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Community events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!

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Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 19th February 2026

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!

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Knit & Natter

Selected dates between 1st October 2025 - 26th December 2025

The knitting group at Care UK’s Cairdean House, on Redford Road in Colinton, brings together residents and local community members for a monthly morning of crafting and conversation.

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The Forth Awards

13th November 2025

The Forth Awards are back this November – in partnership with Livingston Designer Outlet!

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Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual Launch

14th November 2025

Join Edinburgh Blue Balls Charity at The Pitt on Friday 14th November for the launch of the first-ever Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual, a celebration of connection, vulnerability, and strength!

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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 12th December 2025

Come along to Spiel und Plausch (Play and Chat), a place where children can play freely, parents can take a moment, and new friendships can grow.

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The Wild Robot

21st November 2025

Join us at WHALE Arts on Friday 21st November for a free community screening of The Wild Robot, everyone welcome!

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German Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

You are warmly invited to the Christmas Fair at the German Church, on Saturday 29th November!

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The Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’

30th November 2025

The theme for the November session of The Song Circle is 'Feeling Human' with songs about humanity, emotion and connection.

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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On

3rd December 2025

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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Community Carols at St Mary’s

13th December 2025

Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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The Kindred Club

Selected dates between 7th February 2026

The Kindred Club is a new dementia-friendly social group in Leith, created to bring people together through music, dance, conversation and connection.

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Mowgli
The Chocolatarium
Children's Classic Concerts
MNB
Kevin Quantum
Tea Green

Community Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team

The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 25th November 2025

The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Tuesdays at The Community Hub Clarkston.

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Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands every other Tuesday for 'Blether and a Brew' featuring plenty of tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company!

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Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre

Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

The Glasgow & District Branch of Blood Cancer UK are hosting their wonderful annual Christmas Fayre at United Reformed Church, Giffnock on Saturday 15th November!

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Community Events in Fife

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

Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

3rd December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 3rd December at Eats Rosyth!

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Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

20th November 2025

Come along to this free community event to get straightforward answers on insulation, solar power, and decarbonising your heating at North Queensferry Community Centre on 20th November.

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Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

20th November 2025

Come along and fear from Jon Rogers, Cellardyke resident and Professor of Creative Technology, who has a vision of an internet that works for our community and nourishes us and our environment.

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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group

Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Come along to Friends of Forth and Clyde's Social Group on Fridays for a heat, a chat or some peace and quiet - your choice!

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French Conversation in Glasgow

French Conversation in Glasgow

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

The French Conversation in Glasgow group meets on the first Saturday of the month when those who speak French get together for a chat in French!

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Merry Milngavie

Merry Milngavie

22nd November 2025

Let the Christmas magic begin with Merry Milngavie, the official Milngavie Christmas Lights Switch On and Reindeer Parade, being held in the town centre on Saturday 22nd November!

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Community Events in Lanarkshire

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

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market on Saturday 15th November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa!

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Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Hamilton Christmas Lights Switch On

Hamilton Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

Hamilton's Christmas Lights will be switched on this year on Saturday 22nd November, support your local businesses & community and enjoy a fun filled day in Hamilton town centre!

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Community Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Ralston Primary Christmas Fayre

Ralston Primary Christmas Fayre

22nd November 2025

Ralston Primary School Parent Council invite you to join them for their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November!

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Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

21st November 2025 - 29th November 2025

Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 21st and 29th!

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Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!

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Community Events in Stirling

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

Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

30th November 2025

Stand, clap along, sing, dance! Come join us in raising awareness of Gender Based Violence and showing community strength with Maggie's Line Dance Class at the iconic Kelpies!

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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

11th December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 11th December!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Go Ape
Escape The Past
Renfrewshire Council
WST
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Salvation Army

Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Mowgli
The Chocolatarium
Children's Classic Concerts
MNB
Kevin Quantum
Tea Green
Go Ape
Escape The Past
Renfrewshire Council
WST
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Salvation Army

Popular Events

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!
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!
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!
James Morrison
Chart-topping singer songwriter James Morrison returns to the Usher Hall on 10th May to perform the no.1 album 'Undiscovered'!
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!

Popular Listings

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