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Community Events in Edinburgh in November 2025

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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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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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Edinburgh Gang Show

4th November 2025 - 8th November 2025

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

7th November 2025

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

7th November 2025

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

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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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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Children's Classic Concerts
Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
WST
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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:

Williamwood Parish Church Christmas Fayre

Williamwood Parish Church Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

Williamwood Parish Church will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November, come along and get ahead on your Christmas shopping while the kids pay a visit to Santa!

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Merry Mearns

Merry Mearns

23rd November 2025

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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Giffnock Litter Pickers

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!

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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:

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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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

8th November 2025

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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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Harvest Festival at Pollok Community Orchard

Harvest Festival at Pollok Community Orchard

22nd November 2025

Celebrate the changing seasons and all things local at Eco Drama's Community Harvest Festival - a free, fun-filled afternoon for families, friends, and nature lovers alike!

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Light Up Kirky

Light Up Kirky

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Kirky Cinema are teaming up with SHS Events and Adventure Events Ltd to bring festive magic to the heart of Kirkintilloch on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!

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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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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:

Cambuslang Christmas Lights Switch On

Cambuslang Christmas Lights Switch On

23rd November 2025

On Sunday 23rd November, Cambuslang 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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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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Holy Cross High School Christmas Fair

Holy Cross High School Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

Holy Cross High School in Hamilton will open its doors on Saturday 29th November for its 'bigger and better than ever' Christmas Fair!

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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:

Johnstone Christmas Market

Johnstone Christmas Market

15th November 2025

Johnstone Business Consortium are holding their fantastic annual Christmas Market in Houston Square on Saturday 15th November!

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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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Elderslie Christmas Fayre and Light Switch On

Elderslie Christmas Fayre and Light Switch On

22nd November 2025

Elderslie Community Council are pleased to invite everyone to their annual Christmas Fayre which will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 22nd 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:

Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

6th November 2025

Join Climate FORTH, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, in Stirling if you're involved in running a natural or built heritage asset - like a community garden or building or a local park.

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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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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

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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Kilmarnock Christmas Festival

Kilmarnock Christmas Festival

30th November 2025
Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock's Christmas Festival is coming to town on Sunday 30th November! Mark the date in your diary as it promises to be festive treat for all the family.

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Open Pass Scotland
Local Motive Markets
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

The Chocolatarium
Children's Classic Concerts
Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
WST
Kevin Quantum
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Open Pass Scotland
Local Motive Markets
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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!
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!
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!

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