Edinburgh Castle Esplanade , Edinburgh
Superstar Sir Rod Stewart continues his reign as one of the world’s finest live performers with the announcement of a run of special summer UK shows.
Expect the shows to be filled with show-stopping classics and fan favourites from across his impressive career. “My favorite memories have been summer nights with a beer or two alongside the best fans in the world,” Rod said of the run of dates. “I’m impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues – football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles! We’ll all be dancing under the stars.”
Thursday 6th July 2023
Friday 7th July 2023
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade , Edinburgh
Thursday 6th July
Friday 7th July
Superstar Sir Rod Stewart continues his reign as one of the world’s finest live performers with the announcement of a run of special summer UK shows.
Expect the shows to be filled with show-stopping classics and fan favourites from across his impressive career. “My favorite memories have been summer nights with a beer or two alongside the best fans in the world,” Rod said of the run of dates. “I’m impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues – football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles! We’ll all be dancing under the stars.”
Book Your Travel
Big Green Coach is the official coach travel partner for the Rod Stewart tour – on sale now with carbon neutral day return coach services.
Over 60 pick up locations to choose from.
All coaches will drop you next to the venue before music starts and make sure you don’t miss any action. In fact you can enjoy the anthems and then sleep it off on the way back to your own bed!
No pricey hotels. No being designated driver. No leaving early to catch the last train or worrying about train strikes.
Pick up locations: Glasgow, Glasgow (Fort) and Livingston.
GET THERE
Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile and can be accessed via the Lawnmarket and Johnston Terrace.
Please note there is no parking at Edinburgh Castle.
The nearest NCP Car Park is located on Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
Please be advised there is a 5-10 minute uphill walk from this point to the entrance of the concert arena.
Big Green Coach is the official carbon neutral travel partner for The Who UK tour. Click here for details and to book coach travel.
Nearest rail: Waverly Station or Haymarket Station.
Bus routes: Lothian Buses 23, 27 & 45 stop of George IV Bridge.
For further information, visit www.lothianbuses.com.
The nearest Tram stop is Princes Street.
For further information, visit www.edinburghtrams.com.
Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile and can be accessed via the Lawnmarket and Johnston Terrace.
FAQS
Superstar Sir Rod Stewart continues his reign as one of the world’s finest live performers with the announcement of a run of special summer UK shows.
Expect the shows to be filled with show-stopping classics and fan favourites from across his impressive career. “My favorite memories have been summer nights with a beer or two alongside the best fans in the world,” Rod said of the run of dates. “I’m impatiently awaiting this summer playing at a variety of special venues – football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles! We’ll all be dancing under the stars.”
Gates Open 6:45pm
Where do I buy Tickets?
Buy on-line at www.ROBOMAGICLIVE.com
and authorised ticket agents
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We advise that the event is not suitable for young children, especially those 5 years of age and under.
BOOK YOUR TRAVEL
Big Green Coach will be operating a variety of routes to the venue. Please click HERE to purchase a Ticket With Travel package.
ACCESSIBILITY TICKETS
Accessibility tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster.com
TICKET DESPATCH
You will receive an email confirmation at the time of booking. THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. Your tickets will be sent to the same email address at a later date and no later than 4 weeks before the event.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the agent who you purchased your ticket(s) from.
We regret that exchanges and refunds are not available, except in the unlikely event that the concert is cancelled and an alternative date is not available.
If there are tickets available, the Box Office at the venue will be open from 10:00am on the day of the concert. Tickets will be priced higher on the day.
We advise that the event is not suitable for young children, especially those 5 years of age and under. Buggies are not permitted.
There are no child discounts.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Gates will open at 6:45pm.
Please enter by Castle Hill.
From here follow the signage around the venue to find the block, row and seat indicated on your ticket.
Please allow plenty of time for your journey and for parking and transfer, as well as getting to your seat.
The concert will end at approximately 10:30pm.
For any queries specifically relating to your ticket purchase and ticket delivery please contact the agent that you purchased from. This will be indicated on your confirmation email.
For all other enquiries email enquiries@robomagiclive.com
The venue will be operating a no re-entry policy. Once you have entered the venue you cannot exit and re-enter.
Accessibility Tickets
- Accessibility tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.co.uk
- People with disabilities are welcome at this venue and facilities exist for wheelchair users
- There is a designated wheelchair viewing area located at the base of blocks 2, 3, 4 and 5
- The arena also has an area for ambulant disabled patrons in blocks 12, 13, 14 and 15
- Wheelchair users will receive one additional complimentary ticket for their companion to help escort into and out of the event arena
- Please be advised that disabled and ambulant disabled tickets are limited, so we recommend booking early
- We will always endeavour to allow a full party to sit together. However, due to capacity limits we cannot guarantee this at all times
Assistance Dogs
- Assistance Dogs are allowed into the arena
- Due reference will be given to all aspects of safety and guidance from Guide Dogs for the Blind to ensure safety within the arena
Access & Facilities for Disabled / Ambulant Disabled Guests
- Access to the venue is via Castlehill – a steep, cobbled street, which is the only access route to the venue
- In the majority of cases, those with disabled tickets will not have to join the main queuing system – please present your tickets at the first ticket check located beside The Hub (The Lawnmarket / bottom of Castlehill) for priority entry no later than 6:20pm
- Should any wheelchair viewing area ticket holders or ticket holders with mobility difficulties wish to be dropped off in a vehicle at the entrance to the venue, please ensure this vehicle arrives at St Giles Street by 6.00pm at the latest to be directed by the stewards onto the Esplanade. The Vehicle MUST then be removed from the Esplanade by the bearer, returning to the Esplanade as instructed by the stewards after the performance end.
