Lorde Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Setlist, stage times, support, tickets, weather and more for Royal Highland Showgrounds gig

Headlining the venue as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions, the singer-songwriter will be joined by a slew of first class support acts, including Audrey Hobert and Zara Larsson.

Part of a series of festival appearances, Lorde’s Scottish show follows her performance at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow last year, which was in support of her most recent album Virgin.

Here is everything you need to know about Lorde in Edinburgh, including setlist, stage times, tickets, weather and more.

When is Lorde playing Edinburgh?

Lorde will play the Royal Highland Showgrounds as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Tuesday, August 25.

Who will support Lorde in Edinburgh?

Lorde’s support acts are fit for royalty, with Zara Larsson, Audrey Hobert and Alessi Rose all set to open for her in Edinburgh.

It is well worth turning up early, as the show will be opened by English singer-songwriter Alessi Rose, who has previously opened for Noah Kahan, Dua Lipa and Tate McRae.

Up and coming American popstar Audrey Hobert is on next, who is best known for catchy hits such as Sue Me and Silver Jubilee. Her debut album Who's the Clown? came out last year, with Hobert also known for writing multiple songs with her close friend Gracie Abrams, such as That's So True.

Finally, Swedish star Zara Larsson is Lorde’s final Edinburgh support act. Fans can expect to hear all of her biggest songs during her set, including Midnight Sun.

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What are the set times for Lorde Edinburgh? All key timings

Gates will open at 4.30pm for Lorde’s Edinburgh Summer Session, with the first act due on stage from 5.15pm. Lorde herself won’t be on stage until much later in the evening, following her three special guests.

Here are all of the stage times for Lorde in Edinburgh:

• Gates open: 4.30pm
• Alessi Rose: 5.15pm - 5.45pm
• Audrey Hobert: 6.15pm - 6.45pm
• Zara Larsson: 7.15pm - 8.15pm
• Lorde: 9pm

These timings are all approximate and subject to change.

What time will the show finish?

Lorde’s headline set is due to end at around 10.30pm, in respect of the 11pm local curfew - which is handy to know if you’re keen to try and beat the traffic leaving the Royal Highland Showgrounds.

How can I get in the front standing section?

The front standing section, for those who want to be as close to the action as possible, is available on a first come, first served basis.

Once you are in this area, wristbands to be issued for priority re-entry so you can head in and out for food, drink and the toilet.

Are there still Lorde Edinburgh tickets?

If you are hoping to secure last minute Lorde tickets for Edinburgh then you are in luck, as there are still some available.

These can be purchased here, with standard tickets priced at £69.40 and VIP at £109.15.

Alternatively, you could try chancing your luck at the Edinburgh Summer Sessions box office ahead of the gig - though organisers do advise against this. The box office will be open from 4pm to 9.30pm.

Lorde setlist

For her most recent shows, Lorde appears to be playing a similar setlist each night. As such, expect to hear the following songs in Edinburgh, based on her set at Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands:

1. Royals
2. What Was That
3. Broken Glass
4. Perfect Places
5. Shapeshifter
6. Buzzcut Season
7. Favourite Daughter
8. The Louvre
9. Current Affairs
10. Hard Feelings
11. Oceanic Feeling
12. Liability
13. Hammer
14. Supercut
15. Team
16. Man of the Year
17. Girl, so confusing (Charli xcx cover)
18. Green Light
19. David
20. Ribs

What will the weather be like in Edinburgh?

Currently the weather looks as though it will be nice for the evening, with temperatures to reach highs of 18°C and sunny intervals predicted. There is a chance of rain throughout the evening, so it would be best to take a waterproof along with you as well.

Are there any age restrictions?

As the gig is standing only, attendees must be aged 14 or older, with those under 16 to be accompanied by an adult over 21 at all times.

What items are banned from Lorde’s Edinburgh gig?

There are a number of rules and restrictions in place for Edinburgh Summer Sessions, with a number of items banned from the Royal Highland Showgrounds for the event.

Picnic blankets, non-professional cameras, portable chargers, hand sanitizer, suncream and empty reusable bottles which are under 500ml will all be permitted.

However the following items are all banned from Lorde’s Edinburgh show:

• Fake IDs
• Bags larger than a sheet of A4
• Disposable vapes
• Anything considered to be a weapon such as multitools
• Drugs and legal highs
• Flames and smoke devices
• Fireworks, sparklers, confetti cannons etc
• Drones, portable laser equipment and laser pens
• Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets
• Hard plastic metal bottles
• Aerosols or spray paint cans
• All glass including perfume bottles
• Tents and gazebos
• Chairs
• Balloons and inflatables
• Umbrellas and selfie sticks
• Flags and tentpoles
• Domestic club tops
• Food and drink
• Professional photography, videography and audio equipment

You can find out more about Edinburgh Summer Sessions online or via the official app.