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Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral is a fine example of Scottish Gothic architecture and is the oldest cathedral on mainland Scotland and the oldest building in Glasgow. A stone-built church has stood on the site since 1136 and the lower church contains the shrine of St Mungo, who died around 612. However, most of the present building dates from the 13th or 15th centuries, with an exception being the stained-glass windows, recognised as one of the finest post-war collections in the country. It is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the 1560 Reformation virtually complete. Sunday services take place at 11am. The Glasgow Necropolis behind the cathedral is well-worth a visit as well.

What's On @ Glasgow Cathedral

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!
Radiohead by Candlelight

Radiohead by Candlelight

14 Mar 2026 - 5 Jul 2026

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante! Listen to some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by this fabulous ensemble, the evening is sure to be incredible! UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante, will be performing in the majestic surroundings of some of the country's most gorgeous cathedrals. With swooping arches and incredible acoustics, this is Radiohead as you've never experienced it before. This evening promises excitement, escapism, and grandeur. So, get dressed for the occasion, and get ready to hear Radiohead with a twist, a performance like no other.
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - Friday, , Glasgow Cathedral
Soloists: Claire Wild Rhonda Browne Dominick Felix Philip Smith PROGRAMME Rossini Barber of Seville Overture Puccini O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi Verdi La donna mobile from Rigoletto Verdi Sempre libera from La Traviata Bizet Habanera from Carmen Puccini Un bel d vedremo from Madama Butterfly Puccini E lucevan le stelle from Tosca Puccini Nessun Dorma from Turandot Mozart Voi che sapete from The Marriage of Figaro and many, many more! ABOUT A Night at the Opera has been completely refreshed and expanded for 2026, building on the success of previous years with an even richer and varied musical journey.This newly enhanced edition now features four soloists, with the addition of a baritone alongside soprano, mezzo-soprano and tenor. This expanded line-up brings some of operas greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible Largo al factotum from The Barber of Seville,the triumphant Toreador Song from Carmen, as well as celebrated ensemble highlights from Mozarts serene trio Soave sia il vento from Cos fan tutte to Verdis dramatic quartet Bella figlia dellamore from Rigoletto.At the heart of the concert, audiences will still find the favourite moments they know and love, with a sparkling mix of duets and trios from operatic classics including The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca and Turandot. The programme features some of operas most treasured solo arias from the infectious brilliance of Verdis La donna mobile, to the tender beauty of O mio babbino caro and the soaring, triumphant finale Nessun dorma. Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this newly reimagined 2026 programme promises passion, drama, laughter, and music that lingers long after the final note.
Glasgow Cathedral Festival

Glasgow Cathedral Festival

16 Sept 2026 - 19 Sept 2026

A four-day programme of music, tours, exhibitions and more, bringing the city's oldest building to life and finding fresh perspectives on Glasgow's cultural heritage.
Seven Last Words From the Cross

Seven Last Words From the Cross

21 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Join Glasgow Chamber Choir for an evening of compelling choral music, centred on Sir James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross, performed with a string orchestra. Widely admired as one of MacMillan’s finest achievements, Seven Last Words from the Cross is an absorbing and moving concert work. Written as a sequence of seven short movements, the cantata reflects on Christ’s final utterances, shaping them into a dramatic and emotionally charged musical journey. The programme also includes J. S. Bach’s Jesu, meine Freude, a landmark of choral writing that ranges from calm, flowing lines to more animated, rhythmic writing. This is contrasted with the spacious, flowing textures of O bone Jesu, scored in 19 parts, by the Scottish Renaissance composer Robert Carver. Heard together, the programme draws connections across five centuries of choral music.

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