free venues in Edinburgh, with six rooms between this venue and its sister venues West Nic Records 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? | 25 | 571 |
| 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. serving great pub grub – with performances of Free Fringe comedy shows every day from 12:00 – 21:00. | 7 | 224 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree | 0131 226 0000 | 36 W Nicholson St
EH8 9DD | | 257 | The 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 West Nic Records venues. which boast six more theatres between them. | 9 | 220 |
| Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull | 0131 226 0000 | 161 Lothian Rd
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. | 6 | 100 |
| 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! Shows run from 10:00 – 02:00. | 44 | 818 |
| Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records | 0131 226 0000 | 32b W Nicolson St
EH8 9DD | | 442 | Basement bar located underneath the Pear Tree and Counting House, with newly renovated music themed decor, quirky trinkets and a cosy atmosphere. Sporting a range of cocktails, draught beers, spirits and funky unique shots, there’s something for everyone!
With 2 Fringe venue rooms there are shows on all day and night. Links to the Pear Tree and Counting House ensure an even wider range of shows that continue until 3am | 13 | 236 |
| Laughing Horse @ West Port Oracle | 0131 226 0000 | 27 West Port
EH1 2LD | | 75 | Offering the perfect elixir of cosmic and traditional, The Oracle has the answer. See free Fringe show here in our basement Flight Club. | 9 | 218 |
| Lauriston Castle | | 2a Cramond Rd South
EH4 6AD | | 436 | Venue 436 | 1 | 18 |
| Le Monde | 0131 270 3900 | 16 George St
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. | 15 | 242 |
| Leith Depot | 0131 555 4738 | 138-142 Leith Walk
EH6 5DT | | 214 | Fringe Venue 214 | 1 | 1 |
| Library of Mistakes | | 33A Melville Street Lane
EH3 7QB | | 114 | The Library of Mistakes is a free-to-use library dedicated to the study of financial history, with an outreach and education programme that includes courses, events and podcasts.
Amid today’s geopolitical and economic ructions, our drive is to extend the understanding of this topic so that both professionals and the investing public can avoid the mistakes of the past. | 1 | 24 |
| LifeCare Centre | | 2 Cheyne Street
EH4 1JB | | 524 | LifeCare centre is the community hub of charity LifeCare Edinburgh who provide services for older people in Edinburgh and community activities. | 3 | 48 |
| Lily Luna Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique | 01314678245 | 36 St Mary Street
EH1 1SX | | 433 | Nestled in Edinburgh’s Old Town just off the Royal Mile, Lily Luna is a spacious boutique with old-world Art Deco charm. Showcasing jewellery from independent designers, including Scottish makers, alongside textiles and locally made gifts, it celebrates originality and craftsmanship. A jewellery workshop space downstairs enhances the experience, making each visit relaxed and inspiring. Just five minutes from Waverley Station, it’s a hidden gem for locals and tourists alike. | 1 | 28 |
| Lochrin Rooftop Bar | | Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge, 2 Freer Gait
EH3 9FQ | | 328 | Rooftop bar with view of Edinburgh Castle. Indoor and outdoor seating available. | 1 | 8 |
| Mansfield Traquair Centre | | 15 Mansfield Place
EH3 6BB | | 262 | Home to the world famous Phoebe Anna Traquair murals, the Mansfield Traquair Centre is a restored church building built in the 1870s. It is also known as 'Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel' and a wonderful example of the Arts and Crafts movement in Scotland during the late 19th Century. | 1 | 15 |
| Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse | | 41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE | | 238 | Meeting point. | 1 | 22 |
| Meeting Point at Charlotte Square | | 38 Charlotte Square
EH2 4HQ | | 116 | X | 1 | 8 |
| 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 | 29 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Meeting Point at Uplands Roast Coffee Shop | | In between The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh
EH8 9LD | | 298 | Walking tour meeting point. | 1 | 71 |
| Modern | 0131 624 6200 | 73 Belford Road
EH4 3DS | | 66 | One site, two sculpture parks, two galleries and lots for you to discover. Weave your way through two exciting gallery spaces featuring leading artists' works that define the Modern era. Brace yourself for a sensory rollercoaster. | 1 | 750 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy | | 9-12 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) | 38 | 744 |
