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Make It Happen
From:30-07-2025
To:09-08-2025
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Brian Cox stars in this biting satire on the Scottish banking ambition that shattered the global economy.

From £24

Approximately 2 Hours 10 mins

Preview Night: Kinnaris Quintet
From:30-07-2025
To:30-07-2025
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The Scottish quintet returns to the International Festival with their euphoric arrangements of traditional folk tunes.

From £15

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Colin Currie & The King's Singers
From:02-08-2025
To:02-08-2025
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Discover the gold standard of choral singing and percussion in the opening concert of The Queen's Hall series.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Opening Concert: The Veil of The Temple
From:02-08-2025
To:02-08-2025
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Experience John Tavener's magnum opus in its eight-hour glory.

£30

Approximately 8 Hours

The Dan Daw Show
From:02-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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The Australian dancer fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against ableism.

From £12.00

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

NYO2: Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony
From:03-08-2025
To:03-08-2025
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and Carnegie Hall's NYO2 take on a thrilling pairing of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev.

From £12.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Art of Listening for Families
From:04-08-2025
To:09-08-2025
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Discover the joy of listening to classical music in this interactive workshop.

£10

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

María Dueñas & Alexander Malofeev
From:04-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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Inspired collaboration illuminate works by Karol Szymanowski, Claude Debussy and César Franck.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

NYO2: Family Concert
From:04-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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Suitable for children and their grown-ups, let little curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert.

£10

Approximately 1 Hour

The Ceilidh Sessions
From:04-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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Scottish tradition meets Baroque flair in this lively celebration of music and storytelling.

£20

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Best of Monteverdi Choir
From:04-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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Led by conductor Johnathan Sells, Baroque choir present a dazzling showcase of their repertoire.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours

First Night at The Hub
From:04-08-2025
To:04-08-2025
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Violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti launches the International Festival with a star-studded concert.

From £40

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy
From:05-08-2025
To:05-08-2025
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Join creative collaborators Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy for a deeply spiritual recital of piano works, ranging from Bach to Messiaen.

From £15.50

Approximately 2 Hours

The Truth We Seek: Artistic Freedom
From:05-08-2025
To:05-08-2025
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Sharp wit and fearless thinking fuel this lively debate on artistic and academic freedoms.

£15

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Holst's The Planets
From:05-08-2025
To:05-08-2025
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The London Philharmonic Orchestra takes you on the ultimate cosmic journey.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Roby Lakatos & Ensemble
From:05-08-2025
To:05-08-2025
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Join Hungarian violin legend Roby Lakatos as he ignites The Hub with his eclectic improvisations that blend classical, folk and his own musical style.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Mark Simpson & Richard Uttley
From:06-08-2025
To:06-08-2025
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Virtuoso Mark Simpson brings dual talents as composer and clarinettist to an intimate programme featuring Brahms and his own works.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Bruce Liu Plays Ravel
From:06-08-2025
To:06-08-2025
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Join Bruce Liu, Myung-Whun Chung and Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra for jazz-infused Ravel and Saint-Saëns’s spectacular Organ Symphony.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours 5 mins

Hugh Cutting & George Ireland
From:07-08-2025
To:07-08-2025
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Experience the expansive range of vocal music, from baroque arias to specially commissioned contemporary works.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Hanni Liang: Dreams
From:07-08-2025
To:07-08-2025
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Share your dreams and shape the music in this intimate concert inspired by Claude Debussy’s Rêverie.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Works and Days
From:07-08-2025
To:10-08-2025
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Blending stunning imagery, movement and music, FC Bergman's latest piece explores our connection to the land we inhabit.

From £12.00

Approximately 1 Hour 10 mins

Dance People
From:07-08-2025
To:10-08-2025
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Join Lebanese-French dance company Maqamat for an interactive dance performance in the beautiful surrounds of the Old College Quad.

