26/27 SEASON
Welcome to your 2026/27 Season
We are delighted to announce our 2026/27 Season, which celebrates the power of music to inspire, connect and transform. We look forward to showcasing our core orchestral repertoire, bold contemporary music and deep-rooted community engagement.
Your 26/27 Concerts
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
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Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
We launch our 2026/27 Season with a dazzling homage to Berlioz, the ultimate musical trailblazer.
Bach St Matthew Passion
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Choral
Edinburgh
Glasgow
To mark 300 years since its first performance, we present Bach’s St Matthew Passion at the heart of our 2026/27 Season.
Beethoven Piano Concertos
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Sunwook Kim brings a rare combination of elegance and authority to two of Beethoven’s most celebrated piano concertos.
Max Richter+
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New Dimensions
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Explore the music of Max Richter, whose work bridges minimalism, electronica and cinematic sound to reshape the classical landscape.
Barber's Adagio & Violin Concerto
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Ryan Bancroft brings his trademark energy to an evening centred on two of Barber’s most powerful works.
Tchaikovsky Serenade
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze leads the SCO in an eloquent programme that spans centuries and styles.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Haydn
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Community
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Expect bold ideas, youthful energy and unforgettable talent in a concert that bridges generations.
Side by Side
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Matinee
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Celebrate the vibrant colours and character of wind music as players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland join SCO Wind Soloists.
The Magic of Mendelssohn
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Choral
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Prepare for an evening of unadulterated Romanticism as the SCO celebrates the genius of Felix Mendelssohn.
Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion & Celeste
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Join us for a programme that revels in the brilliance of strings and winds, led by Maxim Emelyanychev.
Booking Information:
Book for a minimum of four eligible concerts across Edinburgh, Glasgow or St Andrews to qualify for Multibuy Package discounts.
Current 12+ Multibuy bookers
27 Apr –15 May 2026
12+ Multibuy bookers for the 2025/26 Season will receive a telephone call from us to arrange their booking for the new Season during the booking period above.
Current 4-11 Multibuy bookers
18 May – 5 June 2026
4-11 Multibuy bookers for the 2025/26 Season can book Multibuy packages for the new Season via the SCO website, over the phone or by sending us a completed booking form.
New Multibuy bookers
8 - 19 June 2026
New bookers can purchase Multibuy packages for the 2026/27 new Season via the SCO website, over the phone or by sending us a completed booking form.
Single Tickets
From 29 June 2026
If you wish to book fewer than four concerts, tickets will be available from the venue box offices from 29 June 2026.
| Concerts | 4-8 | 9-13 | 14-18 | 19+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount | 10% | 15% | 20% | 25% |
6 Music for Life Videos
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2:53
Jane Bentley
02:51
Kenny Moffat
02:21
Sarah Duncan
03:19
Zac Nedumpully
01:37
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10 April 2026
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