Celebrating the Sacred Arts in August​ ​

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This Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts is an initiative of the Edinburgh Sacred Arts Foundation, a registered Scottish charity (SC051554).  The seventh Festival ran from 10th-16th August 2025 and attracted larger numbers than ever. An estimated 1700 people attended 15 events in 8 of Edinburgh's city centre churches. The week-long programme included two exhibitions that drew  a steady stream of visitors. The highly successful competition for young composers of sacred music established in 2024 was repeated, alongside a corresponding competition for young poets of religious poetry newly established in 2025.  Full details of all the events can be found HERE. 
                                                                               
                                           The 8th Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts will take place between
                                                                    Sunday 16th and Saturday 22nd August 2026
                                                                   Check back in January 2026 for further details

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The Edinburgh Sacred Arts Foundation gratefully acknowledges generous financial support
for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts from:
 
The Binks Trust
Christian Arts Trust
The Church Hymnary Trust
​H R Creswick Trust
Edinburgh Society of Organists
​Royal College of Organists
Canonmills Church
​Geoff and Mary Ball