Christmas events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Reggaeton Christmas Party Workshop
Ready to kick off the festive season with a twist? Join Pirita for a Reggaeton Christmas Party Workshop, a unique chance to let loose, dance, and celebrate the Christmas spirit, Groove Back style!
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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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3D2D Newbattle Abbey Christmas Fair
Returning to this glorious venue, 3D2D Events bring you Christmas at Newbattle Abbey on 15th and 16th November 2025.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try 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!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel
The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
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Get Ready For Christmas - East Linton
Come along and support this Makers' Market at East Linton Community Hall, featuring local crafters and gifts stalls, also three ticketed Art Workshops in aid of Make 2nds Count.
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 19th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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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!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take 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.
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Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral
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Bongo’s Bingo’s Christmas Cracker
Forget a boring beige Christmas in Edinburgh, come along to Bongo’s Bingo’s Christmas Cracker at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
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Christmas at The Chocolatarium
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!
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Eat, Drink, Be Merry - Private Festive Party Night
Celebrate the season in style with an unforgettable night of festive fun at Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
Santa 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!
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Festive Gold Leaf Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of sustainable resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!
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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this November!
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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.
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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Santa'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 at Dobbies Livingston
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
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Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas At The Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the Usher Hall on Monday 24th November!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas when he returns his show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Disney'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 November 26th!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.
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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: L’Enfance du Christ
Welcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created, performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
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Christmas Night Market at The Pitt
Step into a merry mash-up of mistletoe, music and mulled wine as The Pitt transforms into a festive playground of flavour, fun and fashionable market picks!
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Cinderella: A Fairytale
Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 28th to 30th November!
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Moonlight Sonata at Christmas
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a special pre-Christmas evening in the stunning surroundings of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Party Nights
Enjoy a night to remember at Novotel Edinburgh Park's Party Nights with a festive three course dinner and music to get you up and dancing!
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Snow White
Mirror Mirror on the wall, what is the greatest panto of all? Join us deep in the forest this Christmas as the Reconnect Regal Theatre presents ‘Snow White’!
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Supper with Santa
This festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa for some supper at IKEA Edinburgh.
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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special
The Night Market UK returns to our favourite home, The Biscuit Factory, for a winter edition packed with indie spirit, warm vibes, and small business brilliance!
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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Breakfast with Santa
This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
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Christmas Markets at The Pitt
Get ready for a weekend of festive cheer as The Pitt transforms into a wintry wonderland of food, fun, and fabulous finds!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 8th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Disco Days Xmas Party Edinburgh
Celebrate your Christmas party the Disco Days way - party all day and get home at a reasonable hour!
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Festive Family Films
Big-screen favourites return to Dynamic Earth, including The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone and Elf, shown on selected weekends and daily in the run-up to Christmas.
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
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Santa’s Grotto
This winter, discover the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Dynamic Earth! Meet Santa, then settle in for a storytelling session.
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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll create beautiful terrazzo decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season.
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Get into the festive spirit at The Eric Liddell Community's much-loved Christmas Craft Fair on 29th November – a perfect day out for the whole family!
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Afternoon Tea with Santa
Bring your little elves into Tigerlily this Christmas for a delicious Afternoon Tea and the chance to meet Santa…
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Festive Wreath-Making Classes
Join us for a festive afternoon at Rabble Edinburgh as you craft your own beautiful Christmas wreath under the expert guidance from the Edinburgh Craft Club.
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Swing Into Christmas
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Concert Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas!
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Festive Wreath Making at Holyroodhouse
Join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st December to create your own festive wreath to take home!
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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.
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Dick Whittington
Join the St Serf's Players for their 2025 pantomine 'Dick Whittington' at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre!
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SENSORY FRIENDLY Supper with Santa
Enjoy a SENSORY FRIENDLY supper session with Santa and his elves and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh this December!
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On
Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.
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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
Featuring 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!
