Music Events in Edinburgh on 05 December 2025
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ABBA ODYSSEY - Live at Christmas!
ABBA Odyssey are a standout act, featuring singers who produce the most authentic tribute to the iconic ABBA sound, catch them live at La Belle Angele on Friday 5th December!
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Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope
Join human rights organisation Amos Trust at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a powerful night of music, dance, poetry, film and conversation that celebrates Palestinian culture and resilience.
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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash
Whether you’re planning your office holiday party, or fancying a festive night out with friends, Scottish Gas Murrayfield has Christmas covered!
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Chasin the Horizon: The Railway Suite with the SNJO and the SNYJO
Chasin’ the Horizon: The Railway Suite, blends musical history with a commitment to sustainable touring. It’s a tribute to jazz’s past and a journey toward a greener future.
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Chopin by Candlelight at Christmas
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an unforgettable evening of Chopin by Candlelight, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the magnificent St Giles’ Cathedral.
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Christmas Party Night
This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!
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Corn Exchange Christmas Cracker
Edinburgh Corn Exchange is thrilled to be bringing back the ‘best party in town’ this December and this year’s celebrations are going to be unmissable!
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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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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late - CANCELLED
Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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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 Nights @ Lost Shore
This December, step into a festive night out like no other for the Ultimate Shared Christmas Experience at Lost Shore Surf Resort!
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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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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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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Marconi Union
Manchester’s Marconi Union have forged their own path with a succession of strong albums and carefully selected live performances. Catch them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 5th December!
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Panjabi Hit Squad
South Asian duo, Panjabi Hit Squad, bring their world famous Desi-Beats sound to The Mash House on Thursday 4th December.
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Party Nights
Enjoy a night to remember at Novotel Edinburgh Park's Party Nights with a festive three course dinner and music to get you up and dancing!
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Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Party
Join the International Ghost Society for a Christmas party like no other in a real, restored nuclear bunker on the edge of Edinburgh.
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Rachmaninov and Grieg Piano Concertos
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other!
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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RSNO Season 25-26: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Giedrė Šlekytė is our guide tonight and the wonderful Nemanja Radulović is the star in the heart-rending love song that is Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Violin Concerto.
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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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The Bryan Adams Experience
The Bryan Adams Experience is a celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams, catch them at Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh on Friday 5th December.
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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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Music Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Festive Party Nights
Whether you're celebrating with friends, booking your work party, or fancy a night out with the other half - the Redhurst Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!
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The Aurrie Mor Christmas Fair
A warm welcome to the Aurrie Mor Christmas Fair. Come along for festive cheer and make some timely purchases for Christmas!
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Shamanic
Don't miss Shamanic when they play a special one-off show at PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Friday 5th December.
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Kelty Musical Association Present: The Sound of Music
Kelty Musical Association returns to Carnegie Hall this December with The Sound of Music. Don’t miss out on another wonderful production!
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James Yorkston
James Yorkston, returns to Glasgow for a very special performance at CCA Glasgow on Friday 5th December!
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Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band! Catch them live at Saint Luke's on Friday 5th December!
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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
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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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
ABBA Christmas Tribute Night
Get ready to say 'Mamma Mia!' this festive season as Diamonds In The Community welcome back An ABBA Dream to Airdrie for the ultimate festive party!
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A Swingin’ Christmas
Get ready to sleigh your way into the Christmas spirit with A Swingin' Christmas, the ultimate festive celebration, coming to South Dalziel Historic Building on Friday 5th December!
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The Cantabile Ensemble: Christmas Concert
The Cantabile Ensemble will hold their annual Christmas concert in St Bride’s Church, Bothwell on Friday 5th December, this much-loved local event is fast becoming a festive favourite!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Ultrabeat Live 90s Christmas Party Night
Ultrabeat bring their iconic sound and high-energy anthems across two epic evenings of 90s classics that'll keep you dancing all night long!
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Them & Us
Don't miss an evening of Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 5th December courtesy of Glasgow band, Them & Us!
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Taff Rapids
Lochwinnoch Arts Festival are delighted to welcome the renowned Welsh high-octane Blugrass quartet Taff Rapids to the McKillop Institute on Friday 5th December!
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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Festive Disco Night
Stirling Court Hotel is delighted to offer guests a more casual party night experience in our sister club Venue, situated in the grounds of the University of Stirling.
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Christmas Party Night at Stirling Court Hotel
Celebrate the festive season with friends and colleagues at Stirling Court Hotel's legendary Christmas Party Nights!
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Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert
Stirling University Choir invites you to join in rehearsing, then performing Handel's Messiah (Part 1) and Rutter's Requiem. Rehearsals are held on campus on Monday evenings.
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