Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young ears in mind! Guided by Mr Handel, and his footwoman Frances, this specially devised 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s masterpiece will guide young listeners through some of his greatest hits, with plenty of fun and interactive games along the way. For many children this may be their […]
It’s no surprise that Handel’s Messiah continues to draw audiences back year after year. There is nothing quite like it. Although the Hallelujah chorus has become the work’s calling card, Handel wrote every note to impress and astound his listeners. Its choruses are as grand as anything Handel ever composed, the solo writing profoundly moving, […]
From a big-hearted Serenade to uplifting opera arias – celebrate the full breadth of Mozart’s musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians. Peter Whelan is one of Europe’s most exciting conductors of Baroque and Classical repertoire – formerly the SCO’s Principal Bassoon, he’s now Artistic Director of the Irish […]
Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues have been delighting audiences for almost 20 years. He is delighted to announce they'll be back at The Queen's Hall in December 2025, for three nights of shows! Full of jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at one's heartstrings, it is […]
Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues have been delighting audiences for almost 20 years. He is delighted to announce they'll be back at The Queen's Hall in December 2025, for three nights of shows! Full of jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at one's heartstrings, it is […]
Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues have been delighting audiences for almost 20 years. He is delighted to announce they'll be back at The Queen's Hall in December 2025, for three nights of shows! Full of jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at one's heartstrings, it is […]
Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani. As energetic as she is charismatic – and Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008 – Borrani brought an intimate chamber sensibility to her SCO debut in spring 2024. She returns to delve deep into […]
Young string players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland take to the stage in a powerful collaboration with musicians from Scottish Ensemble. This electrifying performance will be the culmination of a week-long creative residency, where mentorship meets music-making in its most dynamic form. Supporting the next generation of performers is at the heart of what […]
Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel CGP is no stranger to iconic stages. From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia, the legendary entertainer has dazzled audiences across the world. Tommy has a Grammy Award, multiple ARIA Awards and countless accolades. Still, nothing means more to Tommy than the three letters Chet Atkins […]
Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public’s consciousness along with his band’s debut album “Permission To Land” in 2003. 22 years and 8 studio albums later, Justin brings his YouTube show “Justin Hawkins Rides Again” to The Queen's Hall. JHRA Live sees Justin dissect […]
Experience the magic of Joanne Shaw Taylor and her incredible band as they deliver a powerhouse performance featuring songs from her latest album, 'Black & Gold'. Renowned for her electrifying guitar performances and soulful songwriting, Joanne’s vocals shine as she blends blues, rock, soul, and pop. The show also includes standout tracks from earlier albums […]
The Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society (EHRSS) is delighted to be returning to The Queen's Hall again to present another varied programme of traditional Scottish fiddle music. The concert will feature the orchestra under the baton of well known Scottish fiddle player Yla Steven BEM who last year was entered into the Scottish Traditional […]
The Queen's Hall presents Season 5 of our gig series showcasing the sounds of modern Scotland. With artists hand-picked by guest curators Arusa Qureshi and Halina Rifai of We Are Here Scotland - staged in our intimate performance space - AMPLIFI presents an exciting opportunity to see new and rising artists in a setting designed […]
Formed in Copenhagen in 2018 the NOVO Quartet are one of today’s most exciting young ensembles. They are BBC New Generation Artists and were placed within The Young Artistic Elite 2024-26 by the Danish Arts Foundation. Haydn’s uncompleted farewell to the string quartet Op 103 is a glorious fragment. The eighth string quartet by Shostakovich […]
The empath strikes BACK! Boldly caring where compassion has never cared before. An adventure giving you time (and space) to heal. When questioned on her upcoming tour, Ms DuBois stated: “Most people would spend some time idling on the shores of some far off semi-private island after enduring the workload 2024 dumped on my plate, […]
Do you love rugby? Ben Youngs and Dan Cole do, and no men have played for England more times than them. Newly retired, they’re taking their podcast to the stage, bringing you the best stories from across their careers. You can expect all the bits they’re too afraid to say in episodes, games, surprises and […]
Join the Two Mr Ps as they take their award-winning podcast back on the road with 'Let That Be A Lesson...'. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter as they share more hilarious stories and anecdotes about the challenges teachers, parents, and school staff face while working with the most unintentionally funny comedians of all—children. […]
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 who have drawn inspiration from it. Bach’s Third Brandenburg Concerto dazzles with brilliant invention and rhythmic drive, while Handel set out to impress no less […]
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, AC/DC, The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac and more An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with […]
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: join him and his friends and colleagues from the Orchestra in two very different but equally heartfelt works by Robert Schumann, written within just weeks […]
Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter. With 17 albums under her belt in the last 27 years, her previous solo album, ‘Night Drives’ debuted at number two in the official folk album charts, while her last album, a collaboration with Withered Hand titled ‘Willson Williams’ was nominated for the SAY and AMA awards. […]
