What’s On
With a busy programme throughout the year there’s lots going on at Portobello Town Hall. For further details (including how to get tickets) please click on the event links below. Please note that the Town Hall does not have a box office. For any enquiries please contact the organisers directly.
Porty Fringe presents: Art of Believing - Flamenco
Daniel Martinez's award-winning Art Of Believing is a breathtaking celebration of flamenco, combining virtuosic guitar, stunning dance and powerful vocals.
Porty Fringe presents: The Stand Comedy Club
The Stand Comedy Club brings Fred MacAulay, Emmanuel Sonubi, Gail Porter and Daniel Foxx to Portobello for a night of outstanding live comedy.
Porty Fringe presents: VOYAGE - The ABBA Tribute
VOYAGE – The ABBA Tribute brings all the timeless hits, dazzling costumes and infectious energy of ABBA in a spectacular live concert experience.
Porty Fringe presents: Paris Revisited with Christine Bovill
Christine Bovill returns with Paris Revisited, an award-winning celebration of the Golden Age of French song, filled with drama, romance and Parisian charm.
Porty Fringe presents: Paris Revisited with Christine Bovill
Christine Bovill returns with Paris Revisited, an award-winning celebration of the Golden Age of French song, filled with drama, romance and Parisian charm.
Porty Fringe presents: Iago Banet
Acclaimed guitarist Iago Banet blends gypsy jazz, folk, blues and Americana in a breathtaking solo performance showcasing world-class musicianship.
Porty Fringe presents: The Stand Comedy Club
The Stand Comedy Club returns with Susan Morrison, Chris Kent, Ayo Adenekan and Rosie Jones for another unforgettable night of live comedy.
Porty Fringe presents: Blazin’ Fiddles
Award-winning Blazin' Fiddles bring Scotland's finest traditional music to life in an exhilarating evening of world-class folk and unforgettable energy.
Escape 2 Porty
Escape the busy city during the festival and join us for the first edition of Escape 2 Porty - a one-day mini music festival celebrating the best of Edinburgh’s local music scene.
Gary Meikle: Yer Maw
Gary Meikle: Yer Maw
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
Gilded Balloon presents: The Big Comedy Roadshow
A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent. Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
An Evening of Spirit Communication with Calvin Price - The Evidential Medium
An Evening of Spirit Communication with Calvin Price – The Evidential Medium
Stage Door presents: Disney’s High School Musical
Stage Door celebrates 20 years of Disney’s High School Musical!
Stage Door presents: Disney’s High School Musical
Stage Door celebrates 20 years of Disney’s High School Musical!
Stage Door presents: Disney’s High School Musical
Stage Door celebrates 20 years of Disney’s High School Musical!
Stage Door presents: Disney’s High School Musical
Stage Door celebrates 20 years of Disney’s High School Musical!
Stage Door presents: The Little Mermaid Jnr
Dive under the sea for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!
Stage Door presents: The Little Mermaid Jnr
Dive under the sea for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!
Stage Door presents: The Little Mermaid Jnr
Dive under the sea for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!
Stage Door presents: The Little Mermaid Jnr
Dive under the sea for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!
Closet Brewing presents: This is what community looks like!
Help celebrate Closet Brewing’s 4th Birthday with a vibrant craft market and pop up bar!
Happy Sad Productions Present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
Happy Sad Productions present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
A crazy colourful comedy musical based on the iconic cult film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’!
Happy Sad Productions Present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
Happy Sad Productions present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
A crazy colourful comedy musical based on the iconic cult film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’!
Happy Sad Productions Present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
Happy Sad Productions present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
A crazy colourful comedy musical based on the iconic cult film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’!
Happy Sad Productions Present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
Happy Sad Productions present: Monty Python’s Spamalot!
A crazy colourful comedy musical based on the iconic cult film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’!
Scottish Opera presents two 30-minute operas
Scottish Opera’s much loved Pop Up Opera comes to PTH!
Oi Musica Presents: Brassed Up Mini Festival
Oi Musica Presents: Brassed Up Mini Festival
Porty Pride: Film Night with SQUIFF
An intersectional, intergenerational celebration of queer storytelling.
Porty Pride: Edinburgh Art Festival Film Screenings
Two-part film screening event sharing local Scottish queer histories and acts of community resilience.
Porty Pride: Daytime Disco
DJs, dance, doodles and dreams. A space to find your rhythm.
Porty Pride: The Politics of Queer Archiving
Join us amongst the 'story of Porty Pride' exhibition for a discussion with OurStory Scotland on the politics of queer archiving.
Porty Pride: Everybody Can Dance
Come and experience the joy of dance in a safe, supportive, and creative environment.
Porty Pride: Blether and Brew
Come along and meet other older LGBTQIA+ people for an informal blether, with a brew about issues that matter to you.
Porty Pride: Tales from Your Queer Elder
52 years out of the closet and proudly creating magic.
Porty Pride: Wee Ball
Party with the whole family. There’s something for people of all ages; live DJ, storytelling and face-painting.
Porty Pride: Live Music Night!
Porty Pride: Live Music Night!
An evening of riotous, joyous, pumping and jumping live music.
Featuring Tom Rasmussen and support acts