Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral
Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!
About Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral
| 31st December 2025 | |
| 6pm | |
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St Giles Cathedral St Giles Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RE |
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| From £24 | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburghs Hogmanay | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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A festive and tranquil celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral.
This year’s concert marks the festive season with works from classical giants Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, at their most exuberant. Performed by the St. Giles' Cathedral Choir, directed by new Master of Music Jack Oades, along with the St. Giles' Camerata, leader Angus Ramsay, are joined by a stunning array of talented young soloists.
J.S. Bach – Wachet Auf BWV 140
W.A. Mozart – Missa Brevis in D K.194
W.A. Mozart – Laudate Dominum (from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K.339)
J.S. Bach - Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende, BWV 28
Emily Mitchell – Soprano
Judy Brown – Mezzo-Soprano
Joseph Doody – Tenor
Jerome Knox – Bass
St Giles’ Camerata
St Giles’ Cathedral Choir
Jack Oades – Master of the Music
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