Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Its capacity is 3,059, making it the UK’s largest working non-sporting theatre in terms of audience capacity. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
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.
Upcoming events at The Edinburgh Playhouse
Riverdance – 30 The New Generation
Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
10 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tours the UK for the first time.
11 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Grease The Musical
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show.
20 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024
The Book of Mormon
The smash-hit musical and winner of four Olivier Awards® including Best New Musical
15 Oct 2024 - 2 Nov 2024
Madagascar The Musical
Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo.
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024
& Juliet
Hairspray The Musical UK Tour
The Hairspray UK Tour returns in 2024 with Brenda Edwards making her directorial debut.
7 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024
Seven Drunken Nights
42nd Street
It’s big… It’s bright… It's a brand-spanking new production of the original showbiz musical!
26 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024
Come From Away
Tom Allen: Completely
The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling.
8 Jun 2024
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Drifter’s Girl
They were The Drifters. She was the boss. This is their story.
30 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024
Pretty Woman The Musical
It’s time to head to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time.
2 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024
Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Starring the legendary Donny Osmond as the roof-raising Pharaoh
3 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024