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Edinburgh Playhouse: upcoming events

18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

18 upcoming events at Edinburgh Playhouse; the biggest category is Comedy. Capacity: 3,059.

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18 events

Edinburgh Playhouse has 18 upcoming events, with 2 this weekend.

Sorted by category: comedy (8), then plays & musicals (7) and concerts (3).

Published prices start at £8; around £20 is typical.

Soon on the list: Backstage Tours, on 31 October.

Backstage Tours
Oct31Sat
Plays & Musicals

Backstage Tours

31 Oct, 20, 21 Nov and 4, 5 Dec 2026

Edinburgh Playhouse

From £20

50+ Movers
Nov3Tue
Plays & Musicals

50+ Movers

3, 10, 17, 24 Nov and 1 Dec 2026

Edinburgh Playhouse

From £8

Dirty Dancing
Oct30Fri
Plays & Musicals

Dirty Dancing

30 and 31 Oct 2026

Edinburgh Playhouse

From £25.90

How to get to Edinburgh Playhouse

  • Edinburgh Rail StationTrain280 m
    4 min walk
  • Lothian Bus Depot, Annandale StreetBus station480 m
    6 min walk
  • Platform 2, Edinburgh WaverleyTrain510 m
    6 min walk
  • St Andrews Square Tram StopTram / light rail530 m
    7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Bus Tours LimitedBus stop560 m
    7 min walk

Parking

4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.

Hotels near Edinburgh Playhouse

Places to stay within walking distance of Edinburgh Playhouse, closest first.

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About Edinburgh Playhouse

Edinburgh Playhouse – theatre building in Edinburgh, opened in 1929, capacity 3,059.

Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the largest theatre in Scotland and second largest in the United Kingdom, after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.

Visiting Edinburgh Playhouse: good to know

How do I get to Edinburgh Playhouse by public transport?

The closest stop is Edinburgh Rail Station (train), 280 m from Edinburgh Playhouse – roughly 4 minutes on foot.

Can I park near Edinburgh Playhouse?

There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.

Are there hotels near Edinburgh Playhouse?

9 hotels are within walking distance. The closest is Courtyard By Marriott, 40 m away.

What's on at Edinburgh Playhouse this weekend?

2 events are scheduled at Edinburgh Playhouse this weekend, including Dirty Dancing.

How big is Edinburgh Playhouse?

Edinburgh Playhouse holds around 3,059 people.

What kind of events does Edinburgh Playhouse host?

Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (8), Plays & Musicals (7) and Concerts (3).

How much are tickets at Edinburgh Playhouse?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at £8; a typical ticket costs around £20.

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