# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ⭐ Step into the timeless grandeur of St Giles’ Cathedral, a breathtaking space in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, and enjoy a candlelit evening of classical brilliance and lyrical beauty Highlights ✨ Experience the elegance and charm of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major ? Enjoy the "magical" Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and other much loved works ?️ Immerse yourself in the magnificent Gothic architecture of the historic St Giles’ Cathedral ? A world-class performance by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK’s most celebrated ensembles General Info ? Date: August 21, 2026 ? Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. ? Location: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE ? Musicians: Victoria Lyon (Violin) and The Piccadilly Sinfonietta ♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible Description This exquisite programme brings together some of the most beloved works for strings, performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist Victoria Lyon . Elgar’s Serenade for Strings opens the evening with warmth, grace, and lyrical beauty, followed by the deeply moving Nimrod from the Enigma Variations , one of the most cherished pieces in the orchestral repertoire. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream delights with its light-footed brilliance before Mozart’s elegant and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 3 brings the programme to a dazzling conclusion. Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Victoria Lyon, violin Programme Elgar – Serenade for Strings Elgar – Nimrod from the Enigma Variations Mendelssohn – Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/mozart-and-mendelssohn-by-candlelight-at-st-giles-cathedral/2700030036114923
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, candlelight-concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 45, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Giles' Cathedral
- **lat**: 55.95325088501
- **long**: -3.188266992569
- **full address**: St Giles' Cathedral, St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c8119280-9abc-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w550-h550-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1787027102

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral being held?
  - **A:** Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at St Giles' Cathedral, St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c8119280-9abc-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w550-h550-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1787027102",
        "startDate": "2026-08-21",
        "endDate": "2026-08-21",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/mozart-and-mendelssohn-by-candlelight-at-st-giles-cathedral/2700030036114923",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "St Giles' Cathedral",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh",
                "addressLocality": "Edinburgh",
                "addressRegion": "SC",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "55.95325088501",
                "longitude": "-3.188266992569"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "⭐ Step into the timeless grandeur of St Giles’ Cathedral, a breathtaking space in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, and enjoy a candlelit evening of classical brilliance and lyrical beauty Highlights ✨ Experience the elegance and charm of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major ? Enjoy the \"mag",
        "offers": [
            {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-01",
                "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-21",
                "validFrom": "2026-09-01",
                "lowPrice": "20.00",
                "highPrice": "45.00",
                "price": "20.00",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/mozart-and-mendelssohn-by-candlelight-at-st-giles-cathedral/2700030036114923"
            },
            {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-01",
                "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-21",
                "validFrom": "2026-09-01",
                "price": "20.00",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/mozart-and-mendelssohn-by-candlelight-at-st-giles-cathedral/2700030036114923"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```