The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain plays The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on Monday 7 September 2026. The concert starts at 7.30pm, and tickets are listed at £35.55.

The programme moves between classical music, pop, punk, funk, disco, bluegrass, and metal, all rearranged for voices and a stage full of ukuleles.

Key Event Details

Forty Years of Four-String Reinvention

The group marked its 40th anniversary in 2026, a long way from its beginnings in small rooms above pubs. It has since performed in settings ranging from Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall, turning an instrument often treated as a novelty into the basis of a full ensemble.

The appeal is not simply hearing famous songs played on smaller instruments. The arrangements pull tracks apart and rebuild them around close vocal harmonies, rhythmic strumming, and the contrast between different sizes and tones of ukulele. The deadpan introductions and deliberately formal stage manner add another layer.

Because the group jumps quickly between genres, the evening can move from a straight musical arrangement into a joke and then into something unexpectedly precise. That mix has allowed the act to keep touring internationally without becoming tied to one fixed set of covers.

Tickets and Timings

Tickets were listed at £35.55 on 11 July 2026. Check the official event page for the latest availability. The box office opens at 6pm, venue doors open at 6.30pm, and the performance begins at 7.30pm.

Venue Notes

The Queen’s Hall is a converted church on Clerk Street, with seating arranged around its main auditorium. Bus stops are close to the entrance, and Waverley station is around a 20-minute walk away. See more listings on our Queen’s Hall events page.

Useful Tips

• Expect a seated concert rather than a standing gig.
• Arrive in time for the opening number, as the group’s introductions are part of the show.
• Check your seat location when booking, especially if you prefer a central view.