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Events in Edinburgh This Weekend

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in

1st July 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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pass shadow, whisper shade

18th October 2024 - 22nd December 2024

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

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Cards for Good Causes

28th October 2024 - 19th December 2024

The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Daring Women of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tours

3rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Join the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!

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Christmas at Volcano Falls

6th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!

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Cari Grevers Studio Exhibition

8th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

Artist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.

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Jonny Walker: A shard in my eye’

8th November 2024 - 2nd February 2025

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.

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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

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Looking for the Seasons

14th November 2024 - 12th January 2025

This exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

15th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

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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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer

20th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Tree Maze

20th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

20th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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Christmas at the Botanics

21st November 2024 - 30th December 2024

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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HIDDEN

21st November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

HIDDEN, on now at The House of Small, is an exhibition of artwork by 60 women who have been affected by domestic abuse (in any of its many forms) and sexual violence.

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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!

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Peter Pan

22nd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

This Panto season, Reconnect Theatres present 'Peter Pan' at the Howden Park Centre!

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Cinderella

23rd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories

23rd November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!

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Mixed Winter Exhibition

23rd November 2024 - 19th December 2024

Birch Tree Gallery is delighted to invite you to our mixed Winter Exhibition, showcasing 7 painters and 7 makers!

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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2024, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar

25th November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.

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Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza - with Flexible Childcare Support

25th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

A magical way to celebrate the festive season, the Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza offers a cosy, fun-filled evening for families with young children!

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Emily Sutton’s Toy Shop

28th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

This December, The Scottish Gallery is delighted to present a special installation exhibition by Emily Sutton.

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

28th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

LocalMotive Markets will be running yet another magical Christmas Market at the Ocean Terminal Shopping on a number of dates from the end of November!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!

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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller

28th November 2024 - 1st June 2025

This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.

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Treasure Island

28th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!

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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4

29th November 2024 - 16th March 2025

This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.

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Oor Aladdin

29th November 2024 - 29th December 2024

In this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh

29th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!

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WinterFest

29th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Plan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!

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A World of Winter Wonder

30th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Step into a world of winter wonder with seasonal activities this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh!

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Breakfast with Santa

30th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!

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Christmas at Leith Makers

30th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join us at Leith Makers for our Christmas workshops or find the perfect gift for you and your loved ones with 50 stockist offering a wide range of gorgeous handmade crafts!

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Conifox Christmas Experience

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!

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Reasons to be Cheerful: Artist Bookmakers Exhibition

30th November 2024 - 20th December 2024

This year's artist bookmakers exhibition at Upright Gallery is based on the theme of cheerfulness. Be prepared to raise a smile!

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Cab-arette Showtour

1st December 2024 - 30th March 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

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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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Zoo!

1st December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Make your little one's day at Edinburgh Zoo extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at our Grotto, which this year will be inside our Budongo Trail building!

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

3rd December 2024 - 29th December 2024

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Swamplesque

5th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

5th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston

5th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!

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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Haddington

6th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.

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Big Big Christmas Parties

6th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Are you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!

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Starry Nights at Beecraigs Country Park

6th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights comes to Beecraigs Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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All the Beauty: Andrew Thompson Showcase

7th December 2024 - 11th January 2025

This exhibition features a new body of work from Andrew Thompson, one of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, alongside a collection of paintings from a small group of gallery artists.

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‘Magical Edinburgh’ with Edinburgh Young Carers: An Exhibition of Photographic Illusions

8th December 2024 - 26th January 2025

Magical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual MagicFest.

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Nativity! The Musical

10th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

This Christmas, join Captivate Theatre for the hilarious comedy the whole family will love – Nativity! The Musical.

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SIX - Teen Edition

10th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Don’t miss the chance to witness incredibly talented teens bring the queens of history to life in this high-energy, smash-hit musical at Assembly Roxy from 10th - 15th December!

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Art Exhibition: Energy - Small birds & Scenes from the Fringe

11th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Karen van de Graaf, a Scottish portrait artist, brings her solo Art Exhibition & Sale to Dundas Street Gallery from 11th to 15th December.

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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The Stand Christmas Special

12th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Christmas Wreath Making at Hopetoun House

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.

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Krampus Fest

13th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Edinburgh Horror Festival is hosting the Krampus Fest from 13th to 22nd December at The Banshee Labyrinth.

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The Last Wolf

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 group, The Last Wolf is a new thriller taken from the fairy tales of wolves gone by.

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The Sleeping Beauty

13th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Don't miss Edinburgh People's Theatre pantomime The Sleeping Beauty at Church Hill Theatre!

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Vote Christmas

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

The most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 Friday group.

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999 with Cowboy Hunters and Shock & Awe

14th December 2024

UK punk legends 999 return to Scotland's capital to visit The Mash House on 14th December, with support from special guests Cowboy Hunters & Shock and Awe.

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A Rudsambee Christmas

14th December 2024

Come join Rudsambee for a lovely evening of old and new festive choral song from around the globe at St Marks Unitarian Church on 14th December!

