Assembly Hall

The Assembly Hall is a well known feature located in the heart of Edinburgh, with a memorable backdrop at the top of the city's Mound, and is a great location for holding a special event!

About Assembly Hall

	Assembly Hall Mound Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2LX
	01316233030

Listed Under Attractions - Theatres

The Assembly Hall is located between the Lawnmarket and The Mound in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the meeting place of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The Church of Scotland is delighted that the Assembly Hall can be used as a major conference and events venue.

The Assembly Hall was designed by David Bryce in 1858. One of the most significant historical events took place in 1910 when 1355 delegates were in Edinburgh for the World Missionary Conference on 14 June, the beginnings of the 'ecumenical movement'.

Since 1929 this unique building has been used by the Church of Scotland to host its General Assemblies. Most recently between 1999 and 2004 the Assembly Hall was used by the Scottish Parliament, while the new building at Holyrood was being constructed. The Assembly Hall boasts a striking multi-tiered and galleried interior and a black and white marble corridor.

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Upcoming Events at Assembly Hall

Theatre

Edinburgh’s Christmas: Swamplesque

5th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Old Town

After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!

Comedy

Edinburgh’s Christmas: Jason Byrne: No Show

6th December 2024 - 7th December 2024

Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Old Town

Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show at Assembly Hall on 6th & 7th December!

Talks and Lectures

Edinburgh’s Christmas: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon In The Company of Books

15th December 2024

Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Old Town

Join book lovers Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid with special festive guests In The Company of Books -- old favourites and new -- as they explore the joys of reading!

Theatre

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Bubble Show

21st December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Old Town

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Mr Bubbles is coming to town, and he’s making a splash with “The Bubble Show”!

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