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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.
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![Main Space at Ps & Gs Church in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Space
400 guestsPs & Gs ChurchBroughton, EdinburghLocation: York Place in Edinburgh's New Town, close to George Street's shops and restaurants and within the city centre Fringe festival circuit. What guests say: The church's volunteers provide reliable, attentive support
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![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, EdinburghLind & Lime Gin Distillery is a small working gin distillery presented as an industrial production space where visible distillation equipment defines its character.
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![Studio at Burgh Studios in Edinburgh]()
from £420
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityStudio
50 guestsBurgh StudiosEdinburghThis ground-floor daylight studio offers 1,175 sq. ft. of open space with 4m ceilings and six large south-east facing windows that fill the studio with natural daylight.
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![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.
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![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
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![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!
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![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
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![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
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![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
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FAQs about Top Festival Venues in Edinburgh
Booking costs of festival venues average £500 hire fee per day. 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 £420 | to £500 | hire fee per day |
| From £1500 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Jamaica Yard at Jamaica Yard
on 3 Jamaica Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Edinburgh’s underground venue less ordinary, Jamaica Yard opens its doors on evenings and weekends for private gatherings. As a creative destination - Jamaica Yard is design-led allowing for a truly unique backdrop for any... -
Main Space at Ps & Gs Church
on 46 York Place - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: An open, high‑ceilinged vaulted interior set between tall columns and a gallery, finished in dark timber and neutral surfaces that admit substantial natural light. -
The Get Together at The Hoxton Edinburgh
on 5-21 Grosvenor Street - 0.7 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Hoxton Edinburgh is a boutique hotel housed in a restored Georgian townhouse that pairs contemporary interiors with period architecture. Venue highlights: The hotel provides in-house catering that includes halal options
Cheap festival venues in Edinburgh start from £400 hire fee per day or £795 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Albion Bar at Easter Road Stadium (Hibernian FC), from £400 hire fee per day (up to 200 guests standing)
Venue said: This 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... -
Platinum Suites Screen at Dominion Cinema, from £795 minimum spend per event (up to 52 guests seated)
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Jamaica Yard at Jamaica Yard, from £1500 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Edinburgh’s underground venue less ordinary, Jamaica Yard opens its doors on evenings and weekends for private gatherings. As a creative destination - Jamaica Yard is design-led allowing for a truly unique backdrop for any...
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