World Cup 2026 Opening Party

Schedule

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

139 Cowgate, EH1 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, SC

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Celebrate the start of the World Cup with street food inspired by Mexico, Canada & the USA, high‑energy live entertainment, and the ultimate match‑day setup.
Live acts: Unison Anthems Group - pipe & drum anthem band
Huge 4K HD screens with zoned audio
Schedule:
6:00pm - Food truck serving Mexican, Canadian, and USA inspired street food.
6:30pm - Unison Group live – live performers combined with studio-grade mixes to provide a powerful and energetic show.
7:00pm - Pre‑match commentary & build‑up
8:00pm - Mexico vs South Africa - watch the game on the big screen
10:00pm - DJs till late and Karaoke!
The perfect way to kick off World Cup 2026
Call: 0131 622 6802
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139 Cowgate, EH1 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1, United Kingdom

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