The world-famous Kelpies are located in Helix Park Falkirk – home to Kelpies Live at Helix Park, returning June 2026.
Kelpies Live will take place on the Great Lawn at Helix Park in June 2026, bringing international artists to the heart of central Scotland.
By Train
Falkirk is equidistant between Glasgow and Edinburgh, just over 20 minutes by train from each side. Falkirk is served by train stations at Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston, both of which are a short distance to Helix Park.
By Car
The Helix Park site is located next to Falkirk Stadium and The Kelpies, a short drive from the M9 – Junction 4 Westbound and Junction 6 Eastbound.
Parking
Park and ride event parking is available for purchase at St Mungo’s High School. There is a shuttle bus that will run customers to and from the site, which should take 5-10 minutes each way depending on traffic.
Please note – parking spaces are seriously limited. You must book parking in advance if you intend to drive to the event.
Accessible parking is available for purchase for accessible customers only.
The event will be held at Helix Park in Falkirk, home of The Kelpies. Concerts will take place on the Great Lawn, just a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures.
By Train
Falkirk is equidistant between Glasgow and Edinburgh, just over 20 minutes by train from each side. Falkirk is served by train stations at Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston, both of which are a short distance by foot or taxi to Helix Park.
Music is scheduled to end between 10pm-10.30pm. Please allow sufficient time at the close of the event if you are planning to travel by train.
Shuttle buses will run regularly from Falkirk High to Falkirk Stadium and can be booked with your ticket.
By Car
The Helix Park site is located next to Falkirk Stadium and The Kelpies, a short drive from the M9 – Junction 4 Westbound and Junction 6 Eastbound.
Please check back nearer the event for parking information.
Event parking is available at St Mungo’s High School. You must pre-book parking to guarantee a space. A shuttle bus will run to and from the event site, which is expected to take 5-10 minutes journey time, depending on traffic.
Spaces are very limited. Please book ASAP if you intend to bring a car.
Limited accessible and wheelchair accessible parking is also available. Accessible customers will be sent the link to purchase accessible parking.
There are a number of options locally for those hoping to stay overnight.
There are no ticket refunds. You can purchase ticket protection for the event which entitles you to a refund in specific circumstances.
On Friday 13th June, gates open at 5pm.
On Saturday 14th June, gates open at 2pm.
First support to announce for UB40 ft. Ali Campbell is Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5.
More support artists to be announced for both days.
The event is expected to finish between 10pm-10.30pm. Please allow sufficient time for any public transport home.
Accessible parking is now available for purchase with your tickets. This is located at the first Helix car park off the Etna Road roundabout.
VIP admission includes access to the VIP area near the front, VIP entrance, exclusive VIP bar and food vendor and VIP toilets.
You are not permitted to bring a chair or any other form of seating. Seated tickets are available for purchase in our Grandstands.
Your ticket should be in email from Ticket Tailor. Please check in your email inbox or junk folder for your ticket. If you still haven’t received your ticket, please contact us by email at kelpies@xfire.live
This is an outdoor event and as such we strongly recommend you dress appropriately for all weathers.
Yes, there will be toilets situated across the venue. Should you be in VIP you will have access to the VIP toilets. For our accessible attendees, accessible toilets will be provided.
es, we will have multiple bars across the site selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We will be operating Challenge 25 and as such strongly recommend that you bring your ID with you to ensure you can purchase an alcoholic drink if you wish to do so. Please note, you will not be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids. Entry searches are in operation.
A Challenge 25 policy is in operation across all our bars. It is strongly recommended you bring photographic ID such as a driving licence or passport if you intend to buy alcohol at the event.
No dogs are allowed on site with the exception of registered guide dogs. Should you be bringing a registered guide dog you must inform us in advance at kelpies@xfire.live
Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult, no fewer than 1 adult to 4 under 16s. Both adult and under 16 attendees require a ticket. U16s and U5s are not permitted for grandstand seating or VIP areas.
It is not permitted to bring alcohol or any other liquid into the event. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase across the site.
No chairs, professional cameras, drugs, flares (you’ll get charged by the Police), glass or metal/hard plastic bottles (including perfume/fragrance), smoke canisters (you’ll get charged by the police), flags, selfie sticks, umbrellas, weapons, frisbees/boomerangs.
Please be prepared for delays on entry for bag searches and ticket checks
Please don’t bring a bag unless it is absolutely essential. Bags larger than the size of a sheet of A4 paper will not be permitted.
Please email us at kelpies@xfire.live
