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An audience member of the Tea Dance concert smiles with delight.

Dementia-friendly Concerts

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Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an afternoon of music and light refreshments, designed especially for people living with dementia, their family and friends.

We are delighted that young musicians from Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise communities will be joining us to perform as part of the concerts.

Teas, coffees and biscuits will be served from 1pm, concert starts at 2pm and finishes at 3pm.

Tickets: £6 and a carer goes free (limited capacity). To book, please first register your interest using this form. We will then be in touch to confirm the booking and take payment. Spaces for the Dementia-friendly concerts are subject to availability.

For bookings, including wheelchair users and companion tickets, please contact the SCO directly on 0131 557 6800 or email boxoffice@sco.org.uk.

Please note: These concerts are not part of the Season Multibuy ticket offer.

To help create a relaxed environment:

  • Wheelchair spaces and welcoming front of house staff will be on hand.
  • Cabaret style seating available with tables.
  • SCO musicians will introduce the music you will hear and there will be programme notes available on each table.
  • There will be brighter lighting levels in the auditorium.
  • There is no need to keep quiet or sit still and you can come in and out of the auditorium during the performance.
  • Quiet spaces will be available in the venue if you need to leave the concert while the performance is happening

Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.