The Pleasance Edinburgh

About The Pleasance Edinburgh

	60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ
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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.

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Upcoming Events at The Pleasance Edinburgh

Music

Down The Hatch: Showchoir 2025

27th March 2025 - 29th March 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Don't miss this year’s Showchoir, ‘Down The Hatch’ for a magical night of musical storytelling at The Pleasance Edinburgh from 27th to 29th March!

Music

The Lindisfarne Story

25th April 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Founder member Ray Laidlaw and former front man Billy Mitchell are bringing a new instalment of The Lindisfarne Story The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 25th April.

Music

C Duncan

26th April 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Catch Glasgow born C Duncan when he plays The Pleasance Edinburgh on Saturday 26th April!

Music

Roddy Woomble

2nd May 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble is widely considered to be among Scotland's best contemporary songwriters. Don't miss him at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 2nd May!

Music

Rich(ard) Dawson

20th May 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

The avant-garde Northumbrian folk storyteller Rich(ard) Dawson come to The Pleasance Edinburgh on 20th May in support of his new album End of the Middle!

Music

Brìghde Chaimbeul

25th September 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul live at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Thursday 25th September!

Music

Robert Forster

17th October 2025

The Pleasance Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!

Theatres

Reconnect Howden Park

Howden Park Centre Howden, Livingston EH54 6AE

West Lothian's most exciting venue for arts, music, theatre, comedy, dance, exhibitions, classes and food.

Theatres

Can You Catch the Killer

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Can You Catch the Killer Murder Mystery events is Scotland's largest and most prolific murder mystery events company.

Theatres

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Boasting the finest names on the circuit, a top-notch night of comedy is always guaranteed.

Theatres

Scot ART

151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE

A Scotland based arts charity, creating places for creative people.

Theatres

Scottish Storytelling Centre

43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling and theatre, music, workshops and festivals.

Theatres

The Studio Edinburgh

The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh South EH8 9BL

Capital Theatres have created an exciting multi-purpose cultural resource for the city.

Theatres

Summerhall

1 Summerhall , Edinburgh South EH9 1PL

Summerhall, Edinburgh’s biggest arts venue, is open to the public all year round.

Theatres

Edinburgh Playhouse

18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AA

The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Find out what's on at the Edinburgh Playhouse and book your tickets online with What's On Edinburgh!

Theatres

Bedlam Theatre

11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1EZ

Clearly visible from Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the heart of the city, Bedlam Theatre is a fully operational 90-seat theatre housed in an imposing neo-gothic church.

Theatres