Festival Theatre Edinburgh Shows & Performances 2026
Standing on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site, the Festival Theatre was designed as Scotland’s premier dance and opera house in 1994 and now offers a variety of world-class productions across all artforms.
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Upcoming events at The Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Lost in Music
Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.
21 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026
The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.
The Ballad of Johnny and June
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter
28 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Six
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.
Nikita Kuzmin
Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.
Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
Sylvia the Musical
Sylvia the Musical
The Choir of Man
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world…
1 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2026
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film
14 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026
The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Operation Mincemeat
The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.
2 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
Scottish Ballet Cinders
Scottish Ballet Cinders,epic myths and dazzle
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