AC/DC’s recent visit to Edinburgh didn’t just shake Murrayfield Stadium—it shook the city itself. On August 21, the legendary Australian rockers returned to the Scottish capital for the first time in ten years as part of their Power Up tour, delivering a show fans won’t soon forget.
While fans expected the bone-rattling volume, city officials weren’t quite ready. Reports say the band exceeded Edinburgh’s permitted noise limits, prompting eight formal complaints to the City Council. Sound monitors confirmed the decibels had gone above legal levels, and the council is now considering tighter rules for future stadium shows—including a possible ban on fireworks. One resident even reported flickering lights at home from the massive power draw of AC/DC’s stage setup—a fitting mishap for a tour called Power Up.
Edinburgh’s issues with big concerts aren’t new. Earlier in August, Oasis faced scrutiny during three Murrayfield gigs. A leaked council briefing described their fans as “mainly middle-aged men” who would “take up more room” in local pubs—comments Liam Gallagher publicly slammed on X (formerly Twitter), calling the council’s tone-deaf attitude “stinks.”
As Edinburgh weighs its next steps, the city continues to juggle its love for live music with the realities of noise, power surges, and the occasional flying guitar solo. Loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable—AC/DC left more than memories; they left the city buzzing.
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