International Festival venues

• Blue badge parking on Grindlay Street and Cambridge Street
• NCP: Castle Terrace (5 disabled bays)
• Bus stop (Usher Hall): 1, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47
• Taxi rank on Lothian Road
• Haymarket Station 0.5 miles
• Tram stop at Shandwick Place
• Find out about walking routes and cycling paths, bike security and bike parking options
• Go green and try car-sharing to save costs and our planet - see goCarShare and TripshareEdinburgh

Venue accessibility

• Lift access to all levels
• Platform lift to Stalls Bar, please ask staff for assistance
• Wheelchair spaces are located in the rear of the Stalls
• Accessible toilet on foyer level
• Digital loop system in the auditorium, headsets available from shop in foyer
• Box Office has low counter and loop system
• Assistance dogs are welcome and can be looked after by venue staff

Read disabled access reviews on Euan’s Guide

Safety and security

Arrive at venues in plenty of time as latecomers may not be admitted.

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 and you should not bring bags larger than 30cm x 30cm x 15cm to our venues. No larger bags (or similar) will be allowed into the venue. There is no cloakroom to store belongings.

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