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!
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREJoin a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREExperience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREEvery 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!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!
READ MOREMarvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.
READ MORETransmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
READ MOREJoin Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
READ MOREGet ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MOREExplore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREJoin us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
READ MOREThe National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORECome along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!
READ MORECome and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura!
READ MOREJoin The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
READ MOREDiscover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!
READ MOREJoin Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
READ MOREEvery week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
READ MOREExploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
READ MOREThe Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.
READ MOREA 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.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREJoin this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!
READ MORECome along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!
READ MOREFLARE* is an alcohol-free community and wellness market at Leith Arches, filled to the brim with local businesses selling their products and services for your wellbeing!
READ MORELet your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
READ MOREJoin the Sporting Memories weekly club in the southside of Edinburgh, in partnership with Southside Faith Care, to reminisce and talk about sport (although no topic is off limits!).
READ MOREGet ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
READ MOREAdventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!
READ MOREBlack Boar is a historical fencing school, specialising in smallsword and military sabre tuition. If you’d like to get involved, book a class to start your historical fencing journey!
READ MOREAlba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
READ MOREIgnite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
READ MOREAlba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!
READ MORETalk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
READ MOREEdinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
READ MOREInked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
READ MOREFrom the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.
READ MOREThis thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREAll welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
READ MORESusan 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.
READ MOREThe Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.
READ MORECastle 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!
READ MORERoast 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.
READ MORELong established Edinburgh Wind (Concert) Band is looking for new players to join them on Monday evenings at Morningside United Church Halls!
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORELearn how to make your own sterling silver sea glass ring in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!
READ MOREJoin Stork's Beak: School of Historical Swordplay on Thursdays for immersive classes delving into the world of European Martial Arts!
READ MOREKevin 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!
READ MOREMake an appointment to meet the Lyon & Turnbull's Asian Art team to find out if you have a future auction highlight in your collection!
READ MOREBring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).
READ MOREAs a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.
READ MOREEverlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
READ MORELooking to find out the value of your watch? Then make an appointment to meet Lyon & Turnbull's Head of Watches, Charles Tearle, for a no-obligation valuation!
READ MOREEnjoy being creative with others in a friendly welcoming group and be part of a creating a community piece of art in the process. Ideal for 50+ years old and no experience required.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREIn an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.
READ MOREDiscover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
READ MOREEnjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
READ MOREJoin the Portobello Chamber Music Group for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of classical music, just bring an instrument and a music stand!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThe freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.
READ MOREExperience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
READ MOREConnect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MORECome 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!
READ MOREJoin the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
READ MOREVolcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!
READ MOREArtist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.
READ MOREOur Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
READ MOREEdinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.
READ MOREBongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
READ MOREFor the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
READ MOREDovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
READ MOREThrough Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
READ MORELearn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful wool art on this punch needle workshop run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at the popular artist space Leith Makers!
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MORELearn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!
READ MOREExperience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
READ MOREThis exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.
READ MOREBy popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
READ MOREDE:Generation is an explanation of the decline and regeneration of the urban landscape with Beth Primrose Art, showing at Leith Makers from 20th November.
READ MORETry it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
READ MORESt Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!
READ MOREThe LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
READ MOREDiscover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
READ MOREExplore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
READ MOREEnjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
READ MOREGet your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
READ MOREJoin us at Summerhall Distillery for an exclusive experience that marries the refinery of Whisky with the exquisite craft and taste of locally made mouth-watering doughnuts from Considerit.
READ MOREGet ready for a magical holiday experience on Maid of the Forth's Christmas Family Cruise with Santa!
READ MORECelebrate the festive season on a delightful 3 hour cruise on board Maid of the Forth, featuring our revered resident folk ensemble 'Pure Malt'!
READ MOREJoin returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
READ MORESanta is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!
READ MOREBirch Tree Gallery is delighted to invite you to our mixed Winter Exhibition, showcasing 7 painters and 7 makers!
READ MOREGather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with laughter, colour, and Christmas spirit at Summerhall Distillery's Christmas Cookie Icing Workshop!
READ MORECastle Street Christmas Market returns in 2024, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
READ MORETake some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
READ MOREA magical way to celebrate the festive season, the Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza offers a cosy, fun-filled evening for families with young children!
READ MOREJoin Earth in Common at Leith Community Croft (Populus garden room) on Mondays for a series of gentle hatha & slow vinyasa classes for all levels.
READ MOREJoin Happy Sad Productions in Sharewood Forest, Naughtyham for a fairy tale filled family adventure!
READ MOREThis December, The Scottish Gallery is delighted to present a special installation exhibition by Emily Sutton.
READ MORELocalMotive Markets will be running yet another magical Christmas Market at the Ocean Terminal Shopping on a number of dates from the end of November!
READ MORESanta's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MORESanta's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MOREThis small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
READ MOREThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
READ MOREChristmas in Edinburgh is going to be extra special, because this winter, it's time to celebrate the party season the right way at the most talked about night out in the UK... Bongo's Bingo!
READ MOREThroughout this festive season, experience a premium Christmas bash in the heart of the capital with Forth 1 Radio DJ Boogie!
READ MOREIt's time to open our big red shutter again at Coburg House Art Studios and invite you in for a Winter Open Studios!
READ MOREThis exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.
READ MOREEnjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 29th November to 1st December!
READ MOREThis festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa for Lunch at IKEA Edinburgh and make some magical memories!
READ MOREIn this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.
READ MOREEnjoy supper with Santa and his elves this festive season at IKEA Edinburgh and make some magical memories!
READ MOREThis November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
READ MOREPlan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!
