Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in December 2025
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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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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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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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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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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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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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German Rhyme Time for Under 5s
You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
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Nurturing Pregnancy Walk
These Nurturing Mothers monthly walks are an informal gathering to meet other pregnant people, to share experiences, ask questions, and prepare together for birth and early parenting.
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!
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Saturday Music Classes
Is your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!
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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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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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Urban Market at Potterrow
Urban Market is a new monthly market held in Edinburgh University's Potterrow on the first Saturday of the month!
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Edinburgh Magic at The Caledonian
Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels - The Caledonian!
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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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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group
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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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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Winter Family Trail
Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?
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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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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
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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!
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Family Ice Experience
Step into The Ice Queen's Castle during our family-friendly sessions at The Polar Ice Bar.
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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
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Santa’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!
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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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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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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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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!
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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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Supper with Santa
This festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa for some supper at IKEA Edinburgh.
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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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Breakfast with Santa
This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
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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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Festive Family Films
Big-screen favourites return to Dynamic Earth, including The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone and Elf, shown on selected weekends and daily in the run-up to Christmas.
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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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Santa’s Grotto
This winter, discover the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Dynamic Earth! Meet Santa, then settle in for a storytelling session.
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Afternoon Tea with Santa
Bring your little elves into Tigerlily this Christmas for a delicious Afternoon Tea and the chance to meet Santa…
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Festive Wreath-Making Classes
Join us for a festive afternoon at Rabble Edinburgh as you craft your own beautiful Christmas wreath under the expert guidance from the Edinburgh Craft Club.
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Christmas Craft Drop-in
Escape the festive hustle and bustle and unwind with an inspiring day of festive creativity at Dovecot Studios Christmas Craft Drop-In sessions!
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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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IKEA Family Christmas Shopping Event!
Join us in and around the store at IKEA Edinburgh on Tuesday 2nd December for an exclusive evening celebrating the magic of the season!
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Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime
Get ready for a Panto like no other as BTC Productions bring Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime to Church Hill Theatre!
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Christmas by Candlelight
‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.
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Dick Whittington
Join the St Serf's Players for their 2025 pantomine 'Dick Whittington' at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre!
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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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SENSORY FRIENDLY Supper with Santa
Enjoy a SENSORY FRIENDLY supper session with Santa and his elves and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh this December!
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On
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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Medieval Carols by Candlelight
Step back in time and experience the magic of the Middle Ages at a Medieval Carols by Candlelight concert on Thursday 4th December in the unique and beautiful setting of The Pianodrome Bruntsfield!
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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!
Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.
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Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 4th December!
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Charity Christmas Market
Bethany Christian Trust is holding a Christmas Market with local vendors, live music and Christmas trees for sale, hosted by the wonderful St Stephen's Comely Bank Church on 5th & 6th December!
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Coburg House Winter Open Studios
This December, Coburg House Art Studios marks a major milestone: 20 years of opening its doors to the public for its renowned biannual Open Studios events.
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CrossReach Christmas Carol Concert 2025
Join CrossReach on Friday 5th December 2025 at the beautiful St Paul’s & St George’s Church for a magical evening of festive music and celebration!
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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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Ethan Ward Quiet Concert III: FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 5th December for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet!
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FDMP presents A Christmas Concert
FDMP is delighted to present a very special 2025 Christmas Concert, where we will showcase a programme of much-loved Christmas Songs and Traditional Carols at The Priory Church, South Queensferry!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children
Join Polymorphics for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Haddington
Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.
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Winter Arts Markets
The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!
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A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair
Merchiston Castle School is delighted to invite you to the return of our 'A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair' on Saturday 6th 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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Calton Consort: Midwinter
Find peace this season with Midwinter, a concert of beautiful choral music by candlelight from Calton Consort in Canongate Kirk on Saturday 6th December!
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Candlelight Christmas Concert by The Seven Hills Chorus
The Seven Hills Chorus return to St Anne's Parish Church with their Candlelight Christmas Concert 'Silent Night' on Saturday 6th December!
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Cantata Series IV: Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy
The Cantata Series is proud to present Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy with Música d'Outrora at St Celcilia's Hall on 6th December!
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Children’s ‘Come & Sing’ Carols!
Come along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 6th December for a fun, free singing morning for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas carols!
