Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man
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Start date
November 3, 2026 All-day Event
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End date
November 8, 2026 All-day Event
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Edinburgh Festival Theatre Events
13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man runs at Festival Theatre in Edinburgh from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 November 2026. This acclaimed dance production reworks familiar operatic themes into a darker story of desire, jealousy, and betrayal.
It is one of Bourne’s best-known productions, and it arrives with the mood, style, and theatrical punch of a dance thriller.
Key Event Details
| Event | Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man |
| Dates | Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 November 2026 |
| Venue | Festival Theatre |
| Address | 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT |
| Event type | Dance |
| Tickets | Capital Theatres |
What To Expect
The Car Man is more mature in tone than a conventional ballet, with sharp choreography, cinematic atmosphere, and a story driven by tension and attraction. It should appeal to regular dancegoers, as well as theatre audiences looking for something visually bold.
Tickets & Venue
Use the official Capital Theatres event page for performance times, ticket prices, and content guidance. Festival Theatre regularly hosts major touring dance productions and large-scale stage work.
Getting There
Festival Theatre is well placed for buses from across the city, and it is also walkable from central Edinburgh. Nicolson Street and the surrounding area offer plenty of spots for a pre-show meal.