Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Wed 16 Dec · 16:30
The Queens Hall Edinburgh
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The Dunedin Consort presents a 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s Messiah at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh on 16 December 2026. Designed for young audiences, the event combines storytelling, interactive games and audience participation with live orchestral music. Soloists, the conductor and the chorus are introduced to help children experience a first concert visit.
Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Led by Mr Handel and his lively footwoman, Frances, this fun-filled 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s masterpiece introduces children to some of his most famous music through storytelling, interactive games, and plenty of audience participation along the way. For many children, this will be their very first visit to the concert hall, and we want it to be a transformative experience. Alongside the music, audiences will meet our soloists, conductor, chorus, and orchestra, discovering what makes live performance so inspiring. And for some brave volunteers, there may even be the chance to conduct the orchestra themselves…
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 16:30.
Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
Tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah are priced at £6. Live prices and availability are shown on thequeenshall.net.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Queens Hall Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Dunedin Consort is performing at Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah.
Tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah can be booked via thequeenshall.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
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About this event
The Dunedin Consort presents a 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s Messiah at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh on 16 December 2026. Designed for young audiences, the event combines storytelling, interactive games and audience participation with live orchestral music. Soloists, the conductor and the chorus are introduced to help children experience a first concert visit.
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Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Led by Mr Handel and his lively footwoman, Frances, this fun-filled 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s masterpiece introduces children to some of his most famous music through storytelling, interactive games, and plenty of audience participation along the way. For many children, this will be their very first visit to the concert hall, and we want it to be a transformative experience. Alongside the music, audiences will meet our soloists, conductor, chorus, and orchestra, discovering what makes live performance so inspiring. And for some brave volunteers, there may even be the chance to conduct the orchestra themselves…
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The Queens Hall Edinburgh85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG
Newington, Edinburgh
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When is Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah?
Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 16:30.
Where is Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah taking place?
Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
How much are tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah?
Tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah are priced at £6. Live prices and availability are shown on thequeenshall.net.
Is there anywhere to stay near Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Queens Hall Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah?
Dunedin Consort is performing at Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah.
How do I get tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah?
Tickets for Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah can be booked via thequeenshall.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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