| 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) | 20 | 355 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy (Niddry Street) | | 51 Niddry Street
EH1 1LG | | 80 | Monkey Barrel Comedy is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, bringing you the best acts in the best rooms at the Fringe. 5 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees since 2017. Three time Scottish Comedy Awards winner. #1 in Edinburgh for Bars & Clubs and Concerts & Shows on TripAdvisor. | 5 | 135 |
| 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) | 8 | 174 |
| Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft | | 2 Chalmers Close, High St
EH1 1SS | | 646 | The Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Withcraft | 2 | 16 |
| National | 0131 624 6200 | The Mound
EH2 2EL | | 222 | Home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945 in the heart of the city. Open, free to all. Immerse yourself in this breath-taking art collection. Experience paintings by internationally renowned artists such as Vermeer, Titian, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. Explore the Scottish galleries where you can encounter the very best of Scottish art from 1800 to 1945. | 1 | 600 |
| Nicolson Square Venues | | 25 Nicolson Square
EH8 9BX | | 209a | Nicolson Square Venues | 1 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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. | 5 | 10 |
| Outhouse Bar | | 12A Broughton Street Lane
EH1 3LY | | 99a | Local bar tucked away down a quiet lane just off Broughton Street. Great selection of beers on draft and cocktails available. Over 18s only. | 1 | 8 |
| Outside Appleton Tower, Crichton St | | 33 Crichton Street
EH8 9LE | | 636 | . | 1 | 17 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Outside Scottish Poetry Library | | 5 Crichton’s Close
EH8 8DT | | 451 | Tours begin and end outside the Scottish Poetry Library, an award-winning, purpose-built poetry library which opened in 1999, and which houses a collection of Scottish and international poetry. The Library itself is open Monday – Thursday, 10am to 3pm. | 1 | 10 |
| Palmerston Place Church | | 10 Palmerston Place
EH12 5AA | | 254 | Modelled on Saint-Sulpice in Paris, this splendid church dates from 1875 and is in the heart of the West End. A magnificent yet intimate internal space ideal for music concerts, featuring a fine Wells-Kennedy organ built in 1992. | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | 17 | 166 |
| 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. | 17 | 176 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 | 8 | 139 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Doghouse Hotel | | 5 New Street
EH8 8BH | | 603 | Brewdog Doghouse | 1 | 11 |
| 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. | 4 | 75 |
| 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. | 3 | 60 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Carbon | | 208 Cowgate
EH1 1NQ | | 180 | 1428, Cowgate gets its name from medieval times when cattle were herded down the street on market day. Now, fast forward to today; The Carnivore compliments the heritage of Edinburgh’s meat market and this is where our ethos of great quality meat for unbeatable value was born. The fuss-free food features authentic meat-lover’s classics with a twist, paired with American-inspired whiskey cocktail. Free Fringe comedy every day during August Fringe. | 4 | 76 |
| 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. | 5 | 61 |
| 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+. | 9 | 86 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Greek Gyros Grill | | 97 South Bridge
EH1 1HN | | 605 | Burrito 'n' Shake | 2 | 43 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room | | 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. | 5 | 111 |
| 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. | 3 | 60 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Slow Progress Cafe and Records | | 53 Blackfriars Street
EH1 1NB | | 640 | PBH's venue at Slow Progress | 4 | 92 |
| 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 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. | 2 | 33 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Strathmore Bar | | 17 Iona St, Leith
EH6 8SG | | 160 | . | 1 | 12 |
| 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. During the Fringe, we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe shows in our function room from 12:00 – 00:00. Over-18s only. | 4 | 51 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Uno Mas | | 4 Picardy Place
