EDINBURGH SUMMER SESSIONS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Biffy Clyro (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
With just weeks left to go until Summer Sessions return to Edinburgh, we bring you everything you need to know before making your way to Ingliston Royal Highland Showgrounds.
With 7 massive shows taking place between 21st and 29th August, the line-up has never been bigger. On the alternative end, you have Scottish rock royalty Biffy Clyro, goth cult legends The Cure, and the atmospheric metal of Deftones. Bringing the charts alive are the powerful vocals of Florence + The Machine and the electro-pop anthems of Lorde, before the series wraps up with one massive outdoor rave courtesy of The Prodigy. Throw in the brand-new, family-friendly festival Heather on the Hill, and Edinburgh Summer Sessions has something to convert even the most casual music fan.
Read all about the massive line up here.
With that out of the way, lets breakdown the essentials for heading to Edinburgh Summer Sessions….
Getting Here
Planning your travel is the most important step before heading to the Royal Highland Showground. It’s located right next to Edinburgh Airport – definitely too far to walk from the city centre (that’s a solid three hours!) – but its “on the outskirts” location actually makes it much easier to access by public transport.
Located next to Edinburgh Airport, the venue is highly accessible via multiple transport links.
- By Tram: Trams run every 10 minutes to/from Ingliston Park & Ride. From there, it is either a 15-minute walk or a free shuttle bus ride to the venue.
- By Train: Closest stations are Edinburgh Gateway or Edinburgh Park stations, then catch a direct tram to Ingliston Park & Ride. (Trams also available from across the Edinburgh area). Timetables via Scotrail.
- By Bus:
- Lothian Buses & Citylink: Frequent services stop within a short walk of the venue (check their websites to plan routes).
- Happy Bus: Direct coaches run from across Scotland (must be pre-booked).
- Big Green Coach: Running from Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Perth and Sunderland.
- By Car & Parking: On-site parking requires a pre-booked £15 ticket via Ticketmaster. Alternatively, use Edinburgh’s regional Park & Ride lots.
- Pick up/Drop off: Official pick-up and drop-off locations will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Full guide to getting to/from the Royal Highland Showgrounds HERE
Accessible Information
Edinburgh Summer Sessions aims to be inclusive and accessible for all music fans this summer. The site offers a Raised Platform and Ground-Level Viewing Area and limited accessible parking close to the venue. To access these facilities, you must make an application to Edinburgh Summer Sessions – HERE – following your ticket purchase.
Make sure to make this application as early as possible as accessible facilities may be limited and are unfortunately accommodated on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you make your accessibility requirements known, the better chance that these can be facilitated on the day.
Full accessibility guide is available HERE
Prohibited Items
Bags are permitted on site at the Royal Highland Showground, however, they must be smaller than 30cm x 42cm (the size of a sheet of A3 paper). An empty resuable water bottle (under 500ml) is permitted, however no glass, metal or hard plastics allowed.
Food & Drink
Food & Drink (even unopened) is cannot be brought into Bellahouston Park. There will be plenty of vendors and a bar on site catering to a wide variety of tastes and dietary needs.
Age Restrictions
Heather On The Hill
- Age Limit: All ages welcome (No minimum age).
- Under 16s (0–15): Must be with an adult 21+ (Max 2 youth per 1 adult).
- Note: Guardianship wristbands are required (available at the entrance or Welfare).
Biffy Clyro, The Cure, Florence + The Machine, Lorde & Deftones
- Age Limit: Strictly 14+ only (Under 14s not permitted).
- Ages 14–15: Must be with an adult 21+ (Max 4 youth per 1 adult).
- Note: Guardianship wristbands are required.
The Prodigy
Age Limit: Strictly 16+ only (Under 16s not permitted).
Tickets
The Cure is already SOLD OUT, however, remaining tickets for other events are available via Ticketmaster.
For everything Edinburgh Summer Sessions, head to their website now.
