Strauss’s Elektra
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Date
August 23, 2026
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Time
6:30 pm - 8:20 pm
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Usher Hall Events
Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
Strauss’s Elektra is at Usher Hall on Sunday, 23 August 2026, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. This is an opera in concert performance by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with a 6.30 pm start.
The work turns Greek tragedy into a tense, psychologically charged evening, following Elektra as she plots revenge for the murder of her father Agamemnon.
The official festival listing notes that the performance is sung in German with English surtitles.
Key Event Details
| Event | Strauss’s Elektra |
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| Date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Time | 6.30pm |
| Venue | Usher Hall |
| Address | Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA |
| Tickets | From £27.50 via EIF |
| Event type | Opera in Concert |
| Duration | Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, no interval |
What To Expect
This is a concert staging rather than a full theatre production, so the focus is firmly on Strauss’s score and the power of the orchestra and soloists. It is part of the Anderson Opera Series and stands out as one of the stronger classical listings during the late-festival run.
If you like large-scale opera but want a concert-hall setting, this is an interesting addition to the Edinburgh International Festival programme.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are listed through the Edinburgh International Festival website. Availability can change, so check the live listing before booking.
Location
Usher Hall sits on Lothian Road, close to the West End and within easy reach of Princes Street, the Grassmarket and the city centre festival zones.
Getting There
West End and Princes Street tram stops are both walkable, while Haymarket is the nearest main rail station. Several Lothian Buses routes pass nearby. Festival crowds can be heavy in August, so public transport is usually the easier option.
Our Tips
- Arrive early if you want time to collect tickets and get seated before the 6.30pm start.
- Keep an eye on the official page for final running details and access notes.
- August evenings in the city centre are busy, so leave extra time for travel.