Advertising
2026 ADVERTISING RATE CARD
theSpaceUK is committed to providing affordable and effective advertising opportunities for Fringe companies. Most importantly, all of our advertising locations are situated in prime positions at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, close to theSpaceUK venues and surrounded by high levels of audience footfall.
Whether you are bringing your first show to Edinburgh or are a seasoned Fringe producer, our competitively priced advertising options offer an excellent opportunity to raise your show’s profile in some of the city’s most sought-after festival locations.
Further advice on planning your marketing campaign can be found in our Guide to Marketing, or by contacting theSpaceUK Press Office at publicity@thespaceuk.com.
BOOKINGS OPEN
Monday 1 June 2026
ARTWORK DEADLINE
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Browse the advertising formats below to find the options that best suit your campaign and place your booking.
Please note that advertising inventory is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is strongly recommended.
Digital advertising packages will go on sale on 15 June 2026.
theSpaceUK Brochure Adverts (Quarter Page)
One of our most popular adverts to grab people’s attention. 15,000 copies of the brochure are distributed in all our venue box offices, cafés, bars as well as numerous external outlets in Edinburgh. theSpaceUK Brochure is a cost effective way of getting your show seen. Please note that early bookings are encouraged as these sell out quickly.
- SIZE: Quarter page within an A4 brochure
- COST: £100 + vat
- ARTWORK: We would recommend using your A6 flyer front for this
- ORDER LIMIT: We’ll only allow one advert per show.
theSpaceUK Brochure Adverts (Half Page)
One of our most popular adverts to grab people’s attention. 15,000 copies of the brochure are distributed in all our venue box offices, cafés, bars as well as numerous external outlets in Edinburgh. theSpaceUK Brochure is a cost effective way of getting your show seen. Please note that there is a very limited stock of half page adverts available.
- SIZE: Half page within an A4 brochure
- COST: £180 + vat
- ARTWORK: 105 (w) x 297 (l) mm
- ORDER LIMIT: We’ll only allow one advert per show.
Outdoor Advertising - 12 Sheet/Towers
12 Sheets and Towers are giant Correx advertising hoardings that offer some of the largest and most eye-catching promotional spaces available at the Edinburgh Fringe. As Towers are effectively a 90-degree version of a 12 Sheet, we have combined them into a single advertising option for 2026. Your advert will be displayed on either a 12 Sheet or a Tower in a prominent, high-visibility location.
We will create the artwork using your square image and show details.
- SIZE: Slot on a 3048mm x 1524mm 12 Sheet or a 2440x1220mm Tower
- COST: £90 + vat
- ORDER LIMIT: A maximum of 3 bookings per show.
- ARTWORK: We would recommend providing a high resolution title treatment (see image for examples of these)
Outdoor Advertising - A1 Poster Boards
We print your artwork on a high-quality A1 Correx board and display it prominently on railings in central, high-footfall locations close to theSpaceUK venues - an ideal position to catch the attention of festival audiences as they make their way between shows.
Our A1 poster boards are among the most cost-effective outdoor advertising options at the Edinburgh Fringe, with comparable boards at other venues often costing significantly more. To provide flexibility for both short and longer campaigns, boards can be booked for one, two or three weeks, with a sliding scale of pricing.
- SIZE: A1 Size
- COST: £50 + vat (1 week), £65 + vat (2 weeks), £75 + vat (3 weeks)
- ORDER LIMIT: A maximum of 2 bookings per show.
- ARTWORK: We will use your A3 poster image.
- WEEKS: (Week 1 is 7-15 Aug, Week 2 is 16-22 Aug, Week 3 is 23-29 Aug)
Outdoor Advertising - Window Vinyl Displays
NEW FOR 2026
These window vinyls are displayed in the windows surrounding Surgeons Hall, Symposium and Triplex - prime Edinburgh Fringe locations with significant footfall throughout the festival.
To provide flexibility for both short and longer campaigns, vinyls can be booked for one, two or three weeks, with a sliding scale of pricing.
We will design the vinyl using your square artwork and show information.
- SIZE: Slot on a Window
- COST: £60 + vat (1 week), £80 + vat (2 weeks), £95 + vat (3 weeks)
- ORDER LIMIT: A maximum of 1 advert booking per show.
- ARTWORK: We would recommend providing a high resolution title treatment (see image for examples of these)
- WEEKS: (Week 1 is 7-15 Aug, Week 2 is 16-22 Aug, Week 3 is 23-29 Aug)
