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##### 29 Dec 2026 - 20:30

# Opening Concert with Blazin’ Fiddles with special guest Karen Matheson

[View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94537212,-3.18953229)

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One of the most celebrated and best-loved acts of the Scottish music scene, _Blazin’ Fiddles_ features the mastery of three Highlands and Islands fiddle virtuosos - Jenna Reid (Shetland), Kristan Harvey (Orkney) and Rua Macmillan (Highlands) - grounded by none, driving accompaniment of Angus Lyon (piano) and Anna Massie (guitar). For over a quarter of a century, no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity like Blazin’ Fiddles.

Whatever the hall - whether of the Royal Albert or highland village variety - they’ll turn it into the liveliest and warmest of hootenannies!

Joining Blazin’ Fiddles as special guest vocalist is the incredible Karen Matheson. Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, Karen Matheson’s life in the limelight began with her performing as a child in her local village hall in Argyll on the West coast of Scotland, where she was brought up immersed in the deep well of traditional songs that have been her inspiration for over 35years of recording and performing worldwide.

This promises to be a night of spectacular music and dancin’ not to be missed!

##### Date and Time

29 Dec 2026 - 20:30

##### Location

Edinburgh's Hogmanay - McEwan Hall, McEwan Hall

[View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94537212,-3.18953229)

**Prices from:** £30

**Duration:** 120 min

**Event type:** Edinburgh's Hogmanay + Event, Music

**Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd

**Age Rating:** Ages 12+; under 18s require adult (18+) supervision

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#### Location

###### Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG

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##### 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.

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