Edinburgh Christmas Parties & Activities 2025

With Christmas just around the corner, there's never been a better time to start thinking about your Edinburgh festive celebrations.

Article Source: Pippa Masson
Last Updated: 16 September 2025 14:37

We know, we know. Autumn’s barely started and here we are already talking about Christmas. If you haven’t started planning your Edinburgh festive celebrations, now is the perfect time to get ahead.

This year, there’s something for every group: from classic shared party nights to lively activity bars, festive cocktail making, and even Christmas game shows! No matter what you’re after, this city is packed with fantastic ways to celebrate in style.

We spoke to Pippa Masson, freelance writer at Book A Party, who has shared some of her top party picks and festive experiences in Edinburgh for 2025.

Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Shared Party Night
If you’re after a Christmas party that sparkles without any planning headaches, look no further than Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Hotel. Their shared party nights are all about atmosphere, with groups coming together to enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, a delicious three-course meal and top-notch entertainment courtesy of the resident DJ. With décor, food and music all taken care of, you can simply focus on pulling on your glad rags, enjoying plenty of merriment and dancing your socks off!

Radisson Blu Shared Party Nights
For a night that’s as stylish as it is stress-free, Radisson Blu’s shared party nights are a top choice for groups wanting a memorable Christmas bash. Hosted right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, these evenings include everything you need for the ultimate celebration. The fun starts with fizz on arrival, followed by a fabulous three-course feast that comes with half a bottle of wine per person.

After the plates have been cleared, head to the bar and treat yourself to a drink or hit the dancefloor where the DJ will keep the tunes coming until late. With the Royal Mile just outside the door and the hotel team handling every detail, this is Christmas done the effortlessly glamorous way.

Boom Battle Bar: Balls & Booze Package
If a traditional sit-down dinner isn’t quite your style, why not swap it out for some festive fun at Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh? Their “Balls & Booze” Christmas package guarantees laughs galore, with two hours of crazy games to choose from.

Will you go for prosecco or beer pong, try your hand at the shuffleboards, show off your putting skills with crazy golf, or choose something different? Also included in this package is two drinks per person and of course, an unbeatable atmosphere where the music is pumping and the good times keep on coming!

Christmas Cocktail Making
Now, we all love cocktails, but festive-inspired cocktails? Even better! With this brilliant mobile cocktail class, a seasoned mixologist will come to your chosen Edinburgh venue and guide you through making three delicious Christmas cocktails each.

You’ll pick up a variety of fun tricks and techniques, all explained in easy-to-follow steps, ensuring every concoction turns out right every time. Over 90 minutes, you’ll mix, muddle, and pour your way to festive perfection – and, of course, get to drink every single creation! Fun party games keep the energy high, and all ingredients, equipment and barware are provided. This is the perfect Christmas experience to enjoy before a meal out or as a standalone activity.

The Christmas Gameshow
Who needs the telly when you can step straight into your very own Christmas gameshow? This fast-paced, interactive activity brings together festive-themed challenges, quizzes and physical tasks designed to get everyone competing and giggling in equal measure. Your festive experience will be hosted by a friendly presenter, who will lead the way as you split into teams and battle for Christmas glory. Brace yourselves for plenty of silliness, side-splitting laughs and all round hilarity.

The Festive Taskmaster Challenge
If you’re a fan of the hit show, you’ll absolutely love this Christmas twist on the Taskmaster format. Hosted by a witty compère, you and your group will face a series of bizarre, creative and sometimes downright ridiculous challenges – all with a festive flair. From puzzling tasks to physical silliness, the aim is to think outside the box and score those all-important points. Ideal for colleagues or friends, this one promises plenty of comedy memories from start to finish.

Murder Under The Mistletoe
Fancy adding a dose of intrigue to your festivities? Murder Under The Mistletoe is a brilliant, immersive murder mystery experience that’ll see you and your group thrown into the midst of a festive whodunnit. Led by professional actors, you’ll need to keep your wits about you as you interrogate suspects, follow clues and try to solve the crime before the killer strikes again.

With twists, turns and plenty of red herrings, it’s part theatre, part comedy, and guaranteed to keep the whole group hooked. Plus, there’s the chance for guests to get involved and play characters too, making things even more fun!

Wreath Making Workshop
For those who love a crafty Christmas, wreath making is the perfect way to get creative while soaking up some festive cheer. It’s a calm and relaxing way to escape the festive chaos, take time for yourself and create something beautiful with friends, family or colleagues.

Guided by an expert instructor, this mobile experience will come to your venue, where your group will be shown how to build and decorate your own stunning Christmas wreaths. You’ll use a mix of foliage and seasonal trimmings, to create exquisite, bespoke keepsakes. Enjoy step-by-step instruction throughout and leave with a truly gorgeous, handmade decoration that you’ll be able to hang on your door with pride.

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