Christmas events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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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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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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Six by Nico: The Nutcracker
This year, we invite you to step into a world of wonder, storytelling and festive indulgence at Six by Nico, Hanover Street.
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This year, we invite you to step into a world of wonder, storytelling and festive indulgence at Six by Nico, Edinburgh West.
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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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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
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Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!
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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 West Princes Street Gardens!
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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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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird
This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.
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Try an Outdoor Escape Room this Christmas
This Christmas, wrap up warm and follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room adventure!
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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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Family Ice Experience
Step into The Ice Queen's Castle during our family-friendly sessions at The Polar Ice Bar.
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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.
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Santa’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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Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas
This Christmas, Six by Nico - West End presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!
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This Christmas, Six by Nico Edinburgh in Hanover Street presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!
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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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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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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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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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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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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 Market and Open Days
Edinburgh 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!
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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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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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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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Christmas Craft Drop-in
Escape the festive hustle and bustle and unwind with an inspiring day of festive creativity at Dovecot Studios Christmas Craft Drop-In sessions!
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Festive Fun at Museum on the Mound
Museum on the Mound is delighted to be offering fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables throughout the Winter holidays.
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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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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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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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Christmas Party Night
This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!
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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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Edinburgh Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Hop aboard for a truly unforgettable ride on our Vintage Christmas Lights Bus Tour of Edinburgh this December!
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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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A Victorian Christmas
Step back in time for a festive experience like no other. Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh and discover how the city’s Victorian residents celebrated the season.
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Christmas At Almond Valley
Santa's elves are taking over Almond Valley in the most dazzling way imaginable, decking the halls from top to toe in twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a generous sprinkle of mischief!
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Christmas at Jupiter
Christmas at Jupiter Artland brings together art, landscape and festive tradition across 9 consecutive days from 6th - 14th December, transforming the park into a Festive Village!
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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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Meet Mrs Claus
Mary Claus is coming to Lost Shore this Christmas for a wonderful short theatrical experience! Expect fun, laughter and a whole lot of feelgood!
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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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Christmas Art Workshops
Cygnets Art School Edinburgh Southside is running Christmas Art Workshops for children aged 5-12 years. Join them this December for lots of fun and learn something new along the way!
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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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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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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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How To Win A Pub Quiz: Christmas Edition
Part stand-up, part actual pub quiz. The Edinburgh Fringe cult smash is coming to The Stand Edinburgh on 12th & 13th December for a Christmas special.
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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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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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Castle Chorus Winter Concert
Edinburgh folk and roots community choir Castle Chorus present our Winter Concert in our tenth anniversary year at St Ninians Hall on Saturday 13th December!
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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 Concert from Bristo Community Concert Band
Join Bristo Community Concert Band for an uplifting evening of seasonal music, mulled wine and home baking at Craigsbank Church on Saturday 13th December!
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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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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens
Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns 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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Dog-Friendly Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic in this Dog-Friendly screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert
Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 13th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
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Family Christmas Star Paper Folding
Escape Christmas shopping mayhem and treat yourself to a few hours peacefully discovering the humble beauty of paper craft on this half day workshop with Lily Dickinson!
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Festive Biscuit Decorating Workshop
Get into the Christmas spirit and join Kate from Blinkbonnie Biscuits for a beginner’s biscuit decorating class at Leith Makers on 13th December!
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HarmonyChoir Concert - Christmas in Space
Join the HarmonyChoir for a fun and fanciful concert combining the magic of Christmas with the wonders of the cosmos at Augustine United Church on Saturday 13th December!
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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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Silent Disco Christmas Cracker
Grab your dancing shoes, add a little sparkle and join us for a special night of music and memories you’ll not forget!
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Summerhall Winter Market
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, Summerhall's annual Winter Market returns with over 35 stalls to browse each day... it's the perfect opportunity to find truly unique gifts locally!
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Tell Me a Story for Christmas
Gather round the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Christmas tree for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music on 13th December!
READ MOREThe Muppet Christmas Carol Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Enjoy a boxed selection of delicious treats to indulge in as you watch The Muppet Christmas Carol at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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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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Get into the Christmas spirit and join Kate from Blinkbonnie Biscuits for a beginner’s biscuit decorating class at Newliston Arms in Kirkliston on 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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Kids Christmas Party
Join us at The Tarbet on Sunday 14th December for a magical afternoon! Food, dancing, games, prizes, and even a visit from Santa!
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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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Cairdean House: Community Festive Event
Cairdean House is inviting people to revisit traditions from Christmas past by joining residents and team members for a festive event on Monday 15th December.
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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 Cookbook Shop Festive Pop-up
The Cookbook Shop is a new, independent culinary bookshop coming to Edinburgh in 2026. Before we open, we'd like to welcome you to our festive pop-up event at Curioso on Leith Walk.
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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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A Creepy Christmas with Corin Rhys Jones
In the tradition of ghost stories at Christmas time, Corin Rhys Jones presents a selection of unsettling, creepy tales as part of the Edinburgh Krampus Festival.
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A Winter’s Night
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 16th December for a seasonal miscellany of stories, poetry, music, and readings from Yuletide and beyond!
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Carols by Candlelight at Dynamic Earth
Come along on 16th December for a special performance by the Robin Chapel Choir, set in the spectacular Stratosphere at Dynamic Earth!
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Get into the Christmas spirit and join Kate from Blinkbonnie Biscuits for a beginner’s biscuit decorating class at The Gift Tree in Corstorphine on 16th December!
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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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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 Santa Seance: Ho-Ho-Ho-rror!
Join us for a night of Christmas ghosts, as Santa tries his hand at a spooky seance ritual to pass the time before the big event.
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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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Who’s Afraid of Santa Claus?
