Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital
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Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital

Cecilia McDowall, Sacred Arts Festival Singers • Semi-professional company

60 minutes•Canongate Kirk
The third annual competition for young composers of sacred music concludes in the historic setting of the royal kirk of Holyrood House. The Sacred Arts Festival Singers under director Calum Robertson perform the winning compositions in the 2026 competition. Principal adjudicator Cecilia McDowall, one of the UK’s leading composers of sacred choral music, will comment on the winning compositions, and the programme will include some of her own compositions. Generously funded by Christian Arts Trust, Royal College of Organists, William Baird Ross Trust and Edinburgh Society of Organists.
Event Details

Monday 17 August 2026

All performances at 13:15

60 minutes

Canongate Kirk

153 Canongate

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20 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12

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How much are tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital?

Tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital are £12. You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital being performed?

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital is being performed at Canongate Kirk, located at 153 Canongate. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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When is Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital showing?

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital runs from 17 August 2026 to 17 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

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Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Music Performance

Sacred Arts Festival Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital is a music performance at Canongate Kirk 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.

Enjoy live music in Edinburgh's atmospheric venues. From intimate acoustic sets to full band performances, each show offers a unique musical experience.

Venue: Canongate Kirk

Canongate Kirk 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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Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 5+

Content Warnings: None

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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 Music at Canongate Kirk: Young Composers Competition Recital represents the musical diversity that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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