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Events in Edinburgh on 06 December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms their spectacular Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!

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A Fairytale for Christmas

6th December 2025

Bring your family and friends along to Edinburgh Playhouse and share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas, an Irish Christmas night out you won't forget!

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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

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, A Trail of Burke & Hare!

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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

18th October 2025 - 19th April 2026

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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Artphobes Anonymous Workshop

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.

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Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

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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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!

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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Breakfast with Santa

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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

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Calton Consort: Midwinter

6th December 2025

Find peace this season with Midwinter, a concert of beautiful choral music by candlelight from Calton Consort in Canongate Kirk on Saturday 6th December!

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Cantata Series IV: Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy

6th December 2025

The Cantata Series is proud to present Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy with Música d'Outrora at St Celcilia's Hall on 6th December!

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Cards for Good Causes

4th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

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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Castle Of Light

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2025 - 22nd December 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.

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Christmas at the Botanics

20th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

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 at The Chocolatarium

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!

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Christmas Market and Open Days

29th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!

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Christmas Party Night

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

This December, The Venue Eskmills is hosting four unforgettable Christmas Party Nights and you’re invited!

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Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

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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Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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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Conifox Christmas Experience

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 8th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

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Corn Exchange Christmas Cracker

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ‘a Christmas Carol’

6th December 2025

Join Count Arthur Strong as he delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol at the EICC in December 2025!

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th October 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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Cramond Kirk Christmas Fair

6th December 2025

With all your favourite stalls, and Santa back in his grotto, the stage is set for this year’s Christmas Fair in Cramond Kirk Halls on 6th December!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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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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Dancing Shoes

4th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

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Dick Whittington

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

Join the St Serf's Players for their 2025 pantomine 'Dick Whittington' at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre!

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Disco Days Xmas Party Edinburgh

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Celebrate your Christmas party the Disco Days way - party all day and get home at a reasonable hour!

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Dog Training in Edinburgh

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Eat, Drink, Be Merry - Private Festive Party Night

22nd November 2025 - 2nd January 2026

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

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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 Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

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Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra @ Music on the Mezzanine

6th December 2025

Catch the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra when they play Edinburgh Central Library as part of Music on the Mezzanine on Saturday 6th December!

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Edinburgh Winter Makers Market

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative at their annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket on 6th & 7th December!

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

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: Around the World Starflyer

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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 Market

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

20th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
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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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar

20th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
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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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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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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FDMP presents A Christmas Concert

5th December 2025 - 6th December 2025

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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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 23rd November 2025 - 13th December 2025

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 Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

6th December 2025

Delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create up to four pairs of colourful festive earrings in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 6th December.

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Festive Family Films

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Big-screen favourites return to Dynamic Earth, including The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone and Elf, shown on selected weekends and daily in the run-up to Christmas.

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

21st November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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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Folksville Christmas Social 2025

6th December 2025

Edinburgh’s favourite folk night ‘Folksville’ returns with a festive show - our annual ‘Christmas Social’ on 6th December at Assembly Roxy!

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Grassmarket Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction

30th May 2025 - 13th February 2026

From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Jubilate Children’s Choir

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.

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Lanterns Grotto

6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

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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Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

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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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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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Love Actually Boozy Brunch

6th December 2025

Settle in at The Three Sisters for a festive favourite on the screens as we bring you a special showing of Love Actually and a delicious boozy brunch!

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

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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Méabh Breathnach

8th November 2025 - 8th February 2026

In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.

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Michael Fullerton

22nd November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!

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MnB Christmas Craft Market

6th December 2025

MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.

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Monster Cabaret

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 5th December 2026

Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!

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Moonlight Sonata at Christmas

Selected dates between 28th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a special pre-Christmas evening in the stunning surroundings of St Giles' Cathedral!

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Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

6th December 2025

EDINBURGH! Time to get some sand in your boots! The UK's only tribute to Morgan Wallen is coming to The Liquid Room for one huge night of modern country on 6th December!

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Nurturing Pregnancy Walk

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

These Nurturing Mothers monthly walks are an informal gathering to meet other pregnant people, to share experiences, ask questions, and prepare together for birth and early parenting.

