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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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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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Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in

20th November 2025 - 20th November 2026

Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!

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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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Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens

13th December 2025

Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns on Saturday 13th December!

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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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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:

Thornliebank Primary School Winter Fayre

Thornliebank Primary School Winter Fayre

29th November 2025

Thornliebank Primary Parent Council's annual Winter Fair takes place on Saturday 29th November, come along and support your local school!

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205th Glasgow Company the Boy’s Brigade’s Christmas Market

205th Glasgow Company the Boy’s Brigade’s Christmas Market

6th December 2025

The 205th Glasgow Company Boys Brigade are holding their annual Christmas Market at Carswell Hall on Saturday 6th December and would love to see you there!

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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Selected dates between 25th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

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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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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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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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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Helensburgh Christmas Lights Switch On

Helensburgh Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

The festive celebrations will begin in Helensburgh with the annual Christmas Lights Switch On, being held on Saturday 22nd November!

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Nearly New Collective Christmas Fayre

Nearly New Collective Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

The festive season is almost here – and the Nearly New Collective can't wait to celebrate it with you at their Christmas Fayre inside Pollokshaws Parish Church!

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Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Platform Glasgow every Friday afternoon for a game of bingo, bowl of soup, special guests, surprises and plenty of prizes!

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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:

Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

After the huge success of last year, Hilltop Parent Council's Christmas Fayre is back featuring over 30 stalls, school stalls, tombola and lots of treats to be had!

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Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On

Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

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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Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On

Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

On Saturday 22nd November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Heart FM's Des Clarke and The MacDonald Brothers!

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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:

Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Join the outreach team at Oakshaw Trinity Church for their free Tea & Toast Tuesdays at The Wynd Centre in Paisley!

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Community Christmas Carol Service

Community Christmas Carol Service

18th December 2025

Join Renfrew Christian Fellowship for an evening of celebration and joy singing Christmas Carols on Thursday 18th December!

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St Andrew’s Night Community Ceilidh

St Andrew’s Night Community Ceilidh

29th November 2025

Celebrate Scotland's national day with traditional music, ceilidh dancing, and plenty of fun at Fèis Phàislig's St Andrew's Night Community Ceilidh!

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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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Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

14th December 2025

Enjoy Christmas music from through the ages when Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles present their annual Carols and Carillons Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 14th December!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

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Go Ape
Wonder & Co
Mowgli
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Hilton Glasgow

Sponsored Links

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

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!
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!
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!

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