READ MOREA Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Michael Daviot, tells the story of Duncan Macrae, long considered Scotland’s greatest actor.
READ MOREStep into a world of winter wonder with seasonal activities this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh!
READ MOREAn Evening Of Darts comes to the O2 Academy Edinburgh for two nights on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREThis festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at Leith Makers for our Christmas workshops or find the perfect gift for you and your loved ones with 50 stockist offering a wide range of gorgeous handmade crafts!
READ MOREEdinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!
READ MORECold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
READ MOREConifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
READ MOREJoin Alba Flamenca and immerse yourself in the passionate rhythms of flamenco with some vibrant Flamenco workshops!
READ MOREThis year's artist bookmakers exhibition at Upright Gallery is based on the theme of cheerfulness. Be prepared to raise a smile!
READ MOREThis festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join us outdoors for Santa Paws at IKEA, where your pup gets to meet the big man himself.
READ MOREEnjoy a weekend of talks and performance exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history, presented as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
READ MOREJoin SPOT for their inaugural Edinburgh Winter Market at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREJoin us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
READ MOREEnter the season of Advent through a dramatic and awe-inspiring service, filled with candlelight, stirring choral music, and readings, at St Michael and All Saints on 1st December!
READ MOREWelcome to the Edinburgh Book Bonanza! Get ready for a day filled with literary delights in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MOREEnjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
READ MORELooking 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!
READ MOREJoin us at IKEA Edinburgh on Sunday 1st December and let the Penicuik Community Choir transport you into the heart of the holiday season!
READ MOREDominic Waxing Lyrical returns to the Traverse with long term collaborators Mr McFall’s Chamber on 1st December as part of The Soundhouse Winter Festival.
READ MOREEnjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
READ MOREStep into the magical world of the Ghillie Dhu with artists Katie Rose and Inês-Hermione Mulford in a delightful art workshop for children at the enchanting Palm House on 1st December!
READ MOREMake your little one's day at Edinburgh Zoo extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at our Grotto, which this year will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
READ MOREMnB is returning to Leith Arches for its first Christmas market on 1st December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
READ MOREJoin the Kannada Association of Scotland on Sunday 1st December at The Dean, Edinburgh for a magical evening filled with the mesmerizing sounds of Indian music!
READ MORELearn to fold beautiful Origami Christmas wreaths and snowflakes in this workshop run by Makiko on Sunday 1st December at Portobello Town Hall.
READ MOREWell-known for their energetic live shows don't miss Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra when they come to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 1st December!
READ MORELatvian jazz singer Santa Šillere brings her European concert tour, celebrating her debut album’s "Other Ways" release, to The Jazz Bar Edinburgh on 1st December!
READ MOREKick off this festive season by joining Scottish Arts Club on 1st December for a celebration of Scottish creativity and discover unique, handcrafted gifts and original artwork!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for Remembering Duke featuring Lucy-Anne Daniels with the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra!
READ MORECatch Acolyte, an Edinburgh-based poetic and psychedelic ensemble, at the Traverse Theatre on 1st December!
READ MOREHannah Lavery's Unwritten Women is a poetic and chilling re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll & Hyde, performed by Hannah Lavery with music by Kate Young.
READ MOREFor this very special show at the Traverse Theatre, Su-a Lee will be joined by three stellar collaborators: Duncan Chisholm, Donald Shaw and Hamish Napier.
READ MOREJoin us the Howden Park Centre on 1st December for an afternoon of Christmas melodies courtesy of the talented Sing a Song and enjoy a 3 course Festive lunch!
READ MOREOn Sunday 1st December, The Palmerston will host its annual guest chef lunch with Alex Jackson (of Leila's Shop, Shoreditch).
READ MOREFormer Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is bringing his acoustic tour, Raw, to La Belle Angele on Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREJoin BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.
READ MOREDon't miss an evening with Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre, in aid of The Lyceum, and hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig!
READ MOREReturning to The Queens Hall as part of the Soundhouse Winter Festival, Leith’s Callum Easter will brand his name on your heart.
READ MOREDon’t miss the hugely popular annual choir and organ Christmas special on Monday 2 December to the Usher Hall!
READ MOREScottish cellist Hugh Mackay plays Bach, Britten, and Demenga in a blend of iconic cello works on 3rd December in St Michael's Parish Church, Edinburgh.
READ MOREThe smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!
READ MOREThe Aizle Artist Collective present an exhibition by experienced and emerging artists at Dundas Street Gallery from 3rd to 9th December!
READ MOREJoin that conversations movement on 3rd December at Lost in Leith and deepen your connection with a friend, family member or partner!
READ MOREThis event at Edinburgh Futures Institute will bring together key figures from the Scottish education landscape to talk about AI in schools and our education futures.
READ MOREThe beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
READ MOREIt's time to join the Burgh Blatherers for their Winter Warmer at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 4th December!
READ MOREEscape to a world of pure imagination with Balerno Theatre Company's production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 4th to 7th December!
READ MOREIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Eric Liddell Community, will be hosting their annual Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 4th December.
READ MOREEmbrace the holiday spirit and join Polymorphics for an enchanting workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with a festive touch.
READ MOREJoin us for a fun and festive night at Dovecot! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into colourful pompom making and enjoy a guided tour of our exhibition, Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art.
READ MOREJoin the artist Rachele Cavina on 4th December at The Melting Pot for an evening of creativity and body positivity exploration over a glass of wine or a soft drink!
READ MOREDisney's The Muppet Christmas Carol is live in concert across the UK this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film! Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on December 4th!
