St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum

08/09/2025

This coming weekend, join volunteer Jim for a FREE tour of the Wolfson Gallery to learn about the development of instruments over time.

Booking is not necessary, but is appreciated via the link below👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekly-tours-at-st-cecilias-hall-tickets-1606576767359?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/09/2025

in 1976, Princess Grace of Monaco performed at St Cecilia’s Hall, reciting poetry alongside actors Richard Kiley and Richard Pasco to an audience of 300 in the Concert Room!

According to a contemporary review, Princess Grace ‘did fluff a couple of her lines. She recovered immediately and only a very attentive listener would have been aware of her mistakes.’ It was deemed ‘a triumphant return to the entertainment world.’

Come and see the historic Concert Room for yourself (and maybe bring a wee poem to recite!) – we are open Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30).

02/09/2025

‼Lost property alert‼

If you think you might have lost something whilst visiting the museum or attending one of our events, please pop by to take a look in our lost property box by the end of September.

Whilst we are in the business of collecting here, we can't hang onto lost property forever, so all remaining items will be donated to a local charity shop on the 1st of October.

01/09/2025

This week, join volunteer Claire for a FREE tour of our early keyboard instruments and learn all about the oldest keyed instruments in our collection!

Booking is not necessary, but is appreciated via the link below👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekly-tours-at-st-cecilias-hall-tickets-1606576767359?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/09/2025

This week - join us on Thursday to hear about the role women workers played in one of the most famous guitar-making companies in the world!

'Instrumental Women of Fender'

⏰Thursday, 4th September 2025, 18:00-19:00
📍St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry St, EH1 1LG

In 1946, the electric guitar company Fender began its operations in southern California and relied on a small group of Mexican American women to wire amplifiers, wind pickups, and assemble their products, among other tasks. In this talk, historian Jayme Kurland discusses who the women of Fender were, the unique skills that they brought to their work, and their impact on American popular music.

£5 general entry or pay what you can. To book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instrumental-women-of-fender-tickets-1532612799139?aff=oddtdtcreator

31/08/2025

Missing the buzz of the Fringe? Well, we have some fun and exciting events on in September at St Cecilia’s Hall for you to choose from!

🎸Weekly Tours | 2, 13, 17, 26 September 2025, 14:00-15:00 | Free
🎸Maths Week Scotland Family Trail | 2-30 September 2025, multiple timeslots | Free; booking appreciated
🎸Instrumental Women of Fender | 4 September 2025, 18:00-19:00 | £5 or pay what you can
🎸The Edinburgh Quartet – St Cecilia’s Lunchtime Series | 23 September 2025, 13:00-14:00 | £12/15 + booking fees
🎸Doors Open Day at St Cecilia’s Hall | 27 September, 10:00-17:00 | Free

For more info and to book your tickets, click the link in our bio and head to our What's On page: https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/whats-on/

30/08/2025

Just a few more days until our brand new Maths Week Scotland Family Trail begins! Can you find Finn Finity hiding around the museum and help him to answer some musical maths questions? A special Maths Week Scotland badge awaits those who complete the trail!

Book your spot via the link below👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1515283446579?aff=oddtdtcreator

29/08/2025

August slipped away, and so did the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This year we hosted 17 Unique tours, 14 eclectic concerts and 7 special events across 17 days! Thank you to everyone who made it to one of our events, and a huge thank you to all of our performers, speakers and tour guides who made this month so special.

Until next year Edinburgh Festival Fringe!☀️🎶🎟🎭🎉

27/08/2025

25/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever South Asian Heritage Month Community Day last Saturday! We had such an exciting line up of performers, workshops and talks throughout the day which celebrated the diversity and beauty of South Asian musical tradition.

Here are some of the highlights from the day, we hope to see you again next year!

25/08/2025

Just over a week left to get your tickets to our September talk!

'Instrumental Women of Fender'

⏰Thursday, 4th September 2025, 18:00-19:00
📍St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry St, EH1 1LG

In 1946, the electric guitar company Fender began its operations in southern California and relied on a small group of Mexican American women to wire amplifiers, wind pickups, and assemble their products, among other tasks. In this talk, historian Jayme Kurland discusses who the women of Fender were, the unique skills that they brought to their work, and their impact on American popular music.

£5 general entry or pay what you can. To book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instrumental-women-of-fender-tickets-1532612799139?aff=oddtdtcreato

24/08/2025

Did you miss last week's talk? It is now on our YouTube channel! Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland explores the story of the first generation of the Corris, who emerged as one of the most powerful musical family in Scotland in the 18th century, through images, storytelling and song!

To watch, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpg-LYCdCYM