Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook

Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues have been delighting audiences for almost 20 years. He is delighted to announce they'll be back at The Queen's Hall in December 2025, for three nights of shows!

Full of jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at one's heartstrings, it is indeed “the perfect way to fill up your festive fuel tank” (The Scotsman). Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene, along with a special guest Brass Band.

What can you say about Phil Cunningham? A superb innovative instrumentalist, with not simply the fastest fingers in the West but some of the most sensitive ones, too. He is fondly remembered from his days with Silly Wizard and Relativity and as witty musical partner of the great Shetland fiddler, Aly Bain. Also widely recognised from his television and radio presenting, he has been involved in some of the seminal programmes that have enabled Scottish music to walk tall, a true ambassador for traditional music. Also a humourist, his breezy banter can have a 2000-seat hall falling about in the aisles.

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times, Phil Cunningham has taken this instrument from strength to strength, setting the standards by which many young players fix their sights today. Phil was awarded the MBE in 2002 for services to Scottish Music, and in 2003 voted Best Instrumentalist in the inaugural Scottish Traditional Music Awards.

Phil often keeps high company and no less is true for this year’s special Christmas gathering.

Make sure to bring your family to this festive show!