Assembly Roxy

Assembly Roxy is the year round home of Assembly Festival and Assembly Theatre, situated in the heart of the Old Town in Edinburgh.

About Assembly Roxy

	2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 9SU
	01316233030
	Assembly Roxy Website
	Facebook information can be found here

Listed Under Attractions - Theatres / Attractions - Live Music Venues

The venue has three event spaces that are available to hire throughout the year; Roxy Central, Roxy Upstairs and Roxy Downstairs. These spaces can be used for a wide range of events; from various types of performances and live music, to weddings, conferences and exhibitions.

Along with these spaces, we also have the Snug Bar, a cosy area that can be used either independently or alongside an event, in order to let guests relax before, during or after events.

The building is well known for its use in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Upcoming Events at Assembly Roxy

Dance

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 10th July 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

Shopping

Midnight Solar Market - Winter

14th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh's gothic event is a safe inclusive space where you can shop our wonderful traders, grab a drink or catch performers!

Dance

Hogmanay Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band

31st December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

A big ceilidh for a big night. Four and a half hours long, up to and after the bells, with HotScotch Ceilidh Band.

Music

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

Selected dates between 23rd January 2026 - 26th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz!

Talks and Lectures

An Evening with Val McDermid

11th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Val McDermid's Edinburgh launch of the latest Karen Pirie thriller, Silent Bones. Join us in welcoming the Quine of Crime to the Assembly Roxy!

Music

Martin & Eliza Carthy

15th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss national treasure Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy at the Assembly Roxy on Sunday 15 February!

Comedy

Daniel Foxx: How Lovely

25th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Daniel Foxx at the Assembly Roxy as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.

Comedy

Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna

27th February 2026 - 28th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Self-renowned poet Paulina Lenoir presents a tale of birth, life and death told through the eyes of this generation’s most renowned poet, Puella Eterna.

Books

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

Theatre

Harry Baker: Tender

14th March 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. Catch him at the Assembly Roxy on 14th March!

Comedy

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa - Paradise Gothic

23rd April 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa returns with The Paradise Gothic Tour, it's Vidura at his most fearless.

Comedy

Nanutria

2nd May 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

In his new show, Nanutria delivers an hour and twenty minutes of stand-up comedy featuring entirely new material. The show is funny and suitable for anyone who understands Spanish.

Comedy

Georgie Jones: And The World Spins Anyway

14th May 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Georgie Jones in her latest hour as she blends spoken word, stand-up, and storytelling, sharing poems from her debut collection, And The World Spins Anyway.

Comedy

Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble

12th November 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Catherine Bohart is touring with her brand new show 'Borrowing Trouble' in 2026 and brings it to the Assembly Roxy on 12th November!

Music

Flo & Joan: With Feeling

28th November 2026

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show and bring it to the Assembly Roxy on 28th November!

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