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Christmas Events in Edinburgh on 18 December 2026

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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Aladdin

Aladdin

21st November 2026 - 1st March 2027

Join your favourite stars, Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, as they embark on an adventure to find the magical lamp and see good triumph over evil, as only pantomime can!

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Scrooge The Musical

Scrooge The Musical

12th December 2026 - 10th January 2027

One of Scotland's favourite music stars Marti Pellow will star in Scrooge The Musical as it takes over the SEC Armadillo between 12th December 2026 and 10th January 2027 for a limited 5-week run!

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Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

26th November 2026 - 10th January 2027

Roll up! Roll up! Next Christmas, Imagine Theatre proudly presents Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears — a magical, musical, laugh-out-loud Pavilion Panto spectacular!

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Popular Events

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.
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!
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!
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!
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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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall