Edinburgh Playhouse
Firmly established in the cultural landscape of Edinburgh and Scotland, the Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatre and plays host to some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre.
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Getting here
Travel Directions
Sustainable travel
We encourage using public transport or cycling to Edinburgh Playhouse for sustainability.
By car
Q-Park offers 15% off pre-booked parking: https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/ St James Quarter has a fixed £8 rate. Scan your ticket at the theatre foyer kiosk.
By train
Edinburgh Playhouse is a 10min walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
By bus
1, 4, 16, 19, 25, 34 bus stop Leith Street. 10, 11 bus stop York Place. Tram stop Picardy Place. For full timetables and latest information visit https://www.lothianbuses.com/
About us
Box office opening hours
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times.
Help
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The Lounge
The stage is set for your arrival. Our Lounge is ready for you. Your table is ready to be reserved. Your drinks order ready to be served. The show starts here we are just waiting for you. Make it part of the performance and complete your experience.Learn moreSecurity
Make sure you arrive in plenty of time as bag checks and security checks take place prior to entry. Please be patient with security checks and help the staff to help you. They are there to keep you safe.
We are a licensed venue and patrons are not allowed to bring their own alcohol onto the premises. Any alcohol found during bag checks and security will be disposed of. If you conceal alcohol during security checks we may refuse to admit you. We have five bars and four kiosks, as well as an at your seat service inside the venue where you can purchase drinks and snacks. Soft drinks are permitted if they are unopened and empty water bottles can be refilled at any of our bars.
There are no cloakroom facilities so please only bring smaller sized bags with you. If you have large bags or suitcases the nearest left luggage facility is Waverley Station.
And finally, we ask you to consider the enjoyment of other audience members and do nothing to disturb the performance.