Pleasance Courtyard
- 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ
- Box office: 0131 556 6550
- Distance from you: —
General venue access
A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk.
The Pleasance Courtyard is located uphill when accessing the venue from Cowgate. The outdoor spaces of the venue are a mix of cobblestones and tarmacked surfaces.
Performance spaces
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Pleasance One
Stairs: 20+
Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
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Pleasance Two
Stairs: 20+
Main queue in cobbled courtyard on far right. Wheelchair and level access via locked door at rear of venue - speak to staff or Box Office for access.
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Pleasance Above
Stairs: 11- 20
Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
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Cabaret Bar
Stairs: 2 - 5
Queue in courtyard. Once inside either remain in ground level seating or five steps down to stage level. All seating moveable.
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The Attic
Stairs: 20+
Queue in courtyard. Steep staircase. Lift Access from front.
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Pleasance Below
Stairs: 2 - 5
Main queue on road outside. 5 steps down to venue or Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
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The Green
Stairs: None
Access via The Green area. Quite steep ramp at entrance. All seating moveable.
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Upstairs
Stairs: 20+
Queue in courtyard. For access via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
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The Cellar
Stairs: 11- 20
Queue in courtyard. 15 Steep external steps down or Lift access from front.
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Beside
Stairs: None
Queue in courtyard on far right. Entrance via gentle ramp.
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Pleasance Beyond
Stairs: 11- 20
Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
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The Grand
Stairs: None
Ramped entrance via driveway off main road. Seats while queuing available inside.
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Beneath
Stairs: 2 - 5
Queue in courtyard. 5 steps down into space, For access via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
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Forth
Stairs: 20+
Main entrance to venue beside Arthur’s Bar. Level access via locked lift at rear of building arranged by staff at entrance or Box Office.
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Pleasance This
Stairs: None
Access via driveway off main road. Ramp and small ridge.
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Pleasance That
Stairs: None
Access via driveway off main road. Gentle ramp and small ridge.
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Bunker One
Stairs: None
Access via driveway off main road.
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Bunker Two
Stairs: None
Access via driveway off main road.
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Salvation Army
Stairs: Information not supplied
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The Archive
Stairs: 1
Located in rear courtyard by This and That.
Access bookings
If you have access requirement, please make your booking through the Access bookings team.
Description
Soak up the legendary atmosphere at the Pleasance Courtyard, considered by many to be the heart of the Fringe. With every entertainment under the sun in seventeen venues, come take in a show, enjoy a drink and stay for the day. There's even the Kidzone for the little-ones! ‘The centre of the cultural universe' (Scotsman). Open until 3am.Box Office
Linked with Fringe Box Office
Accepts Credit/Debit Cards
General enquiries
Website
Food/Drink
Seven bars, two cafes and an array of exciting food stalls. Food served all day.
Age Limit
Under 16s accompanied by an adult may be on the premises until 00:00. 16 - 17 year olds until 03:00. Licensing restrictions may be subject to change.
Babes in Arms
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Please note this may vary per show.
