Standing on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site, the Festival Theatre was designed as Scotland’s premier dance and opera house in 1994 and now offers a variety of world-class productions across all artforms.


Upcoming events at The Festival Theatre Edinburgh
RUSH A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Join us as we tell the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation and hear how this music took the world by storm.
3 Sep 2022
Join us as we tell the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation and hear how this music took the world by storm.
DON GIOVANNI Mozart / Scottish Opera
Mozart’s masterpiece is one of the world’s most performed operas for good reason.
5 Jun 2022 - 11 Jun 2022
Mozart’s masterpiece is one of the world’s most performed operas for good reason. Sir Thomas Allen – whose 2019 revival of The Magic Flute was a sell-out success – returns to direct his stunning production.
Sister Act The Musical
Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood...
An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry’s record-breaking and multi award-winning production for the National Theatre of An Inspector Calls returns.
31 Jan 2023 - 4 Feb 2023
Daldry’s visionary, radical, challenging version of JB Priestley’s classic thriller, hailed as the theatrical event...
The Osmonds – A New Musical
You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands.
20 Sep 2022 - 24 Sep 2022
You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. THE OSMONDS: A New Musical tells the official true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life.
South Pacific
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
25 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2022
This powerful love story, set on a South Pacific island during World War ll, is brought thrillingly to life in an epic new five-star production directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Daniel Evans (Me and My Girl and Fiddler on the Roof).
Zog and the Flying Doctors – Live
The Roar-some crew are back for a brand new adventure.
9 Jul 2022 - 13 Jul 2022
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flying...
Scottish Ballet The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage
19 Nov 2022 - 28 Jan 2023
With choreography by Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell, and live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is an unforgettable festive treat.
Oti Mabuse | I Am Here | UK Tour
Strictly Come Dancing star is creating a show like no other in 2022.
28 Apr 2022 - 7 Jul 2022
Prepare for a night of electrifying choreography as Oti Mabuse is joined by some of the world’s greatest dancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians.
The Cher Show
It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical.
4 Oct 2022 - 8 Oct 2022
Six decades of stardom, over a hundred million records sold. Legend, icon, Queen. She is Cher and this is her show.
ANTON & GIOVANNI – Him & Me
This show promises to be THE best night out in the Summer of 2021 for all ages... A true dance extravaganza!
1 Jul 2022
Strictly Come Dancing professionals ANTON DU BEKE and GIOVANNI PERNICE join forces in 2021 for...
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