Family And Kids events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Holyrood Family Adventure
Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
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Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
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 Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
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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!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel
The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
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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!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
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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!
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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
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Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in West Princes Street Gardens!
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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird
This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.
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Try an Outdoor Escape Room this Christmas
This Christmas, wrap up warm and follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room adventure!
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Christmas at The Chocolatarium
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
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Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas
This Christmas, Six by Nico - West End presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!
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This Christmas, Six by Nico Edinburgh in Hanover Street presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!
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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.
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Cinderella: A Fairytale
Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!
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Snow White
Mirror Mirror on the wall, what is the greatest panto of all? Join us deep in the forest this Christmas as the Reconnect Regal Theatre presents ‘Snow White’!
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Sundown Adventures
For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.
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The Wizard of Oz - Panto 2025
Join us over the rainbow this Christmas as Reconnect Reconnect Howden Park presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’!
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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Christmas Market and Open Days
Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 8th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
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Fabulous Old Town Tour
This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!
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Festive Fun at Museum on the Mound
Museum on the Mound is delighted to be offering fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables throughout the Winter holidays.
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Edinburgh Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Hop aboard for a truly unforgettable ride on our Vintage Christmas Lights Bus Tour of Edinburgh this December!
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A Victorian Christmas
Step back in time for a festive experience like no other. Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh and discover how the city’s Victorian residents celebrated the season.
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Christmas At Almond Valley
Santa's elves are taking over Almond Valley in the most dazzling way imaginable, decking the halls from top to toe in twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a generous sprinkle of mischief!
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Lanterns Grotto
Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season and meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
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MAMMA MIA!
Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
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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!
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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Musselburgh
Follow the yellow brick road to the Musselburgh for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!
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Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.
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Four Magicians
Four of Scotland’s leading magicians come together for an evening like no other — minds will be read, laws of nature will be defied, and dad jokes will be told.
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Insane Christmas Magic
Insane Magic finally make their MagicFest debut, ending the year with a bang in a Christmas special packed with festive wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, and a sprinkle of fan-favourite classics!
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Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata
In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic — not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.
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Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way
Back by popular demand! Scotland’s favourite trickster is jingling all the way into the festive season with a brand-new magic and comedy spectacular.
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G4 Christmas
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!
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Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy
After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run with five-star reviews, Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy!
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Countdown to Hogmanay, Ceilidh with The Brave
This is the first of three great Laldie Ceilidhs on the last three nights of 2025: the Countdown to Hogmanay at the Assembly Roxy.
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
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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Countdown to Hogmanay, Ceilidh with The Big Shoogle
The Big Shoogle, the world's rockiest Ceilidh band, is playing the second night of the 2025 Countdown to Hogmanay!
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Warm-up Party
What better way to bring in the new year than with The Haggis Ceilidh Club's Hogmanay Ceilidh Warm-up at The Old Dr Bells Baths on 30th December!
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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!
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Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
Enjoy a special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club giving young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all.
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
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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Hogmanay at McGonagalls
Join us for our Annual Hogmanay dinner and party at McGonagalls Gin and Whisky Emporium!
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A big ceilidh for a big night. Four and a half hours long, up to and after the bells, with HotScotch Ceilidh Band.
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NYE Ceilidh @ ESF!
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable Ceilidh Street Party at Edinburgh Street Food - a night of dancing, great food, and electric atmosphere under the neon lights!
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Haggis Ceilidhs are hosting two family hogmanay parties to give families and friends an opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh during the day!
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Loony Dook
The Loony Dook continues its New Year's Day tradition at South Queensferry as Dookers launch themselves into the freezing Firth of Forth!
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Sprogmanay
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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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.
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The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Church Hill Theatre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Spring Term - After School Art, P3-P5
Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment, it's ideal for children who love to draw.
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The Gemstone Arias in Concert
Join us for the World Premiere performance of The Gemstone Arias composed by Jay Capperauld with text by Niall Campbell, performed by Rosie Lavery (soprano) and Anna Michels (piano).
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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.
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Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night
Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!
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Spring Term - After School Art P5-P7 Thu
Exploring all aspects of drawing, painting and making, Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Spring Term - Teen Art Club 2
Bring along your playlist, relax and sketch Friday afternoons away at this Teen Art Club held in Birchwood Art Studio!
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Spring Term - Teens Drawing & Painting
This course at Birchwood Art Studio is designed for secondary school students who want to strengthen their drawing and painting skills.
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Thai Supper Night
Ruzita will be back at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 16th January to share the unique flavours of Thai cuisine!