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Christmas Lecture: Dr Benji Waterhouse
Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for our annual Christmas Lecture with speaker Dr Benji Waterhouse on Thursday 4th December!
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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!
Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer's full ballet score.
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Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 4th December!
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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash
Whether you’re planning your office holiday party, or fancying a festive night out with friends, Scottish Gas Murrayfield has Christmas covered!
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Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an unforgettable evening of Chopin by Candlelight, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the magnificent St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Christmas Party Night
This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!
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Christmas Wreath Making at Hopetoun House
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.
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Corn Exchange Christmas Cracker
Edinburgh Corn Exchange is thrilled to be bringing back the ‘best party in town’ this December and this year’s celebrations are going to be unmissable!
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FDMP presents A Christmas Concert
FDMP is delighted to present a very special 2025 Christmas Concert, where we will showcase a programme of much-loved Christmas Songs and Traditional Carols at The Priory Church, South Queensferry!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children
Join Polymorphics for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Party
Join the International Ghost Society for a Christmas party like no other in a real, restored nuclear bunker on the edge of Edinburgh.
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Rachmaninov and Grieg Piano Concertos
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other!
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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Haddington
Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair
3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms their spectacular Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!
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A Fairytale for Christmas
Bring your family and friends along to Edinburgh Playhouse and share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas, an Irish Christmas night out you won't forget!
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Calton Consort: Midwinter
Find peace this season with Midwinter, a concert of beautiful choral music by candlelight from Calton Consort in Canongate Kirk on Saturday 6th December!
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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ‘a Christmas Carol’
Join Count Arthur Strong as he delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol at the EICC in December 2025!
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Edinburgh Winter Makers Market
Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative at their annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket on 6th & 7th December!
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Festive Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create up to four pairs of colourful festive earrings in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 6th December.
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Lanterns Grotto
Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season and meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
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MnB Christmas Craft Market
MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes
Make all your Christmas Wishes come true with Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet this festive season at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Come along to The Three Sisters Edinburgh on Sunday 7th December for this Festive Wreath Making Workshop!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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The Carpenters At Christmas
Join us the Howden Park Centre on 7th December for an afternoon of Christmas melodies courtesy of the talented Sing a Song and enjoy a 3 course Festive lunch!
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3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market
Meet the artists, support local businesses and find extraordinary and unique items this Christmas at the 3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market in St Johns Episcopal Church!
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Carols at the Palace
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.
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Festive Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
In 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 up to ten mixed shaped charms.
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Christmas Jumper Day
Wear your finest Christmas sweater and help The Three Sisters Edinburgh raise money for Save The Children UK!
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Snow White comes to Summerhall
Edinburgh Acting School is thrilled to be bringing the first ever panto to Summerhall and it's Snow White like you have never seen it before!
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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!
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Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Come along to discover the joy of working with this sustainable material while creating beautiful decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season. Perfect for Children age 8+.
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Festive Party Lunches
Whether it’s your office Christmas party or a festive get‑together, Apex Grassmarket brings together great food, fizz, and entertainment for an afternoon of unforgettable celebrations.
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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) Christmas Special
PorkPie, Scotland’s 9-piece Ska Behemoth return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 12th December for this Christmas Special!
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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Sinbad the Sailor
Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Sinbad the Sailor, a Traditional Pantomime by Alan P Frayn, at Church Hill Theatre this December!
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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band - Christmas Special
The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele with a Christmas Special on Friday 12th December!
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A Rudsambee Lunchtime Christmas
Enjoy a very Rudsambee Christmas selection of Choral arrangements from around the World for our Lunchtime concert at the lovely New Town Church on Saturday 13th December!
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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 13th December.
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BSL Interpreted Tour: Royal Christmas Traditions
In this BSL guided festive tour, explore Royal Christmas traditions in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Christmas Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th December for a fun festive activity for the whole family to enjoy!
