Music Events in Edinburgh on 05 December 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Newton Mearns Community Choir Christmas Concert & Shopping Evening
Join Newton Mearns Community Choir for a festive evening of music, shopping & refreshments 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 Fife:
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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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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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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Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour which will see them return to the SEC Armadillo in December!
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Hex Girlfriend
Hex Girlfriend is the alter ego of Noah Yorke and James Knott, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy 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 Lanarkshire:
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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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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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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UB40 Tribute - One In Ten
Don't miss the return of Scotland's UB40 Tribute Band, One In Ten, to The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 5th December!
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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 Disco Party Nights
Let the festivities commence with a fun-filled Christmas disco night at Inchyra in Falkirk!
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Speakeasy Stirling
Join Creative Stirling on 5th December for their regular monthly cultural nights 'Speakeasy Stirling', celebrating the best of contemporary talent!
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