Royal Highland Showgrounds offers a fantastic event space, and unbeatable public transport links located to the west of Edinburgh City Centre. Please note, this is an outdoor all-standing concert.  

Gates open – 5pm 

Show ends – 10:30pm 

VIP closes – 12 midnight 

Please note, timings are approx. and subject to change.  

Stage times will be released closer to the event. 

No persons under 14 permitted. 

Persons aged between 14 -15 years old must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over (1 adult minimum per 4 persons aged between 14 - 15 years old).  

If you are attending with someone aged 5 - 15 years old, we encourage you to register your contact details in advance via our guardianship procedure form here. Guardianship wristbands will be issued from the Welfare Area within the Arena. This will help us reunite you in the unlikely event you become separated. 

You must bring a valid and current ID with you. Valid IDs must be photographic. 

The following types of ID are accepted: 

This is line with the national Challenge 25 policy. 

**Photocopies of ID does not count as valid ID. Must be original documents. 

The only official ticket outlet for this event is Ticketmaster. 

No other agents are authorised to sell and any listing on unauthorised websites cannot be guaranteed to gain entry to the event. 

We strongly recommend that you only purchase tickets through our official ticket partner Ticketmaster.  No other agents are authorised to sell and any listing on unauthorised site cannot be guaranteed to gain entry to the events.  

We’ve seen lots of customers be scammed by purchasing tickets through sites such as Ebay, Gumtree, Stubhub, Viagogo etc.  Unofficial sites do not give you the same rights and protections.  Be aware and don’t fall for a scam.  These tickets might not even exist and if you turn up with a fake ticket you’ll be turned away from the event so don’t chance it.  We recommend you only purchase through our official ticket partners. Our official resale partner is Ticketmaster Fan to Fan Exchange. 

All tickets will be mobile tickets. 

These will be available in your Ticketmaster app the week before the event. 

You must keep your ticket with you at all times and show this upon request.     

The majority of tickets are mobile tickets accessed through the Ticketmaster app so please ensure you have your phone charged and the Ticketmaster app open before joining the entrance queue. 

If you’ve been issued with a physical ticket please note tickets cannot be replaced so please ensure you keep them with you at all times.  

There are 2 box offices at Royal Highland Showgrounds – 1 located at each entrance. 

West Entrance – 

Hallyards Road 

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North Entrance – 

Hallyards Road (North side beside Holiday Inn Express) 

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Customers can attend either box office and enter the site through either entrance.  VIP customers will be directed through dedicated VIP lanes. 

We recommend that you purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.  Should there be tickets left for sale these can be purchased on the day at either Box Office.  

You’ll also be able to purchase through Ticketmaster subject to availability.  With mobile tickets you can have these delivered to your Ticketmaster app on your phone straight away saving you having to collect these at the box office.  

Please note that our box offices will only be accepting card payments – cash will not be permitted. 

Buses: 

The city centre event shuttle (Lothian Bus Service No.98) runs from Edinburgh city centre straight to the entrance of concert, with a service that will get you to and from the site in no time. The service runs via the east end of George Street, facing towards St Andrew Square with additional pick-ups at Shandwick Place and Haymarket and along the A8 with an approx. journey time of 30 minutes. 

The Airlink 100, Skylink 200 & 300, First Bus services 20 & 63 and Stagecoach’s Jet 747 service all run regularly and drop off close to the Royal Highland Centre. 

Citylink operates services from across the country that drop off on the nearby on the A8 nearby the Royal Highland Showgrounds. 

Mega Bus run services from across the country, dropping off in Edinburgh Bus Station where you can onward travel via the City Centre Shuttle Bus service. 

Train: 

Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket are the closest stations to the Royal Highland Showgrounds that provide excellent links to the rest of the UK. 

From there, pick up the City Centre Shuttle Bus (Lothian Service 98) or the Tram, and jump on our free shuttle service from the Tram station. 

Tram: 
This low-emission option takes you to Ingliston Park & Ride, which is only around a 25-minute walk to the entrance to the event. There will also be a free shuttle bus service to/from Ingliston Park & Ride throughout the event. 

The Tram service will be extended in order to provide convenient transport back into the City Centre. 

Taxis/Pick Up/Drop Off: 

If you are being picked up/dropped off by private car or taxi, please head for the Royal Highland Showgrounds and follow the signage to the dedicated pick up/drop off point.  

Parking: Parking will be available to book in advance (£15 plus bf per car) 

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking will be available, details can be found in access info 

Air: 

The Royal Highland Showgrounds are situated adjacent to Edinburgh Airport.  