EH1 3JT | | 219 | Uno Mas | 2 | 44 |
| 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. | 14 | 294 |
| PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies | | 4-6 South Bridge
EH1 1LL | | 158 | 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. | 2 | 45 |
| 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. | 20 | 151 |
| 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). | 109 | 2287 |
| 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. | 28 | 947 |
| Pleasance Grassmarket | | Heriots Bridge, Off Grass Market
EH3 9EQ | | 28 | George Heriots School | 1 | 36 |
| Pleasance Pop Up: Leith Arches | | 6 Manderston St
EH6 8LY | | 324b | Unique venue in Leith located under the old railway bridge | 1 | 3 |
| Ps & Gs Church | | 46 York Place
EH1 3HU | | 346 | Ps& 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. | 2 | 4 |
| Rotunda Theatre | | Rotunda Theatre @ Lauriston Place
EH3 9EQ | | 65 | The Rotunda is a vibrant collection of three venues - well know at Brighton Fringe. The biggest venue is Bubble, a 110 seat black box space housed in a 14m geodesic dome. Squeak is a 9.5m geodesic dome that seats 50 and Pip is a yurt that seats 40. Sited in the grounds of George Heriot's School with an intimate bar space. | 8 | 119 |
| Royal College of Nursing Scotland | | 42 South Oswald Road
EH9 2HH | | 84 | Visit 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. | 1 | 12 |
| Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh | 0131 225 7324 | 11 Queen Street
EH2 1JQ | | 314 | The Physicians' Gallery is a free public exhibition space which is part of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Our exhibitions are based on the wealth of historical medical material which the College has collected over the last 300 years. | 2 | 22 |
| Sacred Heart Church | | 28 Lauriston Street
EH3 9DJ | | 163 | . | 2 | 3 |
| Scott Lawrie Gallery | 07894923173 | 2 Chuckie Pend
EH3 8GB | | 560 | Scott Lawrie Gallery | 1 | 24 |
| 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. | 16 | 389 |
| 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. | 7 | 163 |
| Scottish Storytelling Centre | 0131 556 9579 | 43-45 High Street
EH1 1SR | | 30 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the world's first purpose-built centre for the live art of storytelling, situated in the heart of Edinburgh's High Street. Three event spaces (Netherbow Theatre, Storytelling Court and George Mackay Brown Library) hosting live storytelling, music, theatre, dance, family events and exhibitions, alongside the thriving Haggis Box Café, John Knox House museum and a beautiful collection in the storytelling bookshop. A warm welcome for all! | 1 | 16 |
| Sneaky Pete's | | 73 Cowgate
EH1 1JW | | 437b | We’re a 100-capacity venue on Edinburgh’s Cowgate. We are open and busy every night for clubs and live shows. Sneaky Pete’s is a Grassroots Music Venue for music fans of all identities across gender, disability and race. We welcome open minds with open ears. | 1 | 1 |
| 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. | 3 | 4 |
| St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church | | 14 Johnston Terrace
EH1 2PW | | 367 | Theatre style hall and concert venue in church. | 1 | 6 |
| 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. | 9 | 66 |
| 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. | 3 | 3 |
| St James Goldenacre | 07901782482 | 57b Inverleith Row
EH3 5PX | | 113 | St James’ was built in 1883 to a design by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson (1834-1921), in the Gothic style. Other Edinburgh buildings designed by him are University of Edinburgh Medical Faculty and the McEwan Hall. We are a Christian congregation, part of the Scottish Episcopal Church (Diocese of Edinburgh), and the worldwide Anglican Communion. | 1 | 2 |
| St John's Church | | 1A Lothian Road
EH1 2AB | | 127 | Accessible from Blue door on Princes Street directly opposite McDonald's burger bar. | 2 | 3 |
| St Johns – West End Fair | | Corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd
EH2 4BJ | | 127b | The 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. | 1 | 28 |
| St Mary's Catholic Cathedral | 07901782482 | 61 York Place
EH1 3JD | | 86 | 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, open for regular tours, is decorated with gorgeous murals by arts and crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. | 1 | 20 |
| St Michael and All Saints | | 26 Brougham Street
