Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.
About Nine Lessons and Carols
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22nd December 2025 24th December 2025 |
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| 7:30pm - 9pm | |
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St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh Palmerston Place, Edinburgh West EH12 5AW |
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| £15 by donation | |
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Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.
Seating for this event is unassigned; please arrive in good time. Doors will open at 7pm, and there is often a queue forming by 6:40pm. Some seating has no visibility of the choir.
Please note that this is a religious service, not a concert; the ticket is an optional donation towards the upkeep of the Cathedral, and to the music programme here. Everyone is welcome our Cathedral for all our services.
Additional Dates: 24 December 2025
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