Tickets for our paid exhibitions can be purchased in advance online or in person on the day. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee tickets are available. 

 

Ticket prices for paid exhibitions are as follows: 

General Admission* £13.50
Senior Concession (65+)* £12.00
Student Concession* £12.00
Accessible Concession* £12.00
Art Fund* £6.75
Young Scot £6.75
Carers Free
12 and under Free

 

*Ticket price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. If you would prefer to purchase a ticket without donation, this is available at point of sale, online or in person.

Dovecot Studios is supported by the Dovecot Foundation who seek to bring the innovative work of contemporary artists and makers to a wider audience. By purchasing a ticket to our exhibitions you are supporting the work of the Dovecot Foundation. If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider contributing through the Gift Aid scheme at point of sale. Through the scheme, Dovecot Foundation can claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate. 

Thank you for your support.

Current Exhibitions

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

20 June 2026 to 14 November 2026

Marking five years since the death of Elizabeth Blackadder, explore a vivid and celebratory exhibition examining the artist’s enduring fascination with colour. 

Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop

Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop

18 July 2026 to 16 January 2027

Celebrating sixty years of Cosprop’s creativity, this exhibition is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of this celebrated costume house.

Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery

Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery

7 August 2026 to 30 August 2026

This August, DAZZLE returns to Dovecot Studios for its 44th year at the Edinburgh Festival, presenting an exceptional celebration of contemporary jewellery, design and craftsmanship.

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*Please note that our café will be closing early during the following days:

Café

Monday 1 July – Friday 17 July: 9.30am–3pm

Saturday: 10am–4pm

 

Gallery & Shop

Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm

*Please note our gallery is currently closed due to exhibition installation for Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop.

Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony

Monday–Friday: 12pm–3pm

Saturday: 10am–5pm

 

Festival Sunday Openings

We will also be open on Sundays 9, 16, 23 and 30 August as part of the festival.

Sunday opening hours:
Dovecot Studios: 10am–5pm
Dovecot Studios Café: 10am–4pm
Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony: 10am–5pm