Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026

Sun 23 Aug · 15:00

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

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Prepare for an enchanting journey back in time as the Edinburgh Renaissance Band unveils their Viol Rackett Show at St Cecilia’s Hall on Sunday 23 August. This captivating performance promises a delightful exploration of instrumental and vocal music, spanning the rich tapestry of the Middle Ages and the vibrant era of the Renaissance. Eleven talented musicians will grace the stage, bringing to life a fascinating array of authentic period instruments. Audiences can anticipate the distinctive sounds of shawms, cornetti, sackbuts, viols, and the wonderfully unique rackett. This is a rare opportunity to experience the music of centuries past performed on the very instruments that shaped its sound. The concert commences promptly at 3pm, offering an afternoon of historical musical immersion. Tickets are available for £10, providing excellent value for such a unique cultural experience.

The Edinburgh Renaissance Band's Viol Rackett Show features a varied selection of instrumental and vocal music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The performance includes a range of period instruments, including shawms, cornetti, sackbuts, nakers, viols, fiddles, crumhorns, gemshorns, bells, bagpipes, racketts and a serpent.

The show is fronted by musical director Murray Campbell and is suitable for all ages. Members of the audience are invited to take a closer look at the instruments at the end of the concert.

The concert commences promptly at 3pm. Tickets are available for £10. Children are admitted free but must be ticketed. Please note that this event is hosted by a partner organisation and not St Cecilia's Hall.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 15:00.

Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).

Tickets for Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.

Tickets for Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 can be booked via stcecilias.ed.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026

📅 Sunday, 23 August 2026🕖 15:00📍 St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh💰 £10

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The show is fronted by musical director Murray Campbell and is suitable for all ages. Members of the audience are invited to take a closer look at the instruments at the end of the concert.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG

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When is Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026?

Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 15:00.

Where is Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 taking place?

Edinburgh Renaissance Band’s Viol Rackett Show 2026 is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).