Sam Fender

Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place at Royal Highland Showgrounds. 

Please note this is an outdoor all-standing concert.  

Gates open – 5pm 

Show ends – 10:30pm 

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

No persons under 12 permitted. 

Persons aged between 12-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over (1 adult minimum per 4 persons aged between 12-15 years old). 

If you are attending with someone under 16 years old, we encourage you to register your contact details in advance via our guardianship procedure form HERE. Guardianship wristbands will be issued at our Welfare Area inside 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:  

• UK or International Full or Provisional Driving Licence 

• UK or International Passport  

• National Proof of Age Standards Scheme card with the PASS hologram (e.g. Young Scot, CitizenCard, My ID Card)  

• Must have a PASS hologram on it.  

• The PASS hologram must not be faded, damaged or tampered with.  

If there is an issue with the PASS hologram on your ID, you should apply for a replacement card via the issuing authority as it will not be accepted.  

This is line with the national Challenge 25 policy.  

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

Picnic blankets, non-professional cameras, portable phone chargers, ear plugs, hand sanitiser, hats, lip balm, make up, sunscreen, sunglasses, empty reusable bottles (under 500ml, no glass/metal/hard plastic). 

The event is cashless and all payments will be via card or contactless.  

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

Bags and rucksacks larger than 30cm x 42cm (the size of a sheet of A3 paper), all glass (including perfume bottles), metal/hard plastic bottles, food or drink/liquids even if unopened, drugs, new psychoactive substances (NPS), flares or smoke canisters (you will be charged by the Police, flags & flagpoles, chairs, professional cameras, selfie sticks, umbrellas, weapons, frisbees/boomerangs and hi-vis tabards or jackets.  

You may be refused entry, ejected or arrested if you bring a prohibited item, so please familiarise yourself with what we will and won’t allow into the event. 
 

Plan your travel to the event and factor in the time required for searches and ticket checks. 

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

If you require any assistance throughout the show, please speak to the nearest member of security staff 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 plan on drinking alcohol, know your limits and please drink responsibly. 

Security are 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 in place, and anyone found supplying alcohol to anyone underage will be removed from the event and referred to Police Scotland. 

Our supportive welfare team from TLC 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, sanitary products,  or to access a quiet space to desensitise, or if you need someone to talk to.   

This is an outdoor event, the weather forecast can change quickly, so please be prepared for all types of weather. Umbrellas are not permitted in the event.  

Buses:  

Lothian Buses run a dedicated city centre shuttle service to and from the venue. For more information, click here. 

Citylink operate several services that stop along the A8;  within a few minutes’ walk of the venue. For more information, click here. 

Private coaches/mini buses will have a dedicated parking area close to the venue.  The location will be updated closer to the event date.  

Tram:  

Trams will run every 7-10 minutes to bring you to the event. Trams will run back to the City Centre every 10 minutes after the event. 

The nearest Tram Station to the Royal Highland Showgrounds is Ingliston Park & Ride, approximately a 10 - 15 minute walk to/from the venue. 
A free Tram shuttle bus will run between Ingliston Park & Ride and the event site throughout the event. This journey takes 5-10 minutes.   

For more information, click here.   

Train:  

Recommended Train Stations: Edinburgh Waverly and Haymarket 

You can take the 98 bus directly to the venue or the tram to Ingliston Park & Ride. 

Please check here for the most up to date information.  

Taxis/Pick Up/Drop Off:  

Suitable pick-up/drop-off locations will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check here for up to date information closer to the event. 

Parking:  

There will be customer parking available close to the venue, tickets must be purchased in advance. 

Parking costs £15 + booking fee and can be purchased HERE.  

Accessible Parking:  

Accessible customers are encouraged to contact the DF Concerts Accessibility team who can assist with parking arrangements. 

Please get in touch with accessedi@smmrsessions.com 

The official ticket outlet for this event is Ticketmaster.  

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

We strongly recommend that you only purchase tickets through our official ticket partners – 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. 

This event will be using Ticketmaster's SafeTix technology to provide powerful fraud and counterfeit protection.  Your barcode will constantly change and screenshots of barcodes will not work.  You must show the barcode in the Ticketmaster app.  More info on SafeTix can be found here.  