- After this time, vehicles will not be granted access to drop off so please ensure you come in plenty of time
- Cars must leave Castlehill by 6:30pm
- Please also ensure you have your tickets ready to present to staff at barriers and co-operate with stewards, who are there to assist you
- Please approach the venue via The Lawnmarket (from George IV Bridge / The Mound) and not via Johnston Terrace in order to gain vehicle access
- Any wheelchair users who required to be picked up by vehicle at the venue will have a period of waiting until the audience has departed
- We provide a guide time of 11pm, depending on crowds and as agreed by police
- There are toilet facilities for disabled patrons available on the Esplanade
- The venue does not offer the Hearing Loop System nor Infra-Red Hearing system
Accessible Parking
- Please note there is no parking at Edinburgh Castle but we do allow vehicle access for disabled patrons to be dropped off until 6:30pm on show days (see above)
- There is a limited amount of parking for Blue Badge Holders just off the Royal Mile at St Giles Street, EH1 1PT (first come, first served basis)
- The nearest NCP Car Park is located on Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW
- Please be advised there is a 5-10 minute uphill walk from this point to the entrance of the concert arena
Accessible Toilet Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are available
- If you experience any problems with the use of the accessible toilets, please contact the nearest steward
Yes, the concert is fully seated in the stands and on the Castle esplanade.
Yes so please come appropriately dressed in warm and waterproof clothing (as required) and wear study footwear.
Yes, the concert will go ahead in the rain so please come prepared.
Please bring clothing appropriate to expected weather conditions.
Please note that there will NOT be a luggage storage or cloakroom facility at the venue.
Yes, but only one small bag (no bigger than A5 size) per person.
Please note there will be no bag drop facilities at this event.
All bags are subject to search so please avoid bringing one if you can as this will speed up your entry to the concert.
Yes, official merchandise will be available to purchase within the venue.
Do avoid unlicensed traders outside of the venue offering inferior goods.
VENUE is a cashless venue – all transactions will be via card.
There are first aid facilities on site, and a designated first aid team will be available should you require any assistance.
Food and drink are not permitted to be brought into the venue.
You may bring one small, sealed plastic bottle of water per person, max 500ml.
If you have a medical condition such as diabetes, then a doctor’s note will permit diet-specific food and drink only.
A very limited range of food and drink will be available to purchase at the venue.
Please do not bring professional audio/visual recording equipment as these will not be permitted within the venue.
Filming and flash photography is prohibited during the concert.
Any cameras that are deemed ‘professional’ will be confiscated until the end of the concert.
DO’S
- Do keep your belonging with you at all times
- Do allow ample time to take advantage of the toilet facilities
- Do bring clothing appropriate to the weather conditions
- Do put any rubbish in the bins provided for you
- Do look out for official vendors and concessions stalls
- Do avoid unlicensed traders outside of the venue offering inferior goods
- Do report anything suspicious to a member of staff
- Do tune into local radio & check social medial for the latest travel updates
DON’TS
- Don’t bring food or drink (except one small, sealed plastic water bottle) into the venue
- Don’t arrive with any form of professional audio or visual recording equipment. There will be security checks in place and items may be confiscated if necessary
- Don’t bring large bags
- Airhorns or other loud instruments
- Alcohol
- Animals/pets (service animals permitted)
- Any item which could be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety
- Audio recording devices
- Bottles
- Canes (mobility canes are permitted)
- Cans
- Dangerous or hazardous items
- Drones
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Fireworks, including sparklers
- Flares
- Flammables
- Food
- Glass vessels
- Knives
- Laser devices
- Poles
- Professional cameras or video recording equipment
- Promotional items (including flyers, samples, giveaways)
- Sharp objects such as knives or scissors
- Selfie sticks/tripods
- Smoke bombs, canisters or similar
- Torches
- Weapons of any kind (including replicas)
- All items will be confiscated and may be passed to the Police to deal with further
- Any person in possession of such items will be refused entry to the Stadium
- Your bags will be checked and you may be subject to a search on entry to the stadium. This is for everyone’s safety and we ask that you remain patient and co-operate with security staff
- We search everyone entering the venue and employ a range of other security measures in and around the site, some of which may not be visible
- Each member of staff is here to ensure your comfort and safety. They have all been briefed to keep an eye open for anything unusual
- Please arrive in good time as our enhanced security measures may mean that it might take a little longer to get into the venue
- In order to make the screening process go as smoothly as possible, please keep all personal items to a minimum. Only small handbags and shoulder bags will be allowed into the venue
- Please note that there will NOT be a luggage storage or cloakroom facility at the venue
- The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground
- Racial, homophobic or discriminatory abuse is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground
There is no smoking permitted within the concert arena.
All customers have easy access to toilet facilities and there are wheelchair accessible toilets.
Umbrellas are not permitted
Seat Unique Riverside is a cashless venue.