Book Moonlight Sonata at Christmas tickets & spend Christmas in Edinburgh with candlelit concerts at New Town Church
- Hear Beethoven's world-famous Moonlight Sonata performed live in the heart of Edinburgh
- Experience an atmospheric Christmas piano recital surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
- Hear classical favourites by Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Chopin & Gershwin alongside Beethoven
- See renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform live
- Get into the Christmas spirit with an hour of beautiful live classical piano
- Take your seat inside New Town Church on Edinburgh's George Street
Experience Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by candlelight at New Town Church
- Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
- Doors Open: 5:10pm
- Performance Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Duration: 1 hour
- Venue: New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA
Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight Programme:
- Grieg: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
- Liszt: Liebesträume
- Rachmaninov: Prelude in G minor
- Debussy: Clair de Lune
- Chopin: Raindrop Prelude
- Chopin: Fantaisie-Impromptu
- Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
- Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Performed by:
- Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
World-class classical music by world-class musicians live this Christmas in Edinburgh
Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is one of the world's best-loved works for piano, moving from its instantly recognisable opening to a powerful and dramatic finale. Hear this classical masterpiece performed live in the warm glow of candlelight at New Town Church in the heart of Edinburgh.
Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith takes to the keys for a Christmas programme packed with classical favourites. Alongside Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, hear Grieg's Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Liszt's Liebesträume, Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor, Debussy's Clair de Lune and two much-loved works by Chopin.
The programme finishes with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, bringing a completely different burst of energy to an evening spanning some of the biggest names in classical piano.
Whether Beethoven is already firmly on your playlist or you're looking for a different festive night out in Edinburgh, this one-hour candlelit recital is a brilliant excuse to switch off from the Christmas rush and enjoy live piano music inside New Town Church.
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