READ MOREThis free 90-minute retreat, at St Michael and All Saints on 5th December, offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the themes of Advent through music and contemplation.
READ MOREThis year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
READ MOREJoin us at Summerhall Distillery for our exciting Christmas Cocktail Baubles Workshop and elevate your holiday spirit!
READ MOREJoin Hollyrood Distillery at the Coorie Inn in George Street for a whisky tasting as part of Edinburgh's Christmas!
READ MOREAfter taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!
READ MORELead singer from Embrace, Danny McNamara comes to The Old Dr Bells Baths in Edinburgh, in a unique 'An Evening With' tour - featuring interview, Q&A and signing.
READ MOREJoin Lind & Lime Gin Distillery on Thursday 5th or 12th December for a Festive Cocktail Workshop!
READ MOREMake merry with an exclusive collaboration event between Holyrood Distillery and Pilot Brewery on 5th December!
READ MOREJoin Morag from Earth in Common at Leith Community Croft on 5th December for an exciting evening of creative exploration of printing techniques and collage!
READ MOREAcclaimed Irish singer/composer Heidi Talbot comes to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 5th December. Joining her will be Ivor Novello award-winning singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine!
READ MOREThe Pisconians, a UK Jazz fusion Hip Hop band, perform their debut EP 'Jazz in the Burgh' as well as some familiar standards at Edinburgh Central Library on 5th December!
READ MOREThe First Thursday Blues Club are extremely pleased to have Jed Potts and Cameron Gray play together for the first time at their club on Thursday 5th December!
READ MOREMountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports!
READ MOREQueer Folks’ Tales is back in December and sees another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
READ MOREDarkly lyrical and bristling with devilish energy, Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto is the ideal musical match for the exceptional talents of violinist Aylen Pritchin
READ MOREThe Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
READ MOREGet 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!
READ MOREJourney 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 return to La Belle Angele on Friday 6th December!
READ MOREAre you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!
READ MOREVirtuoso Scottish drummer Graham Costello (of Strata)’s new project blending electronica with Kev Cahill’s astounding guitar work is perhaps the wildest live ride you’ll witness this year.
READ MOREJoin local cork dork Bludge Wine and Scotland’s cheesemongers Mellis at Campervan Brewery's Taproom for a low-brow nod to high society on Friday 6th December!
READ MOREJubilo, a long-established Edinburgh choir, are delighted to bring their Christmas Concert with the Edinburgh Players to The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on 6th December!
READ MOREThis event at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 6th December is open to all, including those with autism and other neurodiverse needs, together with their siblings, families, and carers.
READ MOREJoin Caroline from Joy Revival Design this December at Leith Makers and learn to make your own Christmas Wreath!
READ MOREWitness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show at Assembly Hall on 6th & 7th December!
READ MOREEdinburgh Studio Opera is delighted to presents its annual Winter Concert, at Augustine United Church on 6th December!
READ MOREEx Silens is an experience into a radically alternative sensorium through the entanglement of multiple bodies, multiple agencies.
READ MOREOverlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
READ MOREDon’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 6th December!
READ MOREGet into the festive spirit with a magical evening of festive films at The Centre, Livingston on Friday 6th December, from the comfort of your car at our open-air drive-in cinema!
READ MOREDvořák’s New World Symphony is a truly epic song of nostalgia for the old world and hope for the new!
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MORESeán R. McLaughlin and his band The Wind-Up Crows play their final headline show of the year at The Mash House Edinburgh on 6th December!
READ MOREUnwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.
READ MOREMagical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights comes to Beecraigs Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
READ MORECome and enjoy a taste of the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club’s high quality night of festivity on Friday 6th December at Summerhall!
READ MORESummerhall will once again host the annual Summerhall Big Christmas Weekend from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December, featuring three days of festive fun!
READ MOREPunk legends The Skids bring their 45th Anniversary tour to The Queen's Hall on Friday 6th December!
READ MOREThe ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!
READ MOREJoin Rhona from Grass Roots Remedies Co-op for a hands on sea-buckthorn syrup making workshop on 6th December at at Lauriston Agroecology Farm!
READ MORE3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms our spectacular Christmas Fair.
READ MOREThe 80s Vs the 90s! Betamax Bandits are Edinburgh’s 80s pop covers band, Join them at The Hive with very special guests, Hassel & The Hoffs!
READ MOREMerchiston Castle School is delighted to invite you to the return of our 'A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair', held in the beautifully decorated Memorial Hall on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREThis exhibition features a new body of work from Andrew Thompson, one of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, alongside a collection of paintings from a small group of gallery artists.
READ MOREThis beaded embroidery workshop will take inspiration from our current exhibition Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art with a modern twist.
READ MOREEdinburgh based singer-songwriter Calum Bowie will headline the Liquid Room on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREJoin us at Dovecot Studios for an evening of lively music, traditional dancing, and festive cheer with The Jig Show on 7th December!
READ MOREUrban Market will bring its first curated Christmas Market to The Pitt on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, featuring a variety of local traders!
READ MOREStart your celebration of the most wonderful time of the year with a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia during their special Christmas Weekend, 7th & 8th December!
READ MOREDr Neil's Garden is holding it's annual Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 7th December at Millar Hall (Duddingston Kirk Café).
READ MOREJoin us at The Eric Liddell Community and get into the festive spirit at our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop!
READ MOREWith 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 7th December!
READ MOREAre you ready to step into your daringness? Come on this night tour in the secret, dark alleys of old Edinburgh and listen to the tales of brave women in history!
READ MOREScottish musician and self-accompanied singer David B Archibald headlines The Old Dr Bells Baths on Saturday 7th December.
