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This elegant 18th century building, situated in Edinburgh's New Town, is a mixed use venue throughout the year.

It has become one of the Edinburgh Fringe's top venues, run by Assembly, in August and scene of the popular Revels at Hogmanay on 31st December. The Assembly Rooms is managed by Edinburgh City Centre.

During the year its 3 main function rooms are hired out for a variety of events from ceilidhs to craft fairs, easy listening night club to dinner dance.

The Music Hall is the largest room at 571 square metres and features an elaborate domed ceiling lit by crystal chandelier.

The Ballroom East/West Drawing Rooms set under three crystal chandeliers reflects the full length mirror at either end of the Ballroom, dating from the 18th Century. A small stage can accommodate up to six people. At either end of the room is an ornate Drawing Room. Floor area: 358 square metres.

The Supper Room is the the smallest of the three function rooms is at 268 square metres, ornately decorated with crystal chandeliers, mirrored panels and parquet floor. The room is split-level with a marble bar counter on the upper area. Blackout is possible. During the festival it transforms into the performers' bar, also referred to as the "Star Bar."

Assembly Rooms capacity during the Edinburgh Festival:

MUSIC HALL 630 seats
SANCTUARY 455 seats plus 15 restricted view seats
BALLROOM 341 seats
EDINBURGH SUITE 156 seats
SUPPER ROOM 150 seats
WILDMAN ROOM 122 seats
CANDLISH HALL 89 seats
DRAWING ROOM 96 seats

Assembly Rooms to upgrade by 2009