Events in Edinburgh in December 2023

Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!

Dinosaurs!

Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!

Islander Handbag Workshop

Come along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

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

The Big Show

Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Saturday Show

The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!

Bona Fide

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!

Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale

Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday on Levels E & F Red Car Park... all welcome!

Stockbridge Market

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!

Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Red Raw

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

The Bad Boy Pub Quiz

Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for the Bad Boy Pub Quiz on a Tuesday at 8pm in our Main Bar!

Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition

The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.

Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops

1:1 sessions are now available with all of our existing courses on short taster or longer masterclass courses at a time that suits you or your group.

Guided Looking: An artwork audio described

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Suitable for blind and partially sighted audiences as well.

Edinburgh Cheese Crawl

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!

Transmission Meditation - 2023 Introductory Workshop

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

Cavern Comedy Open Mic

Featuring a variety of Scottish comedy talent from beginner to professional, there's something for everyone at The Royal Scots Club's comedy open mic every Wednesday!

Easter Road Late Night Shopping

Support The Makers on Easter Road will be open with a few other amazing independent shops on the first Thursday of every month!

Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market

Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!

Portobello Local Market

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

The Abbey Strand Book Club

In the Abbey Strand Book Club, explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction.

Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+

It's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!

West Linton Market

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

The Brunch Squad: Edinburgh

The Brunch Squad are bringing their fabulously themed bottomless brunches to Revolution Edinburgh in 2023.

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

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!

Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway

Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!

National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.

EBA Social Badminton

Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.

Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

Abbey Strand Art Club

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

The Other Show

From the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.

Live Jazz at Divino

Every Wednesday, guests at Divino can enjoy a mid-week night out, with a live jazz band bringing the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine, a fantastic meal, and great company!

Cab-arette Showtour

A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Enjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta!

Big Fat Family Day - Quiz, Brunch, Games + More!

Come and join us at Leith Arches on the first Sunday of every month for our Big Fat Family Day!

The Market at Dalkeith Country Park

Get ready to eat, meet, greet and treat at The Market at Dalkeith Country Park, on the third Saturday of the month from 10am - 4pm.

Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.

The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic

Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!

The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

Take three top academics, three dangerous ideas, add one comedian and you have the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI)!

Trail Blazers Comedy: Open Mic

Trail Blazers Comedy is a Free Weekly Open Mic Night ran by Comedians Jordan Sculley and Ronnie Smith in the Heart of Edinburgh every Thursday at The Blue Blazer.

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.

Susan Morrison is historically funny

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.

Art Tour - Connecting with Edinburgh’s spirit via art and coffee

Come along for an inspiring 2.5 hour art tour around the city of Edinburgh with artist Alena Rogozhkina, stopping in between locations at one of the best Edinburgh artisan coffee places!

Exploring Special Connection - Creative experience for Two

This 2.5 hour 2:1 interactive workshop provides the Two of You with a unique opportunity to use an art-making process as a way to connect with your special being on a deeper level.

Finding Your Way - 1:1 creative experience

This 1:1 creative experience would suit individuals who believe in the powerful link between art, science, and spirituality and who are open to experiments on their self-awareness journey.

Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania

Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.

Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

Arthur’s Secrets

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Comedy at Dragonfly

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday & Sunday at Dragonfly!

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings

Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!

RSCDS Scottish dance classes for Young Dancers (P5 and above) -Saturday mornings

The RSCDS has a new class starting on Saturday 2nd September. Aimed at P5 and above we hope this class will allow young dancers to continue dancing as they head towards High School.

Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections

Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal

Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!

The Edinburgh Revue Show

Catch The Edinburgh Revue, a student group made up of students and young people across Edinburgh, performing stand-up and sketch comedy featuring some new and up and coming acts!

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

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.

Karaoke Club: Sisters Sunday Sesh

Join us every Sunday from 9pm at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for our Karaoke Club and break out your inner Diva on our LIVE stage!

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

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

Newhailes Haunted House Tour

Dare you join us for an evening tour of Newhailes House, discovering all the eerie stories that have been written and also witnessed!

Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh

Check out these Lino Printing Classes run by Little Axe on Fridays at Bellfield Community Centre, Portobello from September through to December!

Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour

With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!

Loanhead Indoor Market

Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!

Makers Market

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

Friday Friends

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.

Trad Tuesdays

Edinburgh University Students' Association has teamed up with the Folk and Traditional Music Society to bring you a weekly night of traditional music at the Pleasance!

100 Species Exhibition

The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.

Cards for Good Causes

The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.

asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre

Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!

John – Thomas Abercromby

Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.

Portobello Health Walk

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!

SpeedQuiz at Edinburgh Street Food

Get quizzy with it at Edinburgh Street Food every Wednesday night, powered by Philamhor Brewing Co! It’s free to play.

Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work

This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items. Come on down and find just what you never knew you needed!

Personal PhotoShoot Experience

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators

Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!

The Scottish Landscape Awards

The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.

Arthur’s Amble

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Origami workshop

Leave your stress behind and come and join Makiko Konishi's mindful origami workshop at Support the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall!

Christmas Pop-up Shop

The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!

Costume Society Scotland Events

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

Edinburgh Comedy Cellar

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour

Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.

Saturday Night Live

Join us for live music in our LIVE room from 10pm every Saturday, the perfect atmosphere for a sing a long!

A Walk into Town: Exhibition of photographs by James Carter

The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.

Groove Back Dance Class

Dive into Afro-Fusion, Soca, Jazz, Street dances, different Latin styles, Musical dances and many more with Pirita Tuisku at Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House!

Reggaeton Dance Class

Join Pirita Tuisku for these Reggaeton Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House from 12th November!

Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!

This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.

Christmas at the Botanics

Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Exhibition ‘Elegy for Autumn’

'Elegy for Autumn' at Birch Tree Gallery, brings together two artists - Glynnis Carter with mixed media paintings on canvas and Hanna Salomonsson with new ceramic vessels.

Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens

The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.

Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!

Deep Rooted

'Deep Rooted' is a group exhibition featuring work by eight contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the natural environment using a variety of media and approaches.

Find Your Wild

Come find your wildness in Edinburgh! - A series of unique outdoor workshops in Edinburgh guiding you on connection with your deep intuition, wild creativity and your tribe on Saturday afternoons.

FoxTrail Winter Running Series.

