Brit nominees and crooners on the bill for Edinburgh Summer Sessions

Travis are among the headliners for this year's Edinburgh Summer Sessions.
Author: Max SteelePublished 29th Jan 2020

A string of big names - from The 1975 to Lionel Richie - is lined up for a series of concerts in Princes Street Gardens this August.

Sir Tom Jones, Travis, Michael Kiwanuka, McFly and Simple Minds will also be performing at this year's Edinburgh Summer Sessions.

Sir Tom headlined the festival's inaugural year in 2018, sporting a tartan jacket, and will open the festival on Saturday August 8 with Richie on the following evening.

Former Commodores frontman Richie said: "I'm really looking forward to heading back to Scotland this summer, the crowds are some of the best in the world.

"I can't wait to get back over there to see you all."

Brit Award nominee Michael Kiwanuka will play on Tuesday August 11 followed by The 1975 - whose new album is set for release this April.

McFly will continue their pop comeback on Thursday August 13.

Two Scottish bands will also take to the Edinburgh stage in Simple Minds - playing Tuesday August 18 - and Travis on Thursday August 20.

Fran Healy's band return to Edinburgh after a seven-year absence to close the festival.