Book Christmas Candlelight Concert tickets and celebrate Christmas in Edinburgh
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Performance Times: 20:00-21:30
- Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
- Venue: St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
- Please note: There are no refunds for this event unless rescheduled.
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite at Christmas (with Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto) Programme:
5th December 2025:
- Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite
- Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2
- The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
- Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Watch Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite at Christmas in Edinburgh
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other - a magical evening in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.
This special performance brings together two cornerstones of Russian Romantic music: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. From the glittering dances and festive spirit of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet to the sweeping passion and lyrical depth of Rachmaninov’s concerto, the programme promises an unforgettable journey through some of classical music’s most enchanting and expressive moments.
Brought to life by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this festive concert will resonate with grandeur and intimacy beneath the gothic arches of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks - a perfect way to mark the Christmas season.
Make it an evening to remember with nearby dining and festive lights just steps away in Edinburgh’s enchanting Old Town.