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Top Festival Venues in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, putting on a festival event in August means joining a city that already knows the drill: packed pavements, postered windows, late-night crowds, and a buzz that rolls from the Royal Mile to the Grassmarket. Festival venues in Edinburgh include vaulted halls tucked beneath the Old Town, open-air courtyards made for summer programmes, and larger event spaces ready for live music, comedy, and cultural line-ups. Some come equipped with staging, lighting, and sound already in place, while others give organisers a blank canvas to build something bolder. Browse the listings below and find a space that can hold its own when festival season hits full volume.
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![Jamaica Yard at Jamaica Yard in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityJamaica Yard
60 guestsJamaica YardNew Town, EdinburghExclusive use of Edinburgh's best underground venue. Whether you're planning a private gathering or an event open to the public, our space is available for private hire on evenings and weekends. -
![Cinema Room 1&2 at The Fraser Centre in Near Edinburgh]()
from £49.51
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCinema Room 1&2
158 guestsThe Fraser CentreNear EdinburghThis booking includes access to both Cinema rooms. It will be a fit for workshops, promotion events, presentations or movie nights! -
![The Get Together at The Hoxton Edinburgh in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £7500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Get Together
200 guestsThe Hoxton EdinburghHaymarket, EdinburghThe Get Together our bigger event space on the Ground floor, is great for a bigger bash. It can be split into The Get Down with full bar and The Get Up, the main event space with stage, space and light filled skylight. -
![Main Space at Ps & Gs Church in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Space
400 guestsPs & Gs ChurchBroughton, EdinburghOur large flexible space which can be adapted to host a theatre style event for up to 650 people, including the balcony, or transformed into a conference room with cabaret tables, a performance space or banquet. -
![Albion Bar at Easter Road Stadium (Hibernian FC) in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAlbion Bar
200 guestsEaster Road Stadium (Hibernian FC)Leith, EdinburghThis is a modern contemporary space that can be used for a multitude of events, the brand new concept was opened in August 2022 to cater for a higher end matchday experience while also having a modern lounge and event space -
![First Class & Gold One Screen at Dominion Cinema in Morningside, Edinburgh]()
from £1200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Class & Gold One Screen
201 guestsDominion CinemaMorningside, EdinburghThis space accommodates up to 201 people. If you're looking for a place that will make your guests feel a bit spoiled, and allow them to relax, this is the spot! -
![The Venue at The Venue | Eskmills in Near Edinburgh]()
from £2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Venue
350 guestsThe Venue | EskmillsNear EdinburghA wedding and event venue with historic character and contemporary comforts. Our light-filled Victorian mill, tranquil courtyard, and lush Eden Garden offer a beautiful yet down-to-earth setting for your event, ready for -
![The Apartment at The Hoxton Edinburgh in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Apartment
120 guestsThe Hoxton EdinburghHaymarket, EdinburghHosting bashes big or small, a dinner soirée, birthdays or away days? The Apartment is here to help. -
![Mezzanine/Whole Building at Scottish Poetry Library in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMezzanine/Whole Building
100 guestsScottish Poetry LibraryOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
Both of our meeting rooms are included in a whole building booking and can be used as breakout spaces, green rooms or to serve food. Our capacity for this kind of events is 50 (we can accommodate an audience of 50 seated -
![Platinum Suites Screen at Dominion Cinema in Morningside, Edinburgh]()
from £795
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPlatinum Suites Screen
52 guestsDominion CinemaMorningside, EdinburghThe Platinum Suites Screen at The Dominion seats up to 52 guests in reclining armchairs and double sofas, each with its own swivel table. Enjoy a crystal-clear picture, Dolby Digital sound, and a setting designed for comfort -
![Cinema Room 1 at The Fraser Centre in Near Edinburgh]()
from £23.10
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCinema Room 1
50 guestsThe Fraser CentreNear EdinburghThe Fraser Centre is a modern community venue in East Lothian, rebuilt on the site of the old Winton Picture House, which entertained locals from 1922 until the 1970s -then slowly crumbled into cinematic retirement. -
![Lind & Lime Gin Distillery at Lind & Lime Gin Distillery in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLind & Lime Gin Distillery
140 guestsLind & Lime Gin DistilleryLeith, EdinburghIt features a beautiful bespoke bar of course, and high seating with upcycled tables. It is fully modular and can be arranged to meet a number of needs.
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Booking costs of festival venues average £1500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
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