Membership
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Join as a member and get in on the act.
The best way to experience Edinburgh International Festival is as a member. You will be joining a community of people who love the arts, and your membership will support the Festival.
As a charity, we need the support of our members to help us present this world-class arts festival year on year.
By becoming a member, you'll enjoy priority booking for International Festival performances, get access to exclusive members-only events, insider updates, and more.
The full programme for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival is announced on Thursday 13 March. Priority booking for the 2025 Festival opens by membership level:
- Friends: Tuesday 25 March
- Silver Friend, Gold Friend & USA Patron: Monday 24 March
- Ambassador, Silver Ambassador & USA Silver Patron: Friday 21 March
- Gold Ambassadors & USA Gold Patron: Thursday 20 March
Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday 27 March.
Our Membership Options
Friend
£60
Or £5 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
- Priority booking for International Festival performances
- Access to exclusive member events during the Festival, including rehearsals and backstage tours
- Regular member email newsletters
Silver Friend
£120
Or £10 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Friends
Gold Friend
£300
Or £25 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Friend membership, plus:
- Invitations for you and a guest to our Programme Launch in March and Festive Celebration in December
Ambassador
£420
Or £35 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Gold Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Silver and Gold Friends
- No fees when exchanging tickets at the Box Office
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Festival’s Opening Toast
- Two International Lounge passes, each pass giving you or a guest one-time access to our hospitality space at select performances
Silver Ambassador
£720
Or £60 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Ambassador membership, plus:
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Festival’s Closing Toast
- An additional two International Lounge passes, for a total of four
Gold Ambassador
£1,200
Or £100 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Ambassador membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Ambassadors and Silver Ambassadors
- An additional six International Lounge passes, for a total of ten
