Kings Theatre Edinburgh

The King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto!

About Kings Theatre Edinburgh

	2 Leven Street, Edinburgh South EH3 9LQ
	01315296000
	Kings Theatre Edinburgh Website
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One of Edinburgh’s most cherished cultural landmarks, the King's Theatre will re-open in 2026 following vital redevelopment work that protects its historic character while modernising facilities for audiences, artists and the wider community.

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Upcoming Events at Kings Theatre Edinburgh

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The Steamie

5th October 2026 - 10th October 2026

Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!

Theatre

Rollers Forever

27th October 2026 - 31st October 2026

Kings Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Rollers Forever, the smash-hit tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers comes to Edinburgh's King's Theatre in October!

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

13/29 Nicolson Street , Edinburgh South EH8 9FT

The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.

Studio Theatre

The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh South EH8 9BL

Capital Theatres, Studio Theatre, is an exciting multi-purpose cultural resource for the city.

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Lyra

11 Harewood Road , Edinburgh East EH16 4NT

A theatre, studio and foyer designed by artists with young people in the heart of Greater Craigmillar.

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Penicuik Town Hall

33 High Street, Penicuik EH26 8HS

Performance & event venue in Penicuik.

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Leith Theatre

28-30 Ferry Road, Leith EH6 4AE

Leith Theatre is on its way to once again becoming a versatile and lively creative hub for Leith.

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Studio Theatre

The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh South EH8 9BL

Capital Theatres, Studio Theatre, is an exciting multi-purpose cultural resource for the city.

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Summerhall

1 Summerhall , Edinburgh South EH9 1PL

Summerhall, Edinburgh’s biggest arts venue, is open to the public all year round.

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Edinburgh International Conference Centre

The Exchange 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh West EH3 8EE

Situated at the heart of Scotland's elegant and historic capital city, the EICC is one of the world's outstanding venues for conferences, conventions and exhibitions.

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Scot ART

151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE

A Scotland based arts charity, creating places for creative people.

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Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre

George Square Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh South EH8 9LH

Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a stand-alone theatre that can seat 481 delegates and features a large reception area with space for catering or bar set up.

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The Brunton Theatre

The Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6A

The Brunton is the place to be for the best in quality music, theatre, dance, comedy, children's shows and film - all year round.

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Reconnect Regal Theatre

24-34 North Bridge Street , Bathgate EH48 4PS

The Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate Lothian, Scotland provides a programme of music, drama, film and dance in the form of performances and classes.

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Church Hill Theatre

Morningside Road, Edinburgh South EH10 4DR

The Church Hill Theatre is a former church in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, designed in the late 1800s by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc, renowned for his Gothic revival style.

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