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Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh set for 'exceptional' immersive experiences featuring Monet and Van Gogh
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh art lovers are set to enjoy two 'incredible' immersive experiences coming to the city later this year. Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh are coming to the capital, from November 29. Hosting the Scottish premiere of the experience, the event will run until January 4. The 'spectaculars' will be staged at the Royal Highland Centre, with tickets going on sale on June 18. Both displays feature an immersive room that is 10,000 square ft in size. Beyond Monet features more than 400 of his legendary works, and takes visitors on an 'unforgettable journey'. In Beyond Van Gogh, you'll see more than 300 of the icon's paintings 'blended with cutting-edge technology'. Both are accompanies by a specially curated musical soundtrack, as the painting come alive. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox This comes after Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, which came to the capital in 2022 and saw thousands flock to Festival Square to walk among the sunflowers. It was part of a hugely popular touring experience. Anna Parry, UK Business Development at Annerin Productions, said today: "I'm absolutely delighted we're bringing Beyond Van Gogh to Edinburgh this Christmas, particularly after the very warm welcome Scottish art lovers have already given the experience in Glasgow and the demand for tickets for this summer's Aberdeen run. (Image: Supplied) "I'm also excited to be able to present a very special Scottish premiere – Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience – in the city. Edinburgh was at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment and art has always played a hugely important role in its cultural landscape. "Beyond Monet is a stunning show packed with many of his most important and most powerful artworks, immersing art lovers in his revolutionary impressionist world and accompanied by a wonderfully evocative soundtrack." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Mark Currie, Director of Venue at Royal Highland Centre, said: "Being able to host such unique and immersive events like Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet at the Royal Highland Centre is testament to the truly unique space we have here at Ingliston. "As Scotland's largest indoor and outdoor venue, we have an extremely versatile space, and we can't wait to see these art masterpieces come to life in such an exceptional way for those across the city and beyond to enjoy!"
Scotsman
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Immersive Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh experiences coming to Edinburgh this Christmas
Edinburgh art lovers are being given the opportunity to enjoy not one but two stunning multimedia experiences this Christmas. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh come to the Scottish capital from Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, January 4, 2026 – with Edinburgh hosting the Scottish premiere of the experience which brings the works of 'Father of Impressionism' Claude Monet to life in thrilling fashion. The immersive spectaculars will be staged on different days throughout the five-week run at the Royal Highland Centre. Tickets for both go on pre-sale at 9am today, Monday, June 16. People are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to be the first to secure tickets at Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beyond Van Gogh is coming to Edinburgh later this year. | Andrew Teebay General sale opens on Wednesday, June 18 at 10am. And there are a range of entry ticket options including special family tickets and 'parent and child' tickets which offer savings on individual prices. Produced by Annerin Productions and Paquin Entertainment Group, Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience celebrates the groundbreaking work of the 'Father of Impressionism' in mesmerising and colourful fashion. In the immersive impressionist extravaganza, cutting-edge technology breathes new life into more than 400 of the legendary French painter's canvases, taking visitors on an audio-visual journey through his captivating and colourful world. Beyond Monet brings together some of the artist's most famous paintings – including Poppies, Impression: Sunrise and his exquisite Water Lilies series – with lesser-known works which all swirl around the space, offering a fresh and exciting new look at much-loved masterpieces and a deeper connection with Monet, his subjects and his innovative technique. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beyond Monet is also coming to the Scottish Capital. | Paquin Entertainment Taking inspiration from Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, the designated home of Monet's works, visitors can freely roam the Infinity Room where they are transported inside the painting themselves to the accompaniment of a moving original score. Meanwhile, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings together more than 300 of the post-Impressionist icon's paintings blended with cutting-edge technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack to tell the story of one of history's most influential artists, with people able to wander through iconic works - including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Terrace of a Café at Night - as they came alive around them. This is Annerin Productions' third visit to Scotland following Beyond Van Gogh at Glasgow's SEC in 2024 – where it won critical acclaim and was seen by 50,000 visitors, and the same experience's residency at the P&J Live in Aberdeen this summer. This is the first time the entertainment company has staged anything in Edinburgh. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings together more than 300 of the post-Impressionist icon's paintings blended with cutting-edge technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack | Peter Freeth Anna Parry, UK business development at Annerin Productions, said: 'I'm absolutely delighted we're bringing Beyond Van Gogh to Edinburgh this Christmas, particularly after the very warm welcome Scottish art lovers have already given the experience in Glasgow and the demand for tickets for this summer's Aberdeen run. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm also excited to be able to present a very special Scottish premiere – Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience – in the city. Edinburgh was at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment and art has always played a hugely important role in its cultural landscape. 'Beyond Monet is a stunning show packed with many of his most important and most powerful artworks, immersing art lovers in his revolutionary impressionist world and accompanied by a wonderfully evocative soundtrack. 'With both experiences running throughout December and into the New Year, they're an ideal festive gift for the art lover in your life, as well as being a great day out for families looking to do something together in the run up to and over the Christmas holidays. 'The Royal Highland Centre is the perfect venue for both Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet and I'm excited to work with the team there who have been incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about our vision.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beyond Monet brings together some of the artist's most famous paintings – including Poppies, Impression: Sunrise and his exquisite Water Lilies series. | Paquin Entertainment Mark Currie, director of venue at Royal Highland Centre, said: 'Being able to host such unique and immersive events like Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet at the Royal Highland Centre is testament to the truly unique space we have here at Ingliston. 'As Scotland's largest indoor and outdoor venue, we have an extremely versatile space, and we can't wait to see these art masterpieces come to life in such an exceptional way for those across the city and beyond to enjoy!' Located at Ingliston to the west of Edinburgh city centre, Royal Highland Centre welcomes more than one million visitors a year and delivers some of the biggest events in Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It makes it ideal for Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh, with both multimedia extravaganzas featuring an immersive room which is 10,000sq ft in size. The centre is also perfectly positioned with good transport links including the A8, the wider motorway network and Edinburgh Airport.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Beyond Van Gogh and Monet, Robin Hood's Medieval Faire & Revolutionary War Encampment