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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House

14th December 2024

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 14th December.

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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash

14th December 2024

Throughout this festive season, experience a premium Christmas bash in the heart of the capital with Forth 1 Radio DJ Boogie!

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

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Calton Consort: Advent ‘O’ Carol

14th December 2024

Calton Consort present a candlelit concert for advent at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 14th December!

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Campervan Brewery’s Christmas Party

14th December 2024

Join us at Campervan Brewery for a fun and festive, family friendly, Christmas Party in the Taproom!

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Castle Chorus Winter Concert

14th December 2024

Edinburgh folk and roots community choir Castle Chorus return to the beautiful St Vincent's Chapel on 14th December to share old and new songs for the season.

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Children’s Christmas Come and Sing

14th December 2024

Come along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on 14th December for a fun, free singing afternoon for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas Carols!

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Christmas at Greyfriars

14th December 2024

The Edinburgh Singers return to the historic Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 14th December to present a celebration of festive music!

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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!

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Christmas Concert: With Gordon Cree!

14th December 2024

Join The Corstorphine Trust on Saturday 14th December for our Christmas Concert with the talented Gordon Cree, performing all your Christmas favourite toe tappers!

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Christmas Family Cruise

14th December 2024

Get ready for a magical holiday experience on Maid of the Forth's Christmas Family Cruise with Santa!

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Christmas Folk Cruise

14th December 2024

Celebrate the festive season on a delightful 3 hour cruise on board Maid of the Forth, featuring our revered resident folk ensemble 'Pure Malt'!

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Cold Town House - Brunch with Santa

14th December 2024

Cold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!

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Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens

14th December 2024

Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party in collaboration with Transition Edinburgh South on Saturday 14th December!

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Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company: Andalucia

14th December 2024

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company will conclude its tour of Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra, at the Queen's Hall in December!

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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour

14th December 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Are you ready to step into your daringness? Come on this night tour in the secret, dark alleys of old Edinburgh and listen to the tales of brave women in history!

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Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas

14th December 2024

Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.

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East Coast Cured & Bludge Wine Tasting

14th December 2024

BLUDGE has paired up with the fabulous folks at East Coast Cured to put together a wine & charcuterie tasting evening on Saturday 14th December.

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Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert

14th December 2024

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Edinburgh Brass Band: Music for Christmas

14th December 2024

Edinburgh Brass Band are delighted to perform our annual Christmas concert in the beautiful St John's Church on Saturday 14th December!

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

14th December 2024

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

14th December 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!

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Edinburgh Gin Cocktail Tour

14th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Discover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!

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Edinburgh Magic

14th December 2024

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas Craft & Flea

14th December 2024

Shop small and shop local this Christmas by supporting local crafters and makers at the Christmas Craft & Flea on 14th December at The Pitt!

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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

14th December 2024

This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!

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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

14th December 2024

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

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Festive Orienteering at Hailes Quarry Park

14th December 2024

Join Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club for a family-friendly festive orienteering event at Hailes Quarry Park on Saturday 14th December!

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 2

14th December 2024

Join Durty Events for the second race in the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 14th December at Balgone Estate, North Berwick!

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Grassmarket Market

14th December 2024

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

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Jericho Hill - Johnny Cash Tribute

14th December 2024

Scotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute Jericho Hill are back to rock at Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 14th December!

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Krampus Alternative Market

14th December 2024

The Krampus Alternative Christmas Market comes to the Most Haunted Pub in Scotland this Fest-evil season!

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Leith Christmas Brewery Market

14th December 2024

Join us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.

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Leith Market

14th December 2024

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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Liam Withnail: Live at Monkey Barrel (Special Taping)

14th December 2024

Join Liam Withnail at Monkey Barrel on 14th December as he presents a special one off night of his classic stand up routines from over the years, to be filmed for his debut special!

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MacMuse

14th December 2024

Don't miss an unforgettable night as MacMuse, the ultimate tribute to the iconic band Muse, takes the stage to celebrate the anniversaries of two legendary albums: Showbiz and The Resistance.

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Midge Ure

14th December 2024

Experience a spectacular musical journey with Midge Ure's Catalogue: The Hits Tour at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 14th December!

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Newhailes Market

14th December 2024

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Royal Christmas Traditions: BSL Interpreted Tour

14th December 2024

Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for this guided festive tour, exploring Royal Christmas traditions!

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Santa Breakfast at The Bridge Inn

14th December 2024

Santa is taking time out of his busy Christmas schedule to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.

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Simmerdim @ Music on the Mezzanine

14th December 2024

Come along to the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome back Simmerdim, an Edinburgh based a Capella trio, on Saturday 14th December!

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Tell Me a Story for Christmas

14th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join storytellers Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories and songs inspired by and drawing from Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales!

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The Gift

14th December 2024 - 31st December 2024

This festive show will ignite a playfulness, inspiring children and their families to find new games together when it’s their turn to open gifts!

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The Greenhouse

14th December 2024

The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.

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The Saturday Show The Early Show!

