St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh: Vivaldi by Candlelight

Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight Concerts

Available from 5 April 2025 to 30 May 2025

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Book Candlelight Concert tickets to Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral 

Experience the astounding music from some of classical music's greatest composers, performed by some of the country's finest musicians, all set against the enchanting backdrop of a stunning candlelit cathedral in "Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight." 

If you don’t consider yourself "in the know" about classical music, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. The London Concertante boasts an impressive audience record in which an impressive 50% of spectators are first time classical concert goers! 

Don't miss your chance to see Vivaldi by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral for two nights only. Book your candlelit concert tickets today at the very best prices online. 

What are the times for Vivaldi by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh?

  • Doors open – 7:15pm
  • Concert begins – 8:00pm
  • Concert ends – 10:00pm

The Vivaldi by Candlelight programme includes: 

  • Mozart – Marriage of Figaro Overture
  • Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
  • Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
St Giles' Cathedral,
High Street,
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How to find us

Address: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE 

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By car:

There is no parking close to the Cathedral, except for two disabled parking bays at the East side of the Cathedral, accessible by driving down the High Street from the crossroads at George IV Bridge. The closest parking is on King’s Stables Road (EH3 9DR) which is an 11-minute walk, taking in the Castle and the start of the Royal Mile. 

By bus: 

Being at the heart of Edinburgh, St Giles’ is easily accessible by bus. Stops on George IV Bridge are the closest, but North Bridge and South Bridge stops are a 3-minute walk away. Stops on Princes Street are slightly further and would require walking up hill.

By train:

The closest train stations is Edinburgh Waverly on Princes Street. Similarly to the bus, it is a 5-minute walk uphill to St Giles’.

By bike: 

There is a bicycle locking area outside the High Court, just across from the Cathedral. 

Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.

Seats within each band (AA, A, B & C) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

We are really sorry but we are not able to offer refunds for these events. However, if the event cannot go ahead for any reason, it will be rescheduled and moved to an alternative date and your tickets will also be transferred to this new date.

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