Membership
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Join as a member and get in on the act.
The best way to experience Edinburgh International Festival is as a member. You will be joining a community of people who love the arts, and your membership will support the Festival.
As a charity, we need the support of our members to help us present this world-class arts festival year on year.
By becoming a member, you'll enjoy priority booking for International Festival performances, get access to exclusive members-only events, insider updates, and more.
Book Your Pre-sale Tickets
Pre-sale booking for four flagship events at the 2026 Edinburgh International Festival opens from 12noon on 20 November 2025.
- Gold Ambassador booking opens Thu 20 Nov
- Silver Ambassador & Ambassador booking opens Fri 21 Nov
- Gold and Silver Friend booking opens Mon 24 Nov
- Friend booking opens Tue 25 Nov
- General on sale booking opens Thu 27 Nov
This pre-sale period lasts until 12noon on 25 December 2025. Booking reopens in March 2026 following the full programme announcement.
What I love about membership is that you’re part of our Festival family.Nicola Benedetti, Festival Director
Our Membership Options
Friend
£60
Or £5 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
- Priority booking for International Festival performances
- Access to exclusive member events during the Festival, including rehearsals and backstage tours
- Regular member email newsletters
Silver Friend
£120
Or £10 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Friends
Gold Friend
£300
Or £25 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Friend membership, plus:
- Invitations for you and a guest to our Programme Launch in March and Festive Celebration in December
Ambassador
£420
Or £35 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Gold Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Silver and Gold Friends
- No fees when exchanging tickets at the Box Office
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Festival’s Opening Toast
- Two International Lounge passes, each pass giving you or a guest one-time access to our hospitality space at select performances
Silver Ambassador
£720
Or £60 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Ambassador membership, plus:
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Festival’s Closing Toast
- An additional two International Lounge passes, for a total of four
Gold Ambassador
£1,200
Or £100 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Ambassador membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Ambassadors and Silver Ambassadors
- An additional six International Lounge passes, for a total of ten
