Bon Jovi Edinburgh: What to know about parking at Murrayfield for band's Scottish show

The band’s first gig in Scotland for more than a decade, excitement is building ahead of their night at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday, August 28.

However, with road closures in place to ensure the public remains safe over the course of the event, parking nearby will be extremely limited.

If you’re planning on driving to Bon Jovi in Edinburgh, here is everything you need to know before you go.

Is there parking at Murrayfield for Bon Jovi?

No, there is no public parking available at Murrayfield Stadium for Bon Jovi’s concert.

The only parking option available will be for accessible ticket holders - who have requested an event-specific car park pass in advance - at Murrayfield Ice Arena. This is not open to all blue badge holders, and anyone who parks here should be prepared to wait until all the surrounding roads have reopened.

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Where to park for Bon Jovi’s Murrayfield gig

As there will be no spaces available at the stadium, fans travelling to see Bon Jovi must consider other parking options nearby.

Getting to the stadium by Park and Ride

There are various Park and Ride locations which can drop fans off directly at Murrayfield or to the city centre, where further connection services will operate.

• Ingliston Park and Ride: West of Edinburgh with 1,085 spaces. Direct bus and tram services to Murrayfield area.
• Hermiston Park and Ride: West of Edinburgh with 450 spaces. Direct bus services to Murrayfield area.
• Ferrytoll Park and Ride: North of Edinburgh with 1,040 spaces. Bus services to the city centre.
• Sheriffhall Park and Ride: South of Edinburgh with 561 spaces. Bus services to the city centre.
• Newcraighall Park and Ride: East of Edinburgh with 565 spaces. Bus and train services to the city centre.
• Wallyford Park and Ride: East of Edinburgh with 300 spaces. Bus and train services to the city centre.
• Straiton Park and Ride: South of Edinburgh with 106 spaces. Bus services to the city centre.

Find out more about all of Edinburgh’s Park and Ride options here.

Parking near Murrayfield

There are also various car parks located nearby Murrayfield which are privately owned and operated.

The Q-Park at Capital Square can be pre-booked for the gig with a 15% discount code also available for fans.

Alternatively, websites such as Just Park allow fans to book parking spaces via local businesses or even private parking spaces which belong to residents. Nearby hotels and supermarkets also have parking available for the durations of the concert.

Are there drop-off and pick-up spots for Bon Jovi in Edinburgh?

There are no official drop-off spots for Bon Jovi’s Murrayfield gig, and given all of the road closures in place around the stadium finding a close location may be a challenge.

With that being said, unofficial points which could serve as drop-off and pick-up zones include Bankhead and The Gyle, though drivers should expect heavy traffic.