14th December 2024

Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrates the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces!

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Whisky & Doughnut Pairing: The perfect Scottish Pairing Experience for the Curious Palate

14th December 2024

Join us at Summerhall Distillery for an exclusive experience that marries the refinery of Whisky with the exquisite craft and taste of locally made mouth-watering doughnuts from Considerit.

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Whispers of the Twenties: A Christmas Speakeasy

14th December 2024

Step into a world of flappers, speakeasies, cocktails and jazz as you embark on an enchanting time-travel adventure to the Roaring Twenties at Summerhall Distillery this December!

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Wish Upon Wish

14th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Every year, the Spirits of Christmas gather to grant one aggressively average child a special Christmas wish. Except they didn’t count on Bertha!

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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

15th December 2024

Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!

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Aynsley Lister

15th December 2024

Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th December!

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Aynsley Lister Band plus Support

15th December 2024

Aynsley Lister returns to The Caves with his incredible band on 15th December for another night of electrifying music that will have you hooked from the first note.

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Bach Magnificat: A Liturgical Performance

15th December 2024

Hear St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's Youth Choir, Benedicite, and the lay clerks of the Cathedral Choir perform J S Bach's Magnificat on this third Sunday of Advent!

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Brunch with Santa

15th December 2024

Bring along the wee ones to Murrayfield Hotel and House this Christmas for our Brunch with Santa events!

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Cash & Diamond

15th December 2024

Indulge in the ultimate musical celebration of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond with multi award winning Pete Storm and Pete Sinclair at Le Monde Hotel on 15th December!

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Choir of King’s College Cambridge

15th December 2024

The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups and you can hear them at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th December!

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Christmas by Candlelight

15th December 2024

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.

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Cold Town House - Brunch with Santa

15th December 2024

Cold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

15th December 2024

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon In The Company of Books

15th December 2024

Join book lovers Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid with special festive guests In The Company of Books -- old favourites and new -- as they explore the joys of reading!

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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

15th December 2024

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

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Fire and Light: A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

15th December 2024

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th and early 19th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House on Sunday 15th December!

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FLARE* The Fair

15th December 2024

FLARE* is an alcohol-free community and wellness market at Leith Arches, filled to the brim with local businesses selling their products and services for your wellbeing!

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Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show

15th December 2024

Get ready for a hilarious festive celebration with Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show in The Bier Cellar at Frankenstein.

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Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation

15th December 2024

Come and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!

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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2024

15th December 2024

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

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George Zacharopoulos: The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life

15th December 2024

Greece's finest stand up comedian, George Zacharopoulos, bring his show 'The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life' to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

15th December 2024

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

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Jo Caulfield - A Celebration of Anger

15th December 2024

Jo Caulfield brings her new show 'A Celebration of Anger' to Frankenstein Pub on 15th December!

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Krampus Alternative Market

15th December 2024

The Krampus Alternative Christmas Market comes to the Most Haunted Pub in Scotland this Fest-evil season!

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Leith Christmas Brewery Market

15th December 2024

Join us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.

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Live At Christmas With Sara Pascoe

15th December 2024

The country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!

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Lullabies for the Land Book Launch & Concert Edinburgh

15th December 2024

Join us for the book launch and performance of 'Lullabies for the Land', a heartwarming concert for all ages at Augustine United Church on Sunday, 15th December!

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Newhailes Market

15th December 2024

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind

15th December 2024

Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!

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Portobello Chamber Music Workshop

15th December 2024

Join the Portobello Chamber Music Group for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of classical music, just bring an instrument and a music stand!

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Santa Breakfast at The Bridge Inn

15th December 2024

Santa is taking time out of his busy Christmas schedule to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.

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Scottish League Cup Final

15th December 2024

Watch the Scottish League Cup Final live at Malones! This year Celtic take on Rangers for the title in what is set to be another thrilling Glasgow derby!

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Shelton Swings at Christmas

15th December 2024

Join multi-award winning actor and singer, Richard Shelton, at Le Monde Hotel this December for some Christmas music magic!

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Sinatra: RAW

15th December 2024

Following a sold out critically acclaimed West End season, An Offie Award nomination as Best Male Performance, Richard Shelton’s solo powerhouse Sinatra: RAW returns to Edinburgh for 2 shows only!

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Sol Bernstein ‘Still Standing’

15th December 2024

The oldest comedian still working today returns for the first time in Edinburgh in a decade for one night only and he’s ‘still standing’.

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Stockbridge Market

15th December 2024

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

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The Amy Winehouse Band

15th December 2024

Amy Winehouse's original band led by her long term musical director Dale Davis and fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé will play the Liquid Room on Sunday 15th December!

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The Beached Boys at Le Monde

15th December 2024

The UK’s leading Beach Boys tribute act The Beached Boys return to Edinburgh for two special Christmas Shows at Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh.

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Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division

15th December 2024

Forty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on December 15th!

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Winter Concert

15th December 2024

Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society will present their Winter Concert at St Michael's Parish Church on Sunday 15th December!

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