Delegate excursions
Host City 2026 Global Presenting Partners, VisitScotland and Glasgow Life, are pleased to offer conference delegates the unique opportunity to take part in one of two hosted city excursions.
These are free to attend and will take place on the afternoon of Monday 30 November. They will offer delegates a unique insight into Scotland’s approach, capacity, and experience in hosting major and mega events, including an opportunity to meet with some of those leading the delivery of Scotland’s most iconic events.
Numbers are limited on each excursion. If you wish to attend please register your interest to take part at the earliest opportunity before Friday 20 November.
Note: The excursions are for registered Host City delegates only. If you have not yet registered to attend the conference you can do so HERE
Edinburgh
VisitScotland, in partnership with Festivals Edinburgh, welcome you to Scotland’s capital city – annual host to the world’s biggest arts festival, plus several of Scotland’s other most iconic events.
Delegates will have the opportunity to meet senior representatives from a number of Edinburgh’s world-renowned festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. Also, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and City of Edinburgh Council. The visit will include a short walking tour of some of the city centre key events sites.
Itinerary
13:00 – 13:30
Delegates arrive at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Office, 1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, for light refreshments and networking.
13:30 – 14:45
Roundtable discussion with senior Festival representatives from:
- Festivals Edinburgh
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
- Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- City of Edinburgh Council
14:45 – 16:15
Hosted city centre walking tour via key event sites, including:
- The High Street/Royal Mile (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
- The Hub (Edinburgh International Festival)
- Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo / Tour de France Grand Depart))
- General Assembly Hall (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
- Princes Street Gardens (Edinburgh’s Hogmanay / Edinburgh’s Christmas)
16:15
OPTION – Delegates can choose to return to Glasgow at this point, or continue to Scottish Gas Murrayfield stadium, Scotland’s largest stadium and home of Scottish Rugby:
16:15 – 16:30 Tram to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16:30 – 17:30 Stadium tour and meeting with Scottish Rugby events team
17:30 Delegates return to Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow itinerary will be confirmed shortly. Watch this space
Itinerary
13:00 – 13:30
Delegates arrive at the The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival, for light refreshments and networking.
13:30 – 14:45
Roundtable discussion with senior Festival representatives from:
- Festivals Edinburgh
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
- Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- City of Edinburgh Council
14:45 – 16:15
Hosted city centre walking tour via key event sites, including:
- Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo / Tour de France Grand Depart))
- General Assembly Hall (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
- Princes Street Gardens (Edinburgh’s Hogmanay / Edinburgh’s Christmas)
16:15
OPTION – Delegates can choose to return to Glasgow at this point, or continue to Scottish Gas Murrayfield stadium, Scotland’s largest stadium and home of Scottish Rugby:
16:15 – 16:30 Tram to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16:30 – 17:30 Stadium tour and meeting with Scottish Rugby events team
17:30 Delegates return to Glasgow