Winter Welcome: Heriot-Watt University Christmas Concerts

If the winter gloom is getting you down, Heriot-Watt has two events guaranteed to raise your spirits with some festive cheer. 

Our ever-popular Christmas Carol Celebration is taking place at the Edinburgh campus on Friday, December 12th.  Come to the James Watt Centre at 5.30pm for an unforgettable evening of seasonal music and readings. 

Members of the University Choir will be accompanied by the University Orchestra. Complimentary mince pies and mulled wine (alternatives available) will be provided before the concert starts at 6.30pm.  

Matthew Brown, Heriot-Watt’s Director of Music, has promised a memorable evening: “The Christmas Carol Celebration is a highlight of our year, bringing together the community to share in the joy and beauty of the season through music. We can’t wait to welcome you.” 

Tickets are free and early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Please secure your place through Eventbrite – and mark your calendar!  

If you can’t make the Christmas Carol Celebration, why not come to ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Wednesday December 10th at 7.30pm?

In the beautiful setting of St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh, the Heriot-Watt Chamber Choir will entertain you with words and music based on the Charles Dickens classic.

Further details and tickets for ‘A Christmas Carol’ are available through

TicketSource. 

Kick off your December festivities with a Christmas carol!

Nativity Carol Concert

3pm on Sunday, 1 December

Mound Place, Edinburgh (in front of Assembly Hall)

Kick off your December festivities with traditional Christmas carols this Sunday!

Choirs from across Edinburgh gather on Mound Place to perform some of the best-loved traditional Christmas carols, including O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World.

This year the Edinburgh’s Christmas’ Nativity is supporting the Salvation Army Christmas present appeal – any presents can be left unwrapped at the collection point.

Nativity Scene donated by Sir Tom and Lady Farmer.