Membership
Support UsMembership
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:
- Mary, Queen of Scots, a world premiere from Scottish Ballet
- An Australian Opera Orpheus and Eurydice featuring acrobatics by Circa
- Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra 2 in their first-ever European tour
- Plus everything else in our yet-to-be announced 2025 Festival
You'll also get access to exclusive members-only events, insider updates, and more.
Our Membership Options
Friend
£60
Or £5 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
- Priority booking for International Festival events
- Access to a programme of member events in August, including rehearsals and backstage tours
- The International Festival brochure mailed to you
- An online insight into International Festival events from the programming team
- Regular member e-news bulletins
Silver Friend
£120
Or £10 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Friends for International Festival events
- Priority booking ahead of Friends for member events
Gold Friend
£300
Or £25 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Friend membership, plus:
- An invitation for you and a guest to attend our 2025 Programme Launch next year in Edinburgh
- An invitation for you and a guest to attend our Winter Festive Celebration in Edinburgh
Ambassador
£420
Or £35 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Gold Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Silver and Gold Friend members for International Festival performances and member events
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Opening Toast before the Festival’s Opening Concert
- Two interval lounge passes, giving you access to our exclusive lounge during intervals of select performances – a place to meet other Ambassador Circle members and enjoy complimentary drinks
- No fees when exchanging tickets at the International Festival Box Office
- Acknowledgement of your support in printed International Festival event programmes
Silver Ambassador
£720
Or £60 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Ambassador membership, plus:
- An additional two interval lounge passes, for a total of four
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Closing Celebration before the Festival’s Closing Concert, an opportunity to hear reflections from the Festival Director and a look ahead to next year
- A complimentary programme voucher, for you to exchange for a printed performance programme of your choice
Gold Ambassador
£1,200
Or £100 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Ambassador membership, plus:
- An extra day of priority booking ahead of Ambassador and Silver Ambassador members, giving you advance early access to the best seats in the house
- An additional six interval lounge passes, for a total of ten
- An additional complimentary programme voucher, for a total of two
