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

Music

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Selected dates between 27th September 2025 - 12th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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!

Talks and Lectures

The Psychology of Psychopaths

4th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Explore the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy and the traits that define the condition. Followed by Q&A.

Music

Folksville Christmas Social 2025

6th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh’s favourite folk night ‘Folksville’ returns with a festive show - our annual ‘Christmas Social’ on 6th December at Assembly Roxy!

Theatre

CXCampbell Aerial Cabaret

7th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Blending aerial artistry with floor-based skills such as dance and juggling, Aerial Cabaret is back for another Christmas showcase at Assembly Roxy on Sunday 7th December!

Music

Candlelight Original Sessions: Ella Eyre

12th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Discover the music of Ella Eyre at Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight on Friday 12th December!

Dance

Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band

13th December 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!

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.

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.

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!

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