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Community events in Edinburgh

View all the upcoming Community events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have teamed up with acclaimed homelessness charity Social Bite to bring the Torchlight Procession back for their 30th anniversary celebrations!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, 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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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:

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in

Selected dates between 4th January 2023 - 15th December 2023

Every week, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Community Carols & Crafts

Community Carols & Crafts

10th December 2023

Join the Maidenhill Gathering team at the Christmas tree outside Maidenhill Primary for some carol singing and crafts, with hot refreshments to keep everyone going!

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Community Coffee Morning

Community Coffee Morning

23rd December 2023

Join Eaglesham & Waterfoot Community Larder for a warm, welcoming and festive morning in The Carswell Centre on Saturday 23rd December!

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Community Events in Fife

Community Events in Glasgow

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

Helensburgh Winter Festival

Helensburgh Winter Festival

9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2023 on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December!

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Free Three Course Christmas Dinner

Free Three Course Christmas Dinner

21st December 2023

After the success of last year's event Wood Street Social Club is opening its doors again on Thursday 21st December for their free community Christmas Dinner!

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Springburn Indoor Christmas Market

Springburn Indoor Christmas Market

16th December 2023

Spirit of Springburn and Springburn Shopping Centre have teamed up to present their first annual Indoor Christmas Market, being held on Saturday 16th December!

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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:

Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

10th December 2023

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 10th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 18th November 2023 - 16th December 2023

Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

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Biggar Bonfire

Biggar Bonfire

31st December 2023

The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!

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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:

Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees

16th December 2023

Erskine Salvation Army are hosting a Festival of Trees where community groups will design and decorate a tree that will be displayed to the public on Saturday 16th December!

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Renfrewshire Carers Centre: Mental Health Carers Support Group

Renfrewshire Carers Centre: Mental Health Carers Support Group

Selected dates between 18th May 2023 - 21st December 2023

Renfrewshire Carers Centre run an Alzheimer's Carers Support Group on the third Thursday each month open to Carers in Renfrewshire who are supporting someone with a Mental Health diagnosis.

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Paisley’s Big Christmas Weekends

Paisley’s Big Christmas Weekends

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Christmas is coming to Paisley town centre this year with a whole host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy every weekend courtesy of Paisley First!

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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:

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

10th December 2023

The annual Carols & Carillons Concert of Christmas Music returns on Sunday 10th December in Dunblane's Victoria Halls.

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Dunblane Road Race

Dunblane Road Race

26th May 2024

Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

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Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing

Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing

Selected dates between 29th November 2023 - 27th March 2024

Join Stirling4Community at their Monthly Tea Dance with live music, a delicious light lunch and dancing (if you'd like to)!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

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!
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
James Marriott
Multi-faceted artist and creative James Marriott has added an additional date to his tour next year and plays La Belle Angele, Edinburgh on 29th January!

Popular Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall