| 14th July 2026 | |
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Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG |
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The legendary singer-songwriter will be returning to this iconic venue on Tuesday 14th July 2026, the fourth headliner to be announced for next year.
With special guests.
Celebrated singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy award winner, James Taylor, announces a 10 date UK tour with his band in September/October 2014. Over the course of his song-writing and performing career, Taylor has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Songwriter's Hall of Fame.
As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Taylor, last played the UK in the Summer 2011 to sold out audiences and critical acclaim.
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