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Christmas Decorations - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop, participants of all ages and skill levels will learn how to work with eco-resin, mix pigments, and cast them into set of six stunning Christmas decorations.
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Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band
Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!
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Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas
Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.
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Massaoke: Christmas Live
MASSAOKE is the best night out you’ll ever have and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Saturday 13th December!
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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
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Preserving for Christmas
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral!
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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!
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Breakfast with Santa
Make magical memories this Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa experience at Charwood, it's perfect for the whole family!
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Cara Dillon - Upon A Winter’s Night
Cara Dillon is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A Winter’s Night with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco
TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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John Barrowman: Camp As Christmas
This Christmas, join John Barrowman at the Assembly Rooms for Camp As Christmas... a brand-new show bursting with festive favourites showstopping tunes and plenty of glitz!
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Jonathan Rippon’s Christmas Cabaret with The Cheeky Girls
Join Britain’s Got Talent star Jonathan Rippon for a fabulously festive evening packed with live cabaret, comedy, and plenty of Christmas sparkle at The Three Sisters Edinburgh on 14th December!
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Love Actually: The Film With Live Orchestra
Love 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!
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St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of beautiful music performed by the pupils of St Mary’s Music School at their much-loved annual Christmas Concert.
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The Spirit of Christmas - A New Beginning
The Usher Hall will once again glow with festive spirit as the creative powerhouse behind "A Christmas Wish" proudly presents "The Spirit of Christmas - A New Beginning!
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Recitals for Wrigglers
This Christmas, join Recitals for Wrigglers in the Great Gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a festive concert specially created for babies and toddlers.
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A Candlelit Christmas Concert
Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they return to the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Wednesday 17th December!
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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!
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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!
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Step Into Christmas
This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!
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Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they bring their Candlelit Christmas concert to Stockbridge Parish Church on Thursday 18th December!
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Christmas with the Salvation Army
Come celebrate Christmas with the Salvation Army in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, as we celebrate everything that makes Christmas so special.
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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!
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Carols by Candlelight
Join Opera Caledonia at Stockbridge Parish Church on 19th & 20th December for 'Carols by Candlelight', for a festive evening of entertainment complete with mince pies and mulled wine!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Jack Traynor, Viv Gee and Chris Forbes at Lauriston Hall on Friday 19th December!
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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook
Phil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook in December 2025!
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Comedian Josie Long will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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Snowball 2025
Step into a world of dazzling glamour and unapologetic sass at Snowball 2025 in Reconnect Howden Park!
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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Musselburgh
Follow the yellow brick road to the Musselburgh for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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Brunch with Santa
On the 20th and 21st of December join us at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for Sunday brunch with Santa himself!
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Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks
discover the music of Christmas Movie Soundtracks at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Christmas Party Night
Join us at Reconnect Howden Park on 20th December for an evening of pure Christmas fun!
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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!
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Little Big Horns @ Music on The Mezzanine
Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome the return of Edinburgh based Little Big Horns on Saturday 20th December!
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The Elf that wasn’t Elfing
Come along and join the festive fun and help Trixiebelle the Elf. She's just been promoted to Santa’s Workshop! The only problem is, she can’t quite get the hang of what she is supposed to do…
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The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra
The 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!
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ABBA Christmas by Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join us for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live at the beautiful Assembly Rooms, by candlelight.
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BBC SSO 25-26: Christmas At The Movies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and what better way to start your festive celebrations than with a concert of epic movie music on the weekend before Christmas.
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Breakfast with Santa
Create those special memories they’ll never forget this Christmas at Breakfast with Santa at Montpeliers on 21st and 22nd December!
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Santa & Elf Dash 2025
Put on your Santa hat and join Blast Running for festive fun at the Santa & Elf Dash, set in the beautiful Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December!
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Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto? Presents - The Wizard of Aw Naw...
Weegie Hink Ae That? And Gary Faulds return for another year of hilarious and completely uncensored panto comedy gold when they bring The Wizard Of Aw Naw to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
Magician 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!
