Festival season may be over for another year but there are plenty more events happening this month to look forward to! Take advantage of exclusive online ticket deals, including unlimited travel within the City Zone, by purchasing one of our ‘Day Tripper’ tram tickets in advance through our official ticket website.
This September, you can rely on Edinburgh Trams to help you travel to the biggest events across the city, with a selection of our top picks listed below.
Tabletop Scotland
Fri, 6 Sept – Sun, 8 Sept
Royal Highland Centre
Tabletop Scotland specialises in board games, card games and roleplaying games. With over 100 exhibitors, there is something for everyone at this convention, whether you are an avid gamer or exploring the world of gaming for the first time.
Taking place at the Royal Highland Centre
Closest tram stop: Ingliston Park & Ride
Come From Away
Tue, 17 Sept – Sat, 21 Sept
Edinburgh Playhouse
The winner of four Olivier Awards, Come From Away lands at the Edinburgh Playhouse, straight from the West End. The popular show follows the extraordinary true story of 7,000 passengers from across the globe whose flights grounded in Canada, following the events of 9/11. The heartwarming musical centres around how a small Newfoundland village invited passengers in with open arms, symbolising prosperity and solidarity.
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
FLY Open Air
Sat, 21 Sept – Sun 22 Sept
Princes Street Gardens
FLY Open Air festival returns to Princes Street Gardens for another year with a stacked line-up of top DJ’s. With trams servicing Princes Street throughout the day, getting to the festival to join in the party is a breeze.
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Blood Brothers
Tue, 24 Sept – Sat 28 Sept
Edinburgh Playhouse
The smash-hit musical Blood Brothers is making a triumphant return to Edinburgh! The enthralling tale follows a set of twins who become separated at birth. Experiencing very different lives, the brothers become reunited following a series of decisive events. Picking up numerous accolades, this musical is a must see!
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest to Explore Space
Sun, 29 Sept
Edinburgh Playhouse
Following on from multiple sell-out shows, astronaut Tim Peake returns for another totally out of this world tour. Tim will take to the stage to share the stories of his fellow astronauts, detailing how space travel has progressed throughout the years. From the initial plannings of space flight, to missions to Mars, discover the experiences that await those who venture into out of space.
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
