Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Name: Festival Theatre
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 529 6000

#111 among attractions in Edinburgh

Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1892 (132 years ago)Capacity: 1915Coordinates: 55°56'48"N, 3°11'9"W

Address

Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 529 6000

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Day trips

Festival Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Sandy Bell's, Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh Central Mosque.

~720 ftW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~1110 ftW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~270 ftE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~580 ftS
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~880 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
5 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~1040 ftE
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.
~1150 ftN
Church
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952.
~240 ftSE
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~920 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.
~1050 ftS
Church
Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, originally St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease aka Buccleuch Parish Church, was built as a chapel of ease for the congregation of the St Cuthbert's Church, a Church of Scotland parish in Edinburgh.
~980 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Bedlam Theatre is a fully operational, 90-seat theatre housed in a former Neogothic church at the foot of George IV Bridge in central Edinburgh. It is owned by the University of Edinburgh, and notable for being the oldest student-run theatre in Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Festival Theatre open?

Festival Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Festival Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Old College, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Festival Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Festival Theatre:

Bus

Nicolson Square • Lines: 47 (1 min walk)
Potterrow • Lines: 41, 47 (2 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)