Inspired by Sgt Peppercorn’s marathon in the United States, The Beatles Marathon UK brings together talented bands from around Edinburgh to perform all of the hits by the fab four.

It is a charity event, with money raised going to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – a charity founded by rugby player Doddie Weir OBE, dedicated to funding research into Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and offering vital support to those living with the illness, as well as their families.

Find out more about the Marathon.

You can purchase tickets through our website! Click here.

We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to secure your place, as like last year, we are expecting high demand.

  • All day tickets, granting entry from 11:45.
    • Adult Ticket (18+)
    • Under 18s Ticket (ages 6-17)
    • Under 6s free ticket (ages 5 and under)
    • Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
  • Early Entry (first entry before 14:00 / 2pm only)
    • Adult Ticket (18+)
    • Under 18s Ticket (ages 6-17)
    • Under 6s free ticket (ages 5 and under)
  • Late Entry (entry after 20:00 / 8pm only)
    • Adult Ticket (18+)
    • Under 18s Ticket (ages 6-17)
    • Under 6s free ticket (ages 5 and under)

Note that while under 6s are free, they still require a ticket. This enables us to track how many people are inside Portobello Town Hall.

Portobello Town Hall is very well connected by public transport.

Travel options can be found here.

Yes! On arrival, those with tickets will be provided with a wristband that enables them to come and go as they please.

An exception is those with late tickets, who are only able to enter the venue from 20:00 / 8pm onwards.

Those with early entry tickets are able to leave and re-enter as long as their first entry is before 14:00 / 2pm.

Note that if the venue reaches capacity we reserve the right to implement a “one out one in” policy, as per our ticket terms and conditions.

Absolutely! We are almost ready to announce what will be on offer, but expect a fully-stocked bar and food options.

Absolutely – everyone is able to enjoy The Beatles!

See the question about ticket options above.

Not a problem! You can get in touch with the team by using our contact form.

New FAQs will be added here as we receive (and answer!) them.