Hire the Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms is a multi-purpose, unique event venue capable of hosting a range of events from music concerts and festivals to business conferences and exhibitions. For more than 200 years the venue has been at the heart of the capital, has hosted both monarchy and celebrity royalty, played its part in two world wars and celebrated artistic excellence. In the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, Assembly Rooms is one of the largest and most impressive multi-purpose events spaces in the city. Combining its Georgian history with a contemporary twist and seamless technology, Assembly Rooms has a range of unique spaces to host your event in. From concerts to weddings, conferences to dinners we can cater to any event.

Let's make events together

We have seven beautiful spaces to choose from.

Music Hall at a glance

Total internal floor area 17,582 square feet / 1,633 square metres

Ideal for: conferences, seminars, presentations, AGMs, exhibitions, dinners, dances, arena events, fashion shows, launches, trade fairs, ceilidhs, balls, concerts, performances’ and weddings.

Capacities:

theatre 788
dinner 430
dinner dance 380
reception 600

Ballroom at a glance

Total internal floor area 17,582 square feet / 16,33 square metres

Ideal for:
Receptions, dinners, dances, conference, seminars, catering area, launches, trade fairs, ceilidhs, galas, balls, concerts, performances, poster sessions, weddings, exhibitions.