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Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

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Grassmarket Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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Stockbridge Market

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.

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Top Banana

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!

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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!

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Spandex Comedy

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

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Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!

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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!

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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 10th February 2025 - 15th December 2025
Portobello

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 29th December 2025

Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 23rd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

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Dog Training in Edinburgh

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 19th February 2026

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction

30th May 2025 - 13th February 2026

From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.

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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025

Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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You Mean the World Exhibition

25th June 2025 - 18th December 2025

This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.

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Beer Tasting Session

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join us for an expertly led beer tasting session at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh – perfect for the beer-curious and craft fanatics alike.

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

Selected dates between 14th September 2025 - 15th February 2026

Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!

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Stuart Mitchell

Selected dates between 12th October 2025 - 14th December 2025

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

21st November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!

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Michael Fullerton

22nd November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!

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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

27th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!

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Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!

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Snow White

28th November 2025 - 29th December 2025

Mirror Mirror on the wall, what is the greatest panto of all? Join us deep in the forest this Christmas as the Reconnect Regal Theatre presents ‘Snow White’!

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The Wizard of Oz - Panto 2025

28th November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join us over the rainbow this Christmas as Reconnect Reconnect Howden Park presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’!

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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!

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Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

1st December 2025

California-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse return to The Voodoo Rooms on 1st December!

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

1st December 2025

After a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes to the Assembly Rooms on Monday 1st December!

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An Evening with Tony Christie - Up Close and Unplugged

2nd December 2025

Legendary crooner, Tony Christie, brings his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

4th December 2025

Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

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Flook, Malin Lewis + guests

4th December 2025

Malin Lewis Presents Flook, Malin Lewis + guests at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as part of a new captivating series of folk and traditional music!

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Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show

4th December 2025

After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, Josh Jones returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his best show yet.

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Mark Brzezicki’s Big Country

4th December 2025

Mark Brzezicki's Big Country will play a handful of dates this autumn along with special guests The Cuza, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Thursday 4th December!

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Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She Is Saying

4th December 2025

Join star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show, coming to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 4th December!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Nutcracker

4th December 2025

Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer's full ballet score.

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Corn Exchange Christmas Cracker

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Edinburgh Corn Exchange is thrilled to be bringing back the ‘best party in town’ this December and this year’s celebrations are going to be unmissable!

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Marconi Union

5th December 2025

Manchester’s Marconi Union have forged their own path with a succession of strong albums and carefully selected live performances. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 5th December!

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Panjabi Hit Squad

5th December 2025

South Asian duo, Panjabi Hit Squad, bring their world famous Desi-Beats sound to The Mash House on Thursday 4th December.

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RSNO Season 25-26: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

5th December 2025

Giedrė Šlekytė is our guide tonight and the wonderful Nemanja Radulović is the star in the heart-rending love song that is Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Violin Concerto.

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The Bryan Adams Experience

5th December 2025

The Bryan Adams Experience is a celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams, catch them at Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh on Friday 5th December.

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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Haddington

5th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.

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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ‘a Christmas Carol’

6th December 2025

Join Count Arthur Strong as he delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol at the EICC in December 2025!

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Lanterns Grotto

6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season and meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building!

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Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

6th December 2025

EDINBURGH! Time to get some sand in your boots! The UK's only tribute to Morgan Wallen is coming to The Liquid Room for one huge night of modern country on 6th December!

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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes

7th December 2025

Make all your Christmas Wishes come true with Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet this festive season at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra

7th December 2025

Acclaimed British pianist Paul Lewis takes centre stage in this programme of Romantic classics at the Usher Hall on Sunday 7th December!

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The Carpenters At Christmas

7th December 2025

Join us the Howden Park Centre on 7th December for an afternoon of Christmas melodies courtesy of the talented Sing a Song and enjoy a 3 course Festive lunch!

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The Icicle Works

8th December 2025

The Icicle Works will headline The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh on Monday 8th December, playing all the classics plus a carefully-curated selection of McNabb solo material!

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MAMMA MIA!

9th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.

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Phil Nichol - Trying My Best

9th December 2025

Phil Nichol has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on 9th December!

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The Bootleg Beatles

9th December 2025

Regarded the world over as being the Gold standard of Tribute, the Bootleg Beatles return to the Usher Hall this December for another nostalgic whirlwind trip through the sixties.

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Scottish Opera - Tchaikovsky’s Heroines & Heroes

10th December 2025

For one night only on 10th December at Edinburgh's Usher Hall, enjoy a three for one operatic experience through Tchaikovsky.

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Luke Combs UK: The Christmas Country Hoe Down

11th December 2025

Luke Combs UK, the worlds leading tribute to Luke Combs (endorsed by the man himself), is coming to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 11th December!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Gnarly Buttons

11th December 2025

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a thrilling journey from the music of John Adams including hypnotic pulsations to red-hot emotion and vast cinematic soundscapes.

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A Very Buble Christmas

12th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Get into the Christmas spirit and prepare to be captivated by the fabulous talents of Michael Hastie, Scotland’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, with Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!

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Absolute Bowie - Greatest Hits

12th December 2025

Prepare to be taken from A to Z (Absolute Beginners to Ziggy!) with Stations to Station in between when Absolute Bowie return to The Liquid Room on Friday 12th December!

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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) Christmas Special

12th December 2025

PorkPie, Scotland’s 9-piece Ska Behemoth return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 12th December for this Christmas Special!

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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert

12th December 2025

The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute

13th December 2025

Scotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 13th December!

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Live At Christmas: with headliner Sam Campbell

13th December 2025

The country’s best comedians are coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for a spectacular all-star festive show on the 13th December!

