Past Events

Browse our archive of past events to see what we have done over the past decade.

An evening with Carlo Curley

An evening with Carlo Curley

1 Jun 2010 7:30pm - 9:00pm

An evening with Carlo Curley

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

26 Nov 2010 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Silent film night: The Phantom of the Opera Nigel Ogden

Organathon

Organathon

26 Feb 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our sponsored Organathon takes the form of a number of short recitals by local players and visitors, all of whom generate sponsorship to help to support...

Dazzling Masterworks for Organ

Dazzling Masterworks for Organ

8 Feb 2012 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

30 Oct 2012 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Silent film night: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Donald MacKenzie  

Organathon

Organathon

23 Feb 2013 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our sponsored Organathon takes the form of a number of short recitals by local players and visitors, all of whom generate sponsorship to help to support...

Battle of the Organs

Battle of the Organs

25 Oct 2013 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Featuring Kevin Bowyer and Carol Williams, sponsored by Viscount Organs and pitching a Viscount electronic organ against the Harrison & Harrison organ...

The General/ You're Darn Tootin'

The General/ You're Darn Tootin'

14 Nov 2014 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Featuring live organ improvisation by Nigel Ogden

Organathon

Organathon

28 Feb 2015 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our sponsored Organathon takes the form of a number of short recitals by local players and visitors, all of whom generate sponsorship to help to support...

Alfred Hollins 150th anniversary recital

Alfred Hollins 150th anniversary recital

11 Nov 2015 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Featuring David Aprahamian Liddle

Come and Sing Fauré Requiem

Come and Sing Fauré Requiem

17 Sep 2016 7:00pm - 7:00pm

With Paul Mealor (conductor) and Stuart Muir (organ)

Silent film night: Safety Last

Silent film night: Safety Last

11 Nov 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Silent film night: Safety Last Performed with live improvised organ accompaniment by Donald MacKenzie of the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square

Organathon

Organathon

25 Feb 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our sponsored Organathon takes the form of a number of short recitals by local players and visitors, all of whom generate sponsorship to help to support...

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

23 Nov 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Featuring live organ improvisation by Donald MacKenzie

Come and Sing Vivaldi Gloria

Come and Sing Vivaldi Gloria

29 Sep 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm

With Paul Mealor (conductor) and Stuart Muir (organ)

Comedy Double Bill: Steamboat Bill, Jr/ Big Business

Comedy Double Bill: Steamboat Bill, Jr/ Big Business

9 Nov 2018 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Silent film night: Comedy Double Bill: Steamboat Bill, Jr (Buster Keaton)/ Big Business (Laurel & Hardy) with live organ accompaniment from virtuoso organist...

Organathon

Organathon

23 Feb 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our sponsored Organathon takes the form of a number of short recitals by local players and visitors, all of whom generate sponsorship to help to support...

Summer Organ recital: Ed Jones

Summer Organ recital: Ed Jones

5 Jun 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Ed Jones, Associate Organist at Bradford Cathedral, joins us for the first of four summer concerts presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and supported...

Summer Organ recital: Claire Innes-Hopkins

Summer Organ recital: Claire Innes-Hopkins

10 Jul 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Claire Innes-Hopkins, currently University Organist at the University of St Andrews, joins us for the second of four summer concerts presented by Leisure...

Summer Organ recital: Richard Hills

Summer Organ recital: Richard Hills

7 Aug 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Richard Hills, returning to Dundee after his magnificent silent film accompaniment last autumn, joins us for the third of four summer concerts presented...

Summer Organ recital: Stuart Muir and Eoin Tonner (trumpet)

Summer Organ recital: Stuart Muir and Eoin Tonner (trumpet)

11 Sep 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Dundee's own city organist, Stuart Muir, and trumpeter Eoin Tonner, feature in the last of four summer concerts presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and...

Silent Film comedy matinee

Silent Film comedy matinee

9 Nov 2019 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Donald MacKenzie, virtuoso organist of the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square, returns to Dundee with a quadruple bill of silent film comedies. A fantastic...

FOCHO 10th anniversary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

FOCHO 10th anniversary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

15 Mar 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm

The Scott Brothers Duo make their Caird Hall debut in a stunning programme of duets for organ and piano, featuring the magnificent Harrison & Harrison...

Recital by Graeme Stevenson

Recital by Graeme Stevenson

3 Nov 2021 1:00pm - 1:30pm

The second of the Caird Hall's lunchtime organ concerts, supported by Creative Scotland's Performing Arts Relief Fund. Admission is free and no pre-booking...

