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What’s On: Classical, Opera and Ballet in Edinburgh

Looking for classical music events in Edinburgh? Explore upcoming classical concerts, orchestral performances, chamber music, recitals, and opera taking place across the city. From renowned international performers to local ensembles, our regularly updated listings help you discover the best classical music in Edinburgh — so you never miss a performance.

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  • RSNO Season 25-26: Love & Fairy Tales Rachmaninov & The Mermaid

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Zemlinsky The Mermaid Kevin John Edusei Conductor Makoto Ozone Piano Gillian Moore Presenter What would you do for love? Romeo and Juliet risked […]

  • Chinese new Year Celebration

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Each year, Edinburgh's cultural calendar is highlighted with the much anticipated celebration of Chinese New Year held at Usher Hall with a special concert performed by the Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra, […]

  • Varna International Ballet – Cinderella

    Edinburgh Playhouse 18 - 22 Greenside Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved fairy tale springs to life on stage. As her cruel stepfamily readies for the Royal Ball, Cinderella can only […]

  • The Scottish Chamber Orchestra SCO 25/26: Baroque Inspirations

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Old and new, ancient and modern: Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque alongside more recent composers […]

  • RSNO Season 25-26: Felix Klieser Plays Strauss

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro R Strauss Horn Concerto No1 Bruckner Symphony No8 Thomas Søndergård Conductor Felix Klieser Horn Phenomenal horn player Felix Klieser takes the spotlight in tonight’s concert. He’s the perfect […]

  • Celtic Spirit

    Pianodrome Bruntsfield St. Oswald's Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    An uplifting duo of classical guitar and mandolin joins us for this Saturday Matinée at Pianodrome Bruntsfield.

  • The Scottish Chamber Orchestra SCO 25/26: Maxim and Friends

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Experience the exceptional artistry of SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev in his other great musical passion: chamber music. As well as an effervescent conductor, Maxim is an accomplished keyboard soloist: […]

  • The Night With… United Strings of Europe

    Fruitmarket Gallery 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    United Strings of Europe return to The Night With… in string quartet format performing a programme featuring a new work from Scottish Composer Aileen Sweeney exploring her combined interests of […]

  • SCO 2025-26: Benedetti plays Mendelssohn

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No.4 Maxim Emelyanychev conductor Nicola Benedetti violin Nicola Benedetti has performed Mendelssohn’s exhilarating Violin Concerto for many years. Bringing together sublime lyrical beauty and fizzing violin […]

  • RSNO Season 25-26: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Beethoven Violin Concerto Jörg Widmann Con brio Mendelssohn Symphony No5 Reformation Jörg Widmann Conductor Veronika Eberle Violin Musician extraordinaire, Jörg Widmann’s talents know no bounds. Experience his dynamism tonight as he returns to the RSNO […]

  • BBC SSO 25-26: Mahler Symphony No.2 ‘Resurrection’

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    NO SECOND TAKES – EXPERIENCE IT LIVE Mahler Symphony No.2 ‘Resurrection’ (c.80 mins) Jennifer Davis soprano Karen Cargill mezzo-soprano Edinburgh Festival Chorus Donald Runnicles conductor   A man stands alone at the grave of […]

  • Sean Shibe: Scottish Lute

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sean Shibe and Dunedin Consort dive into the archives of the National Library of Scotland to explore the musical riches in its collection, from Scottish psalms to music for viol […]

  • Scottish Chamber Orchestra SCO 25/26: Borrani & Beethoven

    Queen’s Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Italian-born Lorenza Borrani is fast becoming one of the SCO’s closest friends and collaborators. She returns for her second concert this Season with an evening of wit, humour and magical […]

  • Scottish Opera – Tristan und Isolde

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This is one of only two performances of, Wagner at his most intoxicating and transcendent. Justin Way directs a timeless tale of forbidden love. Noted Wagnerian Gwyn Hughes Jones takes his signature Tristan to […]

  • RSNO Season 25-26: Gladiator in Concert

    Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    RSNO Chorus Stephen Doughty Director, RSNO Chorus Presented in association with CineConcerts, enjoy sword-and-sandals epic Gladiator like you’ve never experienced it before! Relive the legendary and five-time Academy Award®-winning film on […]