Edinburgh Castle Concert Taxi Service

Heading to one of this summer’s unforgettable concerts at Edinburgh Castle? Kay’s Cabs offers a reliable, pre-booked taxi service to get you to and from the Castle Esplanade with ease — no stress, no surge pricing, and no standing in taxi queues at the end of the night.

 

The Castle Concerts are a highlight of the Edinburgh summer calendar, with the city’s historic skyline providing a spectacular backdrop for open-air performances. Whether you're planning to see the Kaiser Chiefs, Marti Pellow, Ludovico Einaudi, Il Divo, or the Harry Potter film concert, let us handle your transport so you can focus on enjoying the show.

 

🎶 What’s On – Edinburgh Castle Concerts, July 2025:

- Kaiser Chiefs – Friday 4 July  

- Marti Pellow – Saturday 5 July  

- Ludovico Einaudi – Thursday 10 & Friday 11 July  

- Il Divo – Saturday 12 July  

- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert – Sunday 13 July

 

These events take place on the Castle Esplanade, which is closed to traffic on show nights and subject to road restrictions around Castlehill and Johnston Terrace. Booking a taxi in advance is the easiest way to arrive on time and avoid road closures or public transport delays.

 

🚖 Why choose Kay’s Cabs for your concert journey?

- All journeys are pre-booked – no surge pricing or unlicensed vehicles  

- Local drivers who know how to navigate event traffic and closures  

- Metered pricing for city journeys | Fixed pricing for pickups outside Edinburgh  

- Large vehicles available for 5, 6, or 8 passengers – perfect for friends or family  

- Drop-off at nearby points like Castle Terrace, Grassmarket, or The Hub on Castlehill  

- Evening return service available up to midnight and beyond by request  

- Pay in advance online or securely in the vehicle  

 

🎟️ Make your night hassle-free from start to finish.  

The Castle Concert gates usually open at 6:45pm, with most shows finishing around 10:30pm. If you’re arriving by train, we can collect you from Waverley Station and drop you at the nearest safe access point for the Castle. After the event, your driver will be waiting at your agreed pick-up spot nearby — ready to get you home quickly and comfortably.

 

♿ Accessibility Support  

Travelling with someone with reduced mobility? Let us know when booking. While access to the Castle Esplanade is restricted, we’ll drop you at the closest accessible location and assist with planning your return journey.

 

🕐 Late Night Transport  

Don’t want to worry about finding a ride after the show? Book a return taxi when you confirm your outbound journey. We’ll monitor the event timings and traffic updates so you’re never left waiting.

 

📍 Serving All Areas  

We offer Castle concert taxis from across Edinburgh and surrounding areas, including:

- Leith

- Portobello

- Morningside

- Corstorphine

- Musselburgh

- Livingston

- Queensferry

- Dalkeith

…and more. For longer journeys, we provide fixed quotes in advance so you know exactly what to expect.

 

📞 Ready to book?  

Call us on 0131 629 2129 or use our online booking page. Please mention “Castle Concert” when booking so we can plan your journey around road restrictions and crowd control.

 

We recommend booking early, especially for group transport or return journeys after 10:30pm. All hires must be pre-booked – we do not offer walk-up service from the street or stand.

 

Enjoy a night to remember at Edinburgh Castle — and leave the driving to us.

Book Your Taxi to Edinburgh Castle Concerts