The Golden Age of Hollywood
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Start date
August 24, 2026 8:00 pm
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End date
August 25, 2026
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Usher Hall Events
Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to Usher Hall as part of the Edinburgh International Festival on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 August 2026.
The event features Sinfonia of London with conductor John Wilson. Edinburgh International Festival lists tickets from £17.50.
Key Event Details
| Event | The Golden Age of Hollywood |
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| Dates | Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
| Times | 8pm on 24 August. 11am on 25 August. |
| Venue | Usher Hall |
| Address | Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA |
| Tickets | From £17.50 |
| Running time | Around 2 hours 15 minutes, including one interval |
| Event type | Orchestral concert / Edinburgh International Festival |
What To Expect
The concert focuses on classic Hollywood musicals, with Sinfonia of London and John Wilson performing restored orchestrations from MGM and other film music.
The programme includes music from The Wizard of Oz, Anything Goes, Singin’ in the Rain, High Society, An American in Paris and Gigi. Vocalists Louise Dearman and Matthew Ford are listed as performers.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are listed through the Edinburgh International Festival event page.
The 25 August morning performance is listed as part of the Beanbag Concert Series. Standard seating is also available in the Grand and Upper Circle.
Location
The concert takes place at Usher Hall on Lothian Road.
Getting There
During August, the city centre is busier than usual. The West End tram stop is close to Usher Hall, and buses serve Lothian Road throughout the day.
Our Tips
- Check your performance time carefully, as there is one evening show and one morning show.
- Book early if you want the 25 August Beanbag Concert Series format.
- Allow extra travel time during the Festival period.