£30

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Leonard Elschenbroich & Alexei Grynyuk
From:08-08-2025
To:08-08-2025
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Explore the musical love triangle between Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Brahms.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Rising Stars of Woodwind
From:08-08-2025
To:08-08-2025
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Catch a glimpse at the future of classical music as clarinetist Mark Simpson guides up-and-coming woodwind musicians.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Bach & Bartók
From:08-08-2025
To:08-08-2025
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Budapest Festival Orchestra return to the Festival with a programme that celebrates both their Hungarian heritage and showcases the vibrancy of music written for dance.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Up Late with Alabaster DePlume
From:08-08-2025
To:08-08-2025
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The musical maverick and saxophonist creates a fusion of raw improvisation and political passion.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Fibonacci Quartet
From:09-08-2025
To:09-08-2025
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From Helen Grime's intimate First Quartet to two autobiographical works from Leoš Janáček and Bedřich Smetana, Fibonacci Quartet bring this very personal programme to vivid life.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Mozart's La clemenza di Tito
From:09-08-2025
To:09-08-2025
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Love, betrayal and political intrigue ignite Mozart's final opera.

From £22.50

Approximately 3 Hours

VOŁOSI
From:09-08-2025
To:09-08-2025
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This Polish string ensemble ignites fast-paced folk music with classical mastery.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Up Late with Kathryn Joseph
From:09-08-2025
To:09-08-2025
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Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph brings her meditative vocals and rhythmic piano to a late night at The Hub.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

NFM Leopoldinum: Bizet's Carmen Suite
From:10-08-2025
To:10-08-2025
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Experience the unforgettable music of Bizet's opera Carmen alongside pieces by Bacewicz and Strauss.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Piotr Anderszewski
From:11-08-2025
To:11-08-2025
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The Polish pianist contrasts Johannes Brahms' intimate Intermezzos with Béla Bartók's daring Bagatelles.

From £15.50

Approximately 2 Hours

The Truth We Seek: Academic Freedom
From:11-08-2025
To:11-08-2025
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Sharp wit and fearless thinking fuel this lively debate on artistic and academic freedoms.

From £15

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky's Tribute to Menuhin
From:11-08-2025
To:11-08-2025
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Violin luminaries Nicola Benedetti and Alexander Sitkovetsky join NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra in a poignant tribute to their mentor.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins

Triptic
From:11-08-2025
To:11-08-2025
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Experience an intoxicating blend of tango, klezmer and jazz from this new trio of award-winning musicians.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Sitkovetsky Trio
From:12-08-2025
To:12-08-2025
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Experience evocative works for piano trio, from Beethoven to a UK premiere by Iranian composer Mahdis Golzar Kashani.

From £15.50

Approximately 2 Hours

LSO: Beethoven & Shostakovich
From:12-08-2025
To:12-08-2025
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Experience the power of two show-stopping symphonies, with insight from Sir Antonio Pappano and Nicola Benedetti.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours

The Sidiki Dembele Ensemble
From:12-08-2025
To:12-08-2025
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Djembe virtuoso Sidiki Dembele leads his ensemble in an exploration of West African drumming rhythms.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Bostridge, Pappano & Members of the LSO
From:13-08-2025
To:13-08-2025
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Expressive singing reveals the emotional depth of Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins

Orpheus and Eurydice
From:13-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Opera Queensland revives Christoph Gluck's opera with electrifying acrobatics, soaring vocals and stunning visuals.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 20 mins

Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe
From:14-08-2025
To:14-08-2025
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Award-winning violinist Bomsori Kim is joined by eminent pianist Thomas Hoppe in this stunning recital celebrating Poland's rich musical heritage.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins

Cutting the Tightrope
From:14-08-2025
To:17-08-2025
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This collection of short plays audaciously explores the power of the arts in today's global conflicts, political resistance and displays of artistic freedom. 

From £25

Approximately 2 Hours

LSO: Vaughan Williams's A Sea Symphony
From:14-08-2025
To:14-08-2025
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Celebrate 20th-century British treasures from Elizabeth Maconchy, Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours 5 mins

Ímar
From:14-08-2025
To:14-08-2025
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Dive into Scottish trad music with the Celtic supergroup.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Book of Mountains and Seas
From:14-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Ancient Chinese myths inspire Huang Ruo's opera, confronting humanity's complex relationship with nature.

From £12.00

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Florian Boesch & Malcolm Martineau
From:15-08-2025
To:15-08-2025
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Celebrated for their lieder performances, this duo showcases the lyrical beauty of Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann.

