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 Friends & Gold Friends: Monday 24 March
- Ambassadors & Silver Ambassadors: Friday 21 March
- Gold Ambassadors: 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 events
- Access to a programme of member events in August, including rehearsals and backstage tours
- The International Festival brochure mailed to you
- An online insight into International Festival events from the programming team
- Regular member e-news bulletins
Silver Friend
£120
Or £10 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Friends for International Festival events
- Priority booking ahead of Friends for member events
Gold Friend
£300
Or £25 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Friend membership, plus:
- An invitation for you and a guest to attend our 2025 Programme Launch next year in Edinburgh
- An invitation for you and a guest to attend our Winter Festive Celebration in Edinburgh
Ambassador
£420
Or £35 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Gold Friend membership, plus:
- Priority booking ahead of Silver and Gold Friend members for International Festival performances and member events
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Opening Toast before the Festival’s Opening Concert
- Two interval lounge passes, giving you access to our exclusive lounge during intervals of select performances – a place to meet other Ambassador Circle members and enjoy complimentary drinks
- No fees when exchanging tickets at the International Festival Box Office
- Acknowledgement of your support in printed International Festival event programmes
Silver Ambassador
£720
Or £60 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Ambassador membership, plus:
- An additional two interval lounge passes, for a total of four
- An invitation for you and a guest to the Closing Celebration before the Festival’s Closing Concert, an opportunity to hear reflections from the Festival Director and a look ahead to next year
- A complimentary programme voucher, for you to exchange for a printed performance programme of your choice
Gold Ambassador
£1,200
Or £100 / monthly Direct DebitBenefits include
All the benefits of Silver Ambassador membership, plus:
- An extra day of priority booking ahead of Ambassador and Silver Ambassador members, giving you advance early access to the best seats in the house
- An additional six interval lounge passes, for a total of ten
- An additional complimentary programme voucher, for a total of two