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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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Christmas at Jupiter
Christmas at Jupiter Artland brings together art, landscape and festive tradition across 9 consecutive days from 6th - 14th December, transforming the park into a Festive Village!
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Christmas Celebration
Celebrate the season with Origin Scotland, and a host of musicians and singers in a magical evening of Christmas music at the Usher Hall on 6th December.
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Christmas Family Art
Get together for some creative Christmas family fun with Eilidh Maine at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 6th December!
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Cramond Kirk Christmas Fair
With all your favourite stalls, and Santa back in his grotto, the stage is set for this year’s Christmas Fair in Cramond Kirk Halls on 6th December!
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Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra @ Music on the Mezzanine
Catch the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra when they play Edinburgh Central Library as part of Music on the Mezzanine on Saturday 6th December!
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Edinburgh Winter Makers Market
Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative at their annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket on 6th & 7th December!
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Festive shadow puppets and stories
Listen to a cosy wintertime tale and then create your own shadow puppet story characters at this fun, interactive workshop for families at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 6th December.
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Folksville Christmas Social 2025
Edinburgh’s favourite folk night ‘Folksville’ returns with a festive show - our annual ‘Christmas Social’ on 6th December at Assembly Roxy!
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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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Leith Walk Policebox Popups - Part of Leith Creative Trail
Check out a week end of creativity at the police box on Leith Walk on 6th & 7th December.
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Meet Mrs Claus
Mary Claus is coming to Lost Shore this Christmas for a wonderful short theatrical experience! Expect fun, laughter and a whole lot of feelgood!
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MnB Christmas Craft Market
MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Paris qui dort + Live musical accompaniment from Aurora Engine
René Clair’s Paris Qui Dort (1924), also known as The Crazy Ray, is a mischievous early science-fiction gem that turns the City of Light into a playground for surreal misadventure.
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WHALE Arts Winter Fayre
Join us at WHALE Arts on Saturday 6th November for a magical day of winter crafting, games, treats and more - the ideal way to kick start the festive season!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes
Make all your Christmas Wishes come true with Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO, the RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet this festive season at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Colinton Orchestra Winter Concert
Come and join Colinton Orchestra at their Winter Concert on Sunday 7th December in Polwarth Parish Church!
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December Spice: Foraged Spices and Gingerbread Cottages
Join Edinburgh Forage & Eat during this St Nikolaus Day event and forage wild spices and fungi to decorate little gingerbread houses baked from an ancient recipe.
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 7th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 7th December!
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KPOP Christmas with RUMI!
Don’t miss this unforgettable event with RUMI — where K-pop meets Christmas magic - at Wallyford Learning Campus on 7th December!
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Reindeer Trail
Santa is on his way and 10 of his reindeer have been spotted in the local area. Can you help us find them all before Mr Claus arrives?
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Salamiland Festive Pop-Up at East Coast Cured
Come & explore Salamiland! Tours, tastings & charcuterie shopping at our Leith curing rooms on Sunday 7th December!
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Christmas Art Workshops
Cygnets Art School Edinburgh Southside is running Christmas Art Workshops for children aged 5-12 years. Join them this December for lots of fun and learn something new along the way!
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Christmas Concert
Join the Colinton & Merchiston Community Choir for their Christmas Concert in the Memorial Hall, Merchiston Castle School on Monday 8th December!
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Pop-Up Children’s Bookshop
Spyglass Books, a bookshop for children's and illustrated books, will open at a permanent location in 2026, but in the meantime we are running a pop-up at Curioso from 8th to 11th December.
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Carols at the Palace
Enjoy seeing the beautifully decorated State Apartments of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as you make your way to the Great Gallery to hear a wonderful concert of Christmas music.
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Edinburgh Quartet - St Cecilia’s – Concert 3
The Edinburgh Quartet presents the third concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall on Tuesday 9th December.
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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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A Christmas Carol
Come along to ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Wednesday December 10th in St Cuthbert’s Church, as the Heriot-Watt Chamber Choir entertain you with words and music based on the Charles Dickens classic!
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Adult and Child Crochet Christmas Workshop
This workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!
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Sound Salon #3 - CANCELLED
Set in the intimate and warm acoustic of St Vincent’s chapel, Sound Salon's December concerts will be a violin/viola and cello duo with Justyna Jablonska and Emma Lloyd!
