This year’s Beatles Marathon UK will take place on Saturday 14th November 2026 at Portobello Town Hall to the east of Edinburgh. Here’s everything you need to know about the venue, along with useful travel information to help you join us for a fantastic afternoon and evening of music.
Getting to the Venue
Those familiar with Portobello know how well connected it is. But if you’re venturing from further afield, we have done the mental gymnastics for you! Select the tab below most suitable to your needs, and we’ll help you get to us in November!
Click here for a Google Maps link to Portobello Town Hall.
Food, Drink, and Entertainment
Kid’s entertainment, as well as a well-stocked bar and food venders will be available on the night. They will be card only, so please don’t bring cash!
Enjoy a range of drinks at the bar
We will be serving Cold Town Doddie Beir and Cold Town Baltic IPA, as well as Angus Alchemy Banoffee Pie Moonshine and Angus Alchemy Prickly Gin. For those with a sweeter tooth, we will also be serving Angus Alchemy Cocktails. Red, rose, and white wine will be available, along with a range of soft drinks. Diluting juice and tap water will be freely available!
Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 or over. You may be asked for ID if you look under 25.
Grab a bite to eat between albums
We have paired up with a range of vendors serving hot and cold food. More information about these vendors will be available very soon, but make sure to bring a card as cash payments may not be accepted.
Children’s entertainment available
From 1pm until 5pm, Cygnets Art School, enjoy mini-art classes using pastels, paints and inks – fun for all ages! Find out more about the art school on their website here.
Event Buddies Scotland will also be in attendance with a face painter and glitter bar, glitter tattoos, balloon modelling and more. Find out more about Event Buddies Scotland on their website here.