Join Durty Events for the FoxTrail Winter Running Series, a series of 5k or longer distance trail runs to brighten up those dreary winter days!

Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition

Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.

Edinburgh Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen

Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

The Snow Queen

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.

Castle Of Light

Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!

Castle Street Christmas Market

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!

Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park

A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.

Christmas Tree Decorations - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

In this special Christmas workshop you will learn how to work with eco resin, mix pigments and turn it into set of six decorations for your Christmas tree!

Classical Creativity Festival

Join Àirigh Productions for a creative week of classical music-making in collaboration with an international collective of artists and musicians!

Craigies Santa Adventure

Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!

Edinburgh Magic with Kevin Quantum

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

Glitterfest 2023

Glitterfest is back for 2023! Celebrate Christmas in style with Edinburgh’s favourite breakfast host Boogie!

Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed

Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.

Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Edinburgh

Join us at Dobbies Edinburgh for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Livingston

Join us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston

Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!

Dalmeny Festive Wreath Workshops

Join Woodland Wreaths and Plants at Dalmeny Church Centre and make a beautiful wreath with naturally sourced materials this Christmas!

Crafts for Christmas 2023

Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - St Columba's Hospice Edinburgh!

Queer East Festival

The nationwide tour of the Queer East Festival comes to Summerhall with a selection of cinematic highlights that were screened at the main festival.

Hansel and Gretel pantomime

The St Serf's Players proudly present Hansel and Gretel at Inverleith St Serfs Church. Enjoy lots of fun, comedy routines and laughter!

Learn to lino print a Christmas card! Evening class with BYOB

Learn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!

Christmas Mini Tray - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

Learn how to work with eco resin, mix pigments and turn it into mini tray for your home in this special Christmas workshop run by Polymorphics!

Live music at Bar 13

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

Low Winter Sun

The Scottish Gallery will see out the end of 2023 with the crisp winter scenes of Victoria Crowe’s work in her new exhibition Low Winter Sun.

Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

With Christmas just round the corner, come along to Ocean Terminal Christmas Market! Running until Christmas Eve, it will be brimming with local and Scottish gifts.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, arriving for the first time at Waverley Station!

UNMASKED: Real stories of Nursing in COVID-19

This exhibition looks behind the masks, to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nursing staff during COVID-19 and past pandemics.

Winter Exhibition

We look forward to welcoming you to our first Group Winter Exhibition in Detail Framing & Gallery, celebrating the artists we have shown and supported since our opening in August 2022!

Absolute Bowie

Get dressed up, warm up those vocal chords and join in the fun in this huge David Bowie extravaganza when Absolute Bowie return to The Liquid Room on 1st December!

ARRIA Album Launch at Burgh Halls Linlithgow

Join ARRIA in the launch of her new album inspired by her hometown Falkirk and the Scottish landscape at Linlithgow Burgh Halls on 1st December!

Bay City Rollers

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70's when Scotland's original boy band ruled the charts as the Bay City Rollers headline La Belle Angele on Friday 1st December!

Big Big Christmas Parties

Are you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!

Breakfast with Santa

This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!

Christine Tobin & Phil Robson

Christine Tobin & Phil Robson have recently toured Christine’s rapturously received Returning Weather album and continue to work as a duo with a date on 1st December at St Peter's Linlithgow!

Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

Christmas at the Movies

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!

Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

​​Get into the Christmas spirit and unleash your creativity with these enchanting Festive Wreath Making Workshops with Flowers by Isla!

Cinderella

Join us for a Cinderella Story at the Reconnect Regal Theatre this December!

Coburg House Winter Open Studios

It's time to open our big red shutter again at Coburg House Art Studios and invite you in for a Winter Open Studios from 1st to 3rd December!

Conifox Christmas Experience

Come with us on a magical Christmas journey into the world of Santa Claus and all of his festive friends this year at Conifox Adventure Park!

Edinburgh Crisis Centre

The Edinburgh Crisis Center is a small charity that offers mental health support and they are hosting a charity fundraiser and raffle with local band Chil on Friday 1st December.

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!

Grassmarket Market

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!

James Bond inspired Skyball Christmas Party

Join us for a suave and sophisticated, James Bond themed Christmas party night at the Sheraton Grand by Marriott, Edinburgh on 1st & 8th December!

Leith Market

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!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Scheherazade

Thomas Søndergård will conduct Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, an exhilarating journey of love, intrigue and adventure, at the Usher Hall on Friday 1st December!

Sleeping Beauty

Panto 2023 is gonna be Dreamy this year at the Howden Park Centre as Reconnect Theatres present our debut Panto Sleeping Beauty!

Tae Sup at The Queen’s

Songwriter James Yorkston’s gloriously eclectic nights of music and sounds have made a new home for these two very special editions of Tae Sup at The Queen's.

The Christmas Experience

Step into a Christmas Wonderland at Dynamic Earth! A holiday adventure like no other, inviting you to journey through time and nature to meet Santa Claus in his very own North Pole grotto.

The Festive Jumps Meeting

Join us for a Monday like no other featuring exciting jumps racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.

The Joke Gym

The Joke Gym ia a stand-up comedy night featuring fresh material from new and established acts, hosted by Julia Sutherland or Viv Gee, at Leith Depot!

Winter Village at Edinburgh Zoo

Jingle all the way to Edinburgh Zoo this festive season with the arrival of our new Winter Village!

Winter Wheelers challenge! Get ready to wrap up and ride this December!

Join Love to Ride's Winter Wheelers to conquer the cold, banish anxiety, boost your energy levels, and enhance your happiness.

3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair

3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms our spectacular Christmas Art, Craft and Design Fair.

A Very Buble Christmas

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!

A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair

We are delighted to invite you to the return of our 'A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair' held in the beautifully decorated Memorial Hall at Merchiston Castle School on 2nd December!

Annual Winter Exhibition

Come along to &Gallery's annual end of year exhibition this December! It includes one artwork from each artist represented by the gallery.

Ash Pryce - Paranormal Illusionist: Spook Show

Step into the psychic's parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night with Ash Pryce at The Banshee Labyrinth!

Aurie Styla: The Aurator (Preview)

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour with his biggest one to date. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 2nd December!

Breakfast with Santa

This year, for the first time ever, The Centre, Livingston is running six ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events in the run up to Christmas!

