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The Hub, Edinburgh's Festival Centre, is a distinctive Gothic Revival building located prominently on Castlehill at the top of the Royal Mile. Originally built as the Highland Tolbooth St. John's Church, this historic venue now serves as the headquarters for the Edinburgh International Festival and a premier events venue. The building features multiple flexible spaces including the main auditorium, gallery spaces, and meeting rooms, all complemented by modern technical facilities. Its central location makes it ideal for conferences, performances, exhibitions, and corporate events, with Edinburgh Castle as a dramatic backdrop.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 420 | — | 40 | 200 | 50 | — | — |
| Gallery Space | 80 | — | 24 | 40 | 30 | — | — |
| Meeting Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
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 request - rates vary by space, duration, and event requirements
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Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE, United Kingdom
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The Hub, Edinburgh's Festival Centre is a verified festival centre in Edinburgh, hosting up to 420 guests, with day delegate rates from £200. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Creative. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 420 guests in theatre-style seating, various configurations available
Full professional AV setup including sound, lighting, projection and live streaming capabilities
Comprehensive catering services available including pre-show dining and interval refreshments
Limited on-site parking, public parking nearby on Castle Terrace and surrounding streets
The Hub, Edinburgh's Festival Centre, is a distinctive Gothic Revival building located prominently on Castlehill at the top of the Royal Mile. Originally built as the Highland Tolbooth St. John's Church, this historic venue now serves as the headquarters for the Edinburgh International Festival and a premier events venue. The building features multiple flexible spaces including the main auditorium, gallery spaces, and meeting rooms, all complemented by modern technical facilities. Its central location makes it ideal for conferences, performances, exhibitions, and corporate events, with Edinburgh Castle as a dramatic backdrop.
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