James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert
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James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert will be held on 16 December 2026 at Usher Hall. The concert will showcase performances from approximately 700 pupils across various musical ensembles and genres.
You are invited to join James Gillespie's High School and it's six associated primaries for our annual Christmas Concert, as we celebrate the amazing standard of music-making taking place in our schools. Performances are set to include wind band, string orchestras, pipe band, clarsach and guitar ensembles, trad group and several choirs, featuring approximately 700 pupils. The night will be a wonderful celebration covering all genres of music including some well-loved Christmas classics, as well as Scottish traditional to classical and contemporary music.
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James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Usher Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert can be booked via cultureedinburgh.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert will be held on 16 December 2026 at Usher Hall. The concert will showcase performances from approximately 700 pupils across various musical ensembles and genres.
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You are invited to join James Gillespie's High School and it's six associated primaries for our annual Christmas Concert, as we celebrate the amazing standard of music-making taking place in our schools. Performances are set to include wind band, string orchestras, pipe band, clarsach and guitar ensembles, trad group and several choirs, featuring approximately 700 pupils. The night will be a wonderful celebration covering all genres of music including some well-loved Christmas classics, as well as Scottish traditional to classical and contemporary music.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Usher Hall. Searching near Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA; check-in Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
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WhereUsher Hall
Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert?
James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
Where is James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert taking place?
James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Is there anywhere to stay near James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Usher Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert?
Tickets for James Gillespie’s High School Christmas Concert can be booked via cultureedinburgh.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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