From £15.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Rising Stars: Classical Jam
From:15-08-2025
To:15-08-2025
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Pick the repertoire in this unrehearsed performance featuring emerging musicians and professionals.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Mary, Queen of Scots
From:15-08-2025
To:17-08-2025
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Renaissance meets punk in Scottish Ballet’s retelling of the story of one of Scotland’s most famous women.

From £18

Approximately 1 Hour 50 mins

Up Late: Jazz Jam
From:15-08-2025
To:15-08-2025
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Emerging talent and seasoned pros unite to improvise on jazz standards.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
From:16-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Discover the sound of the Polish Renaissance with this stunning 17th-century choral piece by Mikołaj Zieleński.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Østerlide
From:16-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Norwegian trio Østerlide transport you to the deepest tundra with their thrillingly reimagined folk melodies.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

LSO: Puccini's Suor Angelica
From:16-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra lay bare drama and sorrow of Giacomo Puccini’s opera.

From £27.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Up Late with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
From:16-08-2025
To:16-08-2025
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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith redefines the boundaries of modern electronica with her synth-driven soundscapes and ethereal vocals in this Up Late concert.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Ryan Wang
From:18-08-2025
To:18-08-2025
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Recent BBC Young Musician of the Year winner takes on an all-Chopin programme that showcases extraordinary mastery of the piano.

From £15.50

Approximately 2 Hours

Shostakovich Inside Out
From:18-08-2025
To:18-08-2025
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Explore Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony as the Aurora Orchestra unpacks its drama, depth and defiance.

£30

Approximately 1 Hour 20 mins

The Unseen Truth: Sarah Lewis
From:18-08-2025
To:18-08-2025
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Visual culture’s power to shape history drives this gripping conversation on race and representation.

£15

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony
From:18-08-2025
To:18-08-2025
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The Aurora Orchestra performs Shostakovich's defiant symphony by memory.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain
From:18-08-2025
To:18-08-2025
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Come on a musical journey encompassing two celtic traditions from Irish fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain and Welsh harpist Catrin Finch.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Rising Stars of Voice
From:19-08-2025
To:19-08-2025
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Emerging vocalists perform Johannes Brahms' enchanting love waltzes under expert guidance.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins

Dementia Friendly Concert
From:19-08-2025
To:19-08-2025
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra performs familiar repertoire for people with dementia and their loved ones.

£10

Approximately 1 Hour

Yahya Hussein Abdallah & Jasser Haj Youssef
From:19-08-2025
To:19-08-2025
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Joined by Jasser Haj Youssef on viola d'amore, Yahya Hussein Abdallah invites you to a captivating recital of Eastern literature exploring faith, belief and spirituality.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Belcea Quartet
From:20-08-2025
To:20-08-2025
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Revitalising and transforming chamber music from the 18th and 19th centuries, Belcea Quartet's provocative recital spans Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Mozart.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Breaking Bach
From:20-08-2025
To:20-08-2025
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Hip hop, contemporary dance and Baroque music combine in this unique world premiere.

From £30

Approximately 1 Hour 10 mins

Faustus in Africa!
From:20-08-2025
To:23-08-2025
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Through puppetry and animation, Handspring Puppet Company reimagine Faust's downfall and reframe the classic tale to confront colonialism and the climate emergency.

From £12.00

Approximately 2 Hours 20 mins

As You Like It A Radical Retelling
From:20-08-2025
To:23-08-2025
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Encounter Shakespeare as the Bard never imagined in Cliff Cardinal's audacious and unapologetic adaptation of the classic work.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Dunedin Consort & John Butt
From:21-08-2025
To:21-08-2025
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This leading baroque ensemble revives Handel's sparkling comic cantata, unearthing the origins of his operatic masterpieces.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins

Bernstein & Stravinsky
From:21-08-2025
To:21-08-2025
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Conductor Karina Canellakis returns to the Festival and leads the BBC SSO through a monumental programme featuring Messiaen, Stravinsky and Bernstein.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum
From:21-08-2025
To:21-08-2025
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Middle Eastern rhythms merge with live painting in a reflective and mindful performance blending ancient wisdom with contemporary expression.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Emily D'Angelo & Sophia Muñoz
From:22-08-2025
To:22-08-2025
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Join mezzo soprano Emily D'Angelo and pianist Sophia Muñoz for a programme of epic scope that explores humanity's connection to the natural world.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

Master Musicians with Peirani & Segal
From:22-08-2025
To:22-08-2025
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Ancient traditions meet musical innovation as the Aga Khan Master Musicians join forces with two accordionist and vocalist Vincent Peirani and cellist Vincent Segal.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Pictures at an Exhibition
From:22-08-2025
To:22-08-2025
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Take a whistlestop round-the-world trip with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and William Barton.

