{"id":12634,"date":"2026-06-16T20:33:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12634"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:33:25","slug":"planet-bar-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/planet-bar-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Planet Bar is one of Scotland&#8217;s best-known LGBTQ+ venues and a longstanding fixture of the city&#8217;s nightlife scene. Originally opening in 1993, the venue has built a reputation for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, lively entertainment, and strong connection to the local LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re meeting friends for drinks, enjoying a live drag performance, joining a karaoke night, or celebrating a special occasion, Planet Bar offers a relaxed and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entertainment Throughout the Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planet Bar is renowned for its vibrant programme of events, providing something for visitors throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular entertainment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live drag performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest drag artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DJ nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karaoke events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bingo nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiz nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retro-themed evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend party nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday and Saturday evenings feature energetic entertainment from resident drag DJs and performers, helping to create one of Edinburgh&#8217;s most enjoyable LGBTQ+ nightlife experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Famous Drag Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, Planet Bar has hosted an impressive selection of drag talent from across the UK and beyond. The venue&#8217;s regular showcase events have welcomed both established performers and rising stars, making it a popular destination for fans of drag entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its weekly drag nights continue to attract visitors looking for a fun, lively, and engaging atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Community-Focused Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planet Bar has always been more than just a nightlife destination. The venue actively supports local LGBTQ+ initiatives, charitable causes, and community organisations, playing an important role within Edinburgh&#8217;s LGBTQ+ scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bar regularly participates in fundraising activities and awareness campaigns while supporting local sports clubs and community groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Celebrations &amp; Group Bookings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For birthdays, social gatherings, and special occasions, guests can reserve private areas within the venue, including booths and dedicated event spaces. These options provide a comfortable setting for groups while still enjoying the lively atmosphere Planet Bar is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit Planet Bar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of Edinburgh&#8217;s longest-running LGBTQ+ venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live drag entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karaoke, quizzes, and bingo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend DJs and party nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly and inclusive atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private booths and event spaces available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong links to the local LGBTQ+ community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planet Bar Edinburgh<br>6 Baxter&#8217;s Place<br>Edinburgh<br>EH1 3AF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With decades of history, a packed entertainment schedule, and a reputation for welcoming everyone through its doors, Planet Bar remains one of Edinburgh&#8217;s most popular LGBTQ+ social and nightlife destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Planet Bar in Edinburgh, a popular LGBTQ+ venue with drag shows, karaoke, quizzes, DJs, live entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[422],"class_list":["post-12634","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-edinburgh"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12634"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12636,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12634\/revisions\/12636"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12634"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12634"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}