EH3 9JH | | 95 | St Michael and All Saints (Scottish Episcopal) welcomes all to participate in its services, which are in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. The church choir is one of the best in Edinburgh, and you will be able to be an observer or participant in our Sunday High Masses during the Fringe. | 1 | 1 |
| 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 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 Festival | 9 | 31 |
| Statue of Sir James Young Simpson | | 132 Princes Street
EH2 3AA | | 478 | Meeting point | 1 | 30 |
| 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. | 10 | 33 |
| Stramash | 0131 623 4353 | 207 Cowgate
EH1 1JQ | | 342 | My days! Stramash live music bar Edinburgh – where to start… well, it’s massive. Massive stage, massive bands, massive sound, big, bouncing dancefloor filled with lovely big smiles. There’s excellent live music on every night of the week and free entry from 18:00 – 05:00 throughout the Fringe 2023. | 1 | 3 |
| Summerhall | 0131 560 1580 | 1 Summerhall
EH9 1PL | | 26 | Set 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. | 43 | 920 |
| Teatro Fisico | | Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street
EH1 1DF | | 359a | A new venue within the Fruitmarket Gallery dedicated to Lecoq-inspired physical theatre, presenting Italian productions at the Fringe. Movement, clown, and contemporary theatre — original productions available for international touring. | 5 | 75 |
| The Cumberland Bar | | 1-3 Cumberland Street
EH3 6RT | | 562 | The Cumberland bar is a friendly neighbourhood bar in Edinburgh Newtown. Serving locals and visitors a choice of real ales on tap, different spirits, great wine list and their kitchen offers a fresh seasonal food menu. | 1 | 15 |
| 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. | 6 | 70 |
| The Famous Spiegeltent | | St Andrew Square
EH2 2AD | | 333 | Celebrating 30 years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Famous Spiegeltent makes a triumphant return to St Andrew Square. The 1920s mirrored pavilion remains the 'ultimate cabaret and music salon', with a programme packed with cabaret, comedy, musical theatre, live music and family entertainment. Come and celebrate three decades of Fringe history at a true festival institution. | 2 | 36 |
| The Gilded Saloon | 0131 622 6552 | 47 Lothian St
EH1 1HB | | 44 | This new pub, venue and vision is a unique collaboration between some of Scotland’s most prolific arts organisations. Gilded Balloon, Paradise Palms Arts and Kelburn Arts have joined forces to bring a multi-genre programme to the venue with the local community at its heart. | 8 | 109 |
| The High Street Wellhead | | In front of Old Assembly Close
EH1 1QX | | 252 | Walking tour | 2 | 50 |
| The Jazz Bar | | 1A Chambers Street
EH1 1HR | | 57 | This stylish basement bar is Edinburgh's coolest, multiple award-winning, year-round live music venue, with a crammed programme of multi-genre music and Fringe shows running all day, every day, from 13:00 – 04:00. As well as all the independent Fringe shows hosted by the venue, you’ll hear the bar’s excellent music, with great jazz, funk, acoustic, blues and rocky sounds – and bar service to 04:00 nightly! | 22 | 113 |
| The Liquid Room | | 9c Victoria Street
EH1 2HE | | 276a | Fringe Venue 276. | 2 | 4 |
| The Magdalen Chapel | | 41 Cowgate
EH1 1JR | | 488 | The Magdalen Chapel is a 16th-century chapel on Cowgate in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is designated as a Category A listed building. | 1 | 2 |
| The Mother Superior | 01315545280 | 96-98 Leith Walk
EH6 5HB | | 626 | A small intimate style venue with a gothic style. A feel of old historic Edinburgh and Leith's links to whisky. | 1 | 9 |
| 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. | 2 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 | 66 |
| The Royal Scots Club | 0131 226 0000 | 29-31 Abercromby Place
EH3 6QE | | 241 | Centrally located in the New Town, the Royal Scots Club boasts multiple performance spaces, historic interiors, relaxing bars and a friendly and knowledgeable team. | 7 | 38 |
| The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps | 0131 667 4313 | 1 East Adam Street
EH8 9TF | | 405 | Edinburgh City Corps is The Salvation Army church in the heart of the city. Light refreshments will be available 14 – 18 August from 11:00 – 17:00. Afternoon teas will be served from 13:00 – 17:00 on 21 – 26 August. Quiet space and free refreshments available during the day for Fringe performers and staff from 07 August. | 2 | 11 |
| The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - Queen Street | | 28 Queen Street
