Community events in Edinburgh

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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

Priestfield Parish Church, Edinburgh South

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

Coffee Saints, Edinburgh New Town

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

Cairdean House, Edinburgh South

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

German Church, Edinburgh South

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

Hays Community Centre, Edinburgh South

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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German Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

German Church, Edinburgh South

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 Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh South

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

Eric Liddell Community, Edinburgh South

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

St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

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

Gracemount Mansion, Edinburgh South

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

St James Scottish Episcopal Church, Leith

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

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 Last Chapter Death Cafe

Selected dates between 26th May 2025 - 24th November 2025

The Last Chapter Death Cafe is a monthly gathering to explore life's final journey with warmth and openness.

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!

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

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!

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

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

Heart of Scotstoun Christmas Fair

6th December 2025

Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre will host their annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 6th December, why not pop along and see what gifts you can find!

Lenzie Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

Join Lenzie Community Council on Saturday 29th November for the annual Lenzie Christmas Light Switch On, hosted by radio legend Gina McKie!

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

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!

South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service

7th December 2025

The South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service will be held again at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Sunday 7th December.

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!

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

Renfrewshire’s Reclaim The Night March

27th November 2025

Local residents and campaigners will come together on November 27th for the annual Renfrewshire Reclaim the Night March to call for an end to violence against women and gender-based violence.

Todholm Primary Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

There's fun and games for everyone at the annual Todholm Primary School Christmas Fair on Saturday 29th November!

Newmains Primary Christmas Fayre

27th November 2025

Newmains Parent Council have an exciting Christmas Fayre planned for Thursday 27th November and there is something for all the family!

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

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!

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!

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!