Charity Christmas Market

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh will be hosting a Charity Christmas Market on 2nd December. Join us to support local artisans by buying from small businesses this holiday season!

Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin

Back by popular demand, come and spend a fun filled morning with the Cyrenians learning how to make delicious Chinese dumplings on Saturday 2nd December!

Christmas Arts Markets

The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December, and this year there are even more dates!

Christmas at Almond Valley

It's Christmas Magic at Almond Valley Heritage Centre with day-time fun and night-time wonders!

Christmas Open Studios Weekend

We’re excited to open our doors at Abbeymount Studios to the public again for our Christmas Open Studios Weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December!

Christmas Wreath Workshop at Custom Lane

This December, join us at Custom Lane for a series of Sustainable Wreath Making Workshops hosted by Papaver Studio!

Cramond Kirk Christmas Fair

With all your favourite stalls, and Santa back in his grotto, the stage is set for this year’s Christmas Fair in Cramond Kirk Halls on 2nd December!

Doing Christmas Bits

Doing Bits Cabaret is BACK with a Christmas twist at The Three Sisters! We will be bringing you a Winter Wonderland cabaret full of sparkling variety acts and festive cheer!

Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight

Join us in a collective trance state as we explore the hypnotic relationship between music and relaxation with minimalist piano music by candlelight.

Eskmills Christmas Carnival

This winter, the Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh will transform into a magical Christmas wonderland.

ESO in Concert

The Edinburgh Studio Opera will be performing excerpts from Semele and other opera classics on 2nd December at Reid Concert Hall.

Exploring Printmaking - Come and make a wintery card!

If you're aged 8 to 11 come along to Central Library on Saturday 2nd December to make a wintery card using printmaking!

Free Expression Jenny Lindsay (Women Only Workshop)

Join poet, writer, essayist and performer Jenny Lindsay for this (Women Only) Free Expression workshop at The Salisbury Centre on 2nd December!

German Christmas Bazaar

Join the German Speaking Congregation in Edinburgh for their annual German Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 2nd December at the German Church!

Making Waves: Artist Bookmaking Exhibition

Over 80 books will be on display from 42 artists at this exhibtion, based on the theme of water, at Upright Gallery this December!

Me-made gift

Christmas can get expensive, but making your own gifts is priceless, so create your own at IKEA Edinburgh!

Mistress Cinnamon - Secrets of Ceylon Cinnamon

Enjoy a short talk at Newington Library on the secrets of Ceylon cinnamon by Annabel Allen, who grows organic cinnamon in Sri Lanka!

Orchestre á six mains play music for 6 hands

Don't miss this unique 'acoustic piano orchestra' performing unusual and rarely-heard piano repertoire by Rachmaninoff alongside Scottish folk music at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 2nd December!

Origami Baubles Workshop

Join Makiko Konishi at Leith Arches on 2nd December and learn how to make origami baubles! They are not only perfect for Christmas, but also a beautiful decoration all year around.

Origin’s Christmas Special

Celebrate the season with Origin Scotland, and a host of musicians and singers, in a magical evening of Christmas music at the Usher Hall!

Pied Piper Walking Tours - Edinburgh Georgian New Town

This unique walking tour traces Edinburgh's fascinating history - with live Scottish folk music from our resident 'Pied Piper' on fiddle!

Print / Fold / Gift Bookbinding Workshop

This workshop will enable you to make simple and beautiful sewn and folded books and create your own unique handcrafted gifts on this typochondriacs workshop at Outer Spaces!

Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast

Richard Herring is taking his critically acclaimed podcast, RHLSTP, on a UK & Ireland tour and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd December!

Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!

Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!

Stand Up Horror

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

Summerhall Christmas Market

As part of the Summerhall Big Christmas Weekend, the annual Christmas Market will invite stalls of local, specially curated businesses on 2nd-3rd December.

Sustainable Embroidered Motif Workshop

Join designer and embroidery specialist Chloe Patience at Dovecot on 2nd December for a sustainable embroidered motif workshop!

The Forest Winter Wonderland

Join Merchiston Castle School for The Forest Winter Wonderland on Saturday 2nd December to kickstart the festive season!

Children’s Classic Concerts: The Elf Games

Children's Classic Concerts return for their hugely popular Christmas performance at the Usher Hall with 'The Elf Games'!

Christmas Music Performance

Join us at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Penicuik Community Choir transport you into the heart of the holiday season!

Dan Abrahams - Live

Join local musician Dan Abrahams for his very first solo concert in the cosy backroom of Dragonfly Cocktail Bar on 3rd December!

Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh

Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band!

Easy Sundays: The Time Traveller’s Herbal

Take a trip through time with storyteller Amanda Edmiston and discover traditional recipes and remedies from her new book The Time Traveller’s Herbal.

Embroidery Class at Palace of Holyroodhouse

If you love stitch and Christmas, what could be better than taking this Royal School of Needlework class at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd December!

Flyte

Alternative pop/rock outfit Flyte have announced a tour of the UK for later this year including a night at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd December!

Gladstone’s Land Santa Experience

Make this Christmas super special by visiting Santa in Gladstone’s Land, one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile!

Harps of Gold

Forget the Christmas shopping for an hour or two. Relax and enjoy an afternoon of festive music with a “Host of Heavenly Harps” at The Queen's Hall.

Pied Piper Walking Tours - Edinburgh Old Town

Join us on a gentle walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town as we explore Edinburgh's illustrious history with live Scottish folk music from our resident 'Pied Piper' on fiddle!

Vintage Dr Martens & Clothing Pop-Up

Check out vintage Dr Martens, clothes, designer brands and more on Sunday 3rd December at Sook in St James Quarter!

Wreath Making Boat Trip

Enjoy a 2 hour Wreath Making Boat Trip on the canal boat Lochrin Belle cruising through Union Canal while Margon van Tuyl gives a wreath making workshop using natural and foraged materials.

Yoga Concert for Advent

Celebrate the beginning of this new winter season with gentle, relaxing and warming yoga accompanied with live festive piano!

Billie Marten

Catch British singer-songwriter and musician Billie Martin at Summerhall on Monday 4th December!

Festive Flix

Sit back and enjoy some of your favourite festive films under the twinkling lights of The Three Sisters courtyard!

Pub Quiz!

