Box Office Information
You can book tickets online at assemblyfestival.com, over the phone, and in person at our Box Offices located around the City Centre during the festival.
Box Office locations
Assembly George Square George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LH
Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR
Assembly Roxy 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
Assembly Hall Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU
We are fully cashless across food stalls, bars and box offices with physical payment options available at our Box Office in George Square for those who require this access. We have partnered with Square this year to ensure seamless digital payments across all point of sales.
A booking fee of £1.25 per ticket is applied to all bookings made online and over the phone, up to a maximum of £7.50. There is no booking fee when purchasing tickets in person.
Assembly Festival operates with e-tickets only. If you do require a physical ticket from us, please visit one of our Box Offices. You still have the choice for a paper ticket for those of you who like a memento of your experience; just visit one of our box offices in person, and the team will be happy to help.
What is an e-ticket?
In 2021 Assembly Festival joined other Fringe venues in fully embracing e-ticketing technology. After a successful pilot in 2019 and trials at our year-round venue, Assembly Roxy; e-tickets proved to be an essential response to the pandemic and we helped drive the change that saw e-tickets become the default choice at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. You still have the choice for a paper ticket for those of you who like a memento of your experience; just visit one of our box offices in person, and the team will be happy to help.
All Assembly Festival shows are e-ticketed so there’s no need to collect physical tickets. Once you’ve booked your ticket(s) you’ll receive a confirmation email from [email protected] containing a QR code – this is your ticket.
How do e-tickets work?
Once you've booked your ticket(s) you'll receive a confirmation email containing a QR code – this is your ticket. If you've booked tickets for multiple shows in a single transaction, this QR code will be the ticket for every show in that transaction. You will need to show the QR code on arrival at your venue(s); you can do this on your phone or tablet, or print it if required.
How do e-tickets work if we're a group arriving separately?
If you won't be arriving at the venue at the same time as the rest of your party, you should forward your e-ticket to everyone attending. They'll be able to use the same barcode to gain entry. Please ensure you let our Front of House Team know how many tickets you would like to validate when you arrive.
Where can I find my e-ticket?
You can find your e-ticket in your confirmation email.
You can also access your QR code via your account on our website. Simply log in then visit Account > Purchases.
If you think you have not received your confirmation email, please check your junk / spam folder. If you still can’t find it get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] or by calling +44 (0)131 623 3030
What if I can't use e-tickets?
If you don't have access to a mobile device/email / printer, or if e-ticketing presents another access issue for you, please get in touch with our customer service team on +44 (0)131 623 3030 or email [email protected]
For many performances, general concession prices are applicable to students, registered unemployed, customers with disabilities, senior citizens (65+) and children under the age of 18. Proof of status must be presented at the venue. Concession tickets are only valid when accompanied by appropriate identification.
If you require a Personal Assistant Ticket, please get in touch with us on [email protected]
When a show is listed as 'Not Available', this means we do not have any tickets left to sell.
All Assembly Festival venues are General Admission only. This means we do not have set seat allocations. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the start time of your show to ensure you get the best seat available.
If you have any access requirements, please visit our Access Page for more information or you can contact us on [email protected]
If you have a question about a booking you have made, please contact our Box Office team by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0131 623 3030. Please note, we are only able to assist you if you have purchased through Assembly Festival's website, at our Box Office or over the phone.
You can email us on [email protected] or give us a call on 0131 623 3030
Latecomers may not be admitted. Latecomer policies vary from show to show so please speak to a member of our Front of House Team if you do arrive late. If you are not admitted into the performance, please note you are not entitled to a refund. This is in line with our ticketing Terms and Conditions.
Our Box Office Team will contact you via email/phone to alert you of any changes to your booking. If you do not wish to attend on an alternative date, we will issue you a refund automatically.
You are more than welcome to pass your tickets on to friends or family by simply forwarding your booking confirmation email containing your tickets. We are unable to exchange your tickets for an alternative date.
All tickets for Assembly Festival shows are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. This is stated in the Terms and Conditions when you purchase your tickets.
In the event of your show being cancelled or there has been a change that results in you being unable or unwilling to attend, we shall notify you and reimburse the price of the tickets as soon as possible.
