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Days Out Events in Edinburgh in January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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!

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WinterFest

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Sprogmanay

1st January 2026

Shimmy, sparkle, and sing your way into the New Year as Sprogmanay returns on New Year’s Day at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Cowgate Block Party

31st January 2026
Edinburgh Old Town

Cowgate Block Party is a brand new all-day music festival coming to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 31st January!

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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Days Out Events in Fife

Days Out Events in Glasgow

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

Scottish National Whisky Festival

Scottish National Whisky Festival

24th January 2026

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!

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Guilty Pleasures - NYD with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie

Guilty Pleasures - NYD with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie

1st January 2026

Kick off the New Year as you mean to go on with resident mischief-makers Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie taking the helm once again in Radisson Red Glasgow's RED Sky Bar on January 1st!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 6th March 2026

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold

January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold

31st January 2026

If you didn't get the chance to enjoy a well-deserved party in December, then join Ingliston for their January Ice Breaker Party with Aston Merrygold!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

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

Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2026

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Events in Other Areas

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Murrayfield Experience
Escape The Past
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MNB
Tea Green
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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Go Ape
Salvation Army
Children's Classic Concerts
Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
WST
Murrayfield Experience
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
MNB
Tea Green
ATG

Popular Events

Deacon Blue
Scottish pop rock titans Deacon Blue have announced a huge run of outdoor shows for summer 2026, including a date at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 17th July!
Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
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!
Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy
The Prodigy will bring their huge headline performance to Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday 29th August!
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