On the Sesh
Florence + the Machine, CHVRCHES, Primal Scream and more to play Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Johnny Marr, Courteeners and more are also headed to Scotland.
Fancy a big sesh? Well, you’re in luck as some huge artists have just been announced for this year’s Edinburgh Summer Sessions! (What else did you think we were referring to…)
Heading to the Scottish capital this August will be headliners Florence + the Machine, CHVRCHES, Madness, Courteeners and James, while you’ll also be able to get a double whammy of guitar heroes on the 10th with Primal Scream and Johnny Marr.
The shows all take place at the city’s Princes Street Gardens, while down the road (sort of) Glasgow’s Summer Sessions will host big-hitters including The 1975, The Cure and Foo Fighters.
Peep the full list of dates below and keep an eye out for more special guests to be announced.
AUGUST
07 Florence + the Machine
08 Florence + the Machine
10 Primal Scream/ Johnny Marr
11 CHVRCHES
15 James
16 Courteeners
18 Madness
Records, etc at

Primal Scream - Gentle Tuesday / Imperial: The 1987 EP's - RSD 2026
Florence + The Machine - Symphony of Lungs (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)
Chvrches - The Bones Of What You Believe
Primal Scream - Dixie Narco EP
Florence + The Machine - Everybody Scream
Primal Scream - Come Ahead
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