EH2 1JX | | 182 | Georgian townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. | 2 | 51 |
| The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - The Vaults | | The Vaults, 87 Giles Street
EH6 6BZ | | 183 | The spiritual home of the Society, traditional and eclectic in its appearance with a magnificent selection of single cask whisky and spirits. The history of the building dates back as far as the 12th century with the current building completed in 1787. Originally a wine merchants bonded warehouse, we are continuing its affiliation to the wine and spirits industry having been our home since 1983. | 1 | 10 |
| The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club | 0131 226 0000 | 29-31 Abercromby Place
EH3 6QE | | 241a | Step 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. | 14 | 92 |
| The Stand at The Scotsman | 0131 558 9005 | 20 North Bridge
EH1 1TR | | 445 | The Scotsman Hotel is located on the historic North Bridge, connecting the ancient Old Town of Edinburgh with the cosmopolitan New Town. | 1 | 8 |
| The Stand at W Edinburgh | 0131 558 9005 | 1 Saint James Square
EH1 3AX | | 503 | Located on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh. Entry via Level 4, St James Quarter. With all-day dining with unrivalled 360-degree views of Edinburgh. Indulge with cocktails and bar snacks overlooking Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle. | 3 | 8 |
| The Stand Comedy Club | 0131 558 9005 | 5 York Place
EH1 3EB | | 5 | Scotland's original and world famous purpose-built comedy club (30 Years), The Stand, is not only at the heart of the Fringe, but open all year round, it's not to be missed. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with cabaret-style seating and standing room. All tickets are general admission. First come, first served, queuing advised. Venue is down 9 steps through courtyard at basement level. Latecomers may not be admitted. | 7 | 102 |
| 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 24th 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 23 steps. Latecomers may not be admitted. | 5 | 118 |
| The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 | 0131 558 9005 | 28 York Place
EH1 3EP | | 12 | Across the road from The 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. Venue entrance via a set of 15 steps to the courtyard, with a following 3 steps to enter Stand 3. Latecomers may not be admitted. | 12 | 169 |
| 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 |
| 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 (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. | 66 | 498 |
| 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. | 144 | 1447 |
| 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. | 33 | 424 |
| theSpace @ Venue 45 | 0131 510 2384 | 63 Jeffrey Street
EH1 1DH | | 45 | The 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. | 12 | 97 |
| 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 | 618 |
| theSpaceTriplex | 0131 510 2384 | 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 | 434 |
| Tigerlily | | 125 George Street
EH2 4JN | | 567 | Gorgeous cocktail bar and restaurant in restored 18th century townhouse in the heart of Georgian New Town and one block from Princes Street. . | 1 | 17 |
| Tipsy Midgie | | 67 St Leonards Hill
EH8 9SB | | 611 | 26-seater whisky and gin drinkery. | 1 | 25 |
| Tynecastle Park | | Gorgie Road
EH11 2NL | | 547 | . | 1 | 1 |
| Ukrainian Community Centre | | 14 Royal Terrace
EH7 5AB | | 138 | Ukrainian Community Centre - lovely old New Town building on the north side of Calton Hill with a 60-seat performance space. Licensed bar but no food service. On-site box office. | 11 | 23 |
| 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. | 44 | 928 |
| 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. | 36 | 1006 |
| 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. | 19 | 432 |
| 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. | 9 | 181 |
| 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). | 18 | 74 |
| Vegan Tipples | 0131 550 3741 | 24 Forth Street
EH1 3LH | | 275 | Intimate comfortable boardroom in the centre of Edinburgh for up to 10 people | 1 | 47 |
| Woolkind HQ | | 4A Thirlestane Lane
EH9 1AJ | | 306 | Woolkind's shop/studio space producing sustainable Scottish knitwear. | 1 | 30 |
| YOTEL Edinburgh | | 68-73 Queen Street
EH2 4NA | | 572 | YOTEL 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. | 2 | 50 |
| 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. | 16 | 360 |
| 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. | 15 | 243 |