Cowgate's best pub quiz returns on Monday nights at Bar 50. Join us for your chance to win £200!

Royal Rhyme Time: Festive fling

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a special Christmas celebration at this Royal Rhyme Time session for toddlers, aged four and under!

Soundhouse: New Focus

Euan Stevenson and Konrad Wiszniewski give fascinating insights into the relationship between classical music and jazz in this superb, informal presentation at the Traverse Theatre!

Wee Joys pop-up in John Lewis

Looking for unique yet stylish gifts this Christmas? Come to Level 4 of John Lewis Edinburgh to meet us, Wee Joys, an award-winning* accessory brand based in Edinburgh.

A Life in Books: Nicola Sturgeon in-conversation with Michael Pedersen

Michael Pedersen talks to the former First Minister, and soon-to-be author, Nicola Sturgeon about the books that sustained her over her near decade-long service to Scotland.

Festive Night at Dovecot

Join us at Dovecot Studios on Tuesday 5th December for a fantastic festive night. It's an evening not to be missed!

Festive Wreath Making - CANCELLED

Join McLarens on the Corner for an evening with Katrina from STEMS Florist on Tuesday 5th December to create your bespoke festive wreath!

Mark Thomas in England & Son

Now as reputed in theatre as he is in comedy, Mark Thomas brings a play written specifically for him by award-winning playwright Ed Edwards to the Traverse Theatre in December!

The Darkness

The Darkness will bring their 'Permission to Land' 20th Anniversary Tour to The O2 Academy Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th December!

The Spilling Cup

'The Spilling Cup' critiques a culture in which women's health is downplayed, periods are seen as shameful, and education is extremely lacking. Catch it at Assembly Roxy from 5th-7th December!

Alice in Pantoland

Balerno Theatre Company presents Alice in Pantoland at Church Hill Theatre this December!

Bellfield Quiz Night

Come along to our ever-popular Quiz Night hosted by Gregor Zielinski at the Bellfield Brewery!

Cask Smugglers Wine and Cheese Evening

Indulge in an exquisite evening of tasty delights at Cask Smugglers, where the rich notes of bespoke wines perfectly harmonize with the funky and flavourful selection of cheeses.

Charity Christmas Choir

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh along with Surgeons Quarter Travel are hosting a Christmas choir show at our Symposium Hall on Wednesday 6th December - all are welcome!

Christmas Lights Switch On at The Eric Liddell Community

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Eric Liddell Community, will be hosting their annual Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 6th December.

Cinetopia: DOC presents Scottish premiere of APOLONIA, APOLONIA

APOLONIA, APOLONIA is an intimate portrait of unconventional artist Apolonia Sokol from her bohemian upbringing in an underground theatre in Paris to her trying voyage into the art world.

Edinburgh Folk Club

We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!

FDMP presents: Panto in the Stone Age

Get yourself in the mood for a ROARING Christmas as Forth Dimension Musical Productions present Panto in the Stone Age at Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry!

Height of Arrows Gin Experience

Back just in time for Christmas! Learn more about gin, have a fun and immersive experience with friends, or simply enjoy a festive night out at Holyrood Distillery's Height of Arrows Gin Experience.

Sleeping Booty

Live at The Three Sisters this festive period, for a second year running, they will bring you their very own Adult Panto... Sleeping Booty!

The Bootleg Beatles

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

Winter Warmer with the Burgh Blatherers

Eight local tellers have explored the story-lands to bring you some winter tales; stories lively as a crackling fire or soft and peaceful as downy snow, all sprinkled with song and riddle.

Anna Pancaldi & Emma Miller: Live in Edinburgh

Singer-songwriters Emma Miller and Anna Pancaldi come together for an unforgettable night of music at Leith Depot on Thursday 7th December!

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas 2023, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

Christmas Decorations - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

Learn how to work with eco resin and how create your very own set of Xmas decorations from start to finish in this special Christmas workshop run by Polymorphics!

Christmas Party

Feel festive, get merry and celebrate with friends and colleagues this Christmas at Imaginex in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with it's unique 360° screen!

Corstorphine Festive Wreath Workshops

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by taking a wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful 30cm wreath decoration, with naturally sourced materials!

Edinburgh Shorts Showcase

Screen Education Edinburgh and the 48 Hour Film Project have partnered together to present the next Edinburgh Shorts Showcase, a night of incredible short films made in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Ghost Stories at Christmas with John Tantalon

Join author of the supernatural John S Tantalon on a journey of festive fear, set in a spooky candlelit atmosphere within the confines of historic 17th century Inch House on 7th December!

Jawbone Walk at the First Thursday Blues Club

With the outstanding Toby Mottershead on guitars and vocals, Jawbone Walk serve up the spirit of 5's era Chicago along with a strong shot of Mississippi Hill blues on 7th December.

Loose Cannon Comedy

Loose Cannon Comedy takes over the wonderful Argyle Bar and Cellar to bring you a fantastic line-up of hand-picked comedians from Edinburgh and further afield.

Love Actually In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra

Love Actually will once again be screened live across the UK with a full orchestra performing its enchanting score – just in time for Christmas!

Merchiston Castle School presents: Oliver Twist

Join us at Merchiston Castle School on 7th & 8th December for our Senior School Christmas production of 'Oliver Twist'!

Queer Folks’ Tales: Turan Ali, RJ Hunter, Josie Duncan and Emma Lynne Harley

Queer storytellers from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and cultures around Edinburgh & Scotland share stories of LGBTQ+ lives, past, present at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 7th December.

Scamp & Dude Edinburgh: Sequins, Sips & Shopping

Treat yourself to a night of Christmas magic, Scamp & Dude style, at their Sequins, Sips & Shopping event on Thursday 7th December in St James Quarter!

SCO 23/24: Maxim’s Baroque Inspirations

Baroque music at its most flamboyant and an ideal opportunity for Maxim Emelyanychev to raise the roof with his exuberant passions as both conductor and harpsichord soloist!

ScotlandShop Late Night Christmas Shopping - A night of Tartan and Cocktails

Get ready for an extra special Scottish shopping experience at the ScotlandShop on 7th December while savouring some delicious treats and award winning Angels Dare Cocktails!

Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for this Christmas Charity Lecture exploring some famous historical body parts, through the eyes of author Suzie Edge!

