Sprogmanay
Shimmy, sparkle, and sing your way into the New Year as Sprogmanay returns on New Year’s Day at the National Museum of Scotland.
About Sprogmanay
Sprogmanay is back for another packed day of family fun on New Year’s Day!
Presented in partnership with our friends at National Museum of Scotland, kids can kick-start 2026 with a bumper afternoon of music, arts, and crafts for all ages, plus the traditional Family Ceilidh event is only a short walk at Assembly Roxy.
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