St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight Concerts

Available to 28 March 2025

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Book Candlelight Concert tickets to A Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh

London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers, this truly is an evening not to be missed.

If you don’t consider yourself "in the know" about Mozart, Beethoven, or Bach, 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 A Night at the Opera by Candlelight. Book your candlelit concert tickets today at the very best prices online. 

What are the times for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh?

  • Doors Open – 6:45pm
  • Concert begins – 7:30pm
  • Final doors – 9:30pm

A Night at the Opera programme includes: 

  • Puccini – "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot
  • Delibes – "Flower Duet" from Lakme
  • Mozart – Marriage of Figaro overture
  • Puccini – "O Mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi
  • Rossini – William Tell Overture
  • Verdi – "La donna e mobile" from Rigoletto
  • Bizet – Toreador Song from Carmen
  • Puccini – "Un Bel Di Vedremo" from Madame Butterfly
  • Puccini – "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca
  • + many, many more!
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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