Northern Lights Presents... Horrible Harmonies (History as You've Never Heard It Before!)
Northern Lights Presents... Horrible Harmonies (History as You've Never Heard It Before!) is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon Patter House. It has 14 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 11:30 to Mon 31 Aug, 11:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
History gets remixed! Strap in as Northern Lights, Durham University's National A Cappella Champions, takes you on a musical journey through time. From ancient legends to modern icons, we bring the greats of history to life through powerhouse vocals, stunning harmonies and award-winning choreography. Packed with pop bangers, sharp comedy and (somewhat...) accurate historical accounts, this is history as you've never experienced it before! Come for the laughs, stay for the vocal brilliance, and leave wondering why history was ever taught any other way!
Details
- Venue: Gilded Balloon Patter House
- Space: Doonstairs
- Genre: MUSIC, A cappella
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 160 seats (Doonstairs) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 14, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Patrons enter the building via either 3 shallow steps or level entry at the Box Office entrance. Doonstairs can be accessed via the building lift to the Basement floor. The Accessible toilet is located on the Basement level. Please make yourself known to a member of staff (in a pink t-shirt) if you require assistance or require a specific seat. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 2 published reviews and 28 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
The standard of singing, harmonisation and musicality is extremely high, frankly professional at times. It’s no surprise that earlier this year, Northern Lights placed second out of a staggering 450 entries at the…
— The Wee Review (4 out of 5 stars)
This is a performance for everyone; full of insane vocals, superb arrangements and clever choreography- this is one show not to be missed!
— Musical Manda (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.50
- Mon 31 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £13.00