You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Bannermans Tickets
Plan your visit
Upcoming Events at Bannermans
Checking ticket availability…
No scheduled events listed right now
Check back soon, or browse other venues for events near you.
The venue
About Bannermans
Welcome to Bannermans, a storied live music pub tucked into Edinburgh's historic Old Town. With a main performance space and the intimate Back Cave, Bannermans hosts six nights of music each week, including PBH's Free Fringe. Whether you’re catching a buzzing set in the larger room or a closer show in the Back Cave, Bannermans offers a welcoming, no-fuss atmosphere for music lovers. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining picks to help you plan your visit.
Note: Bannermans regularly features Fringe performances and seasonal lineups. For the latest shows, check the venue calendar and follow our insider tips to secure your seats in advance. If you’re planning a night out in Edinburgh, Bannermans is a reliable stop for authentic live music in the heart of the city.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
- Main venue capacity: 175; Back Cave capacity: 60 (Back Cave is a dedicated smaller performance space, often standing).
- Venue type: pub with a dedicated live-music space in the Old Town; multiple intimate rooms.
- Seating/chart: Back Cave (standing) capacity 60; main area is primarily standing with varied room layouts.
- Parking: Cowgate Car Park (EH1 1JT) ~5–10 minute walk; other nearby options include Niddry Street Car Park and Holyrood Road Car Park; street parking may be restricted.
- Transit: Edinburgh Waverley station ~15–20 minutes on foot; serviced by Lothian Buses.
- Nearby hotels: Stay Central Hotel (Cowgate area); Balmoral Hotel (Princes Street); additional options within central Edinburgh.
- Notable events hosted: PBH's Free Fringe at Bannermans; Fringe venues and regular live music six nights a week.