Deacon Blue Edinburgh Castle Tickets Presales and Price: Here's how to see the band play the Capital next year

This year saw them release a brand new studio - entitled The Great Western Road - and performed a string of live sold out concerts to celebrate four decades of music.

And they’re not resting on their laurels, with the announcement of a concert at Edinburgh Castle next year.

John Stout, from Castle Concerts, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome one of Scotland’s most iconic bands, Deacon Blue, back to Edinburgh Castle. Their music has been the soundtrack to so many lives, and there’s no more fitting setting than the Castle Esplanade for what promises to be an unforgettable night of song.”

Here’s everything you need to know about the gig - and how to get tickets.

When will Deacon Blue be playing Edinburgh Castle?

The band will be playing Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Friday, July 17. Doors will be at 6.45pm.

When can I buy tickets for Deacon Blue’s Scottish shows?

Tickets for the show go on sale to the general public at 10am on Friday, November 7, here.

Are there any presales for Deacon Blue’s Edinburgh Castle gig?

There’s only one presale for the Edinburgh Castle gig, which you can access by signing up to Deacon Blue’s mailing list here. You’ll be sent a link to access tickets from 10am on Wednesay, November 5.

How much are tickets to see Deacon Blue at Edinburgh Castle?

Expect the ticket prices to be similar to that of the Snow Patrol gig being held at the same venue next year.

That means ticket prices will range from £71.50 at the cheapest to £93.50 at the most expensive.

Standing tickets for that gig (including fees) cost £71.50, with seated tickets costing £71.50, £82.50 or £93.50.

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Who is supporting Deacon Blue?

Deacon Blue have yet to announce support for their Edinburgh Castle gig. Watch this space. The Lighting Seeds are supporting them on their other UK summer dates.

Are there age restriction for Deacon Blue’s Scottish gigs?

All under-16s have to be accompanied by an adult aged over 18.

What will Deacon Blue play at Edinburgh Castle?

Expect a similar setlist to Deacon Blue’s most recent run of concerts, meaning you’ll hear the majority of the following, taken from their last concert at the Glasgow OVO Hydro:

1. Turn Up Your Radio!
2. Up Hope
3. Bound to Love
4. Fergus Sings the Blues
5. Raintown
6. Mid Century Modern
7. That's What We Can Do
8. Queen of the New Year
9. Cover From the Sky
10. How We Remember It
11. Chocolate Girl
12. Your Swaying Arms
13. Wages Day
14. Ashore
15. Your Town
16. Loaded
17. Wait on Me
18. When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
19. The Great Western Road
20. Late '88
21. Real Gone Kid
22. Curve of the Line
23. Dignity
24. People Come First
25. Keep Me in Your Heart

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