Bon Jovi Edinburgh: Your guide to Bon Jovi at Murrayfield - setlist, support, stage times, weather, tickets and more

The legendary New Jersey rock band will kick off the UK and Ireland leg of their Forever tour at Murrayfield Stadium on Friday, August 28, ahead of shows in Dublin and London.

Speaking to The Scotsman last year, frontman Jon Bon Jovi thanked Scottish fans for waiting so long for the band’s return.

Playing Edinburgh for the first time since 2011, he said: “We haven't played there in too long, first and foremost. And it's a great town and I thought it would be a good place to go and spend a week before the first show.

“I just wanted to go where I knew I could count on friends, shoulders to lean on, because it's been a while. But I'm excited. Usually I come in and do the show and sit in a hotel. But as it's the first show, I'll have the opportunity to acclimate. So it'll be fun.”

When will Bon Jovi play Murrayfield?

Bon Jovi will headline Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday, August 28.

Who is Bon Jovi's Edinburgh support?

For their Edinburgh show, Bon Jovi will be joined by English singer-songwriter James Bay.

With four studio albums to his name - including his most recent record Changes All the Time from 2024 - Bay is best known for songs such as Hold Back The River, Let It Go and If You Ever Want to Be In Love.

When do doors open?

For Bon Jovi’s Edinburgh show, gates will open at 5pm on Friday.

What time will Bon Jovi come on stage? All Edinburgh set times

Following doors opening at 5pm, James Bay will take to the stage more than an hour later with Bon Jovi not due to perform until closer to 8pm.

Here are all of the provided times for Bon Jovi at Murrayfield:

• Doors open: 5pm
• James Bay: 6.30pm - 7.15pm
• Bon Jovi: 7.45pm - 10.15pm
• Curfew: 11pm

All timings have been provided as a guideline only and may be subject to change.

Bon Jovi Edinburgh setlist

With their gig in Edinburgh kicking off their short UK and Ireland tour, we don’t yet know exactly what songs the band will play.

However, based their recent series of shows at Madison Square Garden in New York, here is the likely setlist for Bon Jovi in Edinburgh - with some small changes to be expected:

• With a Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles cover)
• Beautiful Drug
• We Weren't Born to Follow
• Lost Highway
• Who Says You Can't Go Home
• You Give Love a Bad Name
• Born to Be My Baby
• Legendary
• Let It Rain
• Whole Lot of Leavin'
• Bed of Roses
• Have a Nice Day
• It's My Life
• Livin' on a Prayer
• Lay Your Hands on Me
• Limitless
• This House Is Not for Sale
• Keep the Faith

Encore:

• I'll Be There for You
• Red, White and Jersey
• Wanted Dead or Alive
• Bad Medicine

Encore 2:

• Always

What will the weather be like?

On Friday, the Met Office are predicting a warm but damp day with highs of 21°C to be accompanied by light rain. The sun may make a small appearance but fans should keep checking in and ensure to take a waterproof to the stadium.

Where do I enter Murrayfield for Bon Jovi?

Depending on where fans are sitting or standing, there are different turnstiles which should be used for entering Murrayfield.

Turnstiles are colour coded, and tickets should indicate which entrance fans should use.

Can I leave and come back?

No, once fans have entered Murrayfield Stadium to see Bon Jovi, leaving and re-entering is forbidden.

What if I have issues with my ticket?

The best way to avoid ticket issues is to only shop from approved vendors and to download tickets to devices well in advance of leaving for the venue.

However, if there are any issues on the day of the gig, the Murrayfield box office can be found at the Roseburn Street stadium entrance.

What items are banned from Bon Jovi at Murrayfield?

For security reasons, there are a number of restrictions regarding items allowed inside the stadium.

Concertgoers can take bags, provided they are no larger than a sheet of A4 paper, which will be searched upon entry, though it is worth noting that there are no bag drops located at the venue.

No food or drink will be permitted unless required for medical or childcare purposes, though empty soft/collapsible water bottles will be permitted, with points to fill them available.

While there has been no full list provided so far, based on previous Murrayfield gigs here is the likely full list of banned items for Bon Jovi’s Edinburgh show:

• Bags larger than a sheet of A4
• Alcohol, cans, bottles of any kind / hip flasks
• Knives, weapons, or multitools
• Fireworks, flares or any pyrotechnics
• Banners or flags with offensive slogans or larger than a sheet of A3
• Umbrellas
• Professional photography, videography and audio equipment
• Tripods, selfie sticks, iPads, or drones
• Laser pointers/torches

Are there age restrictions?

Yes, there are several age restrictions to be aware of for the gig. No one under the age of 14 will be permitted in the standing section of the stadium.

As for seated tickets, no children under five years old will be allowed to attend. Regardless of the ticket type, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Is Murrayfield cashless?

Yes, Murrayfield is an entirely cashless venue, which means that all food and drink vendors and merchandise stalls will accept contactless or card payments only.

Can I still get tickets?

Yes, there are a limited number of tickets available for sale. These can be purchased from various sites, including Ticketmaster.

What should I do if I have tickets but can no longer go?

Depending on where the tickets were purchased, some vendors may allow ticket resale via official platforms such as Ticketmaster’s Fan to Fan Exchange. This service allows fans to put tickets up for sale at face value.

This will vary depending on ticket provider, and the full terms and conditions of sale should be checked before doing so.