If you’re looking for a space that sets your show up for success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hoots At The Apex Grassmarket is a smart choice.
Right in the heart of the bustling Grassmarket, it gives your show the footfall and buzz every performer dreams of.
The venue combines great facilities with Fringe-friendly energy: multiple performance rooms ranging from intimate 25-seaters to a 170-seat main space, full air-conditioning, proper staging, and great accessibility.
It’s versatile enough to suit both emerging acts and established performers ready to pack out a large room. With a trusted reputation, central location, and a friendly support team, this is a venue designed to let you focus on performing — not fighting the logistics.
With a capacity of around 200, it’s the largest space in the venue — giving you the buzz and energy of a major Fringe room.
The space is fully air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, and designed for strong sightlines and sound, creating the perfect environment for shows.
With a capacity of 60, Hoot 2 strikes a perfect balance between intimacy and scale — big enough to create a real atmosphere, yet personal enough to build a strong connection with your audience.
It comes with solid tech, stage, air-conditioning, and excellent accessibility.
Hoot 3 is a great choice for performers who thrive in a warm, high-energy, close-up environment. With 50 seats, it offers that perfect mid-size Fringe vibe.
Hoot 4 is a fantastic space for performers who want to create an intimate, electric Fringe experience.
With 40 seats, it offers a cosy, focused atmosphere where every reaction matters and every performance feels personal.
Hoot 5 at is a gem for performers who want to create a truly personal Fringe experience.
With around 28 seats, it’s an intimate, contained space that makes every laugh, gasp, and moment between you and the audience feel amplified.
Hoot 6 is a perfect entry point for performers who want to make a real impact in an intimate setting.
With around 25 seats, it’s one of the most personal spaces, creating a focused, high-energy atmosphere where every laugh and reaction feels immediate.
We cannot wait to hear what you plan for next Fringe and we’d be delighted to support you.
