Sophie McCartney: Back In The Day Rave

Sophie McCartney: Back In The Day Rave comes to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 20 February 2027. This is an 18+ daytime event, with doors at 12pm, the show starting at 1pm, and a 4pm curfew.

The format is a daytime nostalgia rave hosted by comedian Sophie McCartney, rather than a standard seated stand-up show.

That timing makes it one of the more unusual events in Edinburgh’s early 2027 calendar. The tour is also visiting venues around the UK, with several dates already sold out, while Edinburgh tickets remained on sale when checked on 19 September 2026.

Key Event Details

What To Expect

The event combines a rave-style music setup with McCartney’s comic hosting and a throwback theme. It is designed as an afternoon party, so do not plan for the timings of a normal evening gig.

The Live Nation listing gives a firm 4pm curfew. That makes it practical to build other plans around the event, but it also means arriving late would cut into a relatively short afternoon session.

Tickets & Entry

Tickets are available from the official Live Nation event page and Ticketmaster. The event is strictly 18+, so bring acceptable photo ID.

Location

Edinburgh Corn Exchange is on New Market Road in Chesser, west of the city centre. It is a large standing-event venue used for concerts, club-style shows, exhibitions, and touring productions.

Getting There

Bus or taxi is usually the simplest option from central Edinburgh. Haymarket is the nearest major railway station, followed by a short onward journey to Chesser.

Our Tips

• Treat 12pm as the arrival target, not the start of a long evening. The event finishes at 4pm.
• Bring photo ID because the event is 18+.
• Check the Corn Exchange bag policy before travelling if you were planning to bring anything larger than a small day bag.