Nights Out 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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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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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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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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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 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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Christmas Party Night
This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!
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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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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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Dancing Shoes
After a raucous run in the Spring, Dancing Shoes returns to the Traverse in December with even more heart, humour and high-energy moves.
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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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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late
Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
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Eat, Drink, Be Merry - Private Festive Party Night
Celebrate the season in style with an unforgettable night of festive fun at Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh!
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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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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: 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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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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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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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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Quiz de l’Institut français d’Ecosse
Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français d’Ecosse on Friday 5th December!
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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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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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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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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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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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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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The Comedy Show
Enjoy a a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre at The Gilded Saloon.
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club 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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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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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out 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 Busby Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!
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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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Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights
Kick start your holiday season in style with friends, family or colleagues at one of Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Christmas Party Nights this December!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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Aladdin: Panto 2025
Step into a world of festive wishes, wits, and a whole lot of whoops at this brand-new version of Aladdin at the Adam Smith Theatre!
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Ya Wee Mammy McGoose
The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Josie Long: Now Is the Time Of Monsters
Josie Long is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster, catch her at Oran Mor on Friday 5th December!
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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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Beauty and the Beast
Full of festive magic, Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre is a joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out 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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M&D’s On Ice
M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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The Therapy Room Comedy Night
The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Mick McNeil, John Gavin, John Ross and Patrick Rolink live on Friday 5th December!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Paisley Night Market
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or just soaking up the festive atmosphere, The Paisley Christmas Night Market on Friday 5th December is not to be missed!
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Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!
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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!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Sparkling Christmas Party Nights
Join us at Inglewood House & Spa in Alloa for our Christmas party nights this festive season!
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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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Christmas Party Night
Get ready to sparkle this festive season with Hotel Colessio's unforgettable Festive Party Nights!
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