Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul’s: To be a Pilgrim – Words and Music in Search of God

Edinburgh 2026

Pilgrimage, both literal and metaphorical, has long been, and still is, an important part of religious and contemplative life. In this event the acclaimed choir of Old Saint Paul's, under its director Dr John Kitchen MBE, performs a selection of hymns and anthems that give musical expression to spiritual pilgrimage. Drawn from works composed and written over the centuries, the music will be interspersed by poetry reflecting the same theme.

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Sacred Arts Festival Music at Old Saint Paul’s: To be a Pilgrim – Words and Music in Search of God is by Choir of Old Saint Paul's, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at Old Saint Paul's Church, 63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH, 21 August.

The show runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 5+. Tickets are £15.