2026 Programme
Festival Opening Service
All welcome to our opening service in the magnificent setting of St Giles’ High Kirk on Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile.
Exploring Sacred Space 1
Just ten minutes walk from the Royal Botanic Garden, this beautiful church was designed by Scotland's 'premier architect', Robert Rowand Anderson, and opened in 1888.
Young Composers’ Competition Event
The third annual competition for young composers of sacred music concludes with this event in the historic setting of the royal Kirk of Holyrood House.
Exploring Sacred Space 2
Another chance to explore this beautiful church, just ten minutes walk from the Royal Botanic Garden.
Music For The Homeless Jesus
Monday 17th August, 7.30 pm St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral EH1 3JR
Schola Cantorum, director Michael Ferguson
This recital is inspired by the recent installation outside the Cathedral of Homeless Jesus, a bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz depicting Jesus as a homeless person, sleeping on a park bench.