Please make sure you check your tickets within the latest version of the Ticketmaster app, and are logged into the app before you arrive at the venue as mobile data reception can be limited - doing this in advance through the app will ensure that you’ll be able to access them at the venue without connectivity.  

Information on how mobile tickets work can be found here.  If you’re having issues with downloading your tickets help can be found here.  If you will be arriving at different times to the rest of your party remember you can transfer their tickets from your Ticketmaster account to theirs. A guide on how to do this can be found here.  

The location of the Box Offices will be available closer to the event. 

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS 

4pm – 9.30pm 

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 the Box Office or via Ticketmaster.  

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.  

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

Summer Sessions has a dedicated Accessibility Team working all year round to constantly improve the experience for accessible customers. We welcome and encourage feedback from our attendees on our accessible facilities.  

Please note the access 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 our Accessibility Team on accessed@smmrsessions.com  

Please let us know in advance of the show if you have any specific access requirements for attending the show.  

If you wish to apply for any of the accessible facilities at Edinburgh Summer Sessions, including a free PA/Companion ticket, you must now have either a ‘Access Pass’ or be a current Access Card holder.  

Applications for the Access Pass will be submitted through Nimbus Disability. This is a free pass that will be valid for 3 years, so you will be able to use this at subsequent events. 

Please do not purchase a ticket for your PA/Companion. Once your application has been processed, we will provide this free of charge. Please follow instructions in the “Purchasing Accessible Tickets/Applying for Access” section.  

If you have any questions about your ticket and PA/Companion ticket, please contact us on accessed@smmrsessions.com  or on 0141 674 9444.  

Your access to our accessible facilities will be based on the symbols awarded to you by Nimbus in your Access Card or Access pass application.  

We will have the following available:    

• Raised Viewing Platform*  

• Accessible Ground Level Viewing Area*  

• Essential Companion Ticket*

• Accessible Toilets*  

• Assistance Dog*  

• Accessible Parking (allocated on first-come, first-serve basis)  

• Changing Places Facilities (upon request)  

• Fridge Storage for Medication (upon request)  

• BSL Performance Interpreters (upon request – at least 60 days in advance)  

• Audio Description (upon request – at least 60 days in advance)  

• Live Captioning (upon request – at least 60 days in advance)  

*subject to Nimbus approval.  

First Aid and Welfare will be available to all at Edinburgh Summer Sessions   

We ask our toilet attendants and stewards to look out for 'I can't wait' cards for quick access to the toilets.  

There will be a dedicated Accessible parking area located close to the Accessible Entrance. If you require the use of this car park you will need to apply for Accessible Parking (via the Accessibility Application Form).   

Please note:  

• Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

• Blue Badge Holders must have their badge present on the day to show a Steward.  

• The Accessible parking area is free of charge.  

• The Accessible Platform is uncovered so please dress appropriately for the Scottish weather.  

• Please note that flicker, laser, strobe and other lighting effects may be used during the performances.

• For the comfort and enjoyment of all fans using the Accessible areas, smoking/use of e-cigarettes/vases is not permitted.  

• The PA/Companion ticket is provided with the expectation that your PA is willing and able to assist you throughout your visit, and would be available and able to help you in the event of an evacuation.  

• In the instance of a site evacuation please ensure that your PA is aware that they are your main point of assistance in an emergency evacuation. Crowd management personnel located near the viewing platform will assist in moving everybody to a place of safety.  

• No abuse of the PA ticket and wristband or this wristband/ticket will be revoked. 

• If you have an ‘I can’t wait’ card, please present this to the stewards for quick access to the toilets  

• Please feel free to bring your own ear plugs.  

• The accessible platform is seated only. This is to prevent the restricted view for other customers. If you wish to stand up and/or dance you may do so at the back of the platform.  

We want our customers to enjoy their visit to our shows, but we appreciate that we may not cover everything you need or wish to know about the event. If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch prior to the event with our Accessibility Team by emailing: accessed@smmrsessions.com 

Post: 272 St Vincent Street, Edinburgh 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 will not be monitored as we will be working operationally on the ground, however, if you arrive at the event then please approach a Steward, Supervisor or a member of the Customer Access Team for assistance and they will do their best to help.