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Edinburgh Festival Theatre stands as Scotland's premier theatrical venue, offering world-class performance spaces in the heart of Edinburgh's cultural district. The theatre features a magnificent 1915-seat auditorium with flexible staging capabilities, complemented by sophisticated technical facilities and elegant hospitality areas. Located on historic Nicolson Street, the venue combines Victorian grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for theatrical productions, corporate events, conferences, and gala dinners. The theatre's central Edinburgh location provides excellent transport links and proximity to major attractions, while its diverse spaces accommodate events from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 1915 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Festival Theatre Bar | — | — | 20 | 40 | 25 | — | — |
| Hospitality Suite | 80 | — | 24 | 50 | 30 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on application depending on event type, duration, and requirements. Corporate hire rates vary by space and services required.
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13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a verified theatre in Edinburgh, hosting up to 1,915 guests, with day delegate rates from £400. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 1915 guests across stalls, dress circle and upper circle
Full professional theatre lighting and sound system with technical support
On-site catering available with pre-show dining and interval refreshments
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks available on Nicolson Street and surrounding areas
Edinburgh Festival Theatre stands as Scotland's premier theatrical venue, offering world-class performance spaces in the heart of Edinburgh's cultural district. The theatre features a magnificent 1915-seat auditorium with flexible staging capabilities, complemented by sophisticated technical facilities and elegant hospitality areas. Located on historic Nicolson Street, the venue combines Victorian grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for theatrical productions, corporate events, conferences, and gala dinners. The theatre's central Edinburgh location provides excellent transport links and proximity to major attractions, while its diverse spaces accommodate events from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.
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