What is the best event to see at Crail Festival 2026?

The Restricted Code 40th Anniversary show on July 28th is the premier event, featuring an intimate BYOB performance at Crail Community Hall.

Is the Restricted Code concert at Crail Festival BYOB?

Yes, this is a Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) and glassware event.

Restricted Code

Tue 28 Jul

Crail Community Hall

Tom Cannavan leads New Wave legends Restricted Code! With album Chasing Shadows hitting #13, expect a night of 80s classics and fresh hits. Experience chart-topping live music at Crail Festival. Strictly limited tickets, book yours before they’re gone.

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When & Where

28 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 22:00

Crail Community Hall, St Andrews Rd, Crail, KY10 3UH

About

Restricted Code at Crail Community Hall - Crail Festival 2026

Led by Crail’s own Tom Cannavan, one of Scotland’s legendary New Wave bands, Restricted Code, has returned stronger than ever. Their 2025 album Chasing Shadows reached #13 in the Official Charts (Independent Breakers) and #34 in the Scottish Albums Chart, earning glowing praise from The Scotsman.

“Classy ScotPop… warm electric piano, crooning vocals and melodic synths.”

From John Peel Sessions to Chasing Shadows

Originally one of Scotland’s most exciting bands of the 1980s, Restricted Code recorded John Peel sessions, toured the UK and Europe with The Human League, and were hailed by Sounds magazine for delivering the “Best Gig of the Year.”

Listen: Listen to Restricted Code on Spotify 🎧
Watch: Watch their latest videos on YouTube 🎬

A Contemporary New Wave Experience

Reformed with all original members, the band continues to craft intelligent, vibrant music true to their roots. Fans and critics alike compare their style to Talking Heads, Bowie, and Roxy Music — yet their sound remains uniquely their own.

Recent rave reviews:

“Fantastic night! You were on top form; we loved the gig!”
“One of the bands who defined ‘The Sound of Young Scotland’.”

Event Information & BYOB Policy

For the Crail Festival 2026, expect to hear Chasing Shadows in full alongside the very best of their back catalogue.

Important: This is a BYO (Bring Your Own) bottle-and-glass event. We invite you to bring your favourite drinks and glassware, as no bar service will be available on-site.