Lorde to headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions - here's what to know, including how to get tickets and presale
Lorde will headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions next year, with support from Zara Larsson and Audrey Hobert.
Lorde has been announced as the next Edinburgh Summer Sessions headliner for 2026.
The Grammy Award winning star will take to the stage at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Tuesday, August 25, with support from Zara Larsson and Audrey Hobert.
The news comes amid Lorde’s massive Ultrasound World Tour, which saw her perform at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro in November.
For any fans who missed out on seeing the New Zealand singer-songwriter, here is everything you need to know about tickets for Lorde’s Edinburgh Summer Session.
Here’s when Lorde will headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Lorde’s Edinburgh Summer Session will take place on Tuesday, August 25 2026, at the Royal Highland Showgrounds.
When do Lorde Edinburgh tickets go on sale?
General sale for Lorde tickets will begin at 9am on Friday, December 5 2025.
They will be available from sites including Ticketmaster and the Summer Sessions website. There is a limit of six tickets per person and card, with any in excess of this to be cancelled.
If you want to see Lorde's Edinburgh Summer Session, here are some tips to help you secure tickets:
- Make sure you are signed up for an account with your preferred ticket site in advance of the sale beginning
- If you already have an account, log in well ahead of the sale beginning to ensure you can access it, and ensure sure your card/payment details are up to date for faster checkout
- If using a site such as Ticketmaster, there will be a waiting room which will open 15 minutes before the sale starts
- To avoid any technical issues or sites mistaking you as a bot, make sure that you have a stable internet connection and that you are disconnected from any VPNs.
- You should also clear your browser cache - but, this may mean you need to log in again, so do this well before the sale begins.
- Finally, use only one browser tab and one device when attempting to purchase tickets
Ticket reselling may only be done through authorised resale sites, such as Ticketmaster Fan to Fan Exchange.
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How to get Lorde presale for Edinburgh
If you don’t want to wait for general sale on Friday, there is presale for Lorde’s Edinburgh show.
There will be artist presale for Lorde’s Edinburgh show from 9am on Wednesday, December 5, for fans who register via the star’s website.
Then, there is Lorde Edinburgh presale through Summer Sessions. Fans signed up to the Summer Sessions newsletter will receive presale access from 9am on Wednesday, December 3. If you aren’t already registered, all you need to do is sign up here.
Otherwise, there will be Gigs in Scotland presale for Lorde in Edinburgh. This is open to anyone who has registered for an account with the website, with tickets also on sale from 9am on Wednesday, December 3.
There is also Ticketmaster presale from 9am on Wednesday, December 3 for eligible fans, with further details to be issued via email.
Zara Larsson and Audrey Hobert to support Lorde’s Edinburgh Summer Sessions headline show
Lorde will be joined in Edinburgh by Zara Larsson and Audrey Hobert.
Swedish singer Zara Larsson is best known for hits including Lush Life, Ain’t My Fault and Symphony, with her most recent album Midnight Sun nominated at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Meanwhile, Audrey Hobert just released her debut album Who’s The Clown in August, which includes her debut single Sue Me. The American singer-songwriter is also known for co-writing several of Gracie Abrams’ tracks, including hit That’s So True.
Are there age restrictions?
If you would like to see Lorde’s Edinburgh Summer Session you must be more than 14 years old. As the gig is outdoors, there is no seating and as such no one younger will be permitted.
Anyone aged between 14 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21, with a minimum of one adult per four young people .
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