St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum

22/07/2025

Join us on the 1st and 12th of August for two volunteer led tours of the early keyboard collection here at St Cecilia's Hall! Tickets on sale now via the links below👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1417173838099?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/highlight-tour-of-st-cecilia-s-hall

21/07/2025

This week, join volunteer Claire for a FREE tour of our early keyboard instruments and learn all about the oldest keyed instruments in our collection! Booking is not necessary but is appreciated.👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1423407342679?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/07/2025

Aishwarya will be our first performer for our Community Day on the 16th of August, showcasing a vibrant Bharatanatyam performance that will feature a Tillana—a rhythmic and dynamic piece traditionally performed at the conclusion of a recital. The Tillana celebrates the joy of movement and the rich heritage of South Indian classical dance.

You can still get your free tickets for our South Asian Heritage Month Community Day here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-asian-heritage-month-community-day-tickets-1367313664979

20/07/2025

Jacobites, Italians and Music in Edinburgh'

⏰Thursday, 14th August 2025, 18:00-19:00
📍St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry St, EH1 1LG

Join us for one of our informal talk series lectures, with Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland who will explore the story of the first generation of the Corris through images, storytelling and song. Despite their Jacobite links and Roman Catholic faith, and many scandals that included bankruptcy and legal battles, the Corris emerged as one of the most important and powerful musical families in Scotland. Indeed, their story reveals much about Edinburgh’s musical history.

To book your spot, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jacobites-italians-and-music-in-edinburgh-tickets-1423463099449?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/07/2025

📣Experience World Fusion with Ed White & Vini Devda | Friday 1 August 2025 | 19:00-20:00 | St Cecilia's Hall

In honor of South Asian Heritage Month, Ed White & Vini Devda deliver emotive improvisational fusion music. This will be conveyed with deep melodic vocals & violin, harmonium and drums, blending elements of Indian classical & folk music with Celtic folk, jazz, and Western classical.

📣Mantra Chanting & Harmonium Fundamentals with Rajasthani Singer Vini Devda | Saturday 2 August 2025 | 15:00-16:00 | St Cecilia's Hall

In this masterclass you with learn to chant the names of various Indian dieties each designed to open a specific area important to singing e.g. throat, jaw, vocal chords. You will also learn some important melodic patterns and phrasings on the harmonium in an Indian classical style which will expand your musical knowledge.

To book your tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ed-white-104462769291

18/07/2025

Happy South Asian Heritage Month!

We are so lucky at St. Cecilia's to have an amazing collection of instruments from South Asia! This year, the theme is Roots to Routes, encouraging us to explore South Asian heritage and tradition, as well as the legacies of South Asian identity in our own histories and stories. As music is so intrinsically tied to heritage, tradition and lived experience, we wanted to really root our programmes this month in people and their ties to the instruments in our collection, as well as shining a spotlight on the continuing musical practices today.

For the rest of the month, we will be featuring performers and workshop facilitators participating in our SAHM Community Day on the 16th of August, and clips from our recent work with our South Asian Steering Group for our new Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide.

Tickets for SAHM Community Day are now on sale! They're free, but we suggest you book some in advance to avoid any disappointment. You can get those here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-asian-heritage-month-community-day-tickets-1367313664979

Join us at St Cecilia's Hall for our first ever South Asian Heritage Month Community Day!

14/07/2025

This coming weekend, join volunteer Jim for a FREE tour of the Laigh Hall and learn all about playing in a group setting! Booking is not necessary but is appreciated.👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1423407342679?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/07/2025

Next month our daily Summer Highlight Tours are back by popular demand! (2/2)

Join us every day of the Fringe Festival for a different tour of the collection from keyboard to animals to attending an 18th century concert, we've got something for everyone!

Tickets are on sale now via the Edinburgh Fringe or Eventbrite (links below). Slots are limited so make sure to book now to avoid missing out!

Edinburgh Fringe Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/highlight-tour-of-st-cecilia-s-hall

Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fringe-2025-summer-highlight-tours-tickets-1417173838099?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/07/2025

Next month our daily Summer Highlight Tours are back by popular demand! (1/2)

Join us every day of the Fringe Festival for a different tour of the collection from keyboard to animals to attending an 18th century concert, we've got something for everyone!

Tickets are on sale now via the Edinburgh Fringe or Eventbrite (links below). Slots are limited so make sure to book now to avoid missing out!

Edinburgh Fringe Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/highlight-tour-of-st-cecilia-s-hall

Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fringe-2025-summer-highlight-tours-tickets-1417173838099?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/07/2025

This week, join volunteer Dona for a FREE tour of our early keyboard collection! Booking is not necessary but is appreciated.👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1423407342679?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/07/2025

Join us at St. Cecilia’s Hall on the 16th of August, from 10am to 4pm, to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2025.

We have a day packed with performances, tours, and workshops, as well as a mehndi artist on site! You can also come and have a look at our galleries, which include a large number of South Asian instruments.

We will also be debuting new content on our Bloomberg Connects digital guide, created with our first ever steering group! They share how South Asian music has played a role in their lives, share their knowledge about types of instruments in our collections, and showcase how South Asian music practices are a living form of intangible culture.

Tickets are free, but we encourage you to get some via Eventbrite to avoid any disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-asian-heritage-month-community-day-tickets-1367313664979