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Occult: The Brotherhood of Astaroth - CANCELLED

Selected dates between 4th October 2025 - 6th December 2025

Visit the realm of the occult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Join us as things go bump in the night!

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

27th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.

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Panorama: New Views of a City

9th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.

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Party Nights

28th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

20th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.

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PINK. Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the Origins to Contemporaneity

30th October 2025 - 12th December 2025

This powerful exhibition uncovers the overlooked contributions of Italian women graphic designers who helped define eras, influence culture, and craft iconic imagery.

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall

16th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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Restricted Code: Album Launch Tour

6th December 2025

Glasgow band Restricted Code finally release their long-awaited album in November and play Sneaky Pete's as part of a launch tour on Saturday 6th December!

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Royal Mile International Piano Series

6th October 2025 - 20th July 2026

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!

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Rugby for Beginners

29th July 2025 - 28th April 2026

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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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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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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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Saturday Music Classes

4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Is your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

27th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!

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Shen Xin: Highland Embassy

3rd October 2025 - 21st December 2025

Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.

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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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Snow White

28th November 2025 - 29th December 2025

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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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

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Sundown Adventures

28th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.

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Tang Soo Do

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!

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The Big Show

Selected dates between 12th September 2025 - 28th December 2025

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 Saturday Show

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 13th December 2025

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!

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The Spirit & Adventure of The Rhône Valley Wine Workshop

6th December 2025

Join this Wine Events Scotland workshop for the chance to enjoy some stunning wines from the renowned M. Chapoutier at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh on 6th December!

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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird

21st November 2025 - 28th December 2025

This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.

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The Wizard of Oz - Panto 2025

28th November 2025 - 31st December 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

5th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Follow the yellow brick road to the Corn Exchange Haddington for a magical, musical panto adventure for all ages.

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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

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Urban Market at Potterrow

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 6th December 2025

Urban Market is a new monthly market held in Edinburgh University's Potterrow on the first Saturday of the month!

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas

Selected dates between 21st November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral

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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

1st August 2025 - 30th August 2026

This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Winter Arts Markets

5th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!

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Winter Family Trail

15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?

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WinterFest

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Wreath Making Workshop at Edinburgh Zoo

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by taking a wreath making workshop at Edinburgh Zoo!

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You Mean the World Exhibition

25th June 2025 - 18th December 2025

This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Cinderella

Cinderella

21st November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!

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Events in Fife

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

Christmas Party Comedy Show

Christmas Party Comedy Show

6th December 2025

Join us at Markinch Town Hall on 6th December for the funniest Christmas party in town!

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From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity

From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity

18th October 2025 - 15th February 2026

Join us at Wardlaw Museum for this exhibition and uncover Scotland’s identity through the creativity of its artists!

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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

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Events in Glasgow

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

Humour

Humour

6th December 2025

Local band Humour have announced a headline hometown show at Glasgow's King Tut's on Saturday 6th December!

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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

27th September 2025 - 11th May 2026

Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Taff Rapids

Taff Rapids

6th December 2025

50rpm are delighted to welcome the renowned Welsh high-octane Blugrass quartet Taff Rapids to the Georgian Hotel for a special all-ages afternoon show on Saturday 6th December!

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Cumbernauld Christmas Party Nights

Cumbernauld Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Join Functions R Us for one of their fantastic annual Christmas Party Nights this December in the New Town Hall Cumbernauld!

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The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

ACCORD Hospice Christmas Fayre

ACCORD Hospice Christmas Fayre

6th December 2025

ACCORD Hospice's annual Christmas Fayre, being held at the Lagoon Centre on Saturday 6th December, promises something for everyone!

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Christmas Party Night

Christmas Party Night

6th December 2025

Join The River Inn in Houston for a fabulous Christmas Party Night that promises a festive celebration to remember!

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Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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Events in Stirling

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

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

30th April 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Christmas Party Night

Christmas Party Night

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Get ready to sparkle this festive season with Hotel Colessio's unforgettable Festive Party Nights!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

Christmas At Culzean

Christmas At Culzean

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!

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Christmas Tales With Santa

Christmas Tales With Santa

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

Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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