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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

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

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

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

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

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

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

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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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

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, A Trail of Burke & Hare!

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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

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

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 5th September 2025 - 5th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

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

6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

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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Lego Creation Station

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 13th December 2025

Whether you are a LEGO® Master or a LEGO® Beginner come and join in the building fun at the National Library of Scotland!

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Saturday Music Classes

4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

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

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

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

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

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

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th October 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 6th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

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

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

20th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

20th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Edinburgh New Town

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

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

21st November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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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Christmas at The Chocolatarium

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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 at Dobbies Livingston

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2025 - 22nd December 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

27th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.

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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

27th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

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

28th November 2025 - 29th December 2025

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

28th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

28th November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join us over the rainbow this Christmas as Reconnect Reconnect Howden Park presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’!

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WinterFest

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!

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Conifox Christmas Experience

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

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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Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

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

3rd December 2025

‘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

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

Join the St Serf's Players for their 2025 pantomine 'Dick Whittington' at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre!

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SENSORY FRIENDLY Supper with Santa

Selected dates between 3rd December 2025 - 17th December 2025

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

3rd December 2025

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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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

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

4th December 2025

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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Ethan Ward Quiet Concert III: FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet

5th December 2025

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

5th December 2025 - 6th December 2025

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

5th December 2025

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

5th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.

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Calton Consort: Midwinter

6th December 2025

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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Cantata Series IV: Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy

6th December 2025

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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Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra @ Music on the Mezzanine

6th December 2025

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

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

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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Folksville Christmas Social 2025

6th December 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

6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

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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MnB Christmas Craft Market

6th December 2025

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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Children’s Classic Concerts: Christmas Wishes

7th December 2025

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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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025

7th December 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

7th December 2025

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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Carols at the Palace

9th December 2025

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

9th December 2025

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!

9th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Les Misérables: A theatrical adaptation by Stéphanie Goud

11th December 2025

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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Snow White comes to Summerhall

11th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

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 Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

12th December 2025

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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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert

12th December 2025

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

12th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

13th December 2025

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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Christmas Activity Day

13th December 2025

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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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

13th December 2025 - 11th January 2026

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

13th December 2025

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

13th December 2025

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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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

14th December 2025

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

14th December 2025

Make magical memories this Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa experience at Charwood, it's perfect for the whole family!

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St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert

15th December 2025

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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Recitals for Wrigglers

16th December 2025

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

17th December 2025

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

17th December 2025

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

17th December 2025

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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A Candlelit Christmas concert

18th December 2025

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

18th December 2025

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

19th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

19th December 2025

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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Snowy

19th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

This winter, meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure.

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The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime - Musselburgh

19th December 2025 - 27th December 2025

Follow the yellow brick road to the Musselburgh for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.

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Brunch with Santa

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

On the 20th and 21st of December join us at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for Sunday brunch with Santa himself!

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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

20th December 2025

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!

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Little Big Horns @ Music on The Mezzanine

20th December 2025

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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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress

20th December 2025

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

20th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

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 Secret Room

20th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

21st December 2025

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

21st December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

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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Santa & Elf Dash 2025

21st December 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

22nd December 2025 - 30th December 2025

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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Four Magicians

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

28th December 2025

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

28th December 2025

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

29th December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

30th December 2025

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

31st December 2025

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

31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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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:

Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

Selected dates between 14th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Join Santa for a tasty breakfast at The Bubsy Hotel ahead of his busy Christmas schedule on Sunday 14th or Sunday 21st December!

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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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ASN Makaton and Song Session with Glasgow Groovers

ASN Makaton and Song Session with Glasgow Groovers

Selected dates between 10th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

Join Glasgow Groovers at Sportykids Softplay for their regular themed ASN Makaton and Song Sessions!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

St Andrews Market

St Andrews Market

Selected dates between 1st January 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come along to the monthly St Andrews, South Street Market with its independent producers and creatives!

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Bowhouse Market Weekends

Bowhouse Market Weekends

Selected dates between 8th March 2025 - 14th December 2025

Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.

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Late Night Christmas Market

Late Night Christmas Market

Selected dates between 19th November 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Don't miss Fife Makers and Artists long standing late night Christmas market at the Corn Exchange Cupar!

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Family 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:

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Festive Movies at BAaD

Festive Movies at BAaD

24th December 2025

Join the team at BAaD under their disco ball as they show your Festive favourites on the big screen!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life

22nd December 2025

Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd December!

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André Rieu’s Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

André Rieu’s Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – 'Merry Christmas' and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it's the ultimate Christmas cinema event!

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Christmas at New Lanark

Christmas at New Lanark

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

22nd December 2025

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Johnstone Town Hall for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

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Browns Lane Market

Browns Lane Market

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 6th December 2025

Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

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

Weans in the Wood

Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

Christmas At Culzean

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

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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Popular Events

Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’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!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Christmas Night Market at The Pitt
Step into a merry mash-up of mistletoe, music and mulled wine as The Pitt transforms into a festive playground of flavour, fun and fashionable market picks!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall