Hairspray The Musical
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Start date
July 27, 2027 7:30 pm
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End date
August 1, 2027
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Edinburgh Playhouse Events
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Hairspray The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tue 27 Jul – Sun 1 Aug 2027, bringing another large touring musical to Edinburgh in summer 2027.
The run includes weekday evenings and selected matinees, which should make it a flexible option for both locals and visitors.
The show has an age guidance of 7+, with the official listing also noting the use of strobe-like flashing lights.
Key Event Details
| Event | Hairspray The Musical |
| Date | Tue 27 Jul – Sun 1 Aug 2027 |
| Time | Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Sat and Sun 2.30pm |
| Venue | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| Address | 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA |
| Tickets | Check the official listing |
| Event type | Theatre in Edinburgh |
What To Expect
Expect a colourful full-scale production built around the show’s familiar songs, high-energy dancing and upbeat tone. ATG lists an interval and says the show contains strobe-like flashing lights, with an age guidance of 7+.
Tickets & Entry
If you’re looking ahead to summer, booking early gives you a better shot at preferred dates and seats.
Location
Edinburgh Playhouse is at 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA. If you want to line up more stage dates around it, browse other Edinburgh Playhouse events or our wider guide to theatre in Edinburgh.
Getting There
The Playhouse is easy to reach on foot from central Edinburgh and works well with rail, tram and bus routes serving the east end of the city centre.
Our Tips
- Matinees can be useful if you want a daytime theatre plan rather than a late finish.
- Check the official page for the exact date pattern before booking, especially if you are travelling in.
- If flashing lights are a concern, read the venue notes on the official listing.