Edinburghs Christmas

A spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the city!

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Edinburgh's Christmas is a spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the city.

The festival is a fantastic Christmas celebration, and great fun for the whole family!

Upcoming Events at Edinburghs Christmas

Winter Windows

16th November 2019 - 26th December 2019

Come and see Edinburgh's 2019 Winter Windows, showcasing the creativity of Edinburgh’s school pupils!

Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens

16th November 2019 - 4th January 2020

The Christmas Market will once again return to East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!

Welcome to the Jingle: Silent Adventures do the Christmas Market!

16th November 2019 - 4th January 2020

Let Edinburgh’s resident silent disco experience transport you into a Yuletide fantasyland on a new adventure to discover the true spirit of Christmas.

Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar

16th November 2019 - 4th January 2020

The Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar has officially opened its doors for the festive season and is the perfect place to raise a glass this Christmas.

Night Walk for Edinburgh

16th November 2019 - 31st January 2020

Night Walk for Edinburgh, one of the biggest hits of the Edinburgh international Festival 2019, returns as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations.

Santa’s Grotto

16th November 2019 - 24th December 2019

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to Santa... it’s the perfect way for children to get into the festive spirit.

24 Doors of Advent

1st December 2019 - 24th December 2019

Throughout December Edinburgh opens its doors to showcase the unique buildings in the city in this real-life advent calendar.

Strange Tales

3rd December 2019 - 23rd December 2019

Filled with intrigue, mysticism, magic, sensuality, and a dash of terror, Strange Tales will draw you into a world full of mischievous fox spirits, yearning ghosts and enchanted swords.

I Can Go Anywhere

7th December 2019 - 21st December 2019

I Can Go Anywhere is a big-hearted call to arms; a Mod anthem to solidarity and acceptance in an increasingly hostile world. See it at the Traverse Theatre this December!

Community Christmas

11th December 2019 - 22nd December 2019

Edinburgh’s Christmas magic will be heading to twelve locations over twelve nights around Edinburgh, with a building being brought to life in each locality for one night only.

The Comedy Show: Christmas Special

13th December 2019

Enjoy an extra festive version of The Comedy Show, with 4 of the UK's best comedians, on selected dates in December!

The Comedy Show: Christmas Special

14th December 2019

Enjoy an extra festive version of The Comedy Show, with 4 of the UK's best comedians, on selected dates in December!

Jesus L’Oreal: Inn Stable Condition(er)

15th December 2019

Your fitness and lifestyle guru Jesus L’Oréal descends once again for a high energy service of song, dance and Jehovah's fitness!

Baby Loves Disco’s Christmas Glitter Ball

15th December 2019

After five sell-out years at Edinburgh’s Christmas, the legendary Baby Loves Disco returns, this time taking over the Assembly Rooms’ Ballroom.

The Comedy Show: Christmas Special

19th December 2019

Enjoy an extra festive version of The Comedy Show, with 4 of the UK's best comedians, on selected dates in December!

The Chicago Blues Brothers - Christmas Party

20th December 2019

The Award Winning Chicago Blues Brothers are having a HUGE Christmas party this year.... and you’re invited!

The Comedy Show: Christmas Special

20th December 2019

Enjoy an extra festive version of The Comedy Show, with 4 of the UK's best comedians, on selected dates in December!

Now That’s What I Call Christmas

21st December 2019

All your favourites wrapped up in one great show. Get ready to celebrate with a feast of massive seasonal hits!

The Comedy Show: Christmas Special

21st December 2019

Enjoy an extra festive version of The Comedy Show, with 4 of the UK's best comedians, on selected dates in December!

Baby Loves Disco’s Christmas Glitter Ball

21st December 2019

After five sell-out years at Edinburgh’s Christmas, the legendary Baby Loves Disco returns, this time taking over the Assembly Rooms’ Ballroom.

The Comedy Show: Hogmanay Special

27th December 2019 - 29th December 2019

Get out of the cold and into the Gilded Balloon Basement for 3 nights of comedy from Katie Mulgrew, Rosco McClelland, Susan Riddell and Scott Gibson, and see 2019 out with a giggle.

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