Cadenza at the Fringe 2026

Date: 29th August 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Venue 131: Greyfriars Kirk, EH1 2QQ
The poster for Cadenza's Fringe concert 2026, based on an image of Edinburgh's skyline at night overlaid with details of the concert programme (which are included in the text of this page).

Edinburgh’s acclaimed chamber choir Cadenza returns to Greyfriars Kirk and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an evening of powerful and contemplative choral music.

Our programme brings together three extraordinary works:

Sergei Rachmaninoff — All-Night Vigil
A landmark of choral writing, celebrated for its warmth, depth, and glowing harmony.

Johannes Brahms — Alto Rhapsody
A dramatic and heartfelt work for alto soloist, men’s chorus, and orchestra.

Lili Boulanger — Vieille Prière Bouddhique
A radiant setting of a Buddhist prayer for universal peace, written with striking colour and clarity, in a new arrangement for women’s choir.

Together, these pieces create a journey from darkness to light — a concert of reflection, compassion, and hope.

Led by Musical Director Timothy Coleman, Cadenza blends vitality, passion, and rich vocal colour in performances that consistently impress Fringe audiences and critics alike.

Cara Blaikie — Alto
Iain Milne — Tenor
Morley Whitehead — Piano

“Two hours of sublime music – an uplifting, moving and high quality rendition of some complex music.” — Fringe Review “Highly Recommended Show”

“What a wonderful choir. A polished group of singers. Fantastic sound.” — Audience feedback

Tickets, priced at £18, £16 (concessions) and £5 (under 18) available now via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe box office.