Leith Theatre was gifted to the people of Leith in 1932. It has survived bombing, closure, decades of uncertainty and the threat of redevelopment, all thanks to people refusing to let it go.
Now, we have the opportunity to restore this extraordinary building and reopen it properly as a permanent, accessible home for music, performance, culture and community.
We need your help to make it happen.
A building that still needs you
Stand in Leith Theatre during a gig and you can absolutely feel why this building matters.
But what you can’t see in the beautifully lit Main Auditorium during a performance, is everything that still needs to be fixed.
Our Lottery Funded project will give Leith Theatre the permanent infrastructure it needs to operate properly, while protecting this remarkable building for future generations.
Why NOW
With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Leith Theatre is in a vital fundraising and development phase.
A specialist project team and architects have been working in the venue since January 2026, shaping realistic options for its future.
We have built significant support for the project and are working towards securing the full funding needed to deliver the restoration, but we still have a significant amount to raise.
Every donation brings us closer to making the restoration happen.
This is where you can help.
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An incredible opportunity to experience this 1930s treasure in its raw, atmospheric form.