Deftones

Deftones play Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Centre on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

Summer Sessions lists the Edinburgh date at Royal Highland Showgrounds, with doors at 5pm. The show sits in the same late-August outdoor run as Biffy Clyro, The Cure, Florence + The Machine, Lorde and The Prodigy.

Key Event Details

What To Expect

Deftones bring a heavier night to the Edinburgh Summer Sessions line-up. The Sacramento band are known for mixing metal, alt-rock, shoegaze textures and big atmospheric live production.

The official Summer Sessions listing points to Deftones’ long-running catalogue, including White Pony, Diamond Eyes, Koi No Yokan and Ohms, along with their 2025 album private music.

Tickets & Entry

Tickets are listed through the official Summer Sessions event page, with Ticketmaster handling sales.

Summer Sessions says the Edinburgh shows are outdoor, all-standing concerts. Check the official event page before travelling for any final age, access or entry updates.

Location

The concert takes place outdoors at the Royal Highland Centre site at Ingliston, close to Edinburgh Airport. The event area is listed as Royal Highland Showgrounds, within the wider venue site.

Getting There

Summer Sessions says parking is available at the Royal Highland Showgrounds and must be booked in advance through Ticketmaster. The listed car park ticket price is £15.

Trams to Ingliston Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport are useful options if you are travelling from the city centre.

Our Tips

• Plan for an outdoor standing show.
• Book parking in advance if you are driving.
• Check the Summer Sessions page closer to the date for stage times.
• Allow extra time for queues around Ingliston.

Official event page: Deftones at Edinburgh Summer Sessions