From £22.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

Figures in Extinction
From:22-08-2025
To:24-08-2025
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Dance and theatre legends Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney unite to confront the climate crisis through spellbinding movement and sound.

From £21

Approximately 2 Hours 30 mins

Up Late with Sissoko, Segal, Parisien & Peirani
From:22-08-2025
To:22-08-2025
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The frontierless quartet fuses neoclassical, jazz and West African kora music with infectious energy.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Leonidas Kavakos & The Apollon Ensemble
From:23-08-2025
To:23-08-2025
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s violin concertos shine in this electrifying performance with soloist and ensemble in synergy.

From £15.50

Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins

William Barton
From:23-08-2025
To:23-08-2025
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The didgeridoo virtuoso and composer combines Indigenous musical traditions with rock and classical influences.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Up Late with Joep Beving & Maarten Vos
From:23-08-2025
To:23-08-2025
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Creative collaborators team up for a performance that combines classical piano and experimental electronics.

From £25

Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins

Closing Concert: Mendelssohn's Elijah
From:24-08-2025
To:24-08-2025
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In this Closing Concert, discover Felix Mendelssohn's triumphant oratorio anew as the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and Royal Scottish National Orchestra breathe new life into Mendelssohn's most famous work.

From £22.50

Approximately 2 Hours 45 mins

Up Late with Endea Owens
From:24-08-2025
To:24-08-2025
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The Grammy-winning jazz bassist returns with her ensemble The Cookout for an energy-filled concert.

From £40

Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins

To find out what else is happening at Edinburgh International Festival, visit their website here.
Transport

Closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. Trams stop at the bottom of the Mound on Princes Street. Old Town in Edinburgh has 36 bus routes which serve 58 bus stops. The closest bus stops to The Hub are the Lawnmarket Bus Stop at the top of the Royal Mile or the Royal Mile Bus Stop on George IV Bridge.

Parking

NCP: Castle Terrace (6 disabled bays)
During August the Lawnmarket and Johnston Terrace are closed to vehicles from 5pm. The closest drop off point is the Radisson Collection Hotel on George IV Bridge.

Access Info

The Hub has level access via the main entrance. There is a platform lift and a lift to all floors within the building. The box office has a low counter and loop system. Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor and auditorium level. Assistance dogs are welcome and can be looked after by venue staff.

The 2023 Edinburgh International Festival runs from 4-27 August.

Buy tickets for all events using Theatre Tokens when they go on sale at midday on 3 May.

Please call the box office on 0131 473 2000. Theatre Tokens cannot currently be used online to purchase tickets for Edinburgh International Festival events.

In-Person and Phone Booking
Our Box Office at The Hub, Castlehill will be open for in-person and phone bookings at the following dates and times:

24 April–5 May (closed 2 May)
Monday to Saturday, 12noon–5pm
Closed on Sunday

9 May–3 Aug
By appointment only

4–27 Aug
Monday–Sunday, 12noon–5pm (open late on performance nights at The Hub)


The Edinburgh International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing, then the General Manager of Glyndebourne Opera, Henry Harvey Wood, the Head of the British Council in Scotland, and leaders from the City of Edinburgh. It was established in 1947 as a world class cultural event to bring together audiences and artists from around the world, and this year asks the question, "Where do we go from here?"

For three weeks in August, Scotland’s capital becomes an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for people of all nations. The International Festival presents a programme featuring the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre.

Our impact extends beyond the annual programme: our community learning and engagement and professional development programmes run throughout the year, reaching the widest possible audiences and contributing to the cultural and social life of Edinburgh and Scotland.

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