Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Who is supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen? Setlist, stage times & more

Catfish and the Bottlemen are set to make a triumphant return to Scotland with their 2024 Edinburgh Summer Sessions show.

The Brit Award-winning band will take a break between their Reading and Leeds Festival slots to headline a huge show at the Royal Highland Showground in Edinburgh on Saturday, August 24.

Catfish and the Bottlemen's Edinburgh Summer Session will be their first Scottish show since 2019. | Getty Images

With support from British bands The Big Moon and Sundara Karma, it is set to be their first show in Scotland since 2019.

Here’s everything you need to know about Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Edinburgh show, including support acts, possible setlist, stage times, weather and more.

Catfish and the Bottlemen Edinburgh stage times

If you’re trying to get a good spot in the crowd or planning on waiting until the most eager of fans are ready and waiting, organisers for the Edinburgh Catfish and the Bottlemen Summer Sessions have released rough event timings.

While still subject to change – especially regarding exact stage timings for performers – Catfish are expected to play for around 90 minutes. Here are all the approximate stage timings for Saturday:

Gates open: 5pm

First support act: 6.15pm

Second support act: 7.30pm

Catfish and the Bottlemen: 9pm

Show ends: 10.30pm

Exact timings will be confirmed closer to the event.

Thinking about heading along early? As the Royal Highland Centre is an outdoor venue, attendees should bear in mind that tickets can only be scanned once: you will be unable to leave and re-enter once you arrive.

Catfish and the Bottlemen setlist

With three albums under their belt, Catfish and the Bottlemen have plenty of material to keep fans entertained during their Edinburgh show.

While the setlist is subject to change on the night, looking at what they played during their Cardiff shows means that fans can expect to hear their top hits such as Kathleen, Longshot and more.

Despite performing in Edinburgh, Catfish could perhaps even throw their track Glasgow into the mix as a treat for Scottish fans.

• Longshot
• Kathleen
• Soundcheck
• Pacifier
• Twice
• Fallout
• Conversation
• Anything
• Business
• Sidetrack
• Homesick
• 2all
• Rango
• Outside
• Fluctuate
• 7 (Extended)
• Cocoon (Extended)

Who is supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen?

For their Edinburgh Summer Sessions show Catfish and the Bottlemen will be supported by Sundara Karma and The Big Moon.

British indie rock group The Big Moon previously supported Catfish during their Cardiff shows while English band Sundara Karma offered support during their Liverpool shows.

Sundara Karma are one of Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Edinburgh Summer Session support acts. | Getty Images

Are there still tickets for Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Edinburgh Summer Session?

Tickets for Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Edinburgh show on August 24 have already sold out – however, those hoping to grab last minute access could be in luck.

Through Ticketmaster, the concert's official ticket buying outlet, determined fans could still grab official resale tickets for the show.

Van McCann of Catfish and the Bottlemen. | Charlie Barclay Harris

Online ticket sales will end around 24 hours before the show begins, but if there are any tickets left on the day they can be purchased from the Royal Highland Showgrounds’ on-site Box Offices which open around 4pm.

Organisers advise against waiting until the day to buy tickets as well as using third-party reselling platforms to avoid disappointment.

What will the weather be like?

The weather at the Royal Highland Showgrounds in Edinburgh on Saturday, August 24 is expected to be sunny overall but with light showers throughout the day.

While it’s worth keeping an eye on the forecast as the event approaches, it looks as though the weather will mostly remain pleasant for those attending Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Summer Session.

The crowd during Ocean Colour Scene’s Edinburgh Summer Session show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds earlier this month. | National World

However, it is still Scotland – be prepared for all eventualities. Items such as picnic blankets, portable chargers, hats, suncream, sunglasses and empty water bottles are permitted, but no umbrellas, folding chairs or bags bigger than a sheet of A4 will be allowed.

How to get to the Royal Highland Showgrounds

There are plenty of ways to reach the Royal Highland Showgrounds in Edinburgh, with public transport and on-site parking available.

By car

For those looking to drive to the Catfish and the Bottlemen concert, there will be signs which point to pick and drop off zones as well as paid for parking which can be booked in advance for around £16.

In addition, parking is also available at Ingliston Park and Ride which has more than 1,000 spaces and is around a 25 minute walk to the venue. There is also a free shuttle service to and from the event.

By bus

If you’re coming from Edinburgh city centre, you can hop on Lothian Bus No.98. The event shuttle will run via George Street (facing towards St Andrew Square) with additional pick ups at Shandwick Place and Haymarket through the A8 and to the concert entrance.

There are also a number of other services which can drop concertgoers off close to the Royal Highlands Showgrounds.

This includes: the Airlink 100, Skylink 200 & 300, First Bus services 20 & 63 and Stagecoach’s Jet 747.

By tram

Another option is the tram service which can take passengers from Leith to Ingliston Park and Ride, with services extended for the event.

Again, it is then around a 25 minute walk to the event with a free shuttle service also running.