We are delighted to have friends in America and we look forward to welcoming you on your next trip.

Edinburgh International Festival has partnered with Chapel and York US Foundation, allowing our American donors to make gifts to a registered 501(c)3 while supporting the International Festival.

Members' Priority Booking Dates 2026

The 2026 Programme is revealed on Wednesday 11 March at 12noon

Booking opens at 12noon on each date:

• Thu 19 March: Gold Ambassador & USA Gold Patrons
• Fri 20 March: Silver Ambassador, Ambassador & USA Silver Patrons
• Mon 23 March: Gold Friend, Silver Friend & USA Patrons
• Tue 24 March: Friend

Bookings close at midnight on 25 March and reopens for everyone at noon on Thursday 26 March.

Become a USA Patron

Shining far beyond what you see on stage, the International Festival acts as a beacon for the enormous creativity, curiosity and potential held within individuals and communities. We look to a group of dedicated and generous supporters who love and value the arts to join us on this journey.

Our USA Patrons are a community of people who love the Edinburgh International Festival and provide vital funds to ensure the Festival happens each year.

By joining as a Patron, you can get closer to the Festival with priority booking and access to a programme of behind-the-scenes events, while making a tax-efficient gift through Chapel and York. 

If you would like to make a philanthropic gift of $25,000+ and be part of our closest group of Festival Supporters, please get in touch with the Development Team at [email protected].

Patron Levels

Patron
$600 annually

• Priority Booking from Mon 23 March 2026
• Hear from the Festival Director at our online Programme Launch event
• Access to a programme of exclusive behind-the-scenes events during the Festival
• Become a Patron

Silver Patron
$1,000 annually

• Priority Booking from Fri 20 March 2026
• Hear from the Festival Director at our online Programme Launch event
• Access to a programme of exclusive behind-the-scenes events during the Festival
• Opportunities to engage with the Festival team at exclusive events during the Festival
• Become a Silver Patron

Gold Patron
$2,000 annually

• Priority Booking from Thu 19 March 2026
• Hear from the Festival Director at our online Programme Launch event
• Access to a programme of exclusive behind-the-scenes events during the Festival
• Opportunities to engage with the Festival team at exclusive events during the Festival
• Access to the International Lounge – our exclusive donor hospitality space – during performance intervals
• Become a Gold Patron

Benefactor Patron
$8,000 annually

• Early access to the Festival Programme before public announcement
• Hear from the Festival Director at our online Programme Launch event
• Access to a programme of exclusive behind-the-scenes events during the Festival
• Opportunities to engage with the Festival team at exclusive events during the Festival
• Access to the International Lounge – our exclusive donor hospitality space – during performance intervals
• Early access to the Festival Programme before public announcement
• Concierge-style service to help plan your Festival itinerary
• Invitation to exclusive Benefactor events during the Festival and throughout the year
• Become a Benefactor Patron

If you would like to become a USA Patron, select the price of the level on the form below. Indicate your corresponding Patron level in the 'Suggested use for your donation'. Your donation will be processed through Chapel and York and we will be in touch shortly with your membership confirmation.

Any questions, please contact the membership team at [email protected].

Interested in membership benefits without tax-efficient giving? Our Friend membership (£60 annually) offers priority booking and is available to everyone across the world.

Friend memberships are not offered through Chapel & York US Foundation and are not tax-deductible for US taxpayers. 

View Friend memberships

Donate

If you are interested in making a singular donation, rather than becoming a USA Patron, please indicate 'single donation' in the 'Suggested use for your gift' section on the form below.

Gifts made through Chapel and York to the Festival are tax-deductible. You can choose the best way of making your gift, whether this online, via cheque, wire transfer or by gifts of stocks and shares.

Online donations can be made below: