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Community Christmas

Edinburgh’s Christmas magic will be heading to twelve locations over twelve nights around Edinburgh, with a building being brought to life in each locality for one night only.

Community Christmas

About Community Christmas

This Christmas join your neighbours and come together for a special local festive celebration!

Edinburgh’s Christmas magic will be heading to twelve locations over twelve nights around Edinburgh, with a building being brought to life in each locality for one night only winter projections accompanied by local choirs and singing groups performing some of their best-loved festive tunes.

The perfect Christmas entertainment for all.

7PM (times may vary)

Each event will last approximately 30 minutes.

Locations:

Abbeyhill Primary School – Abbeyhill Primary School Choir

Sandy’s Community Centre in Craigmillar

Drumbrae Library and Community Hub

Corstorphine Community Hub, 191 St John's Road – Rannoch Singers

Gilmerton Community Centre

Pentland Community Centre, Oxgangs – Military Wives Choir

Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes – Pentland Singers

Granton Primary School – Granton Primary School Choir

Inch House Community Centre

The Crags Centre by Holyrood Park

Craigentinny Community Centre

Broomhouse Hub – St David's Church Choir

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The Chocolatarium
Tea Green
WST
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