Aberdeen: Moonlight Sonata at Christmas

at Moonlight Sonata at Christmas
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Book Moonlight Sonata at Christmas tickets & experience Beethoven by candlelight in Aberdeen

  • Hear Beethoven's world-famous Moonlight Sonata performed live in the heart of Aberdeen
  • Experience a festive piano recital surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • See acclaimed and award-winning pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis perform live
  • Hear masterpieces by Beethoven, Bach, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and Debussy
  • Enjoy Tchaikovsky's suitably seasonal December from The Seasons just days before Christmas
  • Take your seat inside Fountainhall Church at the Cross in Aberdeen

Experience Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by candlelight at Fountainhall Church at the Cross

  • Date: Sunday 20th December 2026
  • Doors Open: 30 minutes prior to showtime
  • Performance Time: 6pm - 7pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Venue: Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN

Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight Programme:

  • Beethoven: Pathétique Sonata, Op. 13
  • Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
  • Liszt: Sonetto del Petrarca 123
  • Tchaikovsky: December from The Seasons
  • Debussy: Clair de Lune
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

Performed by:

  • Ugnius Pauliukonis (piano)

World-class piano music performed live this Christmas in Aberdeen

Step into the candlelight as acclaimed pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis brings a programme of much-loved classical piano works to Fountainhall Church at the Cross in Aberdeen.

The concert opens with Beethoven's powerful Pathétique Sonata before moving through Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze, Liszt's Sonetto del Petrarca 123 and Tchaikovsky's suitably wintry December from The Seasons.

Debussy's atmospheric Clair de Lune leads into the centrepiece of the evening, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, bringing one of the world's best-loved works for solo piano to life in a candlelit setting.

Ugnius Pauliukonis is an acclaimed, award-winning pianist who has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and Kaunas State Symphony Orchestra, with recitals at venues including London's Wigmore Hall and Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.

Whether Beethoven is already firmly on your playlist or you're looking for a different Christmas night out in Aberdeen, spend an hour with brilliant live piano music just days before Christmas.

Book Moonlight Sonata at Christmas tickets at Fountainhall Church at the Cross today and have them delivered instantly via email.

Location

Fountainhall Church at the Cross

Albyn Place,
Aberdeen,
Aberdeenshire,
AB10 1YN
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How to find us

Fountainhall Church at the Cross is located on Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YN, at Queen's Cross in Aberdeen's West End.

  • By car: Use postcode AB10 1YN for your sat nav. From the south, follow the A92/South Anderson Drive and turn right onto Queen's Road towards Queen's Cross. From the north, follow the A92/North Anderson Drive and turn left onto Queen's Road. The church forecourt is restricted to authorised vehicles.
  • By train: Aberdeen train station is next to the bus station at Union Square. From there, continue by bus or taxi to Fountainhall Church at the Cross.
  • By bus: Bus routes 4, 5 and 6 travel from the city-centre area directly towards Fountainhall Church at the Cross.
  • By foot: Fountainhall Church at the Cross is in Aberdeen's West End at Queen's Cross, between Albyn Place and Carden Place.
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Is Moonlight Sonata at Christmas wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Moonlight Sonata at Christmas is wheelchair accessible. 

What are the seating options for Moonlight Sonata at Christmas?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Moonlight Sonata at Christmas.

  • Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.
  • Seats within each band (AA, A, B) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Seating Options:

  • Band AA: Sit as close to the stage as possible
  • Band A: Sit in the front section of the venue
  • Band B: Sit at the middle of the venue.
  • Band C: Sit at the rear of the venue. Please note: Band C may have restricted views due to pillars. 
What age is Moonlight Sonata at Christmas suitable for?

Moonlight Sonata at Christmas is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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