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Visiting The Usher Hall: what to know before you go
Lothian RD, EH1 2EA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, open since 1914, with room for about 2,200 people.
Of the 23 upcoming shows with a published time, 48% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Tuesday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 6 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Concert hall
- Capacity
- 2,200
- Opened
- 1914
- Address
- Lothian RD, EH1 2EA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 23
- Usual start time
- 19:00
- Busiest days
- Tuesday, Saturday
The Usher Hall, month by month
- November 20265 dates, including Shed Seven - Shedcember X Tour, TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 and The Australian Pink Floyd
- December 20266 dates, including Elephant Sessions, Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music and Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
- January 20272 dates, including The Jesus and Mary Chain & The Psychedelic Furs and The Classic Rock Show
- February 20274 dates, including Legend Of Korra In Concert, Sonic Live In Concert and Twilight: New Moon In Concert
- March 20273 dates, including The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III, Kim Wilde - The Singles Tour and 10cc & Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour
- April 20273 dates, including Björn Again, Dianne And Vito In Business and Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (18), Plays & Musicals (2), Film (1), Dance (1) and Comedy (1).
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m from the venue.
Next events at The Usher Hall
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The Usher Hall: practical questions
How many people fit in The Usher Hall?
The Usher Hall has a capacity of about 2,200; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did The Usher Hall open?
The Usher Hall opened in 1914.
What time do shows start at The Usher Hall?
Usually at 19:00 (48% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
Can I park near The Usher Hall?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 130 m away.
What kind of events does The Usher Hall host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (18), Plays & Musicals (2), Film (1) and Dance (1).
Which month has the most events at The Usher Hall?
December 2026, with 6 dates, including Elephant Sessions and Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music.
Which other venues are close to The Usher Hall?
The Queen's Hall (1.6 km), Edinburgh Playhouse (1.6 km), La Belle Angèle (1.6 km) and Cabaret Voltaire (1.1 km).
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