Weegie Hink Ae Panto?

The Weegie boys are making themselves home at the stand this Christmas with an all new, whackier, funnier and Ruder show.

Wicked

Wicked flies back to Edinburgh Playhouse for Christmas 2023, complete with all the spectacle and magic that make it such an unforgettable and unmissable experience!

An exclusive evening at Mary’s Court

Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Mary Queen of Scots' birthday to explore life at Mary's court!

Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, experience an enchanting evening by candlelight with music performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood at St Giles Cathedral.

Ceilidh Cabaret

Enjoy an evening of song, dance and merriment at this fundraising Ceilidh Cabaret on Friday 8th December in aid of Totally Sound Youth Music Programme!

Christmas Wine Tasting in Leith - a boozy bludge wine tasting

Come along to a Bludge Xmas Wine Tasting in Leith where we'll find the best booze for the festive season. Christmas jumpers strongly encouraged!

Cinderella

Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.

Cockney Rejects

Cockney Rejects have announced that 2023 will be their final year of touring and are returning to Edinburgh for one final time at La Belle Angele on 8th December!

Exhibition: Soul Nature by Reyhaneh Mozaffar

Soul Nature is an exhibition by artist Reyhaneh Mozaffar showing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 8th December!

Kitty That Got The Kream

Kitty That Got The Kream is coming to Bar 50 on Friday 8th of December with burlesque and cabaret to start your festive period!

Loud Poets

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night with Ria Bronte, Leyla Josephine, William Letford & Deanna Rodger!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker

This Christmas, join conductor Andrey Boreyko, the RSNO and RSNO Youth Chorus as they deliver a musical selection box full of fantasy, colour and irresistible tunes!

Same Team - A Street Soccer Story

Written with the Dundee Women’s Street Soccer Team, Same Team - A Street Soccer Story is an uplifting whirlwind through the highs and lows of homeless football.

Suicide Prevention Comedy Show - Keroseno & Finito

A darkly humorous take on mental health, depression, and the loss of a mother. An absurd toolkit for navigating fears and finding a way out.

Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather

Strawmoddie Theatre Company brings Terry Pratchett's Yuletide classic to The Pleasance Edinburgh this Christmas!

Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 9th December.

Art Market

Outline Gallery is thrilled to be hosting our first Art Market with a selection of artists and makers will have original paintings, prints, and other hand-crafted items on sale.

Calton Consort: A Boy Was Born

Calton Consort chamber choir presents a festive programme of music based around Benjamin Britten’s A Boy Was Born at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 9th December!

Canalside Christmas Craft Fayre with live music from Anny Leigh

Celebrate the festive season at the Canalside Christmas Fayre on 9th December with live music performed by Anny Leigh.

Christmas at Greyfriars - The Edinburgh Singers

The Edinburgh Singers return to the historic Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 9th December to present a celebration of festive music!

Christmas Fair at LifeCare

Join us on Saturday 9th December at the LifeCare Hub for our Christmas Fair with a fantastic selection of local makers and independent shops!

Christmas Weekend at The Royal Yacht Britannia

Start your celebration of the most wonderful time of the year with a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia during their special Christmas Weekend, 9th & 10th December!

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at The Eric Liddell Community

Join us at The Eric Liddell Community to make some lovely Christmas wreaths and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine, along with some festive tunes and great fun. Don’t miss out!

Cramond Primary School: Christmas Cracker

Come along to the Cramond Primary School's 'Christmas Cracker' fundraising event on Saturday 9th December!

Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 9th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

Fairytale of New York

Direct from the West End and after two sell out tours Fairytale of New York comes to Edinburgh with an even bigger production for 2023, it's the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show!

Family Christmas Craft Boat Trips

Join us aboard the Lochrin Belle Canal Boat for an hour long cruise, while enjoying a craft workshop led by local artist Cassandra Harrison!

Georgian House Santa Experience

Make this Christmas extra special by visiting Santa in his favourite New Town house, decorated to festive perfection, making the best memories!

Introduction to Conscious Sexuality - Discover Your Relating Style

Join the School of Conscious Touch in December for an enlightening event where we dive into the intriguing world of conscious sexuality!

Macastory’s Hansel and Gretel

Join Ron, Ferg and Claire as they take you on a great big Christmas cracker of an adventure at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this December!

Magical Landscapes: Paintings and Photographs

Visit the first joint art exhibition of paintings and sketches by semi-retired teacher Ann Campbell and photographs by Rob Bruce - from Scotland's dramatic mountains to street scenes in Tibet.

Scottish National Whisky Festival

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at Summerhall - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!

Simmerdim @ Music on the Mezzanine

Come along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 9th December!

The Amazons

One of the UK's most exciting bands, The Amazons, have announced a headline show at The Queen's Hall on Saturday 9th December!

The Muppet Christmas Carol at Lauriston Castle (Film Screening)

Don't miss this screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine, at Lauriston Castle on 9th December!

Tree-rific Decorations

Join us at IKEA Edinburgh and make your own Christmas tree decoration, to take home and hang proudly on your tree!

A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

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

Arab Strap

Arab Strap play Summerhall, Edinburgh on Sunday 1th December as part of their Philophobia Undressed tour!

Breakfast With Santa

Join us on Sunday 10th December at Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie to enjoy a delicious breakfast with the North Pole’s most famous resident!

Carols by the Christmas tree

Enjoy seeing the beautifully decorated State Apartments of The Palace of Holyroodhouse, as you make your way to the Great Gallery to hear a wonderful concert of Christmas music on 10th December!

Christmas Artists and Makers Market

The Scottish Arts Club is hosting a Christmas Artists & Makers Market on Sunday 10th December. Come along and join us in our gorgeously decorated Georgian townhouse!

Christmas Tea Mocktail Mixology

Join us at eteaket for our enchanting Tea Mixology Mocktail Class, a delightful experience that promises to tantalise your taste buds and elevate your party season celebrations!

Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk

The Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is back and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s, back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!

Festive Macrame Tree Making Workshop

Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas tree wall hanging or tree decorations or bunting!

Glasgow Phoenix Choir in concert

Don't miss a concert from Glasgow Phoenix Choir at the Freemasons’ Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 10th December!