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Insane Christmas Magic
Insane Magic finally make their MagicFest debut, ending the year with a bang in a Christmas special packed with festive wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, and a sprinkle of fan-favourite classics!
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Old Skool Days - Festive Special
Continue the festive fun with a day party fuelled by 90s & 00s bangers and Old Skool anthems, at Club Tropicana Edinburgh on Saturday 27th December!
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The Postcards Twixtmas special
The Postcards are delighted to announce the 4th annual hosting of their very popular ‘Twixmas’ celebration show at La Belle Angele on Saturday 27th December!
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Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way
Back by popular demand! Scotland’s favourite trickster is jingling all the way into the festive season with a brand-new magic and comedy spectacular.
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G4 Christmas
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!
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Bongo’s Bingo’s Big Fat Bingo Of the Year
Diving into all the biggest memes, tunes and cultural moments from this year when Bongo’s Bingo hosts the Big Fat Bingo Of the Year!
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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Festive ABBA Tribute Lunch
Kick start your holiday season in style with friends, family or colleagues at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Festive ABBA Tribute Lunch on Sunday 14th December!
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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Deck the halls with your own handmade wreath this year! Indulge in a glass of fizz and settle in for an afternoon of fun and creativity at The Busby Hotel's Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Ya Wee Mammy McGoose
The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
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Studio8 Christmas Fayre
Join us at Studio8 for this year's Christmas Fayre with over 45 stalls displaying unique and special crafts, gifts and many other gift ideas for Christmas and also Santa's Grotto!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Southside Markers Market
The Southside Makers Market at SaltSpace will showcase affordable artwork and gift-able items from five local independent artists!
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Abba Duo Festive Lunch
Fancy a Festive Lunch with a difference, Arta's Abba Duo will entertain you and getting everyone up dancing!
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Baby’s First Christmas
Celebrate Baby's First Christmas with a personalised certificate and keepsake memento from the Lord Provost of Glasgow!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Carols By Candlelight
Join New Lanark Mill Hotel for an evening of festive cheer, wonderful music, and a cozy candlelit atmosphere, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family!
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Cinema: Cinderella
Catch a special screening of this new production of the much-loved Royal Ballet fairytale classic, Cinderella at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Christmas Fayre at Crosslaw Care Home
Get your Christmas shopping started at Crosslaw Care Home's annual Christmas Fayre, it's the perfect way to spend a December afternoon!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Breakfast With Santa
Kick off this Christmas with a magical morning of food, fun, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself at one of Ardgowan Hospice's Breakfast With Santa events!
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Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On
Erskine's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Friday 28th November!
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Vinyl & Vintage Christmas Market
Whether you're after a perfect gift, festive tipple, or just soaking up the nostalgic vibes, Vinyl & Vintage Christmas Market is the ultimate alternative Christmas shopping day out!
READ MOREChristmas Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Introduction to the Tiffany Technique (Copper Foil) in Stained Glass with Iwona Koziel
In this half-day, hands-on, taster workshop on 14th December at Studio 164, Iwona Koziel will introduce you to the traditional craft of stained glass using the Tiffany technique.
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop (18+)
Get into the festive spirit with Wild Flower Studio’s Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Tuesday 2nd December in the Tolbooth café bar.
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Festive Brass Candle Holder
Come along to a relaxed and friendly workshop where you will learn traditional silversmithing skills and create a stunning patterned brass candle holder in your own design!
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The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon
Throw on your sparkliest outfit and prepare yourself for a fabulous afternoon of entertainment with the one and only Miss Sasha Blaze at The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon!
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Scottish Maritime Museum Winter Market
Come down and explore over 80 stalls over three days in November at the Scottish Maritime Museum's Winter Market... shop local by exploring a variety of small business and handmade goods!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Laura Quinn Goh, Joe Heenan and Chris Forbes at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock on Thursday 11th December!
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