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Storytelling events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

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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A Victorian Christmas

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

Step back in time for a festive experience like no other. Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh and discover how the city’s Victorian residents celebrated the season.

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Meet Mrs Claus

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Mary Claus is coming to Lost Shore this Christmas for a wonderful short theatrical experience! Expect fun, laughter and a whole lot of feelgood!

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Tell Me a Story for Christmas

13th December 2025

Gather round the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Christmas tree for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music on 13th December!

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Winter in London

14th December 2025

Prepare for mend melting horrors against the snowy backdrop of turn of the century as Beth Macdonald brings her second solo storytelling show to Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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Winter Spirits

14th December 2025

What happens when two members of the Unseelie court find themselves in need of a winter job? Join us by the hearth for a story of comedy, horror and yuletide folklore.

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Kilchoman 20th Anniversary Whisky Tasting at The Lost Close

15th December 2025

Step beneath Edinburgh’s historic streets into The Lost Close and join us on December 15th for an exclusive celebration of Kilchoman Distillery’s 20th Anniversary!

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A Creepy Christmas with Corin Rhys Jones

16th December 2025

In the tradition of ghost stories at Christmas time, Corin Rhys Jones presents a selection of unsettling, creepy tales as part of the Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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A Winter’s Night

16th December 2025

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 16th December for a seasonal miscellany of stories, poetry, music, and readings from Yuletide and beyond!

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Terror Tales at Christmas: Ghost Writers

20th December 2025

Don't miss an evening of true ghost stories told by some of Scotland's leading authorities on the paranormal as part of Edinburgh Krampus Festival.

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Family Yoga: Early Years

13th February 2026

Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.

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Storytelling: Inspired by drawings

17th February 2026

Join storyteller Claire McNicol as she explores tales inspired by drawings of the Italian Renaissance in an exciting interactive storytelling session.

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A Giant on the Bridge

13th March 2026 - 14th March 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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Georgie Jones: And The World Spins Anyway

14th May 2026

Join Georgie Jones in her latest hour as she blends spoken word, stand-up, and storytelling, sharing poems from her debut collection, And The World Spins Anyway.

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Storytelling Events in East Renfrewshire

Storytelling Events in Fife

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

Warmth, Wonder & Sparkle

Warmth, Wonder & Sparkle

18th December 2025

In the candlelit rooms of historic Abbot House, storyteller Beverley Bryant invites you to rediscover the wonder at the heart of midwinter!

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A Giant on the Bridge

A Giant on the Bridge

27th February 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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The Olive and the Oak

The Olive and the Oak

4th February 2026

Join us at The Byre Theatre, St Andrews on a moving and joyful journey across the Middle East through stories, poetry, music, and dance!

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Storytelling Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Storytelling Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

A Giant on the Bridge

A Giant on the Bridge

25th February 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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Festive Storytelling

Festive Storytelling

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join storyteller Anna Lehr for some wintery tales from all over the world at Riverside Museum! Explore the origins of Santa, cook up some festive meals and sing along to some well known tunes!

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Storytelling Events in Lanarkshire

Storytelling Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Storytelling Events in Stirling

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

Storytelling with Santa at the Monument

Storytelling with Santa at the Monument

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

Join us this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa at The National Wallace Monument!

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A Giant On The Bridge

A Giant On The Bridge

18th March 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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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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