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Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service

Sun 16 Aug · 11:00

St Giles' Cathedral

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The Sacred Arts Festival commences on Sunday 16 August 2026 with an opening service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, beginning at 11am. The morning worship will be led by the Reverend Scott Rennie, featuring a musical programme that includes Rachmaninov’s To Thee, O Lord as the introit and Herbert Howells’ Te Deum as the anthem. This service marks the start of a wider programme dedicated to exploring themes of spirituality and creativity. Admission to the service is free, though tickets may be required; further details are available on the festival website.

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Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:00.

Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service is held at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh (High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE).

Entry to Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service is free.

Tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service?

Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:00.

Where is Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service taking place?

Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service is held at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh (High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE).

How much are tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service?

Entry to Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service is free.

How do I get tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service?

Tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Opening Service can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.