Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All Saints

Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All Saints

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Tollcross is now an expensive place to live. When St Michael and All Saints was built, it was one of the poorest parts of the city. The church was founded for people with very little, yet nothing inside reflects that. Behind plain grey stone lies a lavish, uncompromising interior articulated in colour, gilding, and devotional imagery. On this tour, Rector Fr Oliver Brewer-Lennon invites visitors to discover a church that still startles, still contends, and still rewards close attention. Organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

About Fr Oliver Brewer-Lennon

Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All Saints is a free guided tour of the church in Tollcross, led by Rector Fr Oliver Brewer-Lennon, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Though the surrounding area is now expensive to live in, the church was originally founded for people with very little — yet behind its plain grey stone exterior lies a lavish interior of colour, gilding and devotional imagery. The tour reveals why this striking interior still startles and rewards close attention. Organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust, it runs for 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 5 and over.

Why see this show?

A free chance to step inside one of Edinburgh's most surprising interiors — a church built for the poor that dazzles with colour and gilding behind a plain stone exterior. Fr Oliver Brewer-Lennon's insider perspective makes it genuinely illuminating.

Tickets

Free

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When

Thursday 20 August 2026

All performances at 11:00

Duration

60 mins

Cast

2 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event free?

Yes, the tour is free to attend.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs for 60 minutes.

What is the age guidance?

The event is suitable for those aged 5 and over.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour takes place at St Michael and All Saints Church in Tollcross, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Who leads the tour?

The tour is led by Rector Fr Oliver Brewer-Lennon and is organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

About This Performance

Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All Saints is a events performance at St. Michael and All Saints Church during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: St. Michael and All Saints Church

St. Michael and All Saints Church is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Age Guidance: 5+

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Sacred Arts Festival: Exploring Sacred Space at St Michael and All Saints represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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