Deftones Presale: Here's how to get tickets to see Deftones headlining Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Here’s what you need to know about tickets and presale for Deftones in Edinburgh.
Deftones are the latest headline act to be announced for Edinburgh Summer Sessions, with tickets on sale this week.
The Grammy Award-winning alternative US band are set to play a massive outdoor show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday, August 27 2026, with support from special guests Idles.
It will be their second Scottish show next year, with Deftones also set to play the OVO Hydro in February.
Here’s everything you need to know about tickets.
When are Deftones playing Edinburgh?
Deftones will headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday, August 27 2026.
When do tickets go on sale?
General sale for Deftones will begin at 10am on Friday, November 28.
Tickets will be available from sites including Summer Sessions’ own website as well as Ticketmaster.
Deftones Edinburgh presale
To access Deftones artist presale, you must be registered for the band’s mailing list with codes emailed out ahead of the presale beginning at 9am on Tuesday, November 25.
This is the earliest presale, but far from the only.
There is also venue presale from 9am on Wednesday, November 26 through the Royal Highland Showgrounds which can be accessed by signing up for their mailing list.
There will also be presale for Deftones’ Edinburgh gig through Summer Sessions’ own mailing list, which will also begin at 9am on Wednesday, November 26.
In addition, there is also Gigs in Scotland presale which is open to anyone who is registered for an account on the website. This presale will also begin at 9am on Wednesday, November 26.
Finally, also on Wednesday, there is Ticketmaster presale. Fans who are eligible for this presale will receive an email with further access details.
How much are Deftones tickets?
Tickets to see Deftones, with Idles, at Edinburgh Summer Sessions will cost £78.85 each.
That’s for standard tickets, with VIP tickets priced at £116.50.
Idles to support Deftones at Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Deftones will be joined by special guests Idles for their huge outdoor gig in Edinburgh next summer.
The post-punk band are well known for blending intensity with vulnerability, with their 2024 Hydro gig earning a 4-star review from The Scotsman.
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