20 May to 31 May 2027

Ticket Information

The 2026 Festival has now passed - thanks to everyone who celebrated with us. Tickets are now on sale for our first two shows of the 2027 Festival. More shows will be announced towards the yearend, with the full programme announced in March 2027.

Tickets for 2027 Festival

The following shows are currently on sale: 

  • Fairport Convention 60th Anniversary concert, Mon 24 May 2027, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm 
  • Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Fri 28 May 2027, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm

 

How to Book

For shows in Perth Concert Hall, follow the 'Book Tickets' link on each Event page (found under 'What's On'). This will divert you to Perth Theatre and Concert Hall's website. To book by phone call 01738 621031 or visit Perth Theatre, Mill Street open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Booking Terms and Conditions - Sale of Tickets

  • By purchasing a ticket by telephone, in person, or online, you are agreeing to the conditions of sale.
  • Tickets will be on sale at the door subject to availability but please try to buy your ticket in advance.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different event.
  • Tickets for a specific date cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable. We will only refund tickets if the performance is cancelled.
  • Where age restrictions apply to events, for example, over 18s only, ID may be requested; please bring this with you. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to check any age restrictions before you purchase tickets.
  • A booking fee of £2.50 per ticket for tickets over £8.50 is charged by Perth Theatre and Concert Hall for events in their venues. In the event of a performance cancellation and ticket refund, this booking will not be refunded.
  • Your tickets will be checked on arrival. If you booked online, please bring your e-ticket (on your phone) or printed ticketed. Once you're here, relax and enjoy your visit.

Data Protection

For your protection and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988, we take your contact details in order that we can contact you in the event of a cancellation, and if requested, keep you informed of future events at the Festival.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions about Perth Festival of the Arts. If you have a different question, send an email to info@perthfestival.co.uk or message us on Facebook or Twitter.

How do I buy tickets?

Important Information - The Festival now has two routes for booking tickets dependent on the event's venue.  

For shows in Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, follow the 'Book Tickets' link on each event page (found under 'What's On'). This will divert you to Perth Theatre and Concert Hall's website where you can buy online. 

To book by phone call 01738 621031 or visit Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth open Tues-Sat 10am-6pm (For shows in Perth Theatre/ Concert Hall venues only).

For shows in all other venues (e.g. churches, halls or hotels), follow the 'Book Tickets' link on each event page (found under 'What's On'). This will take you to the booking page within our Festival website. To book by phone or in person, our Box Office inside Perth Museum will reopen in April 2027. 

How do I access Priority Booking?

Priority Booking is available to Festival Friends but has now closed for 2026.

During the priority booking period: When buying tickets for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall events, you will need your Priority Booking Password/ Promotion Code. This was emailed to you when you renewed your Friends membership. If you have lost the code, please contact us at info@perthfestival.co.uk

When buying tickets for events in other venues, you will need to login to your Friends Account. You can request a magic link (sent to your email address) if you have forgotten your password.  Once you are logged in, you can access priority booking. Any Best or Lifetime Friends discounts will be automatically applied.

Can you guide me through the new online Box Office?

Our new Box Office sells tickets for all Festival shows outwith Perth Theatre and Concert Hall. This includes St Matthew's Church, St John's Kirk, St Ninian's Cathedral, The Salutation Hotel and any other small local venue.

How to Book Online

Tickets are bought directly through this website perthfestival.co.uk

  1. Browse our programme on What's On
  2. Click on the Event you'd like to explore/ buy tickets for and click 'Buy Tickets' when you're ready to book.
  3. Select tickets to add to your Basket. 
  4. If you want to add tickets for other show(s), you can do this and then return to your Basket by clicking on the 'Checkout' icon at any time.
  5. Remember that if you want to buy tickets for another event which is in Perth Theatre or Concert Hall, this is a different booking process and you will have to book this seperately, afterwards.
  6. When you're ready to pay for your tickets, click Checkout and review your tickets.
  7. Follow the prompts and enter your contact details. 
  8. If you are booking during a Priority Booking period, you will be asked to LOGIN to your Friends account.
  9. Enter your payment details and confirm your purchase. 

After Booking

  1. An email will be sent to you on purchase. This includes your e-ticket and your booking confirmation. 
  2. The 'Print & Manage' button allows you to print your tickets as a PDF document. You can print them on a single page or seperate pages (e.g. for handing out to members of your group) 
  3. The 'Print & Manage' button also allows you to email or text a ticket to your friend if you are attending as a group. Please note that you can only send a ticket once. The ticket will disappear from the list once you have sent it. This is to avoid multiple people having the same ticket. 
  4. You can also add your ticket to your Wallet.
  5. On arrival at the venue, we need to see your ticket with the QR code which will be scanned. You can bring the original email in your phone or show us the ticket from your wallet or a printed version.

Do you charge a Booking Fee?

There is no booking fee for tickets purchased through the Festival's own Box Office.

For all tickets purchased via Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, a £2.50 booking fee per ticket applies to cover processing costs. This applies to all payment types. Fees are waived for tickets priced under £8.50. 

Do you offer concessions?

Our Concessions are disabled, registered unemployed and students - £2 off or £3 off published ticket prices, where concessions are applicable (variable per event).

For Under 18s, reduced price £5 tickets for Under 18s are indicated for individual events including most of our classical concerts.

For most events, carers go free when accompanying the person they care for. 

What access support can you provide?

Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre are both designed to be disabled-friendly and have lift, induction loop hearing systems and staff who are trained to help.

If you require a wheelchair space or have additional support needs, please contact the Box Office when you are booking your tickets.  

Do you offer ticket discounts?

Best Friends of the Festival can enjoy 10% off tickets and Lifetime Friends 15% off tickets where the offer applies. The discount can be used multiple times.

Occasionally, a show is excluded from the offer due to the arrangement with the artist. Shows excluded from the offer in 2026 include Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. 

Do you have a waiting list?

We do not offer a waiting list for sold out events. Follow us on Facebook where announcements will be made if tickets become available. Sometimes tickets being held by the artist are released in the last few days.

When do Doors open?

Opening times for the venue will vary.

Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre open 60 minutes before events. Entry time to the auditorium will vary by show.

For St John's Kirk and other churches, doors generally open 30 minutes before. Note: Secret Byrd has specific Doors Times: please see the event page for details.