Accessibility
Assembly George Square
The Box
- Temporary ramp into the venue
- 1 step into the venue
The Crate
- Accessible from Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
- Ramp access available
- Wheelchair space available
Gordon Aikman Theatre
- Lift inside the building to the performance space
- 35 steps into the venue
Assembly George Square Gardens
Piccolo
- Separate entrances with permanent ramps
- 2 -5 steps into each venue
- Wheelchair spaces available
Palais du Variété
- Separate entrance with a permanent ramp
- 2-5 steps into each venue
- Wheelchair spaces available
Assembly George Square Studios
Studio One
- No step free access
Studio Two
- No step free access
Studio Three
- Alternative entrance for lift access. FOH team can assist here
- 6 steps into performance space
- Wheelchair spaces available
Studio Four
- Lift access through glass box into main studio area
- Level access via Windmill Lane
- 12 steps down into the performance space
- Wheelchair space available
Studio Five
- Lift access through glass box into main studio area
- Level access via Windmill Lane
- 12 steps down into the performance space
- Wheelchair space available
Underground
- Lift access through the glass box into the main studio area
- Level access via Windmill Lane
- Wheelchair spaces available
Assembly Hall
- 48 steps into the performance space
- Separate level access via a rear door on Lawnmarket next to Ensign Ewart. Ring doorbell for entry
- Wheelchair spaces available
Assembly Roxy
Central
- Ramp access from ground level
- 2 steps into the venue
Upstairs
- 25 steps into the performance space
- Not wheelchair accessible
Downstairs
- 15 steps into the performance space
- Not wheelchair accessible
Assembly Checkpoint
- No step free access
- 20+ steps up to the venue
We welcome accessibility dogs across all our Assembly venues and encourage you to speak with our Front of House assistants upon your arrival for any assistance required.
For those who require a Changing Places toilet, we recommend the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, which is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Alternatively, the Edinburgh International Book Festival site at the Edinburgh College of Art on Lauriston Place also has a Changing Places Toilet available.
If you require an essential companion ticket, we are more than happy to provide a complimentary ticket for them to join you at any of our shows. Please call our Box Office at 0131 623 3030 or email [email protected] for further assistance.
At Assembly Festival, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are dedicated to ensuring that your visit is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. We are here to assist anyone with an access requirement to make the most of what we have to offer.
You can find venue access information for our events on our accessibility page.
Your Visit
We are based in Edinburgh at Assembly Roxy year round, run Assembly Festival at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (we are the longest-running of the curated multi-venue operators) and tour with the best of our programme.
Throughout the year, we host theatre, music, comedy and events in the beautiful Roxy in the heart of the Old Town. An example of our previous credits include Nirbhaya, which we premiered at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and we have since toured to London’s Southbank Centre and to New York, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore in India. In short, we bring the best talent in the world to Edinburgh.
After the cancellation of events in 2020 and a small-scale festival in 2021, 2022 was our delayed 40th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We were delighted to be able to celebrate the past, present and future of Assembly with yet another diverse and exciting programme.
All shows will have an Age Rating and Event Warnings in the Event Information listed on the website. You can also filter your search on the What's On page to search for shows specifically for Children and Families. 
Please note, it is our patron's responsibility to check the Event Information before purchasing tickets.
Babes-in-arms policies vary from venue to venue. For more information about the policies that are in place at specific Assembly venues please check individual show listings and venue pages.
There are baby-changing facilities across our sites. You can find these here:
- George Square Gardens
- Gordon Aikman Theatre
- George Square Studios
- Assembly Roxy
- Assembly Hall
- Assembly Checkpoint
Please ask a member of staff if you require any assistance.
We are fully cashless across food stalls, bars and box offices with physical payment options available at our box office in George Square for those who require this access. We have partnered with Square this year to ensure seamless digital payments across all point of sales.
Our venue opening times vary. Please check the specific dates/times for each venue below:
Assembly George Square Gardens 24 July for Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival
Assembly George Square 05 August
Assembly Studios 05 August
Assembly Rooms 06 August
Assembly Hall 06 August
Assembly Roxy 05 August
Arrival
We do not have designated parking facilities at our venues therefore, we suggest you look on the City of Edinburgh Council website to check where the closest pay and display parking around the venues. The city centre gets very busy over the month of the festival so please plan your route ahead of time. We suggest you take public transport when you can. You can do this via the Lothian Buses Journey Planner.
Our venues opening times will vary from venue to venue. Please check our Venue Information pages to find out more.
Assembly Festival have a strict no latecomer policy so please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled show time.
Due to there being multiple performances on at once, please check in with our Front of House team when you arrive to ensure you join the correct queue.
No refunds will be issued to those who are late and have been refused entry to the performance space.
Our security team may conduct bag searches before you enter to keep everyone safe. We do not have a storage facility so please limit the number of belongings you bring and please note, large items such as suitcases are not permitted. As we are a licensed venue, you are not permitted to bring any alcohol.
Food & Drink
Yes, we have a fully licensed bar at each of our venues as well as various street food vendors! Please visit the Food and Drink page to find out more.
Unfortunately, you are not permitted to bring your own food or drink into our venues and as we are a licensed premise, you cannot bring your own alcohol onto our sites. If for any reason you have to bring your own food onto the site, please speak to a member of our team.
We are fully cashless across food stalls, bars and box offices with physical payment options available at our box office in George Square for those who require this access. We have partnered with Square this year to ensure seamless digital payments across all point of sales.
Opening and closing times of our bars vary from venue to venue. Please check out our Venue Information page to find out more.
Lost Property
Notify a team member or, if convenient, bring the item to a nearby Box Office.
We will log the item, and if it has been reported missing, we will return it to its owner. If it has not been registered as missing, we will keep it on file until it is claimed.
Please fill in this form and we'll be in touch if your item is located.