Pitlochry Festival Theatre
12 minute walk from Pitlochry station · Stirling, Central and Fife
The Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a large performing arts venue. Conceived by John Stewart and opened in 1951, this significant cultural landmark is currently led by Artistic Director Alan Cumming.
The theatre has a unique history, beginning as a tent-style structure before moving to its current permanent building in 1981. It is of great cultural importance to Perthshire, historically famous for a summer repertory season that allowed visitors to see several different plays within just a few days.
Today, visitors can enjoy performances in the main theatre or a new 175-seat studio space. The site also features enhanced outdoor areas, including a bandstand and a refurbished amphitheatre. Guests can experience a variety of productions, ranging from famous musicals to classic plays.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Theatre
- Good for
- Live music, Theatre & performance
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Nationally significant
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Pitlochry station — 12 min walk, 0.9 km
Other places near Pitlochry
- Bealach Route and Killiecrankie, Pitlochry — 1 min walk from the station
- Loch Faskally and the salmon ladder, Pitlochry — 3 min walk from the station
- Pitlochry to Blair Atholl — 3 min walk from the station
- Clunie walk, Pitlochry — 3 min walk from the station
- Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre — 5 min walk from the station
- Black Spout and Edradour, Pitlochry — 5 min walk from the station