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Les Misérables: A theatrical adaptation by Stéphanie Goud
Join us at the Institut français d'Écosse for a vibrant and heartfelt theatrical adaptation, directed by Stéphanie Goud and inspired by Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece “Les Misérables”!
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Santa Lucia
Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh on Thursday 11th December as we celebrate the Swedish tradition of Santa Lucia!
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Snow White comes to Summerhall
Edinburgh Acting School is thrilled to be bringing the first ever panto to Summerhall and it's Snow White like you have never seen it before!
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Christmas Carol Celebration
Heriot-Watt's ever-popular Christmas Carol Celebration is taking place at the Edinburgh campus on Friday, December 12th. Come along for an unforgettable evening of seasonal music and readings!
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Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Come along to discover the joy of working with this sustainable material while creating beautiful decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season. Perfect for Children age 8+.
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Dementia Trust Christmas Concert
Join the Dementia Trust for a magical evening filled with beautiful music and festive cheer at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh on Friday 12th December!
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Jubilo’s Christmas Concert
Jubilo, a long-established Edinburgh choir, are delighted to once again bring their Christmas Concert with the Edinburgh Players to The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on 12th December!
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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Sinbad the Sailor
Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Sinbad the Sailor, a Traditional Pantomime by Alan P Frayn, at Church Hill Theatre this December!
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A Rudsambee Lunchtime Christmas
Enjoy a very Rudsambee Christmas selection of Choral arrangements from around the World for our Lunchtime concert at the lovely New Town Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Castle Chorus Winter Concert
Edinburgh folk and roots community choir Castle Chorus present our Winter Concert in our tenth anniversary year at St Ninians Hall on Saturday 13th December!
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Christmas Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th December for a fun festive activity for the whole family to enjoy!
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Christmas Concert from Bristo Community Concert Band
Join Bristo Community Concert Band for an uplifting evening of seasonal music, mulled wine and home baking at Craigsbank Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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Community Carols at St Mary’s
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
Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns on Saturday 13th December!
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Dog-Friendly Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic in this Dog-Friendly screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 13th December!
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Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert
Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 13th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!
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Fun orienteering at St Mark’s Park, Edinburgh
Online entries are open for Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club's last fun local event of 2025 at St Mark's Park on Saturday 13th December.
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HarmonyChoir Concert - Christmas in Space
Join the HarmonyChoir for a fun and fanciful concert combining the magic of Christmas with the wonders of the cosmos at Augustine United Church on Saturday 13th December!
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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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Preserving for Christmas
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Simmerdim @ Music on the Mezzanine
Come along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 13th December!
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Summerhall Winter Market
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, Summerhall's annual Winter Market returns with over 35 stalls to browse each day... it's the perfect opportunity to find truly unique gifts locally!
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Tell Me a Story for Christmas
Gather round the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Christmas tree for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music on 13th December!
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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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Breakfast with Santa
Make magical memories this Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa experience at Charwood, it's perfect for the whole family!
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Kids Christmas Party
Join us at The Tarbet on Sunday 14th December for a magical afternoon! Food, dancing, games, prizes, and even a visit from Santa!
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St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of beautiful music performed by the pupils of St Mary’s Music School at their much-loved annual Christmas Concert.
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The Cookbook Shop Festive Pop-up
The Cookbook Shop is a new, independent culinary bookshop coming to Edinburgh in 2026. Before we open, we'd like to welcome you to our festive pop-up event at Curioso on Leith Walk.
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Carols by Candlelight at Dynamic Earth
Come along on 16th December for a special performance by the Robin Chapel Choir, set in the spectacular Stratosphere at Dynamic Earth!
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Recitals for Wrigglers
This Christmas, join Recitals for Wrigglers in the Great Gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a festive concert specially created for babies and toddlers.
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A Candlelit Christmas Concert
Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they return to the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Wednesday 17th December!
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!
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Step Into Christmas
This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!
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Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, when they bring their Candlelit Christmas concert to Stockbridge Parish Church on Thursday 18th December!
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Christmas with the Salvation Army
Come celebrate Christmas with the Salvation Army in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, as we celebrate everything that makes Christmas so special.
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Carols by Candlelight
Join Opera Caledonia at Stockbridge Parish Church on 19th & 20th December for 'Carols by Candlelight', for a festive evening of entertainment complete with mince pies and mulled wine!
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Comedian Josie Long will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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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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Brunch with Santa
On the 20th and 21st of December join us at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for Sunday brunch with Santa himself!