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GirlyPop Live
After a trail of sold-out shows and unforgettable memories, GirlyPop Live is coming to Edinburgh Corn Exchange featuring your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tributes!
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EUSOG presents: Into the Woods
EUSOG presents Into The Woods at Church Hill Theatre, recounting the fairytale stories we all grew up with and asks the question: what happens next?
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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
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A Burns Night Hootenanny - ‘Tam O’ Shanter’
Celebrate Burns Night in style with a dramatic reciting of Tam O'Shanter alongside the best Scottish folk music at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh!
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Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical! Don't miss Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Grease, bring the smash hit film musical The Greatest Showman to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!
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Easy Sundays: Burns Family Ceilidh
Celebrate Burns' birthday with family and friends and dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on Sunday 25th January!
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
Step into the enchanting worlds of the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki with live music performed by Mystery Ensemble in a magical concert journey at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 30th January!
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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 31st January at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!
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Manipulate Festival: Coffee With Sugar?
Using thousands of coffee beans, flying candyfloss, biographical fragments, historical sources, video art and live music, ‘Coffee with Sugar?’ is a visually striking performance!
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Manipulate Festival: Size Matters
Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 7th February!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Great Grumpy Gaboon
Join the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
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Linlithgow Family Adventure
Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
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Family Yoga: Early Years
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.
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PWR Pro Wrestling
Join us for an action-packed evening as PWR Pro brings its exciting, family-friendly wrestling show back to Haddington Corn Exchange on 13th February!
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Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight - Clair de Lune
This Valentine's Day, award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel plays most romantic piano pieces ever composed in Scotland's oldest concert hall - St Cecilia's Hall.
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Valentine’s Double Bill - A Candlelight Night at the Opera
Enjoy an amazing value package of candlelight concerts - Debussy's Romantic Piano by Candlelight and Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera at St Cecilia's Hall on 14th February!
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Storytelling: Inspired by drawings
Join storyteller Claire McNicol as she explores tales inspired by drawings of the Italian Renaissance in an exciting interactive storytelling session.
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Screening of ‘Three Friend’ by Emmanuel Mouret
Catch this French romcom by Emmanuel Mouret at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Wednesday 18th February!
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!
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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella
With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Capital Sci Fi Con
Capital Sci-Fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 21st & 22nd February!
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd February.
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Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Join the Novello Orchestra at Edinburgh's Usher Hall for Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!
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Classic Trucks & Tractors
From the organisers of Truckfest comes Classic Trucks & Tractors, a brand-new show on 28th Feb & 1st March 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre.
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Class Act Edinburgh Showcase 2026
The Traverse is delighted to be presenting the Class Act Edinburgh Showcase 2026 on 4th & 5th March!
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K-pop Demon Hunta’z Live
K-pop Demon Hunta’z Live is a high-energy, concert-style performance that blends K-pop inspired dance, live audience interaction, and theatrical flair.
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Horrible Histories - The Concert
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will be appearing live (and dead) on stage at the Festival Theatre!
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The Boy at the Back of the Class
After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion.
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RSNO Season 25-26: St Mary’s Music School Showcase
The RSNO is thrilled to offer the Senior Pupils of St Mary’s Music School the opportunity to shine in the magnificent Usher Hall.
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Children Show: Paws Up!
This English adaptation of the famous children’s book by Catharina Valckx ‘PAWS UP!’ is a poetic, interactive and funny show, performed in French and English
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Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in March and is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, the perfect introduction to theatre!
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Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live In Concert - CANCELLED
Spider-Man™: No Way Home Live in Concert is the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans of all ages. Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on Thursday 26th March!
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Edinburgh Science Festival
Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!
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Kids & Teens Easter Club (8 - 15)
Build your very own sculpture from sketches created at a visit to the museum exhibition 'GIANTS' and use your MAMMOTH creativity to fill the week with a MASSIVE array of artwork.
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The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
The Wiggles will bring their most magical live show experience to date, the Tree of Wisdom Spectacular, to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday 6th April!
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in April!
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Tiddlers Easter Holiday Workshop
Arty session for ages 6-8. Step into the Birchwood and spend two and a half hours drawing, painting, crafting and maybe getting a bit messy...
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Jeux de Dames: A portrait of Love - Concert by Ensemble Amarillis
The Institut Francais d’Ecosse proudly present Ensemble Amarillis, their first Scottish performance as part of the Baroque Music Festival 2026.
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John Butt in Concert
Musical Director of the Dunedin Consort, John Butt invites us on a journey that begins in Italy and concludes in Germany as part of the Baroque Music Festival!
