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All you need to know about the FINAL MacMoray festival in Elgin

Who is playing, how to get tickets and everything else you need to know about the last MacMoray festival.

Child cheering above the crowd at MacMoray.
Thousands packed Elgin for MacMoray last year with even more due to attend this year. Image: Jasperimage

Next month festival-goers will say goodbye to MacMoray in Elgin – though they’re set for a spectacular line-up.

An incredible 20,000 people packed out Cooper Park over two days at last year’s MacMoray in Easter.

Despite its success, Andy Macdonald confirmed the upcoming MacMoray will be the last in an emotional social media post online.

In it, he revealed he was expecting a baby in September with his partner Angela and was eager to spend more time with his family.

The Vengaboys on stage
The Vengaboys are returning to MacMoray! Image: Jasperimage.

At the final MacMoray festival-goers can expect a range of phenomenal acts across two stages.

Acts including the Vengaboys, the Bay City Rollers and N-Trance will perform at the weekend-long festival.

Here’s our handy guide to what you can expect from the last MacMoray music festival, and how to claim your FREE TICKETS if you went to last year’s summer festival.

Who is on the MacMoray line-up in April?

The Vengaboys are due to make a grand return on the Saturday after they wowed crowds at the first-ever MacMoray festival.

Highly requested band the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will also be performing on the day.

Joining the Saturday line up is Lasgo, the Bay City Rollers, Torridon, Ultrabeat, Black Lace and Scooty and the Skyhooks.

Yes sir, MacMoray will boogie! Baccara, known for their 1977 disco anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, were the first act announced for this year’s MacMoray.

Recorded in the Netherlands and released in 1977, the song was an enormous pan-European hit that eventually became the unofficial anthem of Scotland football fans.

They will be joined on the Sunday by Showaddywaddy, Skids, Skerryvore, N-Trance and 911.

Nathan Evans, who first gained fame in 2020 by posting videos of himself singing sea shanties, is one of the latest to be added to the Sunday line-up.

Every year the MacMoray music festival line-up gets people talking in Elgin and further afield.

Pictured on stage are The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who are coming to MacMoray.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming to MacMoray. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Organisers aim for a mix across the decades to provide something for younger and older generations to enjoy on the same day.

The timings of the act have not yet been announced but will be revealed closer to the festival date.

Saturday

      • Vengaboys
      • Lasgo
      • Red Hot Chilli Pipers
      • Bay City Rollers
      • Torridon
      • Ultrabeat
      • Black Lace
      • Scooty and the Skyhooks

Meanwhile, Stage Two will have a range of acts performing including Chris Grant, Bad Actress, Sold on Soul, Verii, Folk’d Up, Iodynes and Moray Concert Band.

Sunday

      • Nathan Evans and the Saint PHNX band
      • Skerryvore
      • Showaddywaddy
      • 911
      • N-Trance
      • Skids
      • Baccara

Stage Two, on Sunday, will have Monza Express, Ross Anderson, The Craig Robertson Band, Macta, Tweed, Davy Cowan and The Side all take to the stage.

When is the MacMoray music festival?

For the last couple of years MacMoray has occupied a prime spot in the calendar to capitalise on the building summer excitement, and 2025 is no different.

This year the final festival will be held in April.

fans standing in front of the MacMoray stage
The MacMoray stage was packed last year. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

The MacMoray music festival in Elgin has been scheduled for Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20.

Can I still buy MacMoray festival tickets?

Yes, VIP and standard weekend and single-day tickets are still available for the festival.

VIP weekend tickets have access to a private bar, covered marquee and separate toilets. VIP tickets cost £173.50 adults, £65 under 18s, £35 under 10s, £10 under fives.

These tickets also allow for front row access and the opportunity to meet and greet some of the artists.

MacMoray crowd partying in Elgin
MacMoray crowds are gathering a reputation for a family-friendly and fun atmosphere. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Weekend tickets cost £65 for adults, £40 under 18s, £20 under 10s, £5 under fives.

Single day tickets cost £40 for adults, £20 under 18s, £12 under 10s, £2.50 under fives.

All MacMoray tickets and parking can be bought online.

How to claim FREE tickets for MacMoray

MacMoray organiser Andy MacDonald left music lovers in Elgin devastated when he announced this year’s festival on April 20 and 21 will be the last.

The event boss explained he was not able to devote as much time to it as he welcomes a new addition to his family.

But as a thank you to the thousands of Elgin festival-goers who have helped MacMoray since it was established, he gave away free tickets to this year’s April festival to those who bought tickets to the Summer MacMoray 2025.

a picture of the MacMoray crowd.
This year’s April MacMoray will be the last. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

The free tickets were only available to those who came to the summer festival last year and ordered the free easter tickets by reserving them.

Those with free tickets can skip the queues by now collecting their wristbands from IT Central in Elgin. Just make sure to bring ID and the QR Codes so you can claim the wristband.

Where can I park in Elgin for the festival?

Elgin has a range of pay and display car parks in the town centre. However, these are likely to fill up fast and in previous years organisers have encouraged people not to drive to the event.

Although it is a 44-minute walk to MacMoray, dedicated festival car parking is being provided at Moray Sports Centre. Car parking costs £18 for the weekend.

On-site disabled parking at Lossie Wynd is available for £18.

an exterior shot of Moray Sports Centre, which will be providing car parking for MacMoray
Dedicated festival car parking will be provided at Moray Sports Centre.

Weekend motorhome and caravan parking is being provided at UHI Moray at £78 per motorhome and £85 per caravan.

Caravan and motorhome passes can also be purchased online.

How can I get to MacMoray on public transport?

Stagecoach and ScotRail both provide regular services to allow people to get to Elgin from Inverness or Aberdeen by bus or train for the start of the festivals.

The last train from Elgin to Inverness on Saturdays is 11.29pm, on Sundays it is slightly earlier, at 10.59pm.

Stagecoach buses from Elgin to Inverness stop shortly after 9pm.

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