Summer Organ recital: Gordon Stewart

Summer Organ recital: Gordon Stewart

7 Jun 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm

FOCHO's Honorary President Gordon Stewart joins us for the first of four 2022 summer concerts presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and supported by...

Summer Organ recital: Tiffany Vong

Summer Organ recital: Tiffany Vong

5 Jul 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Tiffany Vong joins us for the second of four summer concerts for 2022 presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and supported by FOCHO. Help us celebrate...

Summer Organ recital: Steven McIntyre

Summer Organ recital: Steven McIntyre

2 Aug 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Steven McIntyre joins us for the third of four 2022 summer concerts presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and supported by FOCHO. Steven is Assistant...

Summer Organ recital: Robert Sharpe

Summer Organ recital: Robert Sharpe

6 Sep 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Robert Sharpe joins us for the last of four 2022 summer concerts presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and supported by FOCHO. Robert has been Director...

Silent film night: Speedy

Silent film night: Speedy

11 Nov 2022 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Richard Hills returns to the Caird Hall to accompany the Harold Lloyd silent film comedy Speedy. Join us to watch this classic film and hear Richard's...

Recital by Anna Lapwood

Recital by Anna Lapwood

28 Jan 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm

The Caird Hall kicks off its centenary season in spectacular style with a recital by Anna Lapwood, promoted by Leisure & Culture Dundee. Anna presents...

CANCELLED—Organathon 2023

CANCELLED—Organathon 2023

25 Feb 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm

With great regret, this year's Organathon has been cancelled.

Caird Hall centenary organ concert: Gordon Stewart

Caird Hall centenary organ concert: Gordon Stewart

6 Jun 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm

FOCHO's Honorary President Gordon Stewart joins us to celebrate the centenary of the Caird Hall organ in a concert presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee and...

Saint-Saens Organ Symphony with Glasgow Orchestral Society

Saint-Saens Organ Symphony with Glasgow Orchestral Society

7 Jul 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Hear the Caird Hall Organ in Saint-Saëns' magnificent Organ Symphony, presented by Glasgow Orchestral Society.   Chris Swaffer conductor Stuart...

Summer Organ Recital: Henry Fairs

Summer Organ Recital: Henry Fairs

1 Aug 2023 7:30pm - 8:30pm

In the Caird Hall centenary year we are delighted to welcome Henry Fairs for a concert presented by Leisure & Culture Dundee in conjunction with St Andrews...

Come and Sing with Gordon Stewart

Come and Sing with Gordon Stewart

30 Sep 2023 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Our Come and Sing returns as part of the Caird Hall centenary celebrations, this time directed by FOCHO's honorary President, Gordon Stewart. This fun...

CANCELLED: Caird Hall centenary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

CANCELLED: Caird Hall centenary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

22 Oct 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm

We regret that this concert has been cancelled due to disruption from the current stormy weather.               The...

Silent movie night: Flying Scotsman

Silent movie night: Flying Scotsman

10 Nov 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Donald MacKenzie, virtuoso organist of the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square, returns to Dundee for our ever-popular silent movie night. Our programme...

Summer Organ Sessions: Ronan McQuade

Summer Organ Sessions: Ronan McQuade

19 Apr 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Leisure & Culture Dundee has announced the first of its Summer Organ Sessions, aimed at promoting the Caird Hall Organ and nurturing the talent of young...

Summer Organ Sessions: Jonathan Smith

Summer Organ Sessions: Jonathan Smith

15 May 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Jonathan Smith is a third-year undergraduate music student at the University of Glasgow where he is also the Lanfine Organ Scholar. As the University organ...

Summer Organ Sessions: Frederick Frostwick

Summer Organ Sessions: Frederick Frostwick

14 Jun 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Frederick Frostwick is currently completing his undergraduate studies in Classics at the University of St Andrews, where he is a Campbell Watterson...

Recital by Martin Schmeding

Recital by Martin Schmeding

30 Jul 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Presented in association with St Andrews Organ Week. Being honoured with the Echo Classic (2009) and the Professor of the Year (2017) award, Martin...

Silent movie night: Sherlock Jr

Silent movie night: Sherlock Jr

8 Nov 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Donald MacKenzie, virtuoso organist of the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square, returns to Dundee for our ever-popular silent movie night. Join us for the...