Our Friday Lunchtime Concerts are held from 1:10 - 1:50pm every Friday. Entry is free and we accept donations in support of Music in Hospitals & Care Scotland. Our 2026-2027 LTC programme can be found below.

2026/2027 programme

Evening Concerts

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Tickets will be made available online via FIXR around October or can be bought on the door (accepting cash and card). Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of each concert. 

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2026/2027 programme

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Tuesday 13th October 2026

Concerto Competition

15:30-18:00 (Doors open at 15:00)

McPherson Recital Room

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St Andrews Music Society and Laidlaw Music Centre are thrilled to once again be hosting the St Andrews Concerto Competition. Come along for an exciting afternoon, showcasing some of the finest student musicians in the town, and see who will be this year’s winner! 

Pay what you can - minimum £1

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Friday 20th November 2026

'A Night with the Bands'

19:30-21:30 (Doors open at 19:00)

Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews

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The Music Society’s Big Band and Wind Band are excited to present this semester’s concert, ‘A Night With The Bands’, featuring a wide range of styles and genres from film popular music to classic swing. 

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Wind Band is the Music Society’s only unauditioned ensemble, led and conducted entirely by its talented members. This year, Wind Band invites the audience on a musical journey, exploring energetic, expressive and atmospheric pieces all brought to life by the band’s trademark enthusiasm.

The University of St Andrews Big Band (AKA Big BUStA) presents a varied setlist, ranging from classic swing tunes to debut arrangements by band members! Having previously featured songs such as Land of Make Believe and Sir Duke, the core band comprises of around 20 of St Andrews’ finest jazz musicians, with a repertoire especially chosen to play to the band’s strengths. 

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£12 General, £6 Student (including children), £3 Music Society Member

Available in advance from https://fixr.co/organiser/stamusicsociety

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​​​​​​​​​Monday 23rd November 2026

St Andrews Strings and Chamber Choir

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19:30-21:00 (Doors open at 19:00)

McPherson Recital Room, Laidlaw Music Centre  

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“St Andrew’s Strings ensemble and Chamber Choir look forward to welcoming you to their autumn concert, where Strings will be bringing you a variety of music throughout the ages, showcasing romantic waltzes from Sibelius to modern Ghibli films as well as delving into a range of tones and melodies.  

Chamber choir is an auditioned choral group that aims to showcase the great talent across St. Andrews. The music chosen highlights the range of that talent, giving opportunities to different voice parts and soloists through a variety of musical eras and genres. For example, you will hear music with the classic text of Ubi Caritas by Kim Andre Arnesen to the modern and incredibly relevant Earth Song by Frank Ticheli. We hope to use our love for choral music to instill musical knowledge and joy within our singers and audience.

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£8 General, £4 Student (including children), £2 Music Society Member

Available in advance from https://fixr.co/organiser/stamusicsociety

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​​​​​​​​Saturday 28th November 2026

St Andrews Symphony Orchestra

15:30-17:30 (Doors open at 15:00)

Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews

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​​​​The Music Society's flagship orchestra will perform another exciting collection of symphonic works, including Jean Sibelius' heartbreaking and dramatic Symphony No.2 and Claude Debussy's mystical Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. Led by professional conductor Iain McLarty, the orchestra showcases many of the university's talented musicians. ​

£12 General, £6 Student (including children), £3 Music Society Member

Available in advance from https://fixr.co/organiser/stamusicsociety

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Monday 30th November 2026

Ukelear Fusion

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19:30-20:30 (Doors open at 19:00)

McPherson Recital Room, Laidlaw Music Centre

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Ukelear Fusion, St Andrews' beloved student ukulele band, is back with some fresh faces for our end of semester concert! Come enjoy some fun songs and wholesome vibes with the group. 

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£8 General, £4 Student (including children), £2 Music Society Member

Available in advance from https://fixr.co/organiser/stamusicsociety

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Tuesday 1st December 2026

Christmas Concert

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19:30-21:00 (Doors open at 19:00)

McPherson Recital Room, Laidlaw Music Centre

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​​​​The University of St Andrews Music Society presents their third annual Christmas concert. Join our incredible bands for an enchanting evening of carols, bells, and winter wonders. This will be the jingliest concert yet!

Pay what you can - minimum £1​​

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