Community events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
New Monthly Veterans Cafe
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!
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
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
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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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2025 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our November Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
Jyne us on 7th November for a powerful day where the Scots-speaking community comes thegither at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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The Forth Awards
The Forth Awards are back this November – in partnership with Livingston Designer Outlet!
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Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual Launch
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
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
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
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’
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
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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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
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
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
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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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 Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: Long Covid Peer Support Group
Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub Clarkston's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.
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Merry Mearns
The Avenue Shopping Centre are looking forward to welcoming you all along to the centre on Sunday 23rd November for a day full of festivities when they host Merry Mearns!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop
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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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings
Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning
Families First St Andrews is inviting the community to come together for its annual Coffee Morning on 8th November, a much-loved event that combines sweet treats with community spirit.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Remembrance Sunday Glasgow
Veterans and military personnel will help city leaders mark Remembrance Sunday this year, with events centred around Glasgow Cathedral as George Square remains under development.
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A Time to Remember Service
You are warmly invited to Saint Margaret's Newlands on Saturday 8th November for A Time To Remember, a special service to remember loved ones who have passed away.
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French Conversation in Glasgow
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On
On Saturday 29th November, Carluke will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of free festive entertainment, Christmas Market and fair!
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North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events
Two local Remembrance Sunday Services and parades will be held in North Lanarkshire on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
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Strathaven Reindeer Day
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Community Christmas Carol Service
Join Renfrew Christian Fellowship for an evening of celebration and joy singing Christmas Carols on Thursday 18th December!
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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On
Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!
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Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Climate Conversation
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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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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