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Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles, Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch.

Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

About Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

23rd February 2026
20th April 2026
18th May 2026
plus 2 more date(s), see below for more info
6.30pm - 7.30pm
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RE
£15, £19, £25, £35, £40
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This prestigious series of candlelit concerts will present an exceptional programme of chamber music throughout 2025?26, showcasing masterpieces from the Classical and Romantic eras, including works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Haydn, and more.

Featuring a distinguished lineup of celebrated UK and international artists, each performance offers a rare opportunity to experience some of the world's greatest chamber music in the magnificent setting of St Giles' Cathedral. With the recent addition of a newly installed Steinway grand piano, the series promises a rich and memorable musical experience.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, and surrounded by vibrant bars and restaurants, St Giles' provides the perfect setting for a truly special evening.

22nd September 2025
Featuring Denis Patrickson (Saxophone), Elizaveta Velikhova (Piano)

20th October 2025
Featuring Ben Norris (violin), Andrew Huggan (cello), Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

17th November 2025
Featuring Geirthrudur Guðmundsdóttir (cello), Antoine Préat (piano)

26th January 2026
Featuring Ellie Fagg (violin), Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

23rd February 2026
Featuring Ben Norris (violin), Andrew Huggan (cello), Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

20th April 2026
Featuring The Marsyas Trio, Helen Vidovich - flute, Olga Stezhko - piano, Val Welbanks - cello

18th May 2026
Featuring Ben Norris (violin), Liam Brolly (viola), Andrew Huggan (cello), Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

22nd June 2026
Featuring The Harris Quartet, Emma Donald - Violin, Serena Whitmarsh - Violin, Eilidh Randall - Viola, Katy Bell - Cello

20th July 2026
Featuring Ben Norris (violin), Liam Brolly (viola), Andrew Huggan, Kai Kim (bass), Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

Additional Dates: 20 April 2026, 18 May 2026, 22 June 2026, 20 July 2026

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