Everything ACDC fans should know before Murrayfield gig and how to get tickets
There's only one night to go until iconic Australian rockers ACDC take to the Edinburgh stage, with a huge stadium gig at Murrayfield on August 21. The global PWR/UP Tour has been travelling Europe all summer, with dates all over the continent.
Tomorrow's Edinburgh gig will close the European leg of the legends' tour, named after their 2020 album Power Up. And lucky for rock fanatics, tickets are still available.
Those already in possession of tickets to the long-awaited gig should start planning their Edinburgh trip now, or risk getting stuck in the crowd of some 70,000. Knowing how to get to Murrayfield, as well the ideal strategy for getting home safely and efficiently, and knowing what to bring with you are essential bits of info for a gig so large.
For those headed to Murrayfield tomorrow night, we've rounded up all the most crucial information in one place. And those who still haven't purchased tickets can scroll down the page for info on how to get them before they sell out.
Here's everything to know about the upcoming ACDC gig.
Everything to know ahead of ACDC's Murrayfield gig
How to get to and back from Murrayfield
Train
Murrayfield Stadium is a 23-minute walk from Haymarket train station, according to Google Maps, so those travelling into Edinburgh from elsewhere for the gig would do well to get off the train here.
Be mindful that Waverly Station is a fair bit further to Murrayfield, although plenty buses or trams are available to get to the stadium from there. Scroll down for all the best inner city bus options.
ScotRail is also adding additional services and capacity specifically for fans tomorrow night, including late-night trains to key destinations such as Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, Perth, and Dunblane.
It's vital to check the last trains from Waverly or Haymarket to your home destination, or you may risk missing it and getting swept away by the crowd.
Bus
Direct coach services from Citylink will run from Dundee, Perth Broxden, Halbeath Park and Ride and Kinross Park and Ride to take you straight to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in time for the show.
However, Citylink notes that because these are special services, NEC cards won't be valid. Flixbus and Megabus also offer varied options for those travelling from further afield to Edinburgh city centre.
If you've made your way to town in Edinburgh, several Lothian buses will take you straight to the doorstep of Murrayfield (where there are also many pubs to have a pint before heading in).
The standard adult single fare for Lothian buses is £2.20.
Some Lothian bus options include:
26 Clerwood
31 Eastcraigs
12 Gyle Centre
You can get off at Roseburn Gardens or Murrayfield Road to be deposited just outside the venue. Other buses that pass by Murrayfield include the Citylink 900 to Glasgow, although this option may also be pricier than Lothian buses.
What not to bring to the gig
The full list of prohibited items for Murrayfield Stadium is as follows:
Bags larger than A4 (30cm x 21cm)
Knives or weapons
Food or drink
Flasks and hard water bottles
Fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
Banners or flags which contain offensive or abusive slogans
Any flag bigger than 12inches x 16inches (30cm x 41cm), with a pole longer that 1m in length or thicker than 1inch (2.5cm)
Musical instruments
Umbrellas of any size
Laser pointers and torches
Animals
Large cameras
Audio recording equipment
Tripods and selfie sticks
How to get ACDC tickets before they sell out
Seated tickets for ACDC Murrayfield are still available on a few sites such as Ticketmaster, where they're currently going for £103.70 each.
Fans can also grab a ticket for the Edinburgh leg of the PWR/UP Tour on Viagogo, where plenty of sitting or standing tickets are being sold for various prices.
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