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Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatres with a capacity of 3039 and over the years it has hosted some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre as well as top bands.

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Starts 21 Oct 2025

Six

Embarking on its UK tour, Six the musical tells the history of Henry VIII's wives in a way audiences haven't seen before. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into...

Six

Six

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 18 May 2026

The Bodyguard

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen...

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 23 Jun 2025

Musical Makers (18+ Adults)

Do you love musical theatre as much as we do? Then come along to our musical theatre class: Musical Makers, held in our Boards Bar space where each week, we focus on a new musical.

Musical Makers (18+ Adults)

Musical Makers (18+ Adults)

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

26 Jun

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Expectations on Rob: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking.Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but...

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

28 Jun

The Night Sky Show

A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social...

The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 01 Jul 2025

Dear Evan Hansen

THE OLIVIER, TONY® & GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICALMeet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have....

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

05 Jul

Work in Theatre Week (14-18 years)

A weeklong program for young people interested in working in the theatre industry for anyone aged 14-18 years old.

Work in Theatre Week (14-18 years)

Work in Theatre Week (14-18 years)

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 14 Jul 2025

Dance Masterclasses (8-10 year olds)

Come along and get the chance to dance on the Edinburgh Playhouse stage!

Dance Masterclasses (8-10 year olds)

Dance Masterclasses (8-10 year olds)

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

15 Jul

Sing in the Playhouse

Join us every Tuesday at Edinburgh Playhouse to sing some joyful tunes including some songs from our shows! No experience necessary and open to anyone aged 18+.

Sing in the Playhouse

Sing in the Playhouse

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

18 Jul

Sparks

Most other musicians, when they've been working for over half a century, are resting on their laurels, basking in the warm glow of their heritage, accepting the odd Lifetime Achievement Award, playing the odd Greatest Hits tour and concentrating on shifting their back catalogue

Sparks

Sparks

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

23 Jul

Alice Cooper

Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee - Alice Cooper is simply one the greatest rock shows on the planet.

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

24 Jul

The Dinosaur That Pooped

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the...

The Dinosaur That Pooped

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 28 Jul 2025

Musical Makers (8-10 year olds)

Come along and get the chance to dance and sing on the Edinburgh Playhouse stage!

Musical Makers (8-10 year olds)

Musical Makers (8-10 year olds)

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 01 Aug 2025

Forth On The Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.

Forth On The Fringe

Forth On The Fringe

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

17 Aug

Dead Ringers - 25th Anniversary Tour

Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches & unrivalled impressions, alongside the razor-sharp topical humour which has become the series’ trademark. Created by Bill Dare. Presented by Fiery Entertainment...

Dead Ringers - 25th Anniversary Tour

Dead Ringers - 25th Anniversary Tour

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

22 Aug

Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). As per - expect magic, music and a...

Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 23 Aug 2025

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

At a point in our evolution when it seems as if we’re sleepwalking into a world where humans might be redundant, and much of what we do can be done better and more efficiently by machines, what better time to celebrate our own flawed humanity

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

25 Aug

David Gray

David Gray brings brand new 2025 Past & Present World Tour to Edinburgh Playhouse!

David Gray

David Gray

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

06 Sep

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men's lives (and her own) and now she's back; still single, still unfertilised, and laden with irreverent, ridiculous and hilarious war stories.Join Joanne for a wild ride as she navigates situationships, revenge, frenemies and rejection...

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

07 Sep

Saving Grace

fresh out of the I'm A Celeb! Jungle, Grace is ready to bring her signature chaos, comedy, and charisma to a stage near you.And don't miss the Jungle Homecoming Show, where Grace celebrates her triumphant return with a one-of-a-kind night packed with laughter, Bushtucker Trials, and plenty of her iconic...

Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

09 Sep

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases.

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

22 Sep

Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE!

After a highly successful Tour of Australia and New Zealand Eric Idle is bringing his new show to Edinburgh this September.

Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE!

Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, LIVE!

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

27 Sep

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside...

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 30 Sep 2025

Top Hat

There may be trouble ahead,But while there’s moonlight, and music,And love, and romance…Let’s face the music and danceYou’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous...

Top Hat

Top Hat

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 09 Oct 2025

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe.To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.This spectacular production...

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

19 Oct

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

Shawn Klush first exploded onto the scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was crowned the first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champion by Elvis Presley Enterprises in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2011 Cody Ray Slaughter announced...

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 28 Oct 2025

Miss Saigon

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.The soaring score features original hit songs including; “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”. In...

Miss Saigon

Miss Saigon

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

08 Nov

Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

The comedian has released a total of ten stand-up specials since Contraband in 2008, including his most recent 2023 special High & Dry on Netflix, his 5th special for the streaming service. In the special, newly married and loving life with his wife and kids, Jefferies sounds off on the...

Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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