Virgin Money Street of Light, Edinburgh
The Virgin Money Street of Light is a breathtaking new event set to light up Edinburgh’s Old Town this Christmas. From St Andrew’s Day to Christmas Eve, an architectural installation of over 60,000 lights will run along the Royal Mile, from City Chambers to the Tron Kirk. Enter this stunning canopy of light and watch the lights synchronise to music sung by choirs from across Edinburgh.
Money Street of Light:
The Virgin Money Street of Light is free, but ticketed. Tickets are available here. Everybody will need a ticket to enter the event, including babes in arms.
If you have registered for tickets, but not yet received your confirmation email, please check the spam folder in your email account.
You can access the Virgin Money Street of Light via the west of the city, from the George IV Bridge end of the Royal Mile.
Performances are at 6.30pm and 8.15pm Monday - Saturday and 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Sundays.
Each performance will last between 17 - 20 minutes.
The event is outside.
Please dress accordingly for winter weather. Performances will go ahead if it is raining or snowing. Performances will only be cancelled in the event of very adverse weather conditions. Information on cancellations or delays to performances will be available on Facebook and Twitter
Children and babies are welcome. Please be aware that the Virgin Money Street of Light is an audio visual experience and will feature amplified music and flashing lights.
Public toilets can be found at Hunter Square and Castlehill.
Find out what our local businesses have to offer before and after the performances.
12 comments
jennypenny
4 Nov 151#1
http://www.edinburghschristmas.com/whats-on/category/free-events
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dereklogan7
4 Nov 15#2
Thank you, got some.
fraz1874
4 Nov 15#3
already got some for this, looking forward to seeing it
katey1150
4 Nov 15#4
hmm very interesting...thanks for sharing :smiley:
Richer_Branson
5 Nov 15#5
MONEY Street of life, how festive....
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8 Nov 15#8
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Thanks OP, got my tickets. Looking forward to it.
hooray henry
5 Nov 15#6
Thanks,Love Edinburgh !
pinkfriday
6 Nov 15#7
Great thanks
ljboath
9 Nov 15#9
Have planned a festive day in Edinburgh round this. Thank you OP.
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Opening post
The Virgin Money Street of Light is a breathtaking new event set to light up Edinburgh’s Old Town this Christmas. From St Andrew’s Day to Christmas Eve, an architectural installation of over 60,000 lights will run along the Royal Mile, from City Chambers to the Tron Kirk. Enter this stunning canopy of light and watch the lights synchronise to music sung by choirs from across Edinburgh.
Money Street of Light:
The Virgin Money Street of Light is free, but ticketed. Tickets are available here. Everybody will need a ticket to enter the event, including babes in arms.
If you have registered for tickets, but not yet received your confirmation email, please check the spam folder in your email account.
You can access the Virgin Money Street of Light via the west of the city, from the George IV Bridge end of the Royal Mile.
Performances are at 6.30pm and 8.15pm Monday - Saturday and 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Sundays.
Each performance will last between 17 - 20 minutes.
The event is outside.
Please dress accordingly for winter weather. Performances will go ahead if it is raining or snowing. Performances will only be cancelled in the event of very adverse weather conditions. Information on cancellations or delays to performances will be available on Facebook and Twitter
Children and babies are welcome. Please be aware that the Virgin Money Street of Light is an audio visual experience and will feature amplified music and flashing lights.
Public toilets can be found at Hunter Square and Castlehill.
Find out what our local businesses have to offer before and after the performances.
12 comments
Other free events
1st - 24th Dec 2015 24 Doors of Advent
This real-life advent calendar lets you open a door a day throughout December!
Each day from 1 – 24 December, a building around Edinburgh that’s usually closed to the public will open its doors, and it's all completely free.
Children’s Market
20th Nov - 4th Jan 2016
European Christmas Market
20th Nov - 4th Jan 2016
Light Night
22nd Nov 2015
Scotland’s superstar Susan Boyle will do Edinburgh the honour of switching on the City’s lights at Light Night, the free event on George Street!
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29th Nov 2015
Thanks OP, got my tickets. Looking forward to it.
Lx
http://tickets.royalcollection.org.uk/palace-holyroodhouse/st-andrews-day-palace-holyroodhouse/2015