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About Traverse

Traverse Theatre sits at the heart of Edinburgh on Cambridge Street, offering two distinct performance spaces—Traverse 1 with 214 seats and Traverse 2 with 115 seats. Known for new writing and festival programming (including Imaginate and Edinburgh Festival Fringe events), Traverse is a dependable choice for audiences seeking dynamic, intimate theatre experiences. The venue’s flexible seating configurations accommodate end-on, in-the-round, and other arrangements, with accessible options available. Whether you’re planning a quick visit or a full evening out, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your trip.

Located in Edinburgh’s city center, Traverse is easily reachable by car, bus, train, and tram, with several nearby hotels and dining options to enhance your visit. Below you’ll find seating details, parking and transport information, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to complete your theater night.

Additional tips: check the official Traverse Theatre seating charts and accessibility guides for the exact configuration of a show. If you’re attending during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, venues and schedules can change; always confirm the performance date and venue access ahead of time. When you’re ready to book, our team will help you secure your seats at a fair price and share the best local options for post-show dining or a convenient overnight stay.

Venues near Cambridge Street, such as the Castle Terrace area and Festival Square, provide easy access to pre- and post-show meals. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider pairing your theatre night with a stay at nearby luxury hotels like Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Balmoral Hotel, or Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, all within a short stroll of Traverse’s central location.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED.
  • Venue type: theatre with two spaces — Traverse 1 (214 seats) and Traverse 2 (115 seats; configurations vary).
  • Seating/chart: flexible configurations (end-on, in-the-round, etc.); seating specifics provided in official capacity charts and accessibility guides.
  • Parking: Castle Terrace Pay & Display nearby; four blue badge bays directly outside Cambridge Street; on-street parking in surrounding streets.
  • Transit: Bus routes near Filmhouse/Usher Hall; nearest train stations Haymarket and Waverley within walking distance; Lothian tram service nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa (Festival Square), Balmoral Hotel (Princes Street), Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh (Caledonian) within a short walk.
  • Notable events hosted: serves as a host venue for Edinburgh Festival Fringe; renowned for new writing and festival-related programming (Imaginate).
  • Renaming/demolition: no evidence of demolition or renaming; remains Traverse Theatre at its current Cambridge Street location.