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The Ultimate Bubble Show
This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray Bubbles uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
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Italian Baroque: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale
The Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Italian Consulate in Edinburgh and the Italian Institute of Culture for an exceptional Night of Italian Baroque Music on Saturday 18th April.
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 2026
Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert again in the spring, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 21st April!
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Portobello Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Soundsystem
Edinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces once again for the Portobello Grand Reggae Ball - Part 5 in the historic Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!
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Diversity - Soul
Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!
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Mànran at Porty Festival
Mànran, one of Scotland’s most exciting and influential bands, will headline the Saturday evening stage at Porty Festival on Saturday 2nd May!
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Concert with Les Fils Canouche
After a successful tour in France, Les Fils Canouche are heading to Scotland with their new album “Les Pantophiles” and play the Institut français d'Écosse on 7th May!
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Quarriers: Leith Distillery Abseil
This is a truly unique experience for you to ascend the 131ft drop off the Port of Leith Distillery on Saturday 9th May in aid of Quarriers!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Big Top Brass
Roll up, roll up...Children's Classic Concerts spectacularly presents 'Big Top Brass' at Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 16th May!
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British Pipe Band Championships
The pipes are calling you to the Royal Highland Centre on 30th May for the British Pipe Band Championships.
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live
Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 6th June!
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The Little Mermaid JR
Star Harmoneez will be going under the sea with their 2026 show… Disney's The Little Mermaid JR atReconnect Howden Park in June!
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Bluey’s Big Play
Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live show Bluey’s Big Play. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse in June 2026!
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Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert
Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert is a heart-warming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting.
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The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid - The Musical will bring the legendary 1984 film to life on stage at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in Summer 2026!
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A Home For Hamish
Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
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K-Pop All Stars Tribute
From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at the Festival Theatre in July!
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert with the RSNO
Experience Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban like never before as the Scottish National Orchestra brings John Williams’ spellbinding score to life live in concert at Edinburgh Castle!
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Scottish Festival of Motoring
The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Little Shop of Horrors
Join us at the Festival Theatre for a spectacular performance as The Beyond Broadway Experience – featuring 200 talented young performers – brings you Little Shop of Horrors!
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, it's a great day out for the family!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 7th to 29th August 2026 with the show 'A Call To Gather'.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
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Edinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 5th September!
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Ocean Film Festival
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
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Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Church Hill Theatre on 13th September!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Celebrate 20 years of an epic journey that defined a generation, as long-time fans and newcomers alike experience Avatar: The Last Airbender like never before at the Usher Hall on 6th October 2026!
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Toto the Ninja Cat
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry!
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 24th and 25th October 2026!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
With powerful music, hilarious comedy, dramatic moments and incredible choreography, the Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the King’s Theatre for 2026!
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!
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Back To The Future The Musical
Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing at the Edinburgh Playhouse for 4 weeks as part of its first ever UK tour!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!
From the creator of The Bubble Show comes a dazzling new adventure, full of bubble artistry and visual magic, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th April!
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Rallycross
The 2026 BTRDA Clubman Rallycross Championship returns to Knockhill for a spectacular season showdown—where the noise is loud, the racing is wild, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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GAMA Youth present: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
2026 marks GAMA Youth’s 20th Anniversary, join them in the magical land of Roald Dahl and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at Rothes Halls in February!
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Growing Together Activity Sessions
St Andrews Botanic Garden's Growing Together programme includes free, accessible, nature events for families with children & young people with disabilities & additional support needs.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!
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GirlyPop Live 3
GirlyPop Live returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 1st February with all your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!
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Beauty and the Beast
Full of festive magic, Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre is a joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
New Year’s Day Carvery Dinner & Quiz
After the excitement of New Year's Eve, kick off 2026 with a relaxing and fun-filled evening at the New Lanark Mill Hotel.
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Snow Play
What would you do if one year Winter decided to stay and moved into your house? Find out when Snow Play, a show for little ones, comes to Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Ministry Of Science LIVE
Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to The Town House Hamilton!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
There’s A Snake In My School
There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams!
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Out Of The Box
Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next!
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PACE presents Snow White
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel
Make Christmas Day special at Stirling Court Hotel with a delicious four course meal and visit from Santa, a gift for every child and arts and crafts after lunch!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Stirling, and this year it's even more magical!
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Santa Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel
Join us this year at Stirling Court Hotel to create special memories for your little ones in a relaxed, fun and fuss-free environment as we welcome Santa back to the Stirling Court Hotel!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Christmas Wonderland
This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!
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