Parking at the Pleasance Courtyard: We would like to make stallholders and artists aware that parking charges now apply in the Peasance Courtyard via RingGo.

For the price list, please go to https://myringgo.co.uk/parkinglocator and search 58156 - Pleasance Courtyard Car Park, Edinburgh and click details then prices.

Please note - parking in the courtyard is reserved for stallholders, artists and Blue Badge holders. Festival-goers - please find alternative parking.

Welcome to The Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ

We are delighted to be returning once again to The Pleasance in Central Edinburgh; a short walk from Waverley Station, and main bus routes.

This venue has accessible, high-quality spaces; contained within two/three buildings surrounding a large central courtyard. 

Details on how we will be using The Pleasance during the 2026 Festival are as follows:

WORKSHOPS – Pentland, Ochil and Highland Rooms

SHOWCASES and CEILIDH – Quaker Studio

EVENING CONCERTS – Pleasance Theatre

FESTIVAL CLUB – Cabaret Bar

LED SESSIONS - Lomond Room

MAIN FESTIVAL HUB – Cafe Bar, Cabaret Bar. Daytime sessions and stalls, and Cafe Bar section serving coffee, cakes, burgers, etc., right through into the evening.

RECEPTION – We have use of the main Pleasance reception area for the Festival weekend.

NB: Exact locations may change in the run-up to the Festival.

Please note there is NO General or Public parking available in the Pleasance Courtyard.