Scotland Calling

Scotland Calling returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 17 April 2027, with more than 15 bands playing across two stages throughout the day. It's billed as a proper punk rock festival: high-energy sets, circle pits, and the raw atmosphere the genre is known for, running from midday until the 23:00 curfew.

The line-up brings together a good mix of names. The Skids, UK SUBS, Anti-Nowhere League, The Business, GBH, Gatecrash, The Bar Stool Preachers, The Outcasts, Random Hand, Riskee and the Ridicule, Bite Me Bambi, Shanghai Treason, Wonk Unit, David Delinquent and the I.O.U's, and Fire Exit are all confirmed. With two stages running at once, you'll have to choose between them, and the day stretches from noon until late, so there's plenty of room to see as many as you fancy.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind. The event is for over-14s only, and under-16s need to be accompanied by an adult over 18. There's a strict bag policy: one small bag per person, A4 size maximum. Tickets are sold in a limited allocation of four per person, household, or credit card, and VIP packages are also available. On the day, there are drinks and food promotions, with pass-outs starting from 9pm and re-entry until 10pm.

Doors open at 12:00, and the whole thing wraps up by 23:00. Tickets start from £37.50, and the Corn Exchange is at 11 New Market Road, EH14 1RJ, in Slateford, west Edinburgh.