From Half Trick Theatre comes Who’s Afraid of Santa Claus? - a very festive parody of a 'radical, provocative, and unflinching' classic of the American stage. Catch it at The Gilded Saloon!
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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 Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash
Join us at The Tarbet on Friday 19th December for our Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash – all day long!
READ MOREThe 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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Capture Your Festive Magic!
Come and get festive on 20th December at Hot Toddy for a cosy, fun and joy-filled 15-minute mini photoshoot with 3 beautifully edited photos to keep or gift to friends and family.
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Christmas Around the World
The Scottish Chamber Choir invites you to their Christmas Concert on Saturday, 20th December at St John's Church, Lothian Road!
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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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Festive Bar Apres Night
Join us for a night of fun and celebration at Season Quayside on Saturday 20th December and experience the magic of the Alps right in Edinburgh!
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Festive Karaoke
Warm up those vocals for The Tarbet's Festive Karaoke Night! Christmas tunes, seasonal drinks, and plenty of singalong fun from 8pm!
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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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Home Alone Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Home Alone, a Christmas classic, is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 20th Decmeber including an extra treat - Tea & Festive Cakes!
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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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Macastory Presents: Cinderella
It’s time to shout “Oh yes it is!” because Macastory are bringing their Panto for wee ones and big ones back to the Scottish Storytelling Centre – and you’re invited!
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Tartan Tabletops Big Christmas Special
Deck the halls with big Nat 20s! Join the Tartan Tabletop gang for a festive D&D live-play show! Get your Christmas Jumpers at the ready...
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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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The Polar Express Screening + PJ Party
Get your little cinephiles dressed up in their most festive pyjamas and come along to Cameo Picturehouse for our extra special Kids' Club screening of this Christmas favourite, The Polar Express!
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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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Christmas Amble
Join a ranger for a warming winter amble around Linlithgow Loch and learn a bit about some festive plants and animals on Sunday 21st December!
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Christmas Quiz
It's quiz night with a Christmas twist at The Tarbet! Interactive fun, picture rounds, games & festive tunes - grab your team and get involved!
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Christmas Shop!
An extravaganza of original artwork by original artists, The House of Smalls Christmas Shop will be open 21st & 22nd December for all your gifting needs!
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Festive Family Lunch with Santa’s Elves
Come along to the Village Hotel Club Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December for an afternoon with Santa's Elves and enjoy singing, games and festive activities!
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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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Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.
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Christmas Amble - Holyrood Park
Join a ranger for a warming winter amble in Holyrood Park and learn a bit about some festive plants and animals!
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It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn
It’s a Wonderful Life is screening at Cameo Picturehouse. Come alon and enjoy this Christmas classic along with an extra treat! All tickets include a glass of Prosecco and a regular popcorn.
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Enjoy It’s a Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic, along with an extra treat! All tickets include a trio of mini desserts and a mulled wine to cosy up with at Cameo Picturehouse.
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Midnight Mass
Join that tradition of Midnight Mass at St Mary's as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, by candlelight and with music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
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Boxing Day Party
Still feeling festive? Join us Boxing Day for an all-day party with DJ and a touch of Karaoke from 7-11pm.
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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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Afternoon Delight: It’s Twixmas!
Join us for the most wonderful time of the year - and by wonderful we mean yule be full o' wonder when you watch our bumper selection of Scottish alternative live music at The Voodoo Rooms!
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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 Party Nights
Whether you're celebrating with friends, booking your work party, or fancy a night out with the other half - the Busby Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!
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Soup and Santa
Pegasus Explorer Scouts are fundraising towards their camp and activities in 2026 and are hosting their annual 'Soup and Santa' event to help them raise funds!
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Festive Family Fun Day Lunch
Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for a joyous celebration with the whole family with a 3 course lunch and plenty of festive fun!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland
Join The McDougalls, Scotland’s favourite children’s theatre company, at Rothes Halls for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Snow White
This year, The Alhambra Theatre is thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Don’t miss Jack and the Beanstalk at the Lochgelly Centre as the biggest panto in the land returns from Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th December!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Project Ability’s Christmas Exhibition: Feathered Friends
Feathered Friends is Project Ability's annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in their supported studio, and beyond.
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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Isla Cowan puts a new twist on the classic tale, as it follows the adventures of a young Dorothy with dreams of being a rock star!
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Join Mr Handel and Dunedin Consort for a fun 45 minute Messiah, featuring all the greatest hits, and plenty of games!
READ MOREChristmas Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
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A Very Bublé Christmas
Immerse yourself in the smooth, sounds of Michael Bublé for an unforgettable celebration at Lanark Memorial Hall that will leave you feeling set up for a Holly Jolly Christmas!
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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Get ready to 'rock around the Christmas tree' with a singalong twist – 'Christmas Choir-aoke with the NL Community Choir' is your perfect excuse to sleigh into the season with style!
READ MOREChristmas Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!
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Local Makers & Crafters Christmas Market
Don't miss out on a cosy, heartwarming day filled with shopping, sipping and festive fun at The Boarding House's Local Makers & Crafters Christmas Market!
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Paisley Christmas Carnival
Get ready for a festive season filled with sparkle, surprises and non-stop family fun in Paisley Town Centre with Fun Time Carnivals!
READ MOREChristmas Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Cocktail Masterclass
Ready to mix, muddle & make some Christmas magic? Join us at The Foresters for a fabulously festive and fun Cocktail Masterclass with our expert mixologist!
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Phil Cunningham and Friends
What better way to get into the festive spirit than with Phil Cunningham and Friends at The Albert Halls on 13th December!
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Bublé by Candlelight
Featuring Josh Hindle, come and experience a beautiful, romantic and festive evening where you will be taken on a trip through Michael Bublé’s Christmas and greatest hits throughout the years!
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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 Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!
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