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St Cecilia's Hall tickets and tips

🎼Explore Scotland’s Oldest Purpose-Built Concert Hall
🎻Discover a World-Class Musical Instrument Museum
📚Learn Through Engaging Displays and Digital Guides
🎶Enjoy Concerts and Live Music Events

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St Cecilia's Hall,
50 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG, Edinburgh

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When is it open?

St Cecilia's Hall opening times

Mon Closed

Tue-Sut 10am-4:30pm

Sun Closed

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

St Cecilia's Hall facilities

Off-site Parking
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Emma Says

A peaceful and fascinating place to visit

We loved wandering through the galleries and learning about the instruments. The digital guides were really easy to use and brought everything to life.

James Says

A hidden gem just off the Royal Mile

It’s amazing how much history is packed into this building. The instruments are beautiful and the concert hall itself is stunning.

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People say...

Emma Says...

A peaceful and fascinating place to visit

We loved wandering through the galleries and learning about the instruments. The digital guides were really easy to use and brought everything to life.

James Says...

A hidden gem just off the Royal Mile

It’s amazing how much history is packed into this building. The instruments are beautiful and the concert hall itself is stunning.

Sophie Says...

Perfect for music and history lovers

The collection is impressive and very well presented. We spent much longer than expected exploring and listening to the audio clips.

David Says...

A great cultural stop in the city centre

Free entry makes it even better. It’s calm, informative and a nice change of pace from the busier attractions nearby.

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Visitors can explore historic musical instruments, including string, wind, keyboard and percussion instruments, many with interactive digital guides that explain how instruments were used and sound in their original contexts.

Yes. St Cecilia’s Hall hosts concerts, recitals and music events in the restored concert room throughout the year. These are ticketed separately from the museum galleries.

A typical visit to the museum galleries lasts 30–60 minutes, though music lovers may stay longer. Concerts and events vary in length according to the programme.

Yes. The exhibits and interactive audio guides make it suitable for older children and families interested in music and history. Younger children may also enjoy parts of the visit, though there are a lot of objects on display.

Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the galleries. There are cafés and restaurants nearby for refreshments before or after your visit.

Still got questions?

Contact St Cecilia's Hall directly using the info below.

44 131 650 2600

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Emma Says

A peaceful and fascinating place to visit

James Says

A hidden gem just off the Royal Mile

St Cecilia's Hall tips and tricks

People say...

Emma Says...

A peaceful and fascinating place to visit

James Says...

A hidden gem just off the Royal Mile

Sophie Says...

Perfect for music and history lovers

David Says...

A great cultural stop in the city centre

Here’s the questions people are asking about St Cecilia's Hall

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