St Giles' Cathedral
- Box office 0131 226 0673
- General enquiries 0131 225 9442
- Opening times Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00; Sun 13:00–17:00
- Website www.stgilescathedral.org.uk
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Dominating the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. It is home to some of the best stained glass windows in Scotland, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, and hosts regular choral and organ performances. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, this church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations.
Event times
There are 13 events at this location
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Art for Lunch - Free Concerts at St Giles'
Various artists. Escape the thunderous thrill of the High Street! Unwind and enjoy tranquility, inspiring music and stunning architecture in the medieval heart of Edinburgh. Classical, folk, jazz and more! Details on www.stgilescathedral.org.uk. All ages.
Tue 30 Jul
Free / 0131 226 0000
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 0131 226 0000
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 226 0000
Britten, Brahms, Bennett
This varied programme of classical and contemporary works spans 150 years of choral music. The earliest work presented will be Brahms Four Songs for Female Voices, 2 Horns and Harp. This unusual scoring complements the opening line of the first song, which reflects on the rich tones of the harp. Celebrating the centenary…
Sat 24 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Celebrity Organ Recitals 2013
Feruccio Bartoletti and Peter Backhouse. Experience the majestic power and glory of the Rieger organ in the historic St Giles' Cathedral in a series of inspiring and uplifting concerts. Full details on: www.stgilescathedral.org.uk. All ages.
Wed 31 Jul
£8 / 0131 226 0000
Wed 7 Aug
£8 / 0131 226 0000
Choral Celebration
St Giles' Cathedral Choir. St Giles' Choir, directed by Michael Harris, with Peter Backhouse (organ) in a concert featuring music by Bach, Brahms and Britten. Vibrant music and the spectacular Rieger organ fill the ancient splendour of St Giles'. All ages.
Fri 16 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Four Seasons in Music and Verse
South West Camerata. South West Camerata, a JUTP Music ensemble perform Vivaldi Four Seasons at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday 9th August at 12.15pm. This unique youth string ensemble from the southwest return to the 2013 Fringe Festival to perform the Four Seasons by Vivaldi, with poetry recitation before each Season…
Fri 9 Aug
Free / 0131 226 0000
Inchcolm New Music Ensemble
The group from Heriot-Watt University performs new music with its roots in the plainchant of Inchcolm Abbey.
Sat 29 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 226 0673
Keep Calm and Listen to Classic
Korea Union Youth Chamber Orchestra and Choir (KUYCOC) consists of talented young boys and girls from South Korea. They volunteer NGO activities all around the world since 2006. During Fringe 2013, they will introduce Korean folk songs and well-known classical music to the public. Join us and see what KUYCOC has to offer!
Mon 12 Aug
Free / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Lunchtime Concert
St Giles' Cathedral offers free lunchtime concerts from visiting artists.
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
Choirs from Bigues and Santa Eulalia de Roncana, near Barcelona.
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
Longmont Chorale, a community choir from Colorado, gives a choral recital.
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
Simantrophobics, beware: this concert by the Cast in Bronze Youth Handbell Choir of Cincinnati, Ohio is definitely not for you, but everyone else could be in for a treat.
Michael Harris
Organ recital.
Wed 3 Jul
£8 / 0131 226 0673
St Giles' at Six
St Giles' Cathedral's regular 6pm concerts of rush hour music are always free.
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
The Capital Concert Band plays Vaughan Williams' Folksong Suite, Holst's First Suite in E flat and Derek Bourgeois' Serenade.
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
St Michael's Chamber Choir from Lüneburg, Germany performs choral works by Thomas Weelkes, Fanny Hensel (nee Mendelssohn), Johannes Brahms, Edward Elgar and Eric Whitacre.
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0131 226 0673
Organ recital by Jonathan Schakel of Holland, Michigan.
St Giles' Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral Choir in recital.
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (accompanied children free) / 0131 226 0673
Choral music from five centuries, including works by Britten, Brahms, Beamish and Bach, in aid of the choir's 2013 European tour.
Stefan Kagl
Recital by organist of Herford Münsterkirche in northern Germany.
Wed 10 Jul
£8 / 0131 226 0673
Very Wednesday
Will Pickvance (piano) and guests play classical favourites and new material.
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
Wed 26 Jun
Free / 0131 226 0673
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