pitlochry festival theatre
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is revered the world around as a home for dramatic excellence.
Each year, over 100,000 visitors from the UK and overseas come to be entertained by a wide repertoire of drama, music, ballet, stage shows and theatre.
There is a play to suit everyone’s taste be it a musical, comedy or serious drama that you are after. Pitlochry Festival Theatre is famous for the consistently excellent sets and costumes that are on display. The playing cast are employed on a seasonal basis and as such are required to each play a number of different characters in various plays. The beauty of visiting Pitlochry and the theatre in particular is that it is possible to stay for six days and see six different plays – ‘the theatre in the hills’ is sure to impress and entertain you during a visit here.
Of course, outwith the main season there are a range of talks, gigs and comedy shows on offer and it is well worth regularly checking exactly what is on the programme at any time of the year.
this years highlights
In 2026 the theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary season, curated under Artistic Director Alan Cumming and featuring a bold mix of classics, new works, musicals and thought-provoking performances.
Main Auditorium / Main Season Shows
Once — 23 May to 27 June 2026
Romantic musical with heart.
Lear — July to August 2026
Shakespeare’s enduring tragedy.
A History of Paper — August to September 2026
An imaginative and visually rich new production.
Ceilidh: A New Musical — September to October 2026
A lively, Scottish-inspired musical celebration.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie — November 2026
Classic stage adaptation of the much-loved story.
My Fair Lady — November to December 2026
A timeless musical favourite to close the season.
Studio Productions & Smaller Shows
Inexperience — June to July 2026
Intimate studio production.
I Can Die Too — July to August 2026
Bold and contemporary theatre in the Studio.
Wiping My Mother’s Arse — August to September 2026
Thought-provoking and powerful studio performance.
I’ll Be Seeing You — September to October 2026
A moving and reflective studio production.
Special Events & Festivals
Out in the Hills Festival
A vibrant arts and culture weekend celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices, featuring performances, talks, workshops and social events.
Winter Words Festival
A celebration of writing, storytelling and performance as part of the theatre’s annual literary programme.