Greyfriars Hall Christmas Market

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is giving locals and visitors a unique Christmas shopping experience this year with their inaugural Christmas Market on 10th December.

Los Pacaminos feat. Paul Young

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young have announced they will headline Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on Sunday 10th December!

Mansfield School of Music Christmas Concert 2023

You are invited to join us at our Christmas Concert this year on Sunday 10th December 2023 at the gorgeous St John's the Evangelist Church in Portobello.

Nati Dreddd

Nati Dreddd has announced a run of dates later in the year with a night at The Caves Edinburgh Sunday 10th December!

Novel Ideas Showcase

Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre and listen to novel writing students, on Janis Mackay's one year novel writing course, share an excerpt from their work in progress.

Scottish Opera - Daphne

Join Scottish Opera on a journey of discovery, grief, and ultimately rebirth and release when they bring Daphne to the Usher Hall.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents In An Ellington Mood

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra deliver the authentic Duke Ellington experience with a repertoire spanning the jazz legend's entire career!

Tom Ward: Burner (WIP)

As seen on Live at The Apollo, QI, Roast Battle & The Stand-Up Sketch Show, Tom Ward brings a work in progress of his brand new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy.

Winter Forest Bathing Walk 1. Hermitage of Braid

Join Nature for Wellness for this Winter Forest Bathing Walk at Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve on 10th December!

2023 BetVictor Scottish Open

Snooker’s biggest names will return to the Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh in December for the BetVictor Scottish Open.

Author Talk: Graeme Milne - Tales from an Edinburgh Guide

Join author and tour guide Graeme Milne for an exploration of the paranormal in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen at Central Library Edinburgh on Monday 11th December.

Colinton and Merchiston Community Choir: Christmas Concert

Come and join the Colinton & Merchiston Community Choir for their Christmas Concert on Monday 11th December in the magnificent Memorial Hall at Merchiston Castle School.

Dance Base Christmas Show

Dance Base is delighted to bring back the legendary Christmas Show. Enjoy an evening of live dance performances!

Elias Quartet

The Elias Quartet have quickly established themselves as one of the most intense and vibrant quartets of their generation and you can catch them at The Queen's Hall on 11th December!

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Looking for a fun activity to get you into the festive spirit? Bellfield Brewery is hosting two wreath-making workshops 11th & 12th December at the cosy taproom!

Soundhouse: Alicia Edelweiss

Following a barnstorming performance at Edinburgh Tradfest in April we're delighted to welcome Alicia Edelweiss back to the Traverse!

Django Django

Django Django have announced that they will return to the Liquid Room on Tuesday 12th December as part of their UK and EU headline tour!

Edinburgh Writers’ Forum - December Meeting

Edinburgh Writers' Forum are delighted to welcome the partnership Ambrose Parry as their guests for the December meeting. What a perfect way to end the year!

Fine Art Foundry Tour

Take a tour around the Powderhall Bronze foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster on Tuesday 12th December.

William Thompson: The Hand You’re Dealt

William Thompson, BBC New Comedy Awards Finalist 2021, is a stand-up comedian and rising star from Belfast, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 12 December!

A Wonderful Murder Mystery

You are hereby invited to The Royal Scots Club on December 13th, to assist in the unravelling of a wonderful festive-themed Murder Mystery – all while you dine in our elegant Hepburn Suite!

AMPLIFI

AMPLIFI presents an exciting opportunity to see new and rising artists in a setting designed to amplify their voices and put them centre stage.

Beethoven by Candlelight: Moonlight, Für Elise and Pathétique

Witness Beethoven's most challenging, profound and emotional piano sonatas performed live by candlelight in the atmospheric St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 13th December!

Canal Cruise Christmas Carols: Edinburgh University Chamber Choir

Canal Cruise Concerts invite you to an unforgettable Christmas cruise with the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir, bringing carols and cheer on 13th December!

Santa Lucia

The wonderful thing about Christmas is the traditions. Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh, as we celebrate the Swedish tradition of Santa Lucia.

The Bohemians present Crimboh

The Bohemians present a concert of carols, songs and sketches guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit at Stockbridge Parish Church on 13th December!

The Mary Wallopers

Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers have announced a headline show at The Liquid Room Edinburgh on Wednesday 13th December as part of their upcoming UK tour!

The View

The View’s resurgence continues with the release of their long-awaited album ‘Exorcism of Youth’ and their first full headline tour in six years. Catch them at the O2 Academy on 13th December!

Voodoos

Glasgow band Voodoos have built up an impressive following and you can catch them at Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh on Wednesday 13th December!

Alexis Ffrench

Classical-soul pioneer, composer, producer and pianist Alexis Ffrench will bring his Christmas Piano Tour to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on December 14th!

‘On their terms’: Black women subverting the plantation economy in the Caribbean

Join the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at Augustine United Church as Dr Peggy Brunache draws on a Black feminist lens to reveal alternative narratives of Atlantic enslaved and free communities.

Chopin by Candlelight: Revolutionary Étude, Raindrop Prélude & Minute Waltz

Award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel will perform a selection of Chopin's favourite piano pieces by candlelight in the atmospheric St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 14th December!

Festive Family Films

Celebrate the cosy season, with IKEA Edinburgh's festive themed pop-up cinema from 14th to 17th December and enjoy some familiar festive favourite films – perfect for the whole family!

Festive Taproom Quiz

Goose's Quizzes are back for the festive season! Join us at Moonwake Beer Co. on Thursday 14th December for a festive taproom quiz.

SCO 2023/24: Beethoven Violin Concerto with Nicola Benedetti

Scottish superstar violinist is both soloist and director of Beethoven's majestic Violin Concerto, alongside Mozart's Symphony No. 34!

The Bohemians present Crimboh

The Bohemians present a concert of carols, songs and sketches guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit at Craigsbank Church on 14th December!

The Stand Christmas Special

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!

Carols by Candlelight

Opera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel to present Carols by Candlelight on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December 2023.

Christmas Country with the Stars 2022

Back by popular demand the Christmas Country with the Stars show returns for another night of festive toe-tapping magic!

Christmas Wine Tasting in Newtown - A boozy bludge wine tasting

Come along and taste the most festive wines that Kirsty from Bludge has to offer on 15th December at &Gallery! Christmas jumpers strongly encouraged.

