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About Festival Theatre Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups. After its most recent renovation in 1994, it seats 1,915. It is one of the major venues of the annual summer Edinburgh International Festival and is the Edinburgh venue for the Scottish Opera and the Scottish Ballet.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Edinburgh WaverleyTrain station640 m · 10 min walk
  • Princes StreetTram stop910 m · 15 min walk
  • St Andrew SquareTram stop930 m · 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Bus StationBus station1 km · 17 min walk
  • Picardy PlaceTram stop1.1 km · 18 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Blackfriars StreetMulti-storey car park310 m · 5 min walk
  • Holyrood RoadMulti-storey car park · 297 spaces390 m · 6 min walk
  • New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station)Car park580 m · 9 min walk
  • St Leonard'sCar park770 m · 12 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Festival Theatre CafeCafé30 m · 1 min walk
  • The Captains BarPub40 m · 1 min walk
  • OriginCafé · coffee shop40 m · 1 min walk
  • City RestaurantRestaurant40 m · 1 min walk
  • Rice Noodle BarRestaurant · chinese50 m · 1 min walk
  • Noodles HomeRestaurant · chinese50 m · 1 min walk
  • Pizza PostoRestaurant · pizza50 m · 1 min walk
  • Hand Pool NoodleRestaurant · noodle50 m · 1 min walk

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh: FAQs

What's on at Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh has 2 upcoming events. Next up: Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell on Sunday, 14 February 2027.

Where is Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh is located at 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT.

How big is Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh has a capacity of around 1,915.

What is the nearest station to Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley (Train station), about 640 m from Festival Theatre Edinburgh.

Which hotels are closest to Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

The closest places to stay are Ten Hill Place (170 m), KM Central (180 m), and EdinB&B (200 m).

Where can I park near Festival Theatre Edinburgh?

Public car parks near Festival Theatre Edinburgh include Blackfriars Street (310 m), Holyrood Road (390 m), and New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station) (580 m).

When did Festival Theatre Edinburgh open?

Festival Theatre Edinburgh opened in 1892.