READ MORESpend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas wreath that can be used year after year.
READ MORECreate your own festive wreaths using sustainable materials collected from around the Cyrenians Green Skills Centre on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREDon't miss Maria Lopez Atanet, a recent graduate of St Marys Music School in Edinburgh, at Central Library on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREAre you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub - built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.
READ MOREWhat would Christmas look like after the end of the world? Join the International Ghost Society at Barnton Bunker on the evening of the 7th of December 2024 for a Christmas party like no other!
READ MOREThe UK's biggest Reggaeton Party is coming back to Edinburgh this December. Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton at La Belle Angele!
READ MORESanta is taking time out of his busy Christmas schedule to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.
READ MORECatch folk rock's rowdiest rabble Skinny Lister live at The Mash House on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREOn Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, Summerhall’s annual Christmas Market returns with over 70 stalls to browse each day!
READ MORECelebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Concert Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas!
READ MORESet sail with Maid of the Forth and Jojo’s Parties for the ultimate Taylor Swift Silent Disco Boat Party on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREGet into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
READ MOREThe Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele for a Christmas special on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREThe Seven Hills Chorus return to St Anne's Parish Church with their Christmas Concert on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREStep into a world of flappers, speakeasies, cocktails and jazz as you embark on an enchanting time-travel adventure to the Roaring Twenties at Summerhall Distillery this December!
READ MORECome along to this fundraising Art Exhibition on Sunday 8th December at Submarine Art & Design School in Stockbridge in aid of a Child Sponsorship program!
READ MOREBring along the wee ones to Murrayfield Hotel and House this Christmas for our Brunch with Santa events!
READ MOREEnjoy 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 8th December!
READ MORECome with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 8th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
READ MOREEdinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 20 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
READ MOREStep back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!
READ MOREWith an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, John-Luke Roberts presents a night of ridiculous carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 8th December!
READ MOREJoin FLARE* at Le Monde Hotel on 8th December at for a night of festive enchantment at the GLOW-HO-HO alcohol-free Christmas Party!
READ MORECelebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative and a curation of 40+ independent makers stalls at our annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket Edinburgh!
READ MOREBroken Records frontman, Jamie Sutherland, is heading out on his own after releasing his new solo album 'The World As It Used To Be' and plays The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 8th December!
READ MOREChildren's Classic Concerts pulls out all the stops in their orchestral retelling of the festive classic... Scrooge surely won't be able to resist this sparkling celebration!
READ MOREJoin SLY DIG plus Aino Elina for Stripped!, a new quiet live music club at The Outhouse on 8th December!
READ MOREDon't miss Leicester band Uncle Frank when the play The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 8th December!
READ MOREStep into a sacred space this Winter Solstice, where the quiet of the woodland and the warmth of sisterhood invite you to connect deeply with yourself and the natural world!
READ MORERuthie Watt aka Papercut Punk is back with a new folk-art flock for a wintery workshop at Leith Makers on 8th December!
READ MOREJoin us for an evening with Alan Cumming, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by beloved broadcaster, Kirsty Wark on Monday 9th December!
READ MOREInfectious art pop quartet Everything Everything head out on tour in support of their seventh album Mountainhead, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on December 9th!
READ MOREJoin Santa for a special Christmas story, complete with snacks, cocoa and a special gift at John Lewis Edinburgh!
READ MOREOne of the UK's most exciting bands, The Amazons, have announced a date at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 9th December.
READ MOREJoin Jenny Colgan & Sophie Gravia on 10th December for an insightful discussion of their writing careers, including an audience Q&A session for all your burning questions.
READ MOREDiscover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
READ MOREJoin us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas Quiz Night and win fun IKEA prizes!
READ MORELove Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to the Usher Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!
READ MOREThis Christmas, join Captivate Theatre for the hilarious comedy the whole family will love – Nativity! The Musical.
READ MOREIn the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present.
READ MOREDon’t miss the chance to witness incredibly talented teens bring the queens of history to life in this high-energy, smash-hit musical at Assembly Roxy from 10th - 15th December!
READ MOREKaren van de Graaf, a Scottish portrait artist, brings her solo Art Exhibition & Sale to Dundas Street Gallery from 11th to 15th December.
READ MOREJoin The Bohemians at Stockbridge Parish Church for Crimboh, 2024 - a concert full of cheer to get you in the festive spirit!
READ MOREJoin us at Dovecot Studios on 11th December for an in-person descriptive gallery tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, specifically designed for our visually impaired visitors.
READ MOREAotearoa New Zealand’s hi-tek soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop returns to Europe in 2024 for a new studio album release tour, with a date at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 11th December 2024.
READ MOREIn this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of environmentally friendly resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!
READ MOREJames and Andy from The Twilight Sad bring a very special, intimate show to the Queen's Hall, featuring stripped-back songs from across their critically acclaimed body of work!
READ MOREIndie rockers The Wonder Stuff will be performing 'HUP' in its entirety to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 11th December!
READ MOREBoris Grebenshikov plays The Liquid Room on 12th December with a new program "Square Root Sun" and the best "Aquarium" songs of all times.
READ MOREJoin us at Leith Makers on Thursday 12th December for this 2 hour Christmas bauble making workshop and make a hand embroidered Christmas ornament!
READ MOREEdinburgh Leisure’s soft play parties are back this festive season and come to Clambers on Thursday 12th December!
READ MOREJoin The Bohemians at Craigsbank Church for Crimboh, 2024 - a concert full of cheer to get you in the festive spirit!
READ MOREJoin florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 12th December to create your own festive wreath to take home!
