Festival Theatre: Landmark in Southside, Edinburgh

What's on near Festival Theatre

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Festival Theatre, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Theatre and shows Starts in 8 days

La Clique Noël

20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Palais du Variété, Bristo Square, Southside

Time 16:30 and 19:30

Cabaret and circus show in a spiegeltent outside McEwan Hall at 16:30 and 19:30, from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The show runs 100 minutes and is guided for ages 16 and over.

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Festival Starts in 2 days

LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

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Sports

Tour de France Grand Départ

2 Jul 2027 Edinburgh Old Town to Southside, Old Town

Stage 1 of the 114th Tour de France leaves Edinburgh's Old Town on 2 July 2027, through the city centre and the Southside towards Midlothian and the Borders.

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Theatre and shows

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2027

6 Aug to 28 Aug 2027 Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Old Town

Military tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, 6 to 28 August 2027. The 2027 show is called The Same Heart Beat.

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Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock seen from below in evening light

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Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival 2027

3 Apr to 18 Apr 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.

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Smaller local events nearby

A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Zamboni Theatre and shows
12 to 15 Nov · Assembly Roxy, Southside
A show at Assembly Roxy.
from 13:00 · Map · Source: Assembly Roxy
Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble Theatre and shows
Thu 12 Nov · Assembly Roxy, Southside
A show at Assembly Roxy.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Assembly Roxy

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Nearby

Surgeons' Hall Museums Museum · 1 min walk A museum of the history of surgery, pathology and dentistry, described by its own site as one of Scotland's oldest museums. Nicolson Square Park · 1 min walk Small gardens on the southern edge of the World Heritage Site, with seating and a monument. The Jazz Bar Nightlife · 2 min walk A live music venue on Chambers Street. Underbelly Bristo Square Landmark · 2 min walk The Edinburgh base of Underbelly, which produces Fringe and Hogmanay events. National Museum of Scotland Museum · 2 min walk Scotland's national museum on Chambers Street. Dovecot Studios Museum · 2 min walk A gallery and museum for contemporary art, design and textiles, built around a tapestry studio.

Around Southside

Museums, theatres and student streets

The Southside runs south from the Old Town along Nicolson Street and Chambers Street, with museums, theatres and the university.

Southside has 10 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 4 landmarks, 3 parks and gardens, 2 museums and 1 bar. Read the Southside guide.

Deaconess Gardens Park · 4 min walk
Pleasance Courtyard Landmark · 4 min walk
St Patrick Square Park · 5 min walk
The Queen's Hall Nightlife · 8 min walk
Royal Commonwealth Pool Landmark · 15 min walk

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