Usher Hall

Venue information

Address for Usher Hall

Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH1 2EA

Contact information for Usher Hall

Overview

Your visit to Usher Hall

Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.

We ask that you arrive at the venue in plenty of time as latecomers may not be admitted.

Please note that there is no cloakroom facility to store belongings, but Usher Hall provides coat rails on every level. Please limit bags to one small handbag or backpack per person (no larger than 30cm x 30cm x 15cm) and keep bags with you at all times.

Under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult over 18.

In the interests of all audience members, babies and children under 4 years old are not permitted in events whose main audience is not children.

Please contact the Usher Hall if you have any specific questions about your visit to this venue.

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Getting here

Edinburgh is very compact, which makes it ideal to explore on foot or by bicycle. See below for information about getting to the venue.

Find out about walking routes and cycling paths, bike security and bike parking options
Bus stop (Usher Hall): 1, 10, 11, 15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47, 47B
Taxi rank on Lothian Road
Haymarket Station 0.6 miles
Tram stop at Shandwick Place
Accessible parking bays on Grindlay Street (5 bays) and Cambridge Street (5 bays)

Access

Venue Accessibility

Main entrance through glass wing has level access and power assisted doors
Box Office has low counter and no loop system
Lift access to all levels
Bars at Box Office and Upper Circle have step free access
Bars in Stalls accessible via two steps (with handrails), and Grand Circle accessible via two steps (no handrail). If you are seated in these areas, venue staff can assist you with getting to the bar if you ask.
There are approximately 180 seats available across the various foyer spaces
Assistance dogs are welcome and can be looked after by venue staff
Sensory Room available in foyer of Grand Circle, ask staff for precise location
The average width of seats throughout the auditorium is 45cm

Two accessible toilets:

Stalls level
- By box office – left hand transfer
Grand Circle level
- By staff office – left hand transfer
- By lift – right hand transfer

Auditorium Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces are located in the Stalls and Grand Circle levels
The best seats for people transferring from a wheelchair or with limited mobility are aisle seats in the Stalls

Stalls information:

All seats in the Stalls have good legroom, however if you require additional legroom, easy access with walking aids or for wheelchair transfer the following aisle seats are particularly good - E19, E32, G18, G32, J18, K33, P34, V15, AA38

Grand Circle information:

For step free access select seats in row D, all other rows have steps to access with no handrail

Upper Circle information:

Seats are cushioned with a wooden back and fold down. In addition they have reduced legroom compared to other parts of the auditorium
This level is accessible by lift but all seats are accessed by steps, except seats B1–B6, B85–B90 which do have step free access
The steps up to the different rows in this area are very steep, they are not suitable for anyone with mobility requirements
This area is very high up and is not suitable for anyone who experiences even mild vertigo
Seats H20–24, 42–46, 64–68 have a restricted view due to a safety barrier

Further information

Loop system in the auditorium, turn hearing aid to ‘T’ position
We recommend booking seats in the centre of the auditorium for a clear view of captioning screens

Read disabled access reviews on Euan’s Guide

If you have any questions about the access of the venue, please contact [email protected]

Safety

Your safety and security at International Festival events is of the utmost importance to us. Please note that bags may be subject to security searches.

If you spot anything suspicious during your visit to the International Festival, please do let a member of the team know.