Over 180 flights connect Edinburgh to the rest of the UK and Europe each day and the Royal Highland Centre is just a 15-minute walk from the airport and neighbouring airport hotels. 

We want Edinburgh Summer Sessions to be an event that is accessible for all. 

We have a dedicated Access Team working to constantly improve the experience for accessible customers so, we welcome and encourage feedback from our attendees on our accessible facilities. 

Accessible facilities are not for the use of people with temporary impairments or circumstances such as broken bones, healing wounds or pregnancy. Customers concerned with any of these points can contact the Access Team. 

Please remember to check general event information in addition to the specific accessible information provided in the accessible information section. 

We want our customers to enjoy their visit. We appreciate that this may not cover everything you need or wish to know about the event. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Access Team through the following channels. 

Email: accessed@smmrsessions.com 

Post: 272 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL 

Phone: 0141 674 9444 

Office opening times are: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. 

Please note we aim to respond to all email enquiries within five working days, however this may take longer during busy times. 

On show days accessed@smmrsessions.com won’t be monitored as we’ll be working operationally on-site. Once you arrive at the event please approach a steward, supervisor, or a member of the Customer Access Team for assistance and they’ll do their best to help. 

Performance Interpreting Services 

BSL Performance Interpreters, Audio Description and Live Captioning are available on request. Please send advance requests to accessed@smmrsessions.com. At least 60-days’ notice is advised. 

Assistance Dogs 

We welcome assistance dogs at Edinburgh Summer Sessions. If you require a dog spending area on site, please email your request within a reasonable time frame to accessed@smmrsessions.com. 

Large Print 

Large print Accessible Information Guides, programmes or running times are available if requested in advance. 

Medical and Welfare 

Medical, Welfare and our Wellbeing area are available to all customers at Edinburgh Summer Sessions. The locations of these areas will be highlighted on the cartoon map when it's made available closer to the time. 

Stage Effects  

Please note, flicker, laser, strobe, and other lighting effects may be used during the performances at all stages. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind. 

Accessible Information Guide 

A downloadable Accessible Information Guide will be sent out via email prior to the event to all confirmed applicants which will include arrival information, access maps, distances, information on accessible facilities and more.  

To provide the best possible experience, follow our access application guidance below. 

Picnic Blankets, non-professional cameras, portable phone charger, ID, ear plugs, hand sanitiser, hats, lip balm, make up, sunscreen, sunglasses, an empty bottle no bigger than 500ml (not a fancy reusable one though as glass/metal/hard plastic bottles aren't permitted), biodegradable wipes and more. 

 The event is cashless and all purchases made at the event will be via card or mobile payment. 

Do not bring single-use disposable vapes. They pollute the environment and incorrect disposal of these can be hazardous at waste centres. 

Bags and rucksacks bigger than A3 paper size, glass (including perfumes), metal or hard plastic water bottles, food or drink/liquids even if unopened, drugs, flares (you will be charged by the Police), smoke canisters (you will be charged by the Police), flags, chairs, professional cameras, selfie sticks, umbrellas, weapons, frisbees/boomerangs and hi-vis tabards or jackets. 

You may be refused entry, ejected or worse still, arrested if you bring a prohibited item so familiarise yourself with what we won’t allow into the event. See a full list of what you can and can't bring here. 

Please be prepared for delays on entry for bag searches and ticket checks. 

Your safety is our priority. Strict security measures will be in place and searches carried out at entry. 

If you require any assistance throughout the show, please speak to the nearest member of security who can assist you and direct you to our welfare or first aid points if required. 

 Look after yourself and others round about you. If you need help at any time, please speak to the nearest member of security. 

Drinking alcohol in public is illegal in Edinburgh so please do not bring alcohol to the event.  If you plan on drinking alcohol, take it easy and don’t end up too intoxicated. Security is obliged to refuse admission or eject you from the site if you have had too much to drink so, don’t spoil your night. 

 It is an offence to supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18. ID spot checks will be taking place, and anyone caught supplying alcohol to anyone underage will be removed from the event and reported to Police Scotland.  

Our supportive welfare team from TLC Welfare are onsite to provide confidential and non-judgemental help in a whole variety of situations.  Welfare is a safe space to get support with intoxication, lost friends, you need sanitary products, you need a quiet space to desensitise or you just need someone to talk to.  

Be prepared for all weather. Keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared for a change in the weather as the evening goes on. Umbrellas are not permitted in the event. 

Planning on watching the show from down the front? The fact you will be in a big crowd may feel uncomfortable and going down the front is a very different experience than being further back in the crowd.  

If you are planning to watch the show from the front of the stage, there are some things to be mindful of, including the importance of not starting circle pits: