Edinburgh Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd November 2025!
Join us as we light up the heart of Edinburgh with music, dance, culture, a vibrant parade, and fireworks celebrating the Festival of Lights together with the community.
Let’s make it another unforgettable year of joy, unity, and cultural celebration at the iconic Edinburgh Castle backdrop.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
READ MOREThe LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
READ MORETry it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
READ MORESanta is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in West Princes Street Gardens!
READ MOREEdinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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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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Barnton Bunker will host Kaizen, a free, hands-on art experience featuring 5–10 evolving artworks across the underground spaces of Scotland’s largest nuclear bunker on Fair Saturday 29th November.
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The House of Hope invites you to dress up in your finest pink or green and get ready to indulge in delicious food, fundraising games and inspiring stories to remind us of the power of friendship!
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Get ready for a weekend of festive cheer as The Pitt transforms into a wintry wonderland of food, fun, and fabulous finds!
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Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 8th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Celebrate your Christmas party the Disco Days way - party all day and get home at a reasonable hour!
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MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Christmas at Jupiter Artland brings together art, landscape and festive tradition across 9 consecutive days from 6th - 14th December, transforming the park into a Festive Village!
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Santa's elves are taking over Almond Valley in the most dazzling way imaginable, decking the halls from top to toe in twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a generous sprinkle of mischief!
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