READ MOREExperience the bold flavours of New Mexican cuisine at Leith Community Croft's first supper club on 12th December!
READ MOREJoin us in store at IKEA Edinburgh on Thursday 12th December as we celebrate the Swedish tradition of Santa Lucia!
READ MORERediscover this sunny work with Maxim Emelyanychev, who surrounds it with rarities created around the same time.
READ MOREEdinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 12th December!
READ MOREForget 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!
READ MOREJoin Professor Margaret Bennett of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for this talk on the contribution that fieldwork in oral history and folklore can make to identifying objects and their uses.
READ MOREBrought to you by Candlelight Concerts, experience an enchanting evening by candlelight with music performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood at St Giles' Cathedral.
READ MOREGet your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!
READ MORECelebrate Christmas with London Concertante as we play a selection of stunning Christmas-themed Baroque works at St Giles Cathedral on 13th December!
READ MOREGet hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.
READ MORECreator and star of BBC R4’s hit new comedy ‘Do Gooders’, Garrett Millerick brings his show to The Monkey Barrel for a special one off performance on 13th December!
READ MORECelebrate the beauty of nature without being able to draw by making prints from leaves or feathers in this fun workshop run by Artisan Stitch on 13th December!
READ MOREHeriot-Watt University’s beloved annual Christmas Carol Celebration returns to the Edinburgh campus on Friday 13th December.
READ MOREHometown talent Corin will headline Assai Edinburgh on Friday 13th December as part of Hit the Road Tours, alongside busking sensation James Low and emerging singer songwriter Daisy Mack!
READ MOREEdinburgh Horror Festival is hosting the Krampus Fest from 13th to 22nd December at The Banshee Labyrinth.
READ MOREThe iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.
READ MOREEdinburgh Leisure’s soft play parties are back this festive season and come to Scrambles on Friday 13th December!
READ MOREAfter another sold out event So Fetch is coming back to Edinburgh on Friday 13th December for a night full of 2000s magic with a Christmas twist!
READ MOREThe Bluebells are heading out on tour this December and play The Liquid Room on Friday 13th!
READ MOREThe Kairos have announced a UK tour later in the year with a date at Sneaky Pete's on Friday 13th December!
READ MOREThe Kymatiks return again for the first time since the Fringe 2022. Join them and local band Mothman for an eclectic mix of rootsy rock & roll at Bannermans Bar on 13th December!
READ MOREPerformed by the Strange Town 11-14 group, The Last Wolf is a new thriller taken from the fairy tales of wolves gone by.
READ MOREThe Signs return to Dreadnought Rock on 13th December with a covers night of Rock that will have you..... rocking in no time.
READ MOREDon't miss Edinburgh People's Theatre pantomime The Sleeping Beauty at Church Hill Theatre!
READ MOREScottish indie legends The Soup Dragons have announced a special Christmas show at The Mash House on Friday 13th December!
READ MORELuvin'Leith Events presents TheGetDown #8 with the legendary CJ Mackintosh, former Ministry Of Sound Resident, on Friday 13th December at Leith Arches!
READ MOREThe most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 Friday group.
READ MOREUK punk legends 999 return to Scotland's capital to visit The Mash House on 14th December, with support from special guests Cowboy Hunters & Shock and Awe.
READ MORECome join Rudsambee for a lovely evening of old and new festive choral song from around the globe at St Marks Unitarian Church on 14th December!
READ MOREAnnasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 14th December.
READ MOREFeaturing a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!
READ MORECalton Consort present a candlelit concert for advent at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin us at Campervan Brewery for a fun and festive, family friendly, Christmas Party in the Taproom!
READ MORECome along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on 14th December for a fun, free singing afternoon for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas Carols!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Singers return to the historic Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 14th December to present a celebration of festive music!
READ MOREJoin London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!
READ MOREJoin The Corstorphine Trust on Saturday 14th December for our Christmas Concert with the talented Gordon Cree, performing all your Christmas favourite toe tappers!
READ MORECome along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party in collaboration with Transition Edinburgh South on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREThe award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company will conclude its tour of Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra, at the Queen's Hall in December!
READ MOREJoin us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.
READ MOREBLUDGE has paired up with the fabulous folks at East Coast Cured to put together a wine & charcuterie tasting evening on Saturday 14th December.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
READ MOREEdinburgh Brass Band are delighted to perform our annual Christmas concert in the beautiful St John's Church on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREShop small and shop local this Christmas by supporting local crafters and makers at the Christmas Craft & Flea on 14th December at The Pitt!
READ MOREThis Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club for a family-friendly festive orienteering event at Hailes Quarry Park on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin Durty Events for the second race in the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 14th December at Balgone Estate, North Berwick!
READ MOREIn this workshop run by Polymorphics, you'll delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create two pairs of colourful earrings with ten charms that you will mix and match!
READ MOREScotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREThe Krampus Alternative Christmas Market comes to the Most Haunted Pub in Scotland this Fest-evil season!
READ MOREJoin Liam Withnail at Monkey Barrel on 14th December as he presents a special one off night of his classic stand up routines from over the years, to be filmed for his debut special!
READ MOREJoin us in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for this guided festive tour, exploring Royal Christmas traditions!
READ MORECome along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 14th December!
READ MOREJoin storytellers Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories and songs inspired by and drawing from Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales!
READ MOREBrought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrates the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces!
READ MOREEvery year, the Spirits of Christmas gather to grant one aggressively average child a special Christmas wish. Except they didn’t count on Bertha!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
READ MOREAynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREAynsley Lister returns to The Caves with his incredible band on 15th December for another night of electrifying music that will have you hooked from the first note.
