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
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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 4th July 2025 - 19th December 2025

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!

Community

Liquid Identities Festival

28th September 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Come along to the Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, on 28th September 2025 for Liquid Identities, a vibrant celebration of Scotland's ESEA creativity and the first-of-its-kind festival in Scotland!

Talks and Lectures

The Gut-Brain Connection: Nourish Your Mind, Body and Microbiome

29th September 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health at the Assembly Roxy on Monday 29th September, followed by Q&A!

Theatre

Laaaunch!

1st October 2025 - 3rd October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Starcatchers and Dirliebane Theatre Company present Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans... don't miss it at the Assembly Roxy in October!

Comedy

Facu Díaz

5th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

The new world is crumbling before our eyes, and no one wants to take charge. Meanwhile, Facu Díaz has decided to return to stand-up comedy to entertain humanity while everything burns around him.

Books

An Audience with Philippa Gregory

14th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew, a fascinating evening of entertaining historical insight and unforgettable storytelling!

Talks and Lectures

Folklore & Women

15th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols, and role in today's society when Seed Talks comes to the Assembly Roxy with Folklore & Women.

Theatre

Catch!

18th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Catch! is a mesmerising and joyful show that leaves audiences of all ages delighted and surprised.

Theatre

Cirqulation: JOURNEY

24th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Whether under a roof or under the open sky, JOURNEY is a heart-warming, immersive experience that brings contemporary circus right to your doorstep.

Comedy

Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House

25th October 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer, a battle he is winning (thankfully).

Theatre

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

25th November 2025 - 28th November 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

EGTG presents Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Assembly Roxy in November!

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!

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