Summer in the city is starting to heat up, and as we make our way to the warmer months, so are the events heading our way in June!
There’s plenty to join in on this month, from an international country star hitting the stage at Murrayfield, the return of the world-famous Royal Highland Show, celebrating Edinburgh Pride, seeing Scotland take on the World Cup and everything in between! Plan your month ahead and glide to events across the city with Edinburgh Trams.
City events
Zach Bryan – With Heaven On Tour – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 14 June
The American country singer-songwriter is set to embark on his biggest international tour yet, as he brings ‘With Heaven On Tour’ to the Scottish capital in June. Dig out your cowboy boots and cowboy hats for a night full of country hits.
Closest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium
Royal Highland Show – Royal Highland Showgrounds – 18-21 June
The four-day annual event showcasing the best of food, farming, and rural life returns to Ingliston in June. Expect over 800 trade exhibitors, over 2,000 livestock competitors entering into 900+ competitions (and over 4,000 animals!), plus tens of thousands of visitors looking to experience the top agricultural event of the year.
Closest tram stop: Ingliston Park & Ride
Pride Edinburgh – City Centre – 20 June
Scotland’s longest-running celebration of the LGBTQ+ community returns to Edinburgh to bring thousands of people together to ‘stand proudly, celebrate diversity, and continue the fight for inclusion and rights for all’. The annual march will take place across the city centre. Visit the Pride Edinburgh website to see the official route and plan your journey in advance using our Journey Planner.
Closest tram stop: Princes Street, St Andrew Square, Picardy Place
Sports highlights
Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 6 June
Glasgow Warriors will be taking on Vodacom Bulls at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium as they secured their place in the URC Semi-Final. It’s set to be a thrilling game as the teams battle it out for a spot in the final. Should Glasgow Warriors win their semi-final game, they’ll be taking to Murrayfield again later on in June for a chance at winning the trophy.
Closest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium
Scotland’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years is a cause for celebration, and there’s no doubt there will be plenty of festivities happening across Edinburgh for the whole month to mark the occasion. Keep your eyes peeled for the official Scotland World Cup tram that will be gliding across the city this month! Come on Scotland!
Scotland v Haiti – 14 June
Scotland v Morocco – 19 June
Scotland v Brazil – 24 June
Although we’re in June, the weather has not been the summer weather we hoped so far. So, if you’re looking for something indoors to keep you entertained, Edinburgh Playhouse, Usher Hall, and Festival Theatre have plenty to keep you occupied (and out of the rain!). See below for our top picks of shows happening across this month.
Edinburgh Playhouse
The Beach Boys – 60 Years of Pet Sounds – Edinburgh Playhouse – 16 June
Bluey’s Big Play – Edinburgh Playhouse – 18-21 June
Derren Brown: Only Human – Edinburgh Playhouse – 23-27 June
The Temptations and the Four Tops – Edinburgh Playhouse – 29 June
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Usher Hall
Richard Ayoade – Afterthoughts – Usher Hall – 10 June
Shxtsngigs: Daddy’s Home Tour – Usher Hall – 19 June
Ethel Cain – Usher Hall – 28 June
Closest tram stop: West End
Festival Theatre
The Marriage of Figaro – Festival Theatre – 1-6 June
The Playboy of the Western World – Festival Theatre – 9 June
All My Sons – Festival Theatre – 10 June
Dracula – Festival Theatre – 12-14 June
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – Festival Theatre – 16-17 June
Ballet Black at 25 – Festival Theatre – 19 June
Simon and Garfunkel: Through The Years – Festival Theatre – 20 June
The Karate Kid – The Musical – Festival Theatre – 23-27 June
Closest tram stop: St Andrew Square
