Callum Beattie at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Callum Beattie will play Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Friday 10 July 2026, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.

The Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter, raised in Musselburgh, has built a strong following with direct, working-class storytelling and a mix of indie folk, pop, and rock. This will be one of the standout Scottish music events in Edinburgh next summer, with the Castle Esplanade giving it a properly local setting.

Beattie’s career has grown from pub gigs and busking to chart success in Scotland, including his debut album People Like Us and the 2023 follow-up Vandals, which topped the Scottish album charts.

Key Event Details

Detail	Info
Event	Callum Beattie
Date	Friday 10 July 2026
Time	6:45pm
Venue	Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
Location	Castlehill, Edinburgh
Tickets	Available via Ticketmaster
Age guidance	Standing: over 14s only. Under 16s must be with an adult over 18
Ticket limit	Maximum 6 tickets per person and household

What To Expect

Callum Beattie’s songs tend to lean on real-life stories, big choruses, and a Scottish pop-rock sound that sits somewhere between singer-songwriter intimacy and larger live stages.

His background gives the Edinburgh Castle show a strong local pull. Born in Edinburgh and raised in Musselburgh, Beattie started out writing songs as a teenager before gigging around pubs, busking, and building a following through word of mouth.

He released his first single, We Are Stars, in 2017, later breaking through with songs such as Salamander Street and albums including People Like Us and Vandals.

Tickets & Entry

Tickets for Callum Beattie Edinburgh are available through Ticketmaster.

A limit of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Ticketmaster notes that orders above the limit may be cancelled.

The event also includes a £1 donation from every ticket sold on the tour to the newly launched Live Trust, which supports people working across grassroots live music, including venues, artists, festivals, and promoters.

Age Restrictions

There are different age notes depending on ticket type:

• Standing: over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
• Seating: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Not suitable for infants or small children.

It’s worth checking the ticket type before booking, especially if you’re planning to go as a family group.

Location

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade sits at the top of the Royal Mile, directly outside Edinburgh Castle.

It’s one of the city’s most recognisable outdoor venues and is used for major summer concerts, as well as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Getting There

Waverley Station is the closest main railway station, but the walk up to the Castle is steep, so allow more time than the distance suggests.

Tram and bus routes serve the city centre, with Princes Street and the Old Town both within walking distance. Parking near the Castle is very limited, so public transport is usually the better option for this Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh event.

Our Tips

• Book early if you want a better choice of ticket types.
• Leave extra time for the uphill walk through the Old Town.
• Check the weather before heading out, as the Esplanade is an outdoor venue.
• Keep the age restrictions in mind if buying for under-16s.