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About Edinburgh Playhouse
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.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Picardy PlaceTram stop90 m · 1 min walk
- Edinburgh Bus StationBus station440 m · 7 min walk
- McDonald RoadTram stop450 m · 7 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram stop530 m · 9 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyTrain station660 m · 11 min walk
- Princes StreetTram stop960 m · 16 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- OmniUnderground car park · 1,000 spaces170 m · 3 min walk
- St James QuarterUnderground car park · 1,600 spaces280 m · 5 min walk
- New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station)Car park580 m · 9 min walk
- Lochend CloseCar park700 m · 11 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Edinburgh Playhouse
Check prices ↗- Courtyard - Marriott EdinburghHotel40 m · 1 min walk
- The GlasshouseHotel60 m · 1 min walk
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City CentreHotel80 m · 1 min walk
- Forth HouseHotel140 m · 2 min walk
- Regent House HotelHotel200 m · 3 min walk
- Lantern Guest HouseGuest house220 m · 4 min walk
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Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- C.C. BloomsBar10 m · 1 min walk
- Theatre RoyalPub20 m · 1 min walk
- Little PicardyBar20 m · 1 min walk
- The BoardsRestaurant · pizza40 m · 1 min walk
- 1802 LoungeRestaurant50 m · 1 min walk
- Passage to IndiaRestaurant · indian60 m · 1 min walk
- LasalRestaurant · tapas60 m · 1 min walk
- Giuliano'sRestaurant · italian60 m · 1 min walk
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Edinburgh Playhouse: FAQs
What's on at Edinburgh Playhouse?
Edinburgh Playhouse has 57 upcoming events. Next up: Leslie Odom, Jr. on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Where is Edinburgh Playhouse?
Edinburgh Playhouse is located at 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA.
How big is Edinburgh Playhouse?
Edinburgh Playhouse has a capacity of around 3,059.
Is there parking at Edinburgh Playhouse?
Nearby parking at Omni Centre or St James Quarter.
Does Edinburgh Playhouse have accessible seating?
The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. The easiest access is through the main entrance where there are no steps to climb. Within the building, there are fewer steps to climb for patrons who are seated in the circle. Guide dogs are permitted in all areas with the patron Disabled toilets Sennheisser Infrared system for the hard of hearing. IMPORTANT: The stalls and balcony are not suitable for wheelchair users or patrons with walking difficulties.
When is the Edinburgh Playhouse box office open?
Opens 90mn before shows. Closed on days with no shows.
What is the nearest station to Edinburgh Playhouse?
The nearest station is Picardy Place (Tram stop), about 90 m from Edinburgh Playhouse.
Which hotels are closest to Edinburgh Playhouse?
The closest places to stay are Courtyard - Marriott Edinburgh (40 m), The Glasshouse (60 m), and Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre (80 m).
When did Edinburgh Playhouse open?
Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929.