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Special Events in the United Kingdom

Special Events in the United Kingdom

This events guide features all the information we have on events in the United Kingdom. The guide covers theatres featured on this website so you may wish to check local listings for any additional theatre tours available in the United Kingdom. Enjoy your event!

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

United Kingdom: outside London


Backstage Tour

7th February 2026, 10:30am

Backstage Tour

A great chance to go behind the scenes at the Festival Theatre; to see the workings of the theatre and walk down memory lane as we chat through the theatre’s fascinating history.

The Festival Theatre sits on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site and has played host to everyone from David Bowie to The Great Lafayette. Whether you’re interested in the history, the artform, or simply want to stand on stage this is a unique and fascinating trip to the theatre.

Includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the tour. Tours last approximately 2 hours. Tickets £15; £12 for under 16s; £2 off for Friends.

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