


Edinburgh Theatres and Live Venues
Our charming capital is bursting with music, theatre, opera, dance and arts. You’ll find it hard to choose from the diverse range of shows at all the theatres in Edinburgh. Parliament House Hotel is close to several venues that stage a programme of eclectic events all year round. This makes it a great place to stay for Edinburgh theatre breaks.
Explore Edinburgh theatres and venues below…
Edinburgh Playhouse
Just a short walk down Calton Hill from our hotel. The Edinburgh Playhouse is practically…...
Festival Theatre
There has been a theatre on this site on Nicholson Street since 1830. The current…...
Royal Lyceum Theatre
The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh opened in 1883, and although it has undergone few…...
Traverse Theatre
The Traverse Theatre is one of the newest theatres in Edinburgh. The company started up…...
Usher Hall
The story of the Usher Hall begins in 1896, when Andrew Usher, a whisky distiller and blender,…...
King’s Theatre
The King's Theatre opened in 1906 as a variety touring house. The Scottish-American leading philanthropist…...
Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms is a large arts venue on George Street in Edinburgh, used for…...
Hotel Breaks and Deals
At our central Edinburgh hotel, we offer great theatre hotel deals, including delicious breakfasts and special room rates. Check out what’s on in the theatres and book your Edinburgh theatre breaks in a city that is teeming with talent and glamour!
What’s on in Edinburgh Theatres?
From musicals and plays, to the world-class festival performances, our capital hosts some of the world’s best performances. Click on the links below to find out what’s on at each of the major theatres in Edinburgh:
- Edinburgh Playhouse
- King’s Theatre
- Festival Theatre
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Traverse Theatre
- Bedlam Theatre
- The Studio
Treat yourselves to a delicious dinner before the show in one of the many local restaurants nearby. Minutes from Edinburgh’s dining scene on George Street and St Andrew Square, you’ll be spoilt for choice. We are just around the corner from Edinburgh Playhouse and only around a 10-minute taxi ride from the King’s Theatre, Festival Theatre, Traverse Theatre and other venues. So, you can rest assured a simple trip from your chosen restaurant to your show.
Theatre Break Accommodation
Check out our latest special offers and book your theatre accommodation at Parliament House Hotel! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can help you plan your perfect Edinburgh theatre break.
‘Midweek break to see The Lion King. This hotel is a hidden GEM, the room was lovely and staff very friendly, breakfast was great and as for location, you could not get any better if you going to the Play House, for sure I would go back, excellent value for money.’
– Tripadvisor Review
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