DISCOVEREDINBURGH
Southside4.8 / 5.0

Festival Theatre

Scotland's largest theatrical stage, home to Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet.

Festival Theatre

About Festival Theatre

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Scotland's Grand Opera & Ballet Stage

The Festival Theatre boasts the largest stage of any performance space in Scotland. Standing on Edinburgh's longest continuous theatre site, it hosts opera, ballet, major musicals, and headline International Festival performances.

Neighborhood Guide

Explore More in Southside

Plan your visit across Southside with our curated directory of independent artisan cafes, heritage stays, riverside walks, and cultural institutions.