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Massaoke: Christmas Live

13th December 2025

MASSAOKE is the best night out you’ll ever have and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Saturday 13th December!

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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

13th December 2025 - 11th January 2026

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!

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Preserving for Christmas

13th December 2025

Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.

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Taylor Swift ERAS Tribute Concert

13th December 2025

Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see!

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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

14th December 2025

Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!

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Aynsley Lister

14th December 2025

Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh for his annual sell out December gig on the 14th!

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Cara Dillon - Upon A Winter’s Night

14th December 2025

Cara Dillon is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A Winter’s Night with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!

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Joe Sutherland: Miss World

14th December 2025

Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland is bravely talking about something that, until recently, he’s suffered in silence: being a total hunk!

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John Barrowman: Camp As Christmas

14th December 2025

This Christmas, join John Barrowman at the Assembly Rooms for Camp As Christmas... a brand-new show bursting with festive favourites showstopping tunes and plenty of glitz!

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Laura Stevenson

14th December 2025

Acclaimed New York singer-songrwiter Laura Stevenson will headline Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 14th December in support of her new album!

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Love Actually: The Film With Live Orchestra

14th December 2025

Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to the Usher Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!

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Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature

14th December 2025

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, Tom Stade, the legendary Canadian stand-up star, is back on the road with a brand-new show.

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Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division

14th December 2025

Forty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on 14th December!

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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah

17th December 2025

Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!

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Dunedin Consort: Messiah

17th December 2025

There are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season than to listed to the Dunedin Consort perfom Handel's Messiah!

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Step Into Christmas

17th December 2025

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Matinee With Peter Whelan

18th December 2025

Celebrate the full breadth of Mozart's musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians.

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The Stand Christmas Special

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

19th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Phil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook in December 2025!

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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

19th December 2025

Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Comedian Josie Long will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!

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The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender

19th December 2025

The UK's No1 Tribute To Gerry Cinnamon, The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, comes to The Liquid Room on Friday 19th December with support from Sam Offender!

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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Musselburgh

19th December 2025 - 27th December 2025

Follow the yellow brick road to the Musselburgh for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.

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Big Country

20th December 2025

Big Country return to the Liquid Room on Saturday 20th December for their only Edinburgh show of 2025 as part of their Eastworld UK tour!

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The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra

20th December 2025

The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!

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ABBA Christmas by Candlelight

21st December 2025

Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join us for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live at the beautiful Assembly Rooms, by candlelight.

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BBC SSO 25-26: Christmas At The Movies

21st December 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and what better way to start your festive celebrations than with a concert of epic movie music on the weekend before Christmas.

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China Crisis

22nd December 2025

Don't miss China Crisis when they bring 'The Y Stop Now Tour' to The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on Monday 22nd December!

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Elephant Sessions

23rd December 2025

Elephant Sessions celebrate their 13th year as band in 2025 and play The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 23rd December!

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Oldskool Reality Event IV: Mallorca Lee Tribute

26th December 2025

Join us at The Mash House on 26th December for Oldskool Reality Event IV in honour of the late DJ/MC Mallorca Lee!

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Hogmanay Specials

27th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

Get ready to wave goodbye to the old and start a fresh with some much need comedy at the Stand Edinburgh!

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Skerryvore

27th December 2025

The multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore bring their 20th Anniversary Winter Tour to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 27th December!

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G4 Christmas

28th December 2025

Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!

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Bad Manners & Max Splodge

29th December 2025

Bad Manners are hitting the road in 2025, marking their 50th year of bringing infectious, high-energy two-tone ska to audiences around the world! Catch them at La Belle Angele on 29th December!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!

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The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

29th December 2025

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams.

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

30th December 2025

Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 30th December 2025

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

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Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 15th December 2025

Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Dreel Crafters

Dreel Crafters

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Dreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a 'craft and a natter' with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers!

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John Barrowman - Camp as Christmas

John Barrowman - Camp as Christmas

13th December 2025

This Christmas, join John Barrowman at Rothes Halls for Camp As Christmas... a brand-new show bursting with festive favourites showstopping tunes and plenty of glitz!

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Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Swallow The Sun

Swallow The Sun

14th December 2025

Finnish death-doom band Swallow The Sun will headline the Cathouse Rock Club on Sunday 14th December!

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The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles

10th December 2025

The world's most acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles, return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this December with their must-see show for Beatles fanatics of all ages!

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Soft Loft

Soft Loft

6th December 2025

Swiss collective Soft Loft will play Glasgow's King Tut's on Saturday 6th December!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland

Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland

13th December 2025

Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!

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It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life

22nd December 2025

Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd December!

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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature

Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature

12th December 2025

Direct from his last smash-hit nationwide tour, legendary Canadian stand-up star Tom Stade comes to Erskine Arts with his brand-new show, Naughty By Nature!

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Board Games Evening

Board Games Evening

Selected dates between 3rd March 2025 - 1st December 2025

Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Skirlies Cafe on the first Monday each month and play board games with some like minded individuals!

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Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Mini Guns

The Mini Guns

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns at our monthly residency at Slanj-A-Va, Stirling.

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Sparkling Christmas Party Nights

Sparkling Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 21st December 2025

Join us at Inglewood House & Spa in Alloa for our Christmas party nights this festive season!

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A Frozen Afternoon Tea

A Frozen Afternoon Tea

28th December 2025

Come along to Inglewood House & Spa for Olaf's Adventure and a magical themed Afternoon Tea with entertainment from a special Arendelle resident!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Sponsored Links

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Escape The Past
ChangeWorks
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Escape The Past
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