Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

National Galleries of ScotlandProfessional company

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and how of portraits. Come face to face with Opie's mentors and collaborators, queer communities, children, surfers, high school footballers and political crowds that she makes visible through her work, as well as self-portraits of Opie herself. Journey through 30 years of the artist’s work as she questions representations of home, intimacy and family, and explores politics, identity and power structures. The first major exhibition of her work in Scotland.
Event Details

Saturday 8 - Monday 31 August 2026

Weekdays at 10:00 & 10:15 & 10:30 & 10:45 & 11:00 & 11:15 & 11:30 & 11:45 & 12:00 & 12:15 & 12:30 & 12:45 & 13:00 & 13:15 & 13:30 & 13:45 & 14:00 & 14:15 & 14:30 & 14:45 & 15:00 & 15:15 & 15:30 & 15:45 & 16:00, Weekends at 10:00 & 10:15 & 10:30 & 10:45 & 11:00 & 11:15 & 11:30 & 11:45 & 12:00 & 12:15 & 12:30 & 12:45 & 13:00 & 13:15 & 13:30 & 13:45 & 14:00 & 14:15 & 14:30 & 14:45 & 15:00 & 15:15 & 15:30 & 15:45 & 16:00

600 performances

60 minutes

1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12.80 (3.20)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Catherine Opie: To Be Seen?

Tickets for Catherine Opie: To Be Seen are £12.80 (3.20). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Catherine Opie: To Be Seen being performed?

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen is being performed at Royal Scottish Academy, located at The Mound. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Catherine Opie: To Be Seen?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Catherine Opie: To Be Seen?

You can book tickets for Catherine Opie: To Be Seen through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Catherine Opie: To Be Seen showing?

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen runs from 8 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Catherine Opie: To Be Seen about?

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen is a exhibitions performance at Royal Scottish Academy during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Royal Scottish Academy

Royal Scottish Academy is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £12.8

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience will be standing throughout, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Nudity

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Catherine Opie: To Be Seen represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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