Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
13/29 Nicolson Street


The Festival Theatre has 1915 seats making it the second largest theatre in Edinburgh. Built on the site of the Empire Theatre, the auditorium has been restored to its former glory and with its large stage, is ideal for large scale dance and opera productions. The Theatre's striking glass frontage provides a dramatic entrance to the traditional art deco auditorium.

Lothian Buses: 3, 3A, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, X47, 49 (35 to Museum only)
 
Access Information:

  • Single yellow lines and Pay and Display spaces on side streets.
  • There is a pavement ramp, or six steps with one handrail, at the front of theatre. 
  • Level access is available at a side entrance. 
  • There is lift access to all levels of the theatre which has a voice announcement.
  • Wheelchair spaces in stalls on floor 1.
  • Sennheiser infra-red system is available in all areas of the auditorium. Receivers for use either with or without a hearing aid are available, headsets can be collected from the cloakroom. 
  • Accessible toilets on levels 1, 2 and 3 of the theatre. 
  • Cafe/bar on ground floor with lift access to other bars. 
  • There is Braille and tactile signage throughout the building.

Call 0131 473 2089 if you have any further questions about the Edinburgh Festival Theatre.

Edinburgh - The city of edinburgh council Creative Scotland

Edinburgh International Festival Society is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in Scotland (SC024766)
with its registered office at The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE. Registered Charity No SC004694