Concert for a Summer's Night

Join us for an evening of bright and vivid music from the Scottish Ensemble in the light-filled setting of the Grand Gallery.

In Concerts for a Summers Night, the Scottish Ensemble bring vibrant string music to open, light-filled venues across Scotland.

Returning for its third year, the tour marks that special period during the Scottish summer when the days stretch longer than nights.

At this summer solstice performance in the National Museum of Scotland, you can expect a programme ranging from classical to contemporary music, including the second part of a new commission from Irish composer David Fennessy.

Guests can enjoy access to our Collecting Stories gallery with a pay bar between 19:15–19:45 before settling in for an evening of superb music in the Grand Gallery from 20:00 – 21:15.

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

• The event entrance on Lothian Street has ramped access. No lifts are required to access the event.
• Accessible toilets are available. We also have a Changing Places (U) toilet - please speak to a member of staff if you require acccess to this.
• Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. On arrival, ask about availability with a member of museum staff. Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum.
• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at publicevents@nms.ac.uk. You can also find out more about our general access information.