Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.
Including – All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay Another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it’s Christmas, A Winter’s Tale, Merry Xmas Everybody, and many many more!
It’s the time when every Santa has a ball. Our amazing cast give you their hearts and do not take them away! in this warm-hearted family spectacular.
So, Step Into Christmas for the most wonderful show of the year, as we give you something special, full of festive cheer!
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READ MOREJoin us for an unforgettable night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh by candlelight.
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READ MOREGet ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay, at Assembly Rooms on Friday 6th February!
READ MOREJoin the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
READ MORECrooners return to Scotland with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday 14th February!
READ MORE50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage—louder, bolder, and messier than ever.
READ MORECalling 80s music fans “Everywhere”… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, LIVE!
READ MORELet Me Entertain You – A Tribute To Robbie Williams is a brand-new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams!
READ MORECome along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd February.
READ MOREAward winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!
READ MOREImmerse yourself in a night of dazzling music, glowing candlelight and pure purple magic, a heartfelt celebration of one of the greatest musical icons of all time!
READ MOREIntroducing 'Live Forever’ – a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen… Oasis!
READ MOREK-pop Demon Hunta’z Live is a high-energy, concert-style performance that blends K-pop inspired dance, live audience interaction, and theatrical flair.
READ MOREIn this richly illustrated talk Rob Airey will introduce the long creative career of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004), focusing on both her journey to abstraction and travels into landscape.
READ MOREThe Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music. Catch it at the Assembly Rooms on 12th March!
READ MOREThe Great Gig in the Sky! Pink Floyd By Candlelight returns to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 13th March, this concert will be performed by leading Pink Floyd tribute 'What The Floyd'!
READ MOREFrom the iconic Waterloo, Mamma Mia and Voulez-Vous and so much more, this sensational show at The Assembly Rooms is an experience not to be missed by any ABBA fan!
READ MORESecretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.
READ MOREThis talk on artist Bet Low complements the City Art Centre Exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000.
READ MOREThis lecture given by Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, is to mark the Bicentenary of John Kay's Death.
READ MOREIn this Spring talk, the artist’s great great niece Charlotte Lorimer gives this talk to complement the City Art Centre Exhibition ‘Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture’!
READ MOREDan Schreiber brings an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew, to the Assembly Rooms!
READ MOREBrand NEW for 2026 and coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet... Luke Combs!
READ MOREGo Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!
READ MOREJoin us for a heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting.
READ MOREPut of your dancing shoes, grab your Baby Love and get ready to experience the Rhythm Of The Night, at the ultimate Motown celebration at the Assembly Rooms in April!
READ MOREViral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh as part of his biggest ever UK tour.
READ MOREDirector of the Fleming Collection, Theodore Albano, brings us on an exploration of four centuries of Scottish Portraiture in this talk at the Assembly Rooms.
READ MOREIt's time for a total sing-along spectacular! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight comes to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Friday the 1st May!
READ MOREEric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).
READ MOREFeaturing hit after hit, The Music of Adele by Candlelight comes to the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd May!
READ MOREJoin Wine Events Scotland at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May for Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine festival – Edinburgh Uncorked – a celebration of wines from all over the world!
READ MOREFresh from filming the third series of Channel 4's Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership in this new show!
READ MOREThe Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four - return to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 17th May!
READ MOREJoin us for the first celebration of Afrikaans is Lekker in Edinburgh. Come visit Steve, Liezel Pieters and Snotkop at the Assembly Rooms on 19th May. It's going to be a party!
READ MOREJoin historian Dr Kate Lister for a riotously entertaining and equally enlightening evening as she brings her award-winning podcast Betwixt the Sheets LIVE to the Assembly Rooms stage!
READ MORECéline Dion by Candlelight comes to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 29th May, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to Love You Back To Life!
READ MOREThe Music Of Ed Sheeran By Candlelight is finally here and it's guaranteed to be the PERFECT night out at The Assembly Rooms Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin 3 of the world’s leading Elvis Tribute Artists, Louis Brown, Ciaran Houlihan and Dylan Taylor as they take you on a magical journey back in time to when Elvis Presley ruled the musical industry
READ MOREToo Much Too Young is a powerhouse nine-piece band dedicated to celebrating the music and legacy of the 2 Tone movement. Catch them live at the Assembly Rooms on 13th June!
READ MOREPrepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at The Adam Smith Theatre as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld.
READ MOREEnchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert is a heart-warming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting.
READ MOREExpect big laughs, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny Henry when he comes to The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Monday 22nd June with his new show, Still At Large!
READ MORESilently loud and completely unforgettable! Battle of the Boybands-Silent Disco come to the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 27th of June for a night you'll never forget.
READ MOREDo not miss the remarkable story of India and empire as it has never been told before, when William Dalrymple comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th July!
READ MOREPrepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told when The Diana Ross Story returns to the Assembly Rooms in September!
READ MOREDon't miss a night celebrating the world's biggest musical hits when Drag Me to the Musicals comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Sunday 13th September!
READ MOREIn this brand-new live show Jon Ronson, bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, brings us on a perilous journey with his new book!
READ MOREBack for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation!
READ MORECopacabana Magic, the World's premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow comes to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 26th September!
READ MOREJoin wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.
READ MOREComedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 & 2026 which will see him perform at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 4th October!
READ MOREJoin BBC's International Editor, Jeremy Bowen at the Assembly Rooms on 9th October. It's an essential evening for anyone who wants to understand the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.
READ MOREJohn Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh!
READ MORENorthern Live - Do I Love You is a fantastic Northern Soul show featuring an 11-piece live band... don't miss it when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 17th October!
READ MOREPrepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy Worsley reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.
READ MOREDire Streets will bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands when they come to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 25th October!
READ MOREStep into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at the Assembly Rooms!
READ MOREJoin a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd November!
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Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
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Europe's No 1 Hot County TVs award winning Country music show, "The Legends of American Country" return to the Howden Park Centre for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Church Hill Theatre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!
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From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 15th January!
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Join us at Reconnect Howden Park in January for a night of nostalgia, passion, and pure musical brilliance as we pay tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time!
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In this play, the ghost of John Roy Stuart, poet, partisan and Colonel of the Jacobite Edinburgh Regiment, returns to Scotland to recall his life, times and final battle.
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