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for fun activities this Memorial Day Weekend? We have eight ideas for you! Step into the worlds of two legendary artists at the Connecticut Convention Center during Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet through June 29th. Through June 8th at the Ivoryton Playhouse, see Tea at Five, a solo show about the fascinating life of local legend and screen icon Katharine Hepburn. 8 Things To Do This Weekend: Paw Patrol, Food Truck Battles & Family Farm Day See Maltby & Shire's About Time at the Terris Theatre through June 15th. It's a new musical revue about life, love and laughter in your third act. Memorial Day Weekend means the opening of Splash Away Bay Waterpark at Quassy Amusement Park. It features sixteen slides, including rocket rapids. Rev your engines for tradition! The Trans Am Memorial Day classic is 'on' all weekend at Lime Rock Park with modern and vintage race cars. It's Royal Family and Market Weekend at Robin Hood's Medieval Faire, in it's sixteenth year. Enjoy live performances, eat turkey legs and shop artisan wares. Visit the Revolutionary War Encampment at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum on Saturday. See cooking and musket demos, hear period music and take camp tours. Sunday, hunt for treasure-like furniture or knick-knacks – among hundreds of vendors at the beloved Elephants Trunk Flea Market, open for the season! Have a great weekend, Everyone! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Glasgow venue celebrates record-breaking 40th year
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by marking a record-breaking year. The popular Glasgow venue has seen unparalleled growth in visitor numbers, revenue, and event diversity. In the 2024–2025 financial year, the SEC hosted 50 exhibitions, with 14 new events added to its most diverse portfolio of events to date. Read more: Talented singer-songwriter announces Glasgow gig The venue also reached record levels of new revenue, driven by a 430 per cent year-on-year increase in new business, contributing to a 35 per cent rise in turnover and a 28 per cent uplift in gross profit. Highlights of the year included 'Beyond Van Gogh', the SEC's longest-running event at 47 days, which captivated 50,000 art lovers with its immersive experience. Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) The global fitness competition, HYROX, brought 40,000 competitors and supporters to Glasgow, with plans set to expand in the years to come. The UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference All-Energy reached a new milestone, achieving its biggest edition to date. The SEC also hosted events of cultural significance, such as the Titanic Exhibition, which highlighted Glasgow's historic connection to the ship, and the Halal Food Festival, which engaged both the local Muslim community and foodies from across the city. Dan Thurlow, director of exhibitions at the SEC, said: "This has been an extraordinary year for events at the SEC. Dan Thurlow (Image: Supplied) "We've not only welcomed back some of our most successful exhibitions but also introduced exciting new shows that reflect the evolving interests of our visitors. "Glasgow's accessibility, combined with the SEC's world-class facilities, continues to make it a premier destination for event organisers and attendees alike. "As we approach our 40th anniversary, we're stronger than ever, and we're excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead." The SEC's success is further emphasised by its commitment to sustainability, with the venue achieving Gold Standard in Green Tourism and implementing initiatives like its Sustainable Food Strategy. Gareth Rapley, portfolio director for energy and marine at RX Global, organisers of All Energy, said: "The SEC has been an outstanding partner in helping us maintain our position as the UK's leading renewable energy event. "Their support, combined with Glasgow's accessible location, has enabled us to attract a diverse audience from over 80 countries to date. "The extension of our partnership announced earlier this year is a testament to the strength of their offering."
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's SEC celebrates record-breaking 40th anniversary year
The popular Glasgow venue has seen unparalleled growth in visitor numbers, revenue, and event diversity. In the 2024–2025 financial year, the SEC hosted 50 exhibitions, with 14 new events added to its most diverse portfolio of events to date. Read more: Talented singer-songwriter announces Glasgow gig The venue also reached record levels of new revenue, driven by a 430 per cent year-on-year increase in new business, contributing to a 35 per cent rise in turnover and a 28 per cent uplift in gross profit. Highlights of the year included 'Beyond Van Gogh', the SEC's longest-running event at 47 days, which captivated 50,000 art lovers with its immersive experience. Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) The global fitness competition, HYROX, brought 40,000 competitors and supporters to Glasgow, with plans set to expand in the years to come. The UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference All-Energy reached a new milestone, achieving its biggest edition to date. The SEC also hosted events of cultural significance, such as the Titanic Exhibition, which highlighted Glasgow's historic connection to the ship, and the Halal Food Festival, which engaged both the local Muslim community and foodies from across the city. Dan Thurlow, director of exhibitions at the SEC, said: "This has been an extraordinary year for events at the SEC. Dan Thurlow (Image: Supplied) "We've not only welcomed back some of our most successful exhibitions but also introduced exciting new shows that reflect the evolving interests of our visitors. "Glasgow's accessibility, combined with the SEC's world-class facilities, continues to make it a premier destination for event organisers and attendees alike. "As we approach our 40th anniversary, we're stronger than ever, and we're excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead." The SEC's success is further emphasised by its commitment to sustainability, with the venue achieving Gold Standard in Green Tourism and implementing initiatives like its Sustainable Food Strategy. Gareth Rapley, portfolio director for energy and marine at RX Global, organisers of All Energy, said: "The SEC has been an outstanding partner in helping us maintain our position as the UK's leading renewable energy event. "Their support, combined with Glasgow's accessible location, has enabled us to attract a diverse audience from over 80 countries to date. "The extension of our partnership announced earlier this year is a testament to the strength of their offering."
