--- title: "Candlelit Concert | 31 December | Edinburgh Hogmanay | Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Official Website" meta: "og:description": "A festive celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral, with works from Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms." "og:title": "Candlelit Concert | 31 December | Edinburgh Hogmanay" "twitter:description": "A festive celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral, with works from Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms." "twitter:title": "Candlelit Concert | 31 December | Edinburgh Hogmanay" description: "A festive celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral, with works from Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms." --- ##### 31 Dec 2026 - 18:00 # Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94962930,-3.19092145) [Book now](#book) A festive and tranquil celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral. This year’s concert marks the festive season with works from classical giants _Johann Sebastian Bach_and _Johannes Brahms_, at their most exuberant. Performed by the _St. Giles' Cathedral Choir_, directed by Master of Music _Jack Oades_, along with the _St. Giles' Camerata_, leader _Angus Ramsay_, are joined by a stunning array of talented young soloists. J S Bach – Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BWV 1Arr. Robert Pearsall – In Dulci JubiloJohannes Brahms – Geistliches Lied_INTERVAL_J S Bach – Jesus bleibet meine Freude (from BWV 147)J S Bach – Lutheran Mass in F major (BWV 233) ![](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/65b06b3d-3ec7-473b-ade4-55ea09d7b26e?width=1400&height=800&format=webp) ![](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/bc31ef7d-a98b-444c-865d-04ac519d7fbe?width=1400&height=800&format=webp) ![](https://edwinterfest.pazaz.studio/assets/7e128508-320d-4af3-bcd2-47f44ef09e3f?width=1400&height=800&format=webp) With thanks to St. Giles' Cathedral ##### Date and Time 31 Dec 2026 - 18:00 ##### Location Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Candlelit at St Giles, St Giles Cathedral [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94962930,-3.19092145) **Prices from:** £28.5 **Duration:** 90 min **Event type:** Edinburgh's Hogmanay + Event, Concerts/Shows, Indoor **Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd **Age Rating:** Age 6+ (Guideline) **Warnings:** Please note: This event is not suitable for babies or young children ##### Add tickets [Book Now](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/candlelit-concert/book) #### Location ###### High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE #### Share the event ##### Important Reminder Please be advised that the only official tickets for this event can be purchased through the following websites: [edinburghshogmanay.com](https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/), [ticketmaster.com](https://www.ticketmaster.com/) & [tickets-scotland.com](https://tickets-scotland.com/). There is no official resale for these tickets. Please also be aware that any tickets that are listed on Eventbrite and secondary ticket sites are NOT valid. ## Events we think you'd like [ [
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