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The Pleasance Edinburgh

The Pleasance Edinburgh

About The Pleasance Edinburgh

60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ
01316502351
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Pleasance Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern end of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Thirty seasons later the Pleasance has become one of the biggest and most highly respected venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with an international profile and a network of alumni that reads like a Who’s Who of contemporary comedy, drama and entertainment. It a theatre, bar, sports and recreation complex.

Upcoming Events at The Pleasance Edinburgh

Andrew Wasylyk

5th March 2026

Don't miss Dundonian musician and producer Andrew Wasylyk when he brings his 2026 tour to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Thursday 5th March!

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Darren Connell - I’m Sorry Mother

3rd April 2026

Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April!

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John Smith

25th April 2026

Singer songwriter John Smith has played to audiences all over the world during his eighteen years as a full-time independent touring musician and plays The Pleasance Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April.

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Katherine Priddy

30th April 2026

To celebrate the release of the new album 'These Frightening Machines', Katherine Priddy is heading out on her most ambitious UK tour yet, including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on 30th April.

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The Puppini Sisters

16th May 2026

In celebration of 2026 marking 20 years since their debut album, The Puppini Sisters have announced a celebratory UK tour in May including a date at The Pleasance Edinburgh on the 16th!

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Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs

23rd October 2026

Graham Gouldman will perform hits, like I'm Not in Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets and many more when he comes with Heart Full of Songs to The Pleasance Theatre on Friday 23rd October!

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