Classical Events in Edinburgh

Classical music spans centuries of composition from baroque to contemporary. In a nightlife context, classical events range from traditional concert performances to crossover events that blend orchestral music with electronic production, visuals, or unconventional venues.

Indian Cultural Heritage Opening Edinburgh

The Studio At Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Wed 1 Jul · 5:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventclassicalworld£25

Opera Caledonia: Vocal Studio Course Showcase

Edinburgh Society of Musicians

Thu 2 Jul · 7:15 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

Free Concert - Seattle Children's Chorus from the USA

Canongate Kirk

Mon 6 Jul · 2:30 PM

Concert / TourclassicalfolkFree

The Beethoven Sonatas

St Giles Cathedral

Mon 6 Jul · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassical£15

Celebrity Organ Recitals 2026 - Jordan English

St Giles Cathedral

Wed 8 Jul · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

Lunchtime recital for flutes and piano

St Vincent's Chapel: Scottish Episcopal Church

Sat 11 Jul · 1:45 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

A Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience In Queensferry - Saturday 11th July

Queensferry Parish Church

Sat 11 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassicalpoprock+1£15–£40

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Greyfriars Kirk

Sat 11 Jul · 7:00 PM

Concert / Tourclassical£18

Opera Caledonia: Dido & Aeneas In Concert

Edinburgh Society of Musicians

Sat 11 Jul · 7:30 PM

Concert / TourclassicalFree

St Giles' at Six - Opera Caledonia's 2026 Vocal Studio Course

St Giles Cathedral

Sun 12 Jul · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

The Beethoven Sonatas

St Giles Cathedral

Mon 13 Jul · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassical£15

FREE CONCERT: Orquestra Jovem das Gerais in Edinburgh

Greyfriars Kirk

Sun 19 Jul · 5:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassicalparty classicsworldFree

Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series

St Giles Cathedral

Mon 20 Jul · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassical£15

Mozart - Piano Sonatas by Candlelight

St Giles Cathedral

Fri 24 Jul · 6:15 PM

Concert / Tourclassical£15

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

St Giles Cathedral

Sat 25 Jul · 6:15 PM

Concert / Tourclassical£15

Edinburgh Renaissance Band Music for Saints and Sinners 2026

St Marks Unitarian Church

Mon 17 Aug · 4:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

O For a Thousand Tongues – Celebrating The Musical Wesleys

Church of the Sacred Heart

Wed 19 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalFree

Creating a Sonic Haven: Music, Connection and Equality

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

Thu 20 Aug · 6:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalfolkjazzFree

Mozart & Mendelssohn Violin Concertos by Candlelight

St Giles Cathedral

Fri 21 Aug · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicclassical£15

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

St Giles Cathedral

Sat 22 Aug · 8:00 PM

Concert / Tourclassical£15