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Edinburgh Summer Sessions

Edinburgh, United KingdomOpen air
DatesAug 28, 2027 · 1 day
LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom
PriceTBA
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About

Since 2018, Edinburgh Summer Sessions has staged a run of open air concerts beneath Edinburgh Castle in Princes Street Gardens, before moving more recently to the Royal Highland Showgrounds. The programme spans rock, pop and electronic acts across a week of single headline shows, with artists such as The Cure, Florence and the Machine, Lorde and Biffy Clyro among those who have played.

Edition 2027

Lineup

Programme

NNathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band

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Practical info

Venue type

  • Open air

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Kids & family

  • Family friendly
  • Hearing protection
  • Minimum age: 0

Transport

  • Parking

Getting there

Location

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

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Archive

Past editions

2026Aug 21–29, 202641 artists
The CureLordeThe ProdigyFlorence + the MachineZara LarssonDeftonesNothing But ThievesBiffy ClyroScarlxrdMogwaiIDLESSlowdiveCian DucrotAudrey HobertEcca VandalRose BettsAlessi RoseSelf EsteemJust MustardCammy BarnesSkerryvoreDavid RodiganBrooke CombeJacob AlonNATI.swim schoolCarl CoxCalum MacPhailØ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$UTThe LaurettesJJarad RowanFFrazi.erGGBXSScratchcard WednesdayVVassCCassiEEwan McKennaJJacob JukesJJohn MilneLLynne HoganNNathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band

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