Summerhall – “One of the world’s great arts venues.” (Mark Cousins, The Guardian 2014) – is a venue for diverse programmes of visual and performing arts. It is a place for all kinds of events, parties, workshops, festivals, weddings and meetings. It is home to a varied community of creative artists and businesses, including a pub, café, brewery and distillery.
The Dissection Room is used primarily to present live music, including our Nothing Ever Happens Here... programme, and club nights, with its own bar for audiences The name might conjure up something a little gruesome but Summerhall’s Dissection Room is a handsome, large and unique space – creating a special atmosphere.
Summerhall- EDINBURGH FRINGE
Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Road, Newington
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Detailed venue and space accessibility
Main venue accessibility information
Entrance
The step-free mobility aid accessible entrance to the venue is through an alternate entrance located:
The main entrance to Summerhall has 9 stone steps with no railing. Step-free access is via the side entrance on Summerhall Square. As you enter through the side entrance, The Royal Dick bar is situated to your right (with a ramp at the rear of the bar). There is a ramp directly ahead of you across the courtyard – this leads to the Main Building, including the Box Office, exhibitions and Café.
Car parking
No designated wheelchair accessible car parking.
Drop off point
Safe wheelchair accessible drop off/pick up area in close proximity to the venue entrance.
The path of travel from the street or drop off point to the entrance is not level, firm and obstacle free, please be aware: The main entrance to Summerhall has 9 stone steps with no railing. Step-free access is via the side entrance on Summerhall Square. As you enter through the side entrance, The Royal Dick bar is situated to your right (with a ramp at the rear of the bar). There is a ramp directly ahead of you across the courtyard – this leads to the Main Building, including the Box Office, exhibitions and Café.
Box Office
No box office available at this venue.
Toilet facilities
Designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilet/s.
Food and Drink
Food and drink available but the service areas are not accessible.
Additional information
1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1PLMain venue accessibility images
Please note:
Not all events may be performing in an accessible performance space. Please check the details of the performance space specific to your performance.
Adelaide Fringe is committed to continually improving accessibility measures. Please reach out if you have any concerns.
Opening hours
Sunday: | closed |
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Monday: | closed |
Tuesday: | closed |
Wednesday: | closed |
Thursday: | closed |
Friday: | closed |
Saturday: | closed |