Heather on the Hill: Line up, stage times, tickets, weather, and banned items for Royal Highland Showgrounds festival
Here is everything you need to know about Heather on the Hill at Royal Highland Showgrounds, including stage times, tickets, weather, banned items and more.
Acts including Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band, Skerryvore, and Brooke Combe will play the main stage at Heather on the Hill this weekend.
The family friendly day festival will take place at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions this year.
As well as live music, there will be a range of activities on offer for attendees of all ages, including circus workshops, face painting, yoga and more.
If you are heading along, here is everything you need to know about Heather on the Hill in Edinburgh - including when gates open, set times, banned items, weather and more.
When is Heather on the Hill?
Heather on the Hill will take place at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday, August 22.
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What time do gates open?
Gates for Heather on the Hill will open from 12pm, with the car park to be open from 10am that morning.
The VIP section will also open at noon, with the Box Office opening an hour before at 11am.
Heather on the Hill: Full line up and set times for Edinburgh day festival
There is a huge amount of entertainment on offer during Heather on the Hill with performances spread across three stages.
The main stage will open at 12.45pm with the evening’s headliners Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band to play an acoustic set, however the earliest act will be on the Milarrochy Bay stage from noon.
Here are all of the Heather on the Hill stage times:
Main Stage
- Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band Acoustic Opening: 12.45pm
- Nati: 1.15pm
- Rose Betts: 2.15pm
- Cammy Barnes: 3.20pm
- Brooke Combe: 4.30pm
- Skerryvore: 5.45pm
- Cian Ducrot: 7.15pm
- Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band: 8.45pm
The Heather Bell Stage
- Ewan McKenna: 1.45pm
- The Laurettes: 2.50pm
- Jarad Rowan: 4pm
- Scratchcard Wednesday: 5.15pm
- Calum MacPhail: 6.45pm
The Milarrochy Bay Stage
- Callum Richards: 12pm
- Jacob Jukes: 1pm
- Vass: 2pm
- John Milne: 3pm
- GBX (George Bowie): 4pm
- Cassi: 5.30pm
- Lynne Hogan: 7pm
While these three stages are among the main offering of the day, there will be further entertainment on across the event ground catered to festivalgoers of all ages. You can find the full list of activities below:
What time will Heather on the Hill end?
The final set of Heather on the Hill is due to end at around 10.30pm, with the car park to close at midnight. The VIP area will close at 11pm.
What will the weather be like?
For Heather on the Hill, the Met Office predict sunny intervals for the most part, with highs of 19°C.
However, there is a chance of rain, so it’s worth being prepared for all eventualities and taking along a waterproof as well as suncream.
What items are banned from Heather on the Hill?
Due to the family friendly nature of Heather on the Hill, there will be a number of exceptions made regarding what items are typically allowed during Edinburgh Summer Sessions.
Reusable water bottles, bags smaller than a sheet of A3, portable chargers, suncream, biodegradable wipes, small hand sanitizers, buggies, baby food, milk or formula and blankets will all be permitted for the day festival.
There are still a number of banned items including:
- Fake IDs
- Bags larger than a sheet of A3
- Disposable vapes
- Anything considered to be a weapon such as multitools
- Drugs and legal highs
- Flames and smoke devices
- Fireworks, sparklers, confetti cannons etc
- Drones, portable laser equipment and laser pens
- Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets
- Glass or bottles larger than 500ml
- Hard plastic or metal bottles
- Aerosols or spray paint cans
- All glass including perfume bottles
- Tents and gazebos
- Chairs
- Balloons and inflatables
- Umbrellas and selfie sticks
- Flags and tentpoles
- Domestic club tops
- Food and drink (except baby food, milk or formula)
- Professional photography, videography and audio equipment
Is Heather on the Hill cashless?
Yes, Heather on the Hill is an entirely cashless event.
Can I leave and come back?
Unlike other Edinburgh Summer Sessions, it is possible to leave and re-enter. This largely applies to children and parents and be sure to speak to a steward for help first.
Are there age restrictions?
Children of all ages are welcome to attend Heather on the Hill. If someone is 15 or younger, they must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
If you are going with a young person, you can register your details in advance and secure a guardianship wristband. These will be provided either at the event entrances or at the welfare tent and will help reunite anyone who becomes separated.
Can I still get tickets?
Yes, there are still a limited number of tickets remaining for Heather on the Hill. These can be purchased via Ticketmaster.
You can find out more on the official Summer Sessions website, by downloading the app, or viewing this helpful PDF guide.
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