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Usher Hall - Edinburgh  
Usher Hall - Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh Council

Disabled access and facilities
  • The Box Office entrance of the Usher Hall is accessible by wheelchair ramp.
  • There are 10 wheelchair spaces in the Stalls area.
  • Disabled toilet facilities are available in the Stalls area.
  • When booking, please inform the Box Office if you require a wheelchair space.
  • The Grand and Upper Circles are not accessible by wheelchair.
  • The Upper Circle is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or vertigo.
  • Guide Dogs are most welcome.

Loop System

For hearing aid users, a loop system is in place in the auditorium. To access this facility, please switch your hearing aid to the "T" position.

Concessions

Patrons who are registered disabled are entitled to the Concession price when available. Also see Artlink below.

Artlink

Linking the arts and people with disabilities.
Contact 0131 229 3555 or visit www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Parking

There are 10 parking spaces for disabled badge holders in Grindlay Street, directly outside the Usher Hall.

Disability Discrimination Act 2004

We have brought our facilities at the Usher Hall up to the required standard. This website has been designed to also be fully readable as a text-only site. Our Live Music brochure covering all events at the Hall is available in large print, braille, on tape and various computer formats as well as community language translations. Contact the Interpretation and Translation Service on 0131 242 8181.

Phase II of our development will further improve access throughout the Hall including:

  • Automatic double doors to the new Box Office area
  • A plinth to access all entrances to the Hall, eliminating steps
  • Several lifts throughout the building