Nights Out Events in Edinburgh on 13 December 2025
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4PLAY: 4 New Plays by 4 Scottish Playwrights
On the back of a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival run with Mikey Burnett’s award winning Colours Run, 4PLAY brings you four starts to four new plays.
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A Very Buble Christmas
Get into the Christmas spirit and prepare to be captivated by the fabulous talents of Michael Hastie, Scotland’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, with Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!
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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 13th December.
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¡QUÉ HORROR! Spooky Short Films From Mexico
What better accompaniment to the cold and dark of the Scottish winter than to stay inside and watch some scary cinema courtesy of CinemaAttic at St Peter's Episcopal Church Hall!
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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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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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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 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 Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band
Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy 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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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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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 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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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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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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Fog Bandits
Fog Bandits are a band who have really started to grow in the last year, selling out headline shows. Don't miss them at Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 13th December!
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Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute
Scotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 13th December!
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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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Live At Christmas: with headliner Sam Campbell
The country’s best comedians are coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for a spectacular all-star festive show on the 13th December!
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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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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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Massaoke: Christmas Live
MASSAOKE is the best night out you’ll ever have and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Saturday 13th December!
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Merry Cheesemas: Oh No That’s Not Your Cheese Again
Mark returns to where the cheese show began and ended The Banshee Labyrinth but its Christmas, he's going to be eating a lot of cheese anyway, so why not do it for your entertainment.
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Misdi Morte’s Manajerie of Mayhems, Krampus Krismas
Come along to this alternative cabaret presenting local artists who love to express their weird 'n' wonderful talents at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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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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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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Rhinestone Rodeo
Baby, lock the door and turn the lights down low... and join us for another Rhinestone Rodeo Country music celebration on Saturday 13th December!
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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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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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Silent Disco Christmas Cracker
Grab your dancing shoes, add a little sparkle and join us for a special night of music and memories you’ll not forget!
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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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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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Taylor Swift ERAS Tribute Concert
Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see!
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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 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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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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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral!
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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:
Kilbryde Hospice Christmas Party Nights
Kilbryde Hospice are delighted to announce that their popular Christmas Party Nights are taking place once again on Saturdays the 6th, 13th & 20th of December at The Eglinton Arms in Eaglesham!
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Dick Whittington
Join Eaglesham Music and Drama Group for a spectacular performance of Dick Whittington, a timeless tale of rags to riches, laughter, and adventure!
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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:
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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Ali Baba
Glenrothes Theatre Company is delighted to present the 2025 pantomime - Ali Baba - a classic tale of adventure and danger!
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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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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Cowboy Ceilidh: Christmas Specials
A festive honkytonk night like no other hosted by Garry King with a line dancing lesson and live country music so you can dance ’ til the cows come home!
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Step Into Christmas With The Tartan Tenor
Low Parks Museum is proud to welcome The Tartan Tenor back to their Assembly Room for an entertaining evening full of festive cheer, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas!
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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2025/26 concert series featuring a selection of concerts held between September and May!
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Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
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Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Christmas Carnival
Get ready for a festive season filled with sparkle, surprises and non-stop family fun in Paisley Town Centre with Fun Time Carnivals!
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Ultimate Madnezz
With a two hour show filled with Madness classics you won't want to miss Ultimate Madnezz when they return to Venue Paisley on Saturday 13th December!
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Mad Christmas Night Out
Join Venue Paisley for a high-energy Christmas Night Out filled with festive beats, good vibes, and non-stop dancing!
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:
Stirling Ghostwalk
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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Snow Ball
Join us at Inglewood House & Spa on Saturday 13th December for our Black Tie Snow Ball!
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Phil Cunningham and Friends
What better way to get into the festive spirit than with Phil Cunningham and Friends at The Albert Halls on 13th December!
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