Choose an event-submission channel by the job you need it to do: taking bookings, confirming a venue programme or helping people discover a local event. You may need more than one, but each page should lead to the same accurate booking information.
Start with the actual Edinburgh event
An Edinburgh event listing should help readers identify the particular booking, not just the city. Leith, Old Town and Haymarket describe different locations. State the correct area, venue and postcode, and identify the room when the building runs several programmes. Similar event names or repeated sessions make exact dates and start times especially important.
Use a booking destination that distinguishes your actual performance from another day or room. A local city listing can explain the event and direct a reader to the right session; a host venue’s own programme can be another useful reference if maintained. Do not imply festival affiliation, an award or a venue partnership unless it is confirmed. An independent event can be described clearly without borrowing another organisation’s reputation.
Compare channels by what they provide
| Channel | Useful for | Check before using it |
|---|---|---|
| Your own or a ticketing provider’s booking page | Reservations, ticket conditions and booking management | Correct session, final price and contact route |
| The host venue’s calendar | Showing the event within the venue’s programme | Permission, current calendar and who updates changes |
| A local city listing | An explanation of the event with a route to booking | Listing fee, review requirements and current availability |
| Relevant community or social channels | Sharing an invitation with a suitable audience | Posting rules, permission and a clear booking link |
A provider name alone does not establish value. Compare the actual cost, the work you must do and the audience the channel serves. Do not treat follower totals, search visibility or a claim of exposure as evidence of ticket sales.
What the city listing costs
The published Direct listing price is £10 for the organiser. The optional Featured listing is £39. This is separate from what a guest pays to attend: a free-entry event still has an organiser listing fee. Featured placement is not a promise of views, bookings or a Google position.
Payment and editorial approval are separate. Keep your receipt and use the correction or review process shown in the submission journey. Do not assume an event is public merely because a form was filled in.
Before you submit
Prepare the event name, date, start time, venue and postcode; explain what happens and who it suits; give the correct booking URL; confirm age and access details with the host. Use artwork you have permission to publish. Recheck the booking link from a phone before sharing it.
Current availability: Payment checkout for new organiser listings is not open on this city platform at the time of writing. You can prepare your listing using this guide, but check the submission page for availability before attempting payment.
Check the Edinburgh submission page or browse current event listings.
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