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Christmas Around the World
The Scottish Chamber Choir invites you to their Christmas Concert on Saturday, 20th December at St John's Church, Lothian Road!
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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!
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Home Alone Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Home Alone, a Christmas classic, is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 20th Decmeber including an extra treat - Tea & Festive Cakes!
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Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome the return of Edinburgh based Little Big Horns on Saturday 20th December!
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Macastory Presents: Cinderella
It’s time to shout “Oh yes it is!” because Macastory are bringing their Panto for wee ones and big ones back to the Scottish Storytelling Centre – and you’re invited!
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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress
Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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The Elf that wasn’t Elfing
Come along and join the festive fun and help Trixiebelle the Elf. She's just been promoted to Santa’s Workshop! The only problem is, she can’t quite get the hang of what she is supposed to do…
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The Polar Express Screening + PJ Party
Get your little cinephiles dressed up in their most festive pyjamas and come along to Cameo Picturehouse for our extra special Kids' Club screening of this Christmas favourite, The Polar Express!
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The Secret Room
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle is an unforgettable journey into history, wonder, and imagination.
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BBC SSO 25-26: Christmas At The Movies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and what better way to start your festive celebrations than with a concert of epic movie music on the weekend before Christmas.
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Breakfast with Santa
Create those special memories they’ll never forget this Christmas at Breakfast with Santa at Montpeliers on 21st and 22nd December!
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Festive Family Lunch with Santa’s Elves
Come along to the Village Hotel Club Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December for an afternoon with Santa's Elves and enjoy singing, games and festive activities!
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Santa & Elf Dash 2025
Put on your Santa hat and join Blast Running for festive fun at the Santa & Elf Dash, set in the beautiful Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December!
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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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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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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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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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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:
McLaren’s Christmas Fayre
Mark your calendars, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December is going to be a fun filled weekend when McLaren's host their annual Christmas Fayre!
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Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm
Whitelee Windfarm have got the festive season all wrapped up with a selection of events including a Santa's Grotto and their Winter Wonderland Experience!
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Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert
Come along to hear some old favourites, some new music and some new settings of familiar songs at Eastwood Choir's Christmas Concert at Park Church on Sunday 14th December!
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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:
Late Night Christmas Market
Don't miss Fife Makers and Artists long standing late night Christmas market at the Corn Exchange Cupar!
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Aladdin
Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale at The Byre Theatre St Andrews!
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Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group
These outdoor learning and play sessions for families with wee ones aged 0-11 encourage a love of nature, leadership, confidence and community.
READ MOREFamily And Kids Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Baby Buds Christmas Group
Run by Cerebral Palsy Scotland's team of therapists, Baby Buds is a fun, relaxed group full of messy play, sensory exploration, songs and stories!
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LUSH Glasgow City - Winter Grotto
Santa may be busy making toys but his jolly wife is visiting Lush the winter, so book your tickets and take a trip to Lush Glasgow City's Winter Grotto this festive season!
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SPOT Glasgow Winter Market
The festive market that everyone talks about is back for another year... join SPOT for their BIG Winter Markets at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall over two weekends in November and December!
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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:
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
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Larkhall Christmas Market and Light Switch On
Join Larkhall Community Events for their annual Christmas Market and Light Switch On event on Sunday 7th December, a day filled with festive cheer and unforgettable memories!
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Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Strathaven Choral Society invite you to join them and Coalburn Silver Band for a feast of festive music at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 14th December!
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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:
Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree
Join us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!
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Community Carols with Paisley Salvation Army
This Christmas, join Paisley Salvation Army for their annual traditional, family carol service and celebrate the start of the festivities!
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Lochwinnoch Christmas Lights Switch On
Lochwinnoch's Christmas Lights will be switched on by Santa and pupils from Lochwinnoch Primary on Saturday 6th December!
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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:
NYCOS Christmas Concert
Get festive at Stirling Castle with the Youth Choir of Scotland for an evening of Christmas Carols in our Great Hall.
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A Blair Drummond Christmas
From the 29th of November to the 23rd of December, enjoy a full safari day out with all the animals you love – plus a sprinkle of festive magic at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park!
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Family Christmas Carol Concert
Join Sanctuary First for a fun-filled family evening of Christmas Carols at the Mayfield Centre in Stirling on Tuesday 16th December!
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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