READ MOREIndulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond with multi award winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair at Le Monde Hotel on 15th December!
READ MOREThe Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups and you can hear them at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th December!
READ MORE‘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.
READ MOREJoin book lovers Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid with special festive guests In The Company of Books -- old favourites and new -- as they explore the joys of reading!
READ MOREStep back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th and early 19th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREGet ready for a hilarious festive celebration with Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show in The Bier Cellar at Frankenstein.
READ MORECome and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
READ MOREGreece's finest stand up comedian, George Zacharopoulos, bring his show 'The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life' to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
READ MOREJo Caulfield brings her new show 'A Celebration of Anger' to Frankenstein Pub on 15th December!
READ MOREThe country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!
READ MOREWatch the Scottish League Cup Final live at Malones! This year Celtic take on Rangers for the title in what is set to be another thrilling Glasgow derby!
READ MOREJoin multi-award winning actor and singer, Richard Shelton, at Le Monde Hotel this December for some Christmas music magic!
READ MOREFollowing a sold out critically acclaimed West End season, An Offie Award nomination as Best Male Performance, Richard Shelton’s solo powerhouse Sinatra: RAW returns to Edinburgh for 2 shows only!
READ MOREThe oldest comedian still working today returns for the first time in Edinburgh in a decade for one night only and he’s ‘still standing’.
READ MOREAmy Winehouse's original band led by her long term musical director Dale Davis and fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé will play the Liquid Room on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREThe UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys return to Edinburgh for two special Christmas Shows at Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh.
READ MOREForty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on December 15th!
READ MOREColinton Amateur Orchestral Society will present their Winter Concert at Polwarth Parish Church on Sunday 15th December!
READ MOREJoin Leith’s favourite son and Soundhouse favourite Dean Owens for the now traditional pre Christmas show at the Traverse.
READ MOREJoin St Mary’s Music School on 16th December for an evening of music set within the beautiful surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
READ MORERegarded 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.
READ MOREToyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are bursting out of their kitchen again, for the Christmas Party 2024 and bring it to The Queen's Hall on Monday 16th December!
READ MOREEdinburgh Leisure’s soft play parties are back this festive season and come to Tumbles on Monday 16th December!
READ MORECatch Greg Coulson, a multi-talented musician and entertaining singer-songwriter, at La Belle Angele on Tuesday 17th December as part of Edinburgh Blues Club!
READ MORECome along to and afterschool Kids Christmas Crafting event at Brewdog Doghouse Edinburgh on 17th December!
READ MOREAlready making a mark in the Glasgow music scene KuleeAngee, formed by Scottish friends Duncan Grant and Keshav Kanabar, will headline Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 17th December!
READ MOREJoin Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on Wednesday 18th December!
READ MOREThe Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
READ MOREBuddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas 2024, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!
READ MOREFun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!
READ MOREThere are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season than to listed to the Dunedin Consort perfom Handel's Messiah!
READ MOREEnjoy Scottish harp music at its best from Karen Marshalsay, a master of traditional Scottish harp music, at Stockbridge Library on Wednesday 18th December!
READ MOREJoin the luminous voices of the SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer in the intimate setting of Greyfriars Kirk for a much-loved Edinburgh musical tradition.
READ MORETo celebrate Magnetic North's 25th anniversary, Fruitmarket are hosting a film screening of their spectacular production Pass The Spoon – for one night only on Wednesday 18th December!
READ MOREJoin some of the Scottish Storytelling Centre's amazing apprentice storytellers as they venture into the dark winter nights in search of stories to share.
READ MOREJoin Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Thursday 19th December!
READ MORECome dance the night away at the ABBA Odyssey Christmas Party! With something for everyone, this show is guaranteed to get you in the party spirit.
READ MOREJoin us for an evening with Sir Alexander McCall Smith, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.
READ MOREOpera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel to present Carols by Candlelight from 19th - 21st December.
READ MOREThis holiday season, let us welcome you for a decadent evening of whisky and cheese tasting at our warm and cosy Holyrood Distillery!
READ MOREPhil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook from 19th to 22nd December!
READ MOREGet ready to swing into Christmas! Multimillion selling global star Rick Astley has announced a very special big band tour this December with a date at the Usher Hall on the 19th!
READ MOREJoin us at the Assembly Rooms for a magical Christmas journey into the world of enchantment as The Princess Concert comes to Edinburgh this Christmas!
READ MOREBring your loved ones for a night of joy, music, and holiday cheer at The XXL Christmas Carol Concert in the Assembly Rooms on 19th December!
READ MOREDust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA at The Queen's Hall on 20th December!
READ MOREGrab your Christmas jumper and favourite tipple and get in the holiday spirit with Dave Reubens’s crazy magic show full of festive cheer and cheesy tunes!
READ MOREDel Amitri are excited to announce a run of Scottish dates to close out the year which will include a night at the Usher Hall on Friday 20th December!
READ MORECome and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
READ MORESing along with Usher Hall emerging artists Ines Mayhew-Begg and Matthew Shiel for a festive evening of Christmas carolling at the piano on 30th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
READ MORECome along to a swinging, toe-tapping and festive tour of jazz piano alongside jazz improv, after Christmas carols and films by award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel on 20th December!
READ MOREDon't miss Quiet Houses when they play a hometown show at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 20th December!
READ MOREDon't miss Shampagne Supernova, an Oasis Tribute Christmas Party, at Stramash Edinburgh on 20th December!
READ MOREVictory or Die return to jingle your tinsel this Christmas with a headline show at Dreadnought Rock on 20th December!