Cinderella

Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Cinderella, a new magical life for the popular fairy tale, at Church Hill Theatre this December!

Exhibition Preview - Journey: Castle Mills Members’ Show 3

Edinburgh Printmakers warmly invites you to join us for the launch of our upcoming exhibition 'Journey' on Friday 15th December!

Heriot Watt University Christmas Carol Celebration 2023

Get yourself into the Christmas spirit this year at Heriot Watt University's Christmas Carol Celebration on 15th December!

Last Christmas

Enjoy a Sci-Fi Christmas farce with a heart for home, performed by Strange Town at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!

Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Ken Bruce’s Chart Hits

Join the RSNO at the Usher Hall as they bring you the best in four decades of UK chart hits hosted by the voice of British pop himself, Ken Bruce!

Ruts DC

Ruts DC are on a UK tour in December with a date at The Mash House on Friday 15th!

Scotland Card Show - Trade Night 3

The Scotland Card Show returns for the 3rd trade night at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Friday 15th December.

Sin Fin Bachata Festival

The SIN FIN Bachata Festival brings together all the different styles and kinds of Bachata and it's coming to Edinburgh in December!

Tarlike

A gothic sci-fi quest of Christmassy proportions, performed by the Strange Town comes to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!

The Gerry Cinnamon Experience

The UK's No1 Tribute To Gerry Cinnamon comes to The Liquid Room, with support from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Carpets, on 15th December!

The Nightmares before Christmas tour

Join stars of Drag Race UK Charity Kase and Anubis for a spine-tingling evening of fright and fun at The Nightmares Before Christmas Tour!

The World’s Room with Janet Weatherston

The World's Room is a home for traditional singing in Edinburgh, organised by the Traditional Music Forum in the Canons' Gait Bar and our December's guest is Janet Weatherston.

Viennese Christmas Spectacular

Celebrate the festive period with a programme of Christmas and classical favourites performed by the highly acclaimed London Concertante at St Gles' Cathedral!

A Christmas Carol

Join the The Bonaly Players along with narrator Pete Baynes for this performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Duddingston Kirk on Saturday 16th December!

Billi & the Polar Bear

Strange Town present 'Billi & the Polar Bear' a light-hearted Christmas comedy-caper across the frozen wilderness for ages 8+.

Bounce Bingo by Zander Nation

Come along to Buzz Bingo Meadowbank for a night out like no other when Zander Nation presents Bounce Bingo on Saturday 16th December!

Callum Beattie

Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced a string of dates for December including a night at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 16th!

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Nicolson Square Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day

Join us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Christmas by Candlelight

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

Elf Lyons: Work In Progress

Award-winning weirdo Elf Lyons performs a work in progress of a brand new show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 16th December!

Joshua Grant

Don't miss Edinburgh's Joshua Grant when he plays The Mash House on Saturday 16th December!

Journey: Castle Mills Members’ Show 3

Hung across Galleries 1 & 2 at Edinburgh Printmakers, ‘Journey’ celebrates the ‘Journey’ of Edinburgh Printmakers' Workshop itself.

Leith Christmas Brewery Market

Join us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.

Roachford

Regular Music presents British singer-songwriter Roachford plus guests on Saturday 16th December at The Liquid Room!

Scots Music Group Ceilidh with the Robert Fish Band

All welcome to SMG's fabulous fundraising ceilidh on 16th December at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

The Unthanks In Winter

English folk group The Unthanks return to Edinburgh in 2023 with a date at the Usher Hall on 16th December!

Tinsel and Tunes: Aaron Hawthorne with Kirsty Duncan in Concert

Award-winning organist Aaron Hawthorne will be joining us for an evening of vintage yuletide music through the 1920-40s, accompanied by renowned mezzo-soprano Kirsty Duncan!

1k Elf Dash at Dalkeith Country Park

Join our 1k Elf Dass through Dalkeith Country Park! It's the perfect way to run off some of the pre-Christmas excitement and get the younger members of the family running headfirst into Christmas.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Come along to a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols in the atmospheric surroundings of St Johns Episcopal Church, Edinburgh on 17th December!

Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

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

China Crisis

China Crisis have announced they will return to headline the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 17th December!

Dancing in a Winter Wonderland

Strictly legends Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec are back with another hugely entertaining festive song and dance extravaganza for 2023. Catch them at the Usher Hall on 17th December!

December in the Distillery: Festive Wine Tasting + Scrumptious Nibbles!

Slonk, together with the swanky new Port of Leith Distillery, have got an indulgent evening planned for you as we taste our way through a festive wine tasting with a twist!

Feel Good Comedy (Christmas Special)

The Scottish Huntingtons Charity comedy night returns to Bar 13 with a Christmas Special on 17th December. Come join us as we aim raise as much money as possible through laughter!

Freeze Frame Film Club presents The Muppet Christmas Carol

Join Freeze Frame this December for a special Christmas screening of the classic tale The Muppet Christmas Carol, with a menu inspired by the film, freshly popped popcorn, quiz and prizes!

Frozen Sing-a-long cinema

Get ready to let it go on Sunday 17th December at the Three Sisters as we sing along to the Disney spectacular Frozen!

The Snowman Film Screening with Santa Visit

Regal Mobile Cinemas: Relive the magic of The Snowman (1982) as the much loved festive cartoon flies onto the big screen for this special cinema screening at the National Mining Museum Scotland.

Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division

Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division return to The Voodoo Rooms on 17th December to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig!

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas At The Movies

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!

Midnight Lunar Market - Holiday Season Edition

Welcome to the Midnight Lunar Market - Holiday Season Edition - being held at The Voodoo Rooms on Monday 18th December!

Planetarium Lates: Christmas Special

Experience your favourite Christmas Films like never before in Dynamic Earth's incredible, 6K Planetarium!

Soundhouse: Dean Owens & The Sinners

Join Leith’s favourite son Dean Owens for the now traditional pre Christmas Soundhouse show at the Traverse Theatre!

St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert

Join St Marys Music School Edinburgh for their annual Christmas Concert on Monday 18th December in the beautiful surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Lothian Road!

The Christmas Jumper Raceday

Dig out your favourite Christmas Jumper and get in the festive spirit! Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.

Christmas polymer clay charms workshop with mulled wine/juice and mince pies

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for a festive workshop in which you'll make five charms - two candy canes, two Christmas puddings and a penguin at The Crannie on 19th December!

