Edinburgh Icons
Start with the cultural institutions that define Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's cultural reputation is global, but the city is also practical and navigable. This collection gathers the anchor institutions that help a user understand the shape of the city quickly.
9 venues
Royal Lyceum Theatre
A historic theatre institution and city anchor.
Royal Lyceum Theatre is an Edinburgh theatre on Grindlay Street, presenting drama, classics, contemporary theatre and performance.
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A contemporary theatre landmark for new writing.
Traverse Theatre is an Edinburgh theatre on Cambridge Street, associated with contemporary theatre, new writing, experimental theatre and drama.
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A major performance stage for theatre, dance and opera.
Festival Theatre is a Capital Theatres venue on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, presenting theatre, performance, dance, opera and musicals.
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A Capital Theatres landmark with broad public recognition.
King's Theatre is a Capital Theatres venue on Leven Street in Edinburgh, presenting theatre, musicals, drama, comedy and performance.
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A key concert hall for classical, chamber, folk and contemporary music.
Queen's Hall is an Edinburgh concert hall on Clerk Street, presenting classical music, chamber music, folk, contemporary music and concerts.
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A major Edinburgh concert hall and orchestral room.
Usher Hall is an Edinburgh concert hall on Lothian Road, presenting orchestral music, classical music, concerts and symphonic programmes.
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A leading contemporary art institution in the city centre.
Fruitmarket is an Edinburgh contemporary art gallery on Market Street, presenting exhibitions, contemporary art and artist talks.
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A Calton Hill contemporary art centre with public-art weight.
Collective is an Edinburgh contemporary art centre at the City Observatory on Calton Hill, presenting contemporary art, sculpture, public art and artist commissions.
Explore venue →City Art Centre
A civic art gallery for exhibitions and Scottish art.
City Art Centre is an Edinburgh art gallery on Market Street, presenting exhibitions, Scottish art and visual arts programmes.
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