How To Buy Tickets

You can buy your tickets in the following ways:

Online:

Our website lists all events of the 2010 Science Festival. Take a look at what is happening by using the Events Menu on the Navigation Bar. Alternatively, if you already know the name of the event, you can look for it, using the search tool on the right.

Each section of the programme contains an overview of what is on offer. For example if you click on ‘Talking Science’ you will see a list of all events for this popular part of the festival.

To add a ticket to your virtual shopping basket, just click on the title of the event. You will be taken to a screen giving you a more detailed description as well as the option to put a ticket into your basket. This action will not be available should the event have sold out.

After you have added a ticket you will be taken to your shopping basket. If you wish to add more tickets for other events, just go back to the Programme Menu. Otherwise follow the instructions on the basket page.

Please note that cookies must be enabled on your computer before you can purchase tickets online.

By Phone:

Our Booking Hotline can be reached on 0131 553 0322, from 16 February - 2 April, (Mon-Sat) 9am-5pm, 3-17 April (daily) 9am-5pm.

From the Box Office:

You can purchase tickets in person at several sales points during the following dates:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shop

180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS.
17 February - 17 April (Mon-Fri) 10am-5.30pm, (Sat) 11am-5.30pm.

University of Edinburgh Visitor Centre

2 Charles Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AD.
16 February – 17 April (Mon-Fri) 9.30am-5.30pm.

City Art Centre

2 Market Street,Edinburgh, EH1 1DE.
April 3-17, (excluding April 11) 9.30am-4.30pm.

Informatics Forum

University of Edinburgh, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB.
3-17 April from 30 mins before the first event of the day.

Adam House

University of Edinburgh, 3 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HT.
8-17 April, 10.00pm-5.00pm.

At the Venue:

Tickets for an event may also be available at the venue. Please check the event descriptions for details.

For talks, tickets are available at the venue 20 minutes prior to the start of the talk, subject to availability.

Notes:

There is a £1 booking fee for phone and online bookings.
Please note the company has a no refund or exchange policy, other than in the event of a cancellation.
Please be aware of starting and run times of events to avoid double booking.
Latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance and at the discretion of staff.
The Science Festival box office does not sell for every event in the programme. Check the event details to find out where and how tickets for specific events can be purchased.

Concessions:

Unless otherwise stated, those eligible for concessions are:
60+
Students
Registered Unemployed
Registered Disabled, (Registered carers receive a free ticket, these can be booked either in person, or over the phone)
Under 16s (unless a child ticket is available)

Children under the age of 3 go free.

Group Discounts:

Group discounts are available for groups over ten people. Please phone 0131 553 0322 for more information.

Accessibility:

Please call 0131 553 0322 or look at the venue section of this website for access information.

Disclaimer: please give yourself plenty of time to get to the venue before the event starts