Seat Unique presents Castle Concerts
CALLUM BEATTIE
and special guests
Edinburgh Castle
Friday 10th July 2026
Tickets on sale Friday 17th October at 9am
Castle Concerts, presented by Seat Unique, has announced that Scottish singer – song writer Callum Beattie will be the second headliner for its 2026 concert series with Callum playing at the iconic venue on Friday 10th July. Callum is known for his heartfelt lyrics, energetic performances, and blend of indie rock and pop influences.
Local lad Callum brought to vivid life his Musselburgh childhood in the short film accompanying his current single Two Pretenders – you can see it on YouTube – and he even rebuilt his old bedroom for the shoot.
From his sometimes difficult childhood, Callum found a way out in writing and singing, going from playing to no-one in local pubs around the area to hitting London and ultimately meeting manager Dave, where it all really took off.
Now he’s sold out the OVO Hydro and that song Two Pretenders is blazing a trail all over radio, this first single from forthcoming new album INDI showing the local boy certainly has done good.
A huge leap forward in writing and performance, it’s undoubtedly the best we have heard yet from the Musselburgh Marvel.
From Salamander Street all the way to Edinburgh Castle…a short distance but light years away.
Callum said: “This is a dream come true. More really because it’s a dream I didn’t really dare to have.
“Being a wee boy and then growing up trying to make my way in music, just find a way to make a living from it, of course I’d have these silly ideas of maybe being a star one day.
“To play the Castle though was barely something that even in those daydreams didn’t seem possible. Being able to afford a ticket to see somebody play it was a stretch.
“So this is wild. The whole journey with Dave and I seems to lead up to moments like this, from the new record and how it all came together to the Hydro and now to this, Edinburgh Castle.
“I don’t know what I have done to deserve all this and all the love from fans, but I love it and I can’t thank you all enough.
“See you at the Castle! It doesn’t seem real to say that even now.”
John Stout, from Castle Concerts said ‘“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Callum Beattie to the castle in 2026 — his incredible talent, powerful songwriting, and genuine connection with fans make him the perfect artist to light up this historic venue for an unforgettable night of music.” ’
Callum’s new single “Birthday” will be released on October 17th, it’s going to be a big day, as it’s also Callum’s actual birthday.
Not many artists get to release a new single and announce an Edinburgh Castle show on the same day as their birthday.
His new album INDI is out on January 23rd 2026
Tickets for the concert go on sale on Friday 17th October at 9am from Ticketmaster.co.uk.
Premium hospitality experiences for the concert series at Edinburgh Castle are available from Seatunique.com
