Spoken Word
Simon Sebag Montefiore – The Making of the Modern Middle East
Join Simon Sebag Montefiore for a spellbinding new history of the epicentre of our tumultuous world
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Comedy
Ray O'Leary: I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone
When Ray O'Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star formed in the heavens and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared. With this auspicious start...
Classical
SCO 26/27: Prokofiev & Bartók with Alena Baeva
Alena Baeva returns to Scotland to direct a matinee performance full of energy, elegance and drama.
Opera
Alcina - Scottish Opera
Olivia Fuchs, director of 2025’s five-star The Makropulos Affair, transports Handel’s romantic fantasy to the vibrant, flamboyant, all-intoxicating club scene, joyfully toying with opera’s power and gender dynamics.
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- Thu, 25 Feb 2027 · 7:15 pm
- Sat, 27 Feb 2027 · 7:15 pm
Music
Rick Wakeman – The Wizard of Prog
Rick Wakeman brings his Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour feat The English Rock Ensemble to Usher Hall
Music
RSNO Season 26-27: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
RSNO Season 26-27: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
Opera
Fidelio - Scottish Opera
Beethoven’s only opera – a remarkable outlier in his expansive body of works – is a triumphant tale of freedom of conscience in the face of oppression, affirming the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of...
Theatre
An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins
Join the Tour De France and Olympic winning Medallist as he discusses his fantastic career
Spoken Word
An Evening With Dr Orna Guralnik
Dr Orna Guralnik, psychologist, psychoanalyst & star of docuseries Couples uncovers the hidden architecture of our relationships.
Classical
Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra
After more than four years under fire, it’s extraordinary that the Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra continue to give wonderful concerts.