Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys runs at Edinburgh Playhouse from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 October 2026.

The show tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, built around songs that have become pop staples across several generations. It is one of those musical titles that works for regular theatre-goers and people who mostly know the music first.

That gives this Playhouse run broad appeal. If you like jukebox musicals, there is an obvious pull in hearing the catalogue live on stage. If you are more interested in theatre with a clear story and familiar source material, Jersey Boys has that too. It is a solid autumn addition to the Edinburgh Playhouse calendar.

Key Event Details

Event	Jersey Boys
Dates	Monday 12 to Saturday 17 October 2026
Time	Check official listing for performance times
Venue	Edinburgh Playhouse
Address	18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Tickets	Available via ATG Tickets
Event type	Musical theatre

What To Expect

The main hook is straightforward. You are getting a stage musical built around the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, with the songs doing a lot of the work in setting the tone and pace. The best-known tracks tend to be the reason many people book this one.

It also suits the Playhouse well. This is a big theatre title rather than a small studio production, so the scale of the venue should help it feel like a full night out rather than a lightweight tour stop. For October, it is one of the cleaner mainstream theatre options in the city.

Because it is a short run rather than a one-night event, there is a bit more flexibility on dates. That makes it easier if you are trying to work around midweek plans or want to compare evening and weekend performances.

Tickets & Entry

Tickets are listed through the official ATG Tickets event page. Ticket status and prices can change, so check the live listing before booking.

Performance times vary across the run, so make sure you check your chosen date carefully before travelling.

Location

The show takes place at Edinburgh Playhouse on Greenside Place, close to the Omni Centre, Leith Walk and the east end of Princes Street.

Getting There

Edinburgh Waverley is around 10 minutes away on foot. The St Andrew Square tram stop is also nearby, making the tram one of the easiest ways in and out of the area.

Our Tips

• Check the exact performance time before travelling, especially if you book a midweek date.
• If you want a weekend show, it is worth booking earlier rather than leaving it late.
• The tram or Waverley is usually easier than city-centre parking for Playhouse shows.