Exploring Sacred Space at Magdalen Chapel
Exploring Sacred Space at Magdalen Chapel by Sacred Arts Festival is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Magdalen Chapel. It has 2 performances listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 11:00 to Tue 18 Aug, 15:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Opened in 1542 as a Catholic chapel for the fashionable area of Edinburgh's Cowgate, the Scottish Reformation of 1560 turned the Magdalen Chapel into the birthplace of Scottish Presbyterianism. Expert guides will relate the story of this fascinating building, explaining the many unusual features it has acquired both as a chapel and as the home of the Hammermen’s Guild. These include the oldest stained glass in Scotland, the famous Deacon’s Chair of 1708 and a spectacular chandelier, the 'essay' of a gifted hammerman apprentice. Organised in conjunction with National Churches Trust.
Details
- Performer: Sacred Arts Festival
- Venue: The Magdalen Chapel
- Space: Sanctuary
- Genre: EVENTS, Historical
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Sanctuary) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:00 — Already performed — Free
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — Free