On Thursday, 26th June 2025, Capella Edina will return to the Usher Hall with a special concert to celebrate Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary.

The concert, entitled “Celebrate Edinburgh 900” will present a varied programme of waltzes and polkas by the infamous Strauss family alongside Scottish traditional music. Capella Edina will be joined on stage by the young folk pianist Amy Laurenson, who has been named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year for 2023, and by some other exceptional guests.
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Councillor Robert Aldrige, will be inviting different members of the Edinburgh community to showcase that we are all part of one city. Tickets are free, but donations in aid of the One City Trust, which is fighting inequality and exclusion in Edinburgh, are encouraged.

The Lord Provost stated: “Edinburgh 900 is a year-long celebration of our city’s rich history, culture, and bright future. What better way to honour this milestone than a special musical celebration at the spectacular Usher Hall. Free to all and featuring a wide catalogue of music and special guests there is something for everyone.”

In 2024, it was 900 years since Edinburgh became a royal borough. To commemorate this milestone in the city’s vast history the festivities around Edinburgh 900 are continuing this year and, as the city’s new symphony orchestra, Capella Edina are proud to play host to the musical celebration of this momentous occasion.

Director of Music and Chairman of Capella Edina, Luis Schmidt, said: “Edinburgh is a unique city because of its diverse cultural life. Hence, there could not be a better way of honouring Scotland’s capital than through a special concert. Music is able to bring people together – we all are part of one city, one Edinburgh.”
More information on the concert and free tickets are available now via www.ce.lsmpublishing.com.