How to Book

Booking for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival will open 12noon on 27 March 2025. To book tickets before they go on sale to the public, you can become a member.
 

Ticket Prices & Fees

Ticket prices may vary from previously published prices, according to demand. This flexible pricing model helps fund our affordable ticketing initiatives.

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees, except for events at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where a £1.75 theatre restoration levy will be applied to each ticket. If you choose to receive your tickets by post, a £3 charge will be applied.

Online Booking

If you have booked with us before, you should be able to log in with the same email address and password that you previously used. Telephone +44 (0) 131 473 2000

If you've forgotten your password, you can request a new password by clicking the ‘Forgotten your password?’ link on the account page.

Telephone Booking

Telephone +44 (0) 131 473 2000

27 March – 29 July
Monday to Friday 12noon – 4pm

30 July – 24 August
Monday to Sunday 10am – 8pm
 

In-Person Booking

30 July – 24 August
Monday – Sunday 12noon – 5pm and open until show start time on performance nights at The Hub.

Box office services will be available at all venues at least one hour prior to performance start times.

If you require in-person assistance with your booking prior to the Festival, you can book an appointment. Access booking line +44 (0) 131 473 2056.
 

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers can be used to book International Festival tickets. You can buy gift vouchers for any amount you wish and check your balance online at any time. Gift vouchers expire 24 months after the date of purchase.

Theatre Tokens

If you would like to redeem Theatre Tokens when booking tickets, please phone the Box Office on +44 (0)131 473 2000. Theatre Tokens cannot be redeemed online.

Access information

Signing up for the Access Pass allows you to book online for wheelchair spaces, essential companion tickets, seats with the best view for BSL interpreted performances, touch tours and relaxed performances. 

You also can request to receive the Access Guide, which is produced alongside our brochure with detailed information about venue access and our accessible performances programme.

Please visit our dedicated Access page for further information.
 

FAQs for Bookings

Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about booking your Festival tickets. 

If you need help with anything that isn’t covered here, please get in touch.

How can I book tickets?

You can find out more information on how to book tickets. 
 

I have access requirements, how can you help?

You can find out all about our access provisions on our Access page.

You can also sign up for our Access Pass to let our Front of House staff know about your requirements before the performance. If you need any assistance at any of our venues, please speak to a member of staff.
 

How do I receive my tickets?

There are four ways to access your ticket:

• Email: Your tickets will be attached to your order email. You can display it on your mobile for entry – no need to print.
• SMS: The tickets will be sent via SMS on the day of your event. Ensure your account has your current mobile number to receive the SMS.
• Mobile Wallet: A link will be provided to add your tickets to Google or Apple Wallet. You can also add to wallet anytime via your account.
• Post:  If you’ve opted to have your tickets sent to you by post, please make sure you take them with you to the performance. There is an additional cost to receive your tickets via post.

Do you use Dynamic Pricing? 

We use flexible pricing at the Edinburgh International Festival. This means that ticket prices can go up or down incrementally after they go on public sale, based on how popular specific seats or performances are becoming.

Like many theatres and venues, we have manually adjusted prices for several years and we now make use of technology to help with the process. Unlike some big commercial events, we place careful limits on how much and how quickly prices can change, and our ticketing team reviews all recommended adjustments.

We offer a range of prices to suit different budgets. When some people are willing to pay more for premium tickets—especially for in-demand shows—it directly helps us offer more affordable options for others. We're committed to making the Festival accessible, which is why:

• More than half of our tickets – that’s 50,000 seats – will be £30 or less
• Every single performance has £10 tickets available for those that need them
• We offer a range of generous discounts on our full-price tickets. D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people and under 18s can save 50%, and we offer a 30% discount for arts workers and under 30s
• Free tickets are available to young musicians, NHS workers, low-income benefit recipients and charity workers

If you're looking for the most affordable options or have questions about discounts, check out additional information on Affordability at Edinburgh International Festival. We welcome any further queries or comments, please get in touch. 
 

FAQs for Events

Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about attending our events. 

If you need help with anything that isn’t covered here, please get in touch.

What time should I arrive?

We recommend arriving no later than 15 minutes before the performance starts. Arrive in plenty of time to take your seat, purchase any refreshments you might like and buy a programme, if there is one. Please note that Edinburgh is very busy during August and this can affect travel time, so allow longer than usual to get to your venue.

What happens if I’m late?

Some performances have a no latecomers policy, so you may not be able to enter if you do not arrive in time. If possible, our Front of House staff will ask you to wait in the foyer until a suitable pause in the action before letting you into the performance. Some of our venues have screens in the Front of House spaces, so you may be able to watch the performance on one of them.
 

Can I take photos?

We ask that you please do not use your phone during performances to allow everyone to enjoy the show without distractions.
This may differ for our Contemporary Music Series, where using your phone to take photos may be permitted. We advise you to ask a member of staff at the venue.
Either way, we do encourage photos in our venues before and after performances and during the interval!
  

What food and drink options are available?

Each of our venues has a different food and drink offering. Find out all about food and drink on our venues pages.
 

Is there a dress code?

There is no formal dress code for the International Festival. We want everyone to feel comfortable and able to enjoy the performance. Wear whatever makes you feel best.
 

Can I bring my children?

We love welcoming younger audiences. Audience members under 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Each of our venues has their own age guidance, so please check our venues pages for specific information. Some shows may have specific age guidance and content warnings which can be found on the performance web page and on your tickets.