EJBF23 VENUES

OUR VENUES

From the large Victorian auditorium of the Festival Theatre to the intimate surroundings pf the Jazz Bar, we work with a variety of venues across Edinburgh to create the best musical experience for our artists and audiences.

Below you can find out more about all our venues inlcuding location, access information and doors times.

There are regular bus services to all our venues so, if you can, we’d love you to GO GREEN. Find out more about the BUS and TRAM services.

Festival Theatre

FESTIVAL THEATRE

13-29 Nicolson Street EH8 9FT

This plush Victorian auditorium has sumptuous decor, lavish fittings and a modern glass fronted foyer with bars on three levels.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

Reserved seating, fully accessible.

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QUEEN’S HALL

85-89 Clerk Street EH8 9JG

Converted 19th Century Georgian Church with central table seats/standing area surrounded by traditional pews and a gallery.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

Fully accessible. Reserved seating with the exception of Ibibio Sound Machine which is unreserved and standing.

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QUEENS HALL
GEORGE SQUARE SPIEGELTENT

GEORGE SQUARE SPIEGELTENT

George Square Gardens EH8 9JZ

The ultimate cabaret and music salon with a central seating area circled by booths. Set in the attractive surrounds of George Square Gardens.

Doors open 15 minutes before concert start time.

Unreserved seating, fully accessible. Please ask about alternative accessible entrance at the time of booking. Some gigs standing - please check listings.

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LA BELLE ANGELE

11 Hastie’s Close, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ

Nightclub hidden in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

All performances are standing with some very limited seating. This venue is not wheelchair accessible.

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LA BELLE ANGELE
ST BRIDE’S CENTRE

ST BRIDE’S CENTRE

10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ

The former church building is a unique and beautiful space with original features, and a great acoustic. The venue has raked seating.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

Unreserved seating, fully accessible spaces available, please advise on booking.

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THE JAZZ BAR

1 Chambers Street EH1 1HR

Atmospheric basement venue with limited seats and tables with alcove seating.

Doors open 15 minutes before concert start time.

Unreserved and limited seating, no wheelchair access.

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JAZZ BAR

AROUND TOWN

16B Bellfield St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2BP

Bellfield is a community centre located in what was previously Portobello Old Parish Church, a Georgian church of classical design.

 

280 Lanark Rd W, Currie EH14 5RU

Community Centre in Currie with various event spaces.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

Fully accessible.

Westside Plaza, Edinburgh EH14 2ST

The Community Wellbeing Space is home to the Community Wellbeing Collective, and is situated at Westside Plaza Shopping Centre, serving Wester Hailes. This venue will host the WESTER HAILES COMMUNITY CARNIVAL on 8 July in partnership with SCORE Scotland, The Community Wellbeing Collective, Edinburgh Art Festival

Edinburgh EH12 9DN

The airport will play host to various Festival and Carnival performances throughout July. 

5 Moredunvale Pl, Edinburgh EH17 7LB

Community centre in Craigour and Moredun which will host the GOODTREES MINI CARNIVAL on 1 July.

Inverleith Row, Goldenacre, Edinburgh EH3 5QN

We present two concerts with Edinburgh Jazz & Jive Club as part of EJBF23 at their home of Heriot's Rugby Club. 

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

This venue is not wheelchair accessible and both concerts are 14+

6 Manderston St, Edinburgh EH6 8LY

Event space on Leith Walk. 

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

This venue is fully accessible and is 18+.

17-17a, Academy St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EE

A social club in the heart of Leith. Fully accessible. 

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert start time.

83 London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5TT

Fully accessible. 

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert start time. 

 2B Ormidale Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 6EQ

Fully accessible. 

Doors will open 30 minutes before the concert start time. 

The venue for our Summer School, led by Sue McKenzie. 

48 Watson Cres, Edinburgh EH11 1EP

Fully accessible community hub.

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time. 

71 Firrhill Drive, Edinburgh EH13 9EU

Fully accessible community hub. 

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.  

350 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1QE

Theatre within the Granton Campus of Edinburgh College. Fully accessible.

Doors will open 30 minutes before concert start time. 

 

2 Airborne Place 1 New Park Square, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9GR

A new bar/restaurant situated in Edinburgh Park. Fully accessible. 

Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time.

The Wee Hub at the Old Debenhams, Ocean Terminal, 74 Ocean Dr, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

An amphitheatre made entirely from upcycled pianos, based within Ocean Terminal. 

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert start time.