SCO 2023/24: Snow on Snow with SCO Chorus

The SCO Chorus’s annual Christmas concert has become a firm fixture in Scotland’s musical calendar: experience the singers’ radiant tones under expert Director Gregory Batsleer

Blue Christmas 2023!

Come along to La Belle Angele on 20th December and hear all of your favourite festive, blues, r’n’b, and rock’n’roll songs performed by a host of fantastic local singers!

Cinderella

Cinderella brings a refreshing, exciting and hilarious tale to life through nail-biting adventure, original music and magical moments!

Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah

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

Dunedin Consort: Messiah

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

Susan Riddell: Self On The Shelf

Budge up Elf, Susan Riddell's been on this shelf a lot longer than you and it doesn’t look like she’s going anywhere any time soon!

A Candlelit Christmas Concert

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of St Vincent's Chapel on Thursday 21st December!

Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh - Christmas Specials

It's time to dig out air the guitars and celebrate the greatest rock band of all time, Queen, at Bongo's Will Rock You, with Queen-inspired bingo this December!

Bye Bye 2023!! - a boozy BLUDGE wine tasting

It's BLUDGE's final tasting of 2023 so let's toast with good wines and good times on 21st December! Christmas jumpers are heavily encouraged, but not necessary.

Candlelight: Christmas Special

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Nicolson Square this Christmas.

Christmas Movie Night

Join Moonwake Beer Co. on 21st December to watch the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life!

Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas

Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals

Legendary US trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals are heading back out on the road, catch them live when they return to La Belle Angele on Thursday 21st December!

Insane Christmas Magic

Join two of the most sought-after magicians in the coutry - Elliot Bibby and Cameron Gibson - as they take you through an evening of Insane Christmas Magic that you won't soon forget!

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

Phil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook on 21st & 22nd December!

Tim Licata ‘Close-up Magic at the Joker & the Thief’

Enjoy astonishing close-up magic at The Joker & The Thief pub with resident magician Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists.

Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden’s Wassail

Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden are, for the first time ever, touring as a duo for a nationwide wassail across key venues culminating in a show at Assembly Roxy on 22nd December!

RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Aled Jones, singer of the hit song 'Walking in the Air' will narrate our popular screening of the magical film The Snowman!

A Candlelit Christmas Concert

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Saturday 23rd December!

Christmas Piano Classics by Candlelight

Celebrate the Christmas season in style this December at this special candlelit concert in St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on the 23rd!

Little Big Horns@Music on the Mezzanine

Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome Edinburgh based Little Big Horns on Saturday 23rd December!

The Stumble

A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years.

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

Straight from sell-out shows at the Fringe, Kevin Quantum presents some of his most astonishing illusions in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family!

Elliot Bibby: The Best Of Bibby

After a COMPLETE SELL OUT at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Insane Magic boys, Elliot Bibby is back with a solo hour of magic.

Gary James: Wonderland

Enjoy a fast-paced family-friendly show with jaw-dropping magic inspired by wide-eyed childhood memories and a career in entertainment.

The Best of Scottish Comedy - Hogmanay Specials

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!

Vincent Gambini: This is not a magic show

Possibly the first of its kind, Vincent Gambini’s ‘This is not a magic show’ is a critically acclaimed performance of and about sleight-of-hand magic!

Cameron Gibson & Friends

Join Edinburgh magician Cameron Gibson as he presents a fast-paced magic & variety show that will knock your proverbial socks off.

Cameron Gibson: Streey Magic Masterclass

Spend a morning with professional magician Cameron Gibson where you’ll gain hands-on experience in simple yet mind-blowing magic that you can do!

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Pink Floyd under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

G4 Christmas

Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2023 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! Catch them at the Usher Hall in December!

Gary Dunn: Jokes & Tricks

Gary Dunn, one of Scotland’s favourite family entertainers, returns to MagicFest for another show filled with mad magic and stupid jokes!

Richard Wiseman: Mind Magic

Join psychologist, best-selling author, and member of the Inner Magic Circle Professor Richard Wiseman as he explores the limits of the human mind. A fun hour for all the family!

Richard Wiseman: The world’s greatest card trick and other mysteries

Expect erudite entertainment, a peek into the secret world of magic, and, of course, a performance of the world’s greatest card trick.

Vincent Gambini: Out of thin air

Sitting at a table with a deck of cards, Vincent Gambini takes us backstage into how shows are made, what magic might be, and what holds the universe together (maybe).

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have teamed up with acclaimed homelessness charity Social Bite to bring the Torchlight Procession back for their 30th anniversary celebrations!

Festive Charity Ball in aid of CHAS & St Columba’s Hospice

Come and join us on 29th December at Norton House Hotel for a night of fun, dancing, singing, magic mirrors and of course raising money for our charities CHAS and St Columba’s Hospice.

Ho-Ho-Hogmanay

Ho-Ho-Hogmanay presents a side-splitting night of live stand-up comedy from the very best acts on the comedy circuit.

Skerryvore Tempus Tour

The multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore bring their Tempus tour to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 29th December!

The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams

Enjoy an epic concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time at the Usher Hall on 29th December!

Tricky Ricky: Festive Funtime

After sell-out performances last year, the Trickster returns with some more festive fun and lots of his puns in this “Festive Funtime Show” starring Jingles the Reindeer.

W3L Wrestling: Broxburn

The World Wide Wrestling League is bringing an action packed wrestling event to Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn on 29th December!

2 Girls 1 Slipper Adult Panto

The ugly sisters have just got even uglier in this horrible adaptation of our Cinderella Panto at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 30th December!

Bad Manners

La Belle Angele welcomes back Buster and the boys after last years amazing show! So grab your tickets quick!

Bairns New Year Revels – Massaoke

Don't miss a family-friendly edition from festival favourites Massaoke providing a live band sing-a-long soundtrack of kids favourite party tunes.

Big Country

Big Country have announced they'll bring their Hogmanay Wonderland show to The Liquid Room on Saturday 30th December!

Night Afore Disco Party

ABBA sensations Björn Again will headline the Night Afore Disco Party with Greatest Hits Radio beneath Edinburgh Castle, joined by the festival smash-hit Massaoke, for the ultimate party night out!

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