READ MORECome and reconnect with your inner self and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles at this Winter Solstice Sound Bath Meditation on 20th December!
READ MOREBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!
READ MOREScotland'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!
READ MOREStep right up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Mr Bubbles is coming to town, and he’s making a splash with “The Bubble Show”!
READ MOREJoin us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome the return of Edinburgh based Little Big Horns on Saturday 21st December!
READ MORESherwood Forest comes to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for this season's fun-filled festive Macastory Panto!
READ MOREDon't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 21st December!
READ MOREJoin us for a descent into the realms of hell with Paranormal Illusionist Ash Pryce as you join us in the 250-year-old vaulted cinema room of Scotland's Most Haunted Pub!
READ MOREJoin Rachel Fairburn at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 21st December as she tries brand new material ahead of her 2025 tour!
READ MOREActor, 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!
READ MOREJoin us for a dark, magical adventure into the vaults and chambers of the Banshee Labyrinth with magician Ash Pryce as you make your way around the venue taking part in a Seance!
READ MORETake part in a unique, original ghost tour of the city on Saturday 21st December. The only one to end with a theatrical seance in Scotland's Most Haunted Pub, The Banshee Labyrinth.
READ MOREDon't miss Scottish indie folk-pop act Withered Hand, the solo project of singer/songwriter Dan Willson, live at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 21st December!
READ MORECome along and get goosebumps on your goosebumps as you listen to two classic seasonal tales of terror that will chill you to the bone, even if the weather doesn't!
READ MORECelebrate the spirit of Christmas with a service that offers beauty and a connection to the heart of the festive season at St Michael and All Saints on 22nd December!
READ MORECelebrate the season in style with an exclusive festive afternoon tea at the Royal Botanic Garden's B-Grade Listed Caledonian Hall, transformed for one exclusive afternoon into an elegant tearoom!
READ MOREBack by popular demand, Frankie Valli & the False Seasons return to Frankenstein Pub on Sunday 22nd December!
READ MOREWelcome to the Midnight Lunar Market 'Holiday Season Edition' being held at The Voodoo Rooms on Monday 22nd December!
READ MOREJo Caulfield brings her new show 'A Celebration of Anger' to Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh on 22nd December!
READ MOREJoin the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Still Game’s Sanjeev Kohli will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
READ MORESecond Cashmere are delighted to be heading back to Maeve Edinburgh with their Secondhand Cashmere Pop Up Shop - Festive Edition on 22nd December!
READ MOREEnjoy Beethoven's iconic and haunting masterpiece performed alongside festive piano classics in the atmospheric candlelit St Vincent's Chapel on 23rd December!
READ MOREMagician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!
READ MOREEqually commanding whether playing live to capacity crowds or serenading fans in the fishing pubs and pottery shops of Crail and Anstruther, don't miss King Creosote at the Usher Hall!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Candlelight Orchestra and award-winning violinist Ben Shute for a festive programme of Christmas string classics at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 23rd December!
READ MOREHWFG returns to Room At The Top for a Boxing Day All Day Glow Party. This is a rave you won’t want to miss!
READ MOREThe multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27th December!
READ MORETalk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!
READ MOREDon’t miss the chance to see the 1872 Cup lifted at Scottish Gas Murrayfield when Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors on 28th December!
READ MORELateral Flow are back at Dreadnought Rock on 28th December with another great collection of songs to have you rocking along in no time!
READ MOREDust off your bucket hats as Manchester returns to Bathgate for 1 night only as we celebrate the greatest music that has come out of the city over the years with a MASSIVE Manchester Tribute night!
READ MOREExperience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond, brought to life by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and choir in this unmissable concert!
READ MORELa Belle Angele welcomes back Buster and the boys after last years amazing show! So grab your tickets quick!
READ MOREThe spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by 20,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!
READ MORECelebrate your 2024 new years eve in style with The Haggis Chasers, one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at The Counting House!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MORETiff Stevenson tells you why she’d make a good husband. There are also jokes about her actual husband in her new show 'Husband Material' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th December!
READ MORESee our pantomime cast take you through the story of “Oor Aladdin” but with a sinister twist at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on Monday 30th December!
READ MOREGlobal smash-hit and time-travelling DJ sensation Hot Dub Time Machine returns to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay for the first time in a decade to headline this year’s Night Afore Disco Party.
READ MOREJoin in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!
READ MOREDay Fever heads to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 31st December for a very special daytime New Year's Eve show!
READ MOREScotland's silliest surgeon is back with his hit sell-out show Dr Bonk's Hogmanay Macarbaret: an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREJoin us at Scotland's longest running rock club and rock into 2025 Dreadnought Style!
READ MOREEdinburgh’s Hogmanay and Silent Adventures are delighted to present the return of the Silent Adventures Mega Silent Disco for this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay!
READ MOREConcert in the Gardens presents the very best in live music, fireworks and illumination for a world-class event experience to say farewell to 2024 and help us jump into 2025.
READ MOREThe world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!
READ MOREA special Bairn’s New Year Revels allows young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all.
READ MORECome along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!
READ MORECelebrate your 2024 new years eve in style with The Haggis Chasers, one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at the O2 Academy Edinburgh!
READ MORERing in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.
READ MORECelebrate New Year in sumptuous style at Contini George Street's annual New Year’s Eve dinner with post-dinner entertainment!
READ MOREJoin us at The Pitt for an epic night of fun, food, fire, live music, laughter, a ceilidh and lots of surprises as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with open arms!
