St Cecilias Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum
The beautiful St Cecilia's Hall dates back to 1763 and is also home to the University of Edinburgh's internationally renowned collection of historic musical instruments.
About St Cecilias Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum
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St Cecilia's Hall Concert Room & Music Museum is home to the University of Edinburgh's internationally renowned collection of historic musical instruments.
This hidden gem in Edinburgh's Old Town offers a unique blend of musical history and interactive experiences. Built in 1763, St Cecilia's is the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Scotland.
Today the building also encompasses a modern entrance, visible conservation studio, four museum galleries and an education room, and is a must-visit for music enthusiasts.
Explore the instrument collection:
Focussing on instruments that are no longer in regular current use, displays cover the period from the 16th to the 20th century. The diverse collection includes pianos, harpsichords, spinets, violins, guitars, cellos, flutes, and clarinets. Though rare or antique, many of the instruments are still playable.
Attend a concert:
Enjoy live performances in the historic concert hall, featuring a variety of musical genres. The concert room itself is a beautiful and historic space, featuring original features and acoustics. It is the only place in the world where it is possible to hear 18th-century music in an 18th-century concert hall played on 18th-century instruments.
Events:
As well as concerts, St Cecilia's Hall Concert Room & Music Museum regularly host talks about the history of music. A variety of guided tours that focus on the development of musical instruments are also available on selected days.
Children's tour:
Kids can have fun whilst learning about the history of musical instruments on the museum's children's tour. The Discovery Trail and hands-on interactive 'discover drawers' give budding young musicians the chance to see how instruments work.
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Upcoming Events at St Cecilias Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum
Weekly Tours at St Cecilia’s Hall
Join our team of volunteers at St Cecilia's Hall for a FREE weekly tour of the collection!
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Winter Family Trail
Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?
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Sangstream Sings Songs of Land and Sea
Join Sangstream, an Edinburgh-based community choir, at the beautiful venue of St Cecilia’s Hall for an afternoon of folk song on Saturday 29th November!
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Ethan Ward Quiet Concert III: FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 5th December for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet!
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Cantata Series IV: Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy
The Cantata Series is proud to present Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy with Música d'Outrora at St Celcilia's Hall on 6th December!
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Edinburgh Quartet - St Cecilia’s – Concert 3
The Edinburgh Quartet presents the third concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall on Tuesday 9th December.
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Edinburgh Quartet Lunchtime Series
Join the Edinburgh Quartet at St Cecilia's Hall for a series of Lunchtime Concerts in 2026!
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