Sacred Heart Centre

Upcoming events at Sacred Heart Centre

Sacred Heart Centre is a community centre in Edinburgh. Near Here currently lists 2 upcoming events, including O For a Thousand Tongues: Celebrating ‘The Musical Wesleys’ (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts) and Exploring Sacred Space at the Church of the Sacred Heart (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts).

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O For a Thousand Tongues: Celebrating ‘The Musical Wesleys’ (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)

Sacred Arts Festival Singers, director Calum Robertson, organist Max Carsley, with a brass ensemble from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. April 19 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-76). One of the most influential composers of English sacred music, S S Wesley was the third generation to make an enduring contribution to church music, being the grandson of Charles Wesley (1707-88) the prolific hymnwriter, and the son of Samuel Wesley (1766-1837) composer and organist. This celebration of ‘the musical Wesleys’ rich legacy includes three commissioned pieces newly composed in their honour by Giles Longstaff, Magnus Graham and Christian Wong, the winners of the 2025 young composers’ competition. Generously supported by the CHURCH HYMNARY TRUST, with commissions funded by the SCOPS TRUST TICKETS on sale from Fringe Box Office and Eventbrite

Wed 19 Aug20:30Sacred Heart Centre

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Exploring Sacred Space at the Church of the Sacred Heart (Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts)

There will be a tour and talk at 10.30am which will be repeated at 3pm on the same day. Please note that tickets are valid for one tour only. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus opened in 1860. The building is a relatively simple shape, but its interior is very striking – fourteen large paintings of the Stations of the Cross by the Bavarian artist Peter Rauth, all beautifully restored at the start of this century. In 2025 magnificent new stained-glass windows by Sarah Galloway were installed above and behind the altar. Sarah Galloway is a contemporary artist renowned for her work in architectural glass. During these tours she will be talking about her work. Tickets from Eventbrite. Exploring Sacred Space is organised in conjunction with the National Churches Trust.

Fri 21 Aug11:30Sacred Heart Centre

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