READ MORERaise a glass to 2025 in style and with the best view in town at our Hogmanay Bash at Apex Grassmarket Hotel is in our fabulous Heights suite!
READ MOREReady for an unforgettable Hogmanay 2024 in the heart of Edinburgh? Then Edinburgh Street Food is the place to be!
READ MOREBring in the bells at Dalkeith Miners Club this Hogmanay, with 2x fantastic live bands you can dance, celebrate & start 2025 with a BANG!
READ MOREBring in the bells this Hogmanay with up-beat Scots/Irish Folk music by The Mad Ferret Band at Stramash!
READ MOREJoin us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh as we start the New Year celebrations from 9am til 5am and see in the bells in every time zone around the world!
READ MOREJoin Contini at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant for a Pre Hogmanay Street Party Dining Experience with guaranteed Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party ticket!
READ MOREWelcome in the New Year in traditional Prestonfield style with a Champagne reception, lavish four-course Hogmanay dinner and Celtic cabaret!
READ MOREParanormal Illusionist Ash Pryce invites you to join him for a spooky evening with the world of ghosts this New Year’s Eve!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth for this Stand Up Horror 'New Year’s Eve' event at the Banshee Labyrinth!
READ MOREStep into the New Year with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and bid farewell to 2024 in style!
READ MORESay farewell to 2024, and welcome in 2025 at The Vegas Grand Hogmanay Ball in the Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh!
READ MORECatch a special screening of this new production of the much-loved Royal Ballet fairytale classic, Cinderella at Eastwood Park Theatre!
READ MOREBroom Church will host their annual Community Christmas Tree Switch On event for 2024 on Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREHave you or a Family member recently been diagnosed with cancer? Macmillan Cancer Support are here to help you access tailored information and support at their weekly drop-in in Barrhead.
READ MOREThe brilliant James Yorkston plays a very rare East Neuk gig at Futtle on Saturday 7th December!
READ MOREJoin Cowdenbeath Community Theatre this December for a purr-fectly delightful family pantomime adventure as they bring the classic tale of Puss In Boots to life with a whimsical twist.
READ MORECraig Campbell, CanaDUHs most hilariously uncompromising fornicator of (consenting) mooses, brings his reenergised latest lap of hilarity Raging Gracelessly to Markinch Town Hall on 19th December!
READ MOREJoin Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!
READ MOREJoin Women In Chamber Music for a festive evening of carols and Christmas favourites, as well as some tunes to sing along to on Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREThe Lord Provost of Glasgow is delighted to welcome all to join the Blessing of the Crib in George Square on Wednesday 4th December!
READ MOREBack by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Santa's Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this festive season!
READ MOREMotherwell Theatre's are excited to announce that this year's Christmas panto with Spillers Pantomimes will return to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility!
READ MOREWhat better way to kick off your festive season than to enjoy afternoon tea in the festively decorated 18th century Assembly Room at Low Parks Museum, then visit Santa by the fireside!
READ MORECelebrating over 30 years on the road, Buddy Holly and the Cricketers bring an afternoon of infectious energy and signature 1950's rockabilly sounds to Paisley Town Hall!
READ MOREJoin Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!
READ MOREHelp find and name all of Paisley First's cute and cosy Christmas characters hiding in local business windows and you could win a prize with their FREE Christmas Trail!
READ MOREIn the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present,
READ MOREJoin Roz Yoga Lifestyle for these weekly mat and chair yoga classes at The Dunblane Centre!
READ MOREBC Camplight, considered one of indie music’s most forward-thinking artists, plays The Tolbooth Stirling on 18th December!
READ MOREWhether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
READ MOREScottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
READ MOREAyrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
READ MOREVisit eight select small craft businesses at the Mini Market and get to know the people behind the products and support small business!
READ MOREHandmade in Ayr is a creative monthly market showcasing the best of Ayrshire arts and crafts at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, featuring quality Ayrshire & Scottish makers!
READ MOREOn selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
READ MOREWinterStorm is a four day celebration of classic rock, metal, blues and more held in Troon Concert Hall on the west coast of Scotland since 2016!
READ MOREKilmarnock's Christmas Festival is coming to town on Sunday 1st December! Mark the date in your diary as it promises to be festive treat for all the family.
READ MOREGet in the festive spirit with mini treatments, drinks, canapés and ishga goodie bags, and start your festive shopping at The Spa at Marine Troon!
READ MOREMagical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
READ MORESituated next to The Royal Yacht Britannia, Lind & Lime distillery is set to be a key tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Find out all about it at this free tasting in Geraldo's!
READ MORESanta, the elves and his feathery owl friends are making their way to Burns Cottage for this magical Christmas event!
READ MOREWith loads of hand crafted items at affordable prices the Psychic, Holistic & Craft Fayre is a brilliant place to buy special gifts & have a session with one of the specialist healers!
READ MOREGlasgow's Glorious Failure play a headline show in Ayr at Venue38 on Thursday 12th December alongside Lanscapes & Landslides, and fledgling act HalfTime!
READ MOREA magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
READ MOREGet ready for a magical day of festive family fun at Dundonald Castle on Saturday 14th December, with the highlight of the day... a special visit with Santa himself!
READ MOREMeet Father Christmas and his elves in Crosshouse Children's Fund's magical grotto at Ayr Central, and receive a special gift from the man himself!
READ MOREAs a pre-Christmas treat, Geraldo's are delighted to welcome Murray Stevenson of Lindores Abbey for a free in-store tasting of some of their finest single malts!
READ MOREThis free in-store tasting in Geraldo's of Largs is the excellent opportunity to sample some of the award-winning tipples from Loch Lomond Distillery!
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