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James Taylor

Castle Concerts, presented by Seat Unique, are delighted to announce that James Taylor will play Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday 14th July!

James Taylor

About James Taylor

14th July 2026
6.45pm
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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