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Edinburgh International Festival 2025

Opening Concert: The Veil of the Temple

Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 14:30

Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA

0131 228 1155 boxoffice@edinburgh.gov.uk

£30.00

This concert is part of the beanbag concert series. Beanbags are located in the Stalls

Standard seating is available in the Grand and Upper Circle.

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