Deftones Edinburgh Summer Sessions Stage Times: Royal Highland Showgrounds gig set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions

They enjoyed increasing success culminating in winning the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2001.

By 2006 the band were suffering from internal tensions and creative differences, before bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a serious car crash, with his injuries ultimately leading him to lose his life.

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But since 2010 the band have enjoyed a purple patch, releasing five critically acclaimed albums including 2025’s Private Music which won them a new army of fans.

They are currently touring the album and there’s good news for Scottish fans - with a date in Edinburgh.

Here’s everything you need to know if you are going along.

When are Deftones playing Edinburgh?

Deftones play Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds onas part of the Summer Sessions series of gigs on Thursday, August 27. Doors are at 5pm.

What is the support for Deftones’ Edinburgh show?

Deftones have announced two support acts for their Edinburgh gig. First up will be South African singer-songwriter Ecca Vandal followed by post punk rockers Idles.

What are the stage times for Deftones’ Edinburgh show?

Doors are at 5pm with the gig set to end by 10.30pm. There are no other official stage times but, judging from similar gigs at the venue, expect the gig to play out as follows:

• Doors: 5pm
• Ecca Vandal: 6.15pm
• Idles: 7.30pm
• Deftones: 9pm
• Show ends: 10.30pm

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Are tickets still available for Deftones’ Edinburgh show?

If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you are in luck - there are still a few left here with prcies starting at £80.60.

Are there any age restrictions for Deftones’ Edinburgh show?

It’s over 14s only for the gig. Under-16s old must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (one adult minimum per 4 persons aged below 14 years old).

What’s the weather forecast for the Deftones gig?

It’s currently looking like it’s going to be a mixture of sunshine and showers for the gig, with temperatures ranging from 14-18C.

What is the likely Deftones setlist?

Expect to hear most - if not all - of the following songs in Edinburgh, taken from the band’s recent show in France.

1. Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)
2. Swerve City
3. my mind is a mountain
4. locked club
5. Tempest
6. Around the Fur
7. Rosemary
8. Rocket Skates
9. Risk
10. Sextape
11. infinite source
12. Entombed
13. Korea
14. Change (In the House of Flies)
15. milk of the madonna
16. Cherry Waves
17. My Own Summer (Shove It)
18. 7 Words

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