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Visiting Festival Theatre Edinburgh: what to know before you go

13-29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Festival Theatre Edinburgh is a theatre building in Edinburgh, open since 1892, with room for about 1,915 people.

The busiest month ahead is April 2027, with 2 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Newcastle Train Station, 620 m away.

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,915
Opened
1892
Address
13-29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Upcoming events
3

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, month by month

  • February 20271 date, including Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
  • April 20272 dates, including Garden Rescue Live and The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (1) and Comedy (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Newcastle Train StationTrain620 m
    8 min walk
  • Platform 2, Edinburgh WaverleyTrain670 m
    8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Princes Street railway stationTrain700 m
    9 min walk
  • St Leonards railway stationTrain800 m
    10 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 340 m from the venue.

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh: practical questions

How many people fit in Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh has a capacity of about 1,915; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Festival Theatre Edinburgh open?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh opened in 1892.

What is the nearest stop to Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Newcastle Train Station (Train), 620 m away – about 8 min on foot.

Can I park near Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 340 m away.

What kind of events does Festival Theatre Edinburgh host?

Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (1) and Comedy (1).

Which month has the most events at Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

April 2027, with 2 dates, including Garden Rescue Live and The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets.

Which other venues are close to Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

The Usher Hall (1.2 km), The Queen's Hall (650 m), Edinburgh Playhouse (1.2 km) and La Belle Angèle (1.2 km).

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