Christmas Events in Edinburgh in November 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Cards for Good Causes
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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Makers Market The Lothians Vip Christmas Shopping Event
The Makers Market The Lothians invites you to a ViP Christmas Shopping Event on Friday 1st November at Patina!
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Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair
Get ready for a festive shopping experience like no other at the Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair at Little Plaza!
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Christmas at Volcano Falls
Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!
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Festive Macrame: Tree Making Workshop
Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas tree wall hanging or tree decorations or bunting!
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Learn to Lino Print a Christmas Card
Learn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
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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G4 Christmas
Jon, Jai, Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly-anticipated, 20th Anniversary 'G4 Christmas' tour to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 15th November!
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
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
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
The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Festive Series: Sip & Paint Evening
Unwind and get creative in our cosy Distillery lounge for an evening of watercolours, delicious drinks, and fantastic company on 21st November!
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Castle Of Light
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
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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Christmas Family Cruise
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
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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Christmas Photoshoot at Edinburgh & Lothians Rehoming & Rescue Centre
Bring your dog along for a festive photoshoot for the perfect gift - and help the Scottish SPCA raise money!
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Cinderella
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
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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French Fair
Come along to the French Fair at the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 23rd November and discover the many talents among the French community in Scotland!
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Cracker Making Workshop
Join Makery Kate's craft expert for a morning's Christmas crafting at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!
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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.
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Fairytale of New York - Coming Home For Christmas
After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert returns to the Usher Hall with an even bigger production for 2024.
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The Christmas Cookie Icing Workshop
Gather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with laughter, colour, and Christmas spirit at Summerhall Distillery's Christmas Cookie Icing Workshop!
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Wreath Making Workshop
Make your own beautiful festive wreath to adorn your front door this Christmas with Makery Kate at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
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
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
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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Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas at the Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 26th November!
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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Crafts for Christmas
Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - Mary's Meals.
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Festive Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio this November and learn to make your own Christmas Wreath!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 27th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning bubble trinket dish using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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Little Red Robin Hood - The Pantomime
Join Happy Sad Productions in Sharewood Forest, Naughtyham for a fairy tale filled family adventure!
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Smart Works Scotland Festive Fashion Sale
On Wednesday 27th November, Smart Works Scotland will be bringing their Festive Fashion Fair to Edinburgh! So come along and find a gem for the festive season!
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Festive Series: Cocktail Making Masterclass
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Cocktail Masterclass at Holyrood Distillery on 28th November!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
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 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 is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
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SCO 2024/25: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Celebrate the coming festivities with one of music’s most uplifting seasonal creations.
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Treasure Island
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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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh - Christmas Specials
Christmas in Edinburgh is going to be extra special, because this winter, it's time to celebrate the party season the right way at the most talked about night out in the UK... Bongo's Bingo!
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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash
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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Coburg House Winter Open Studios
It's time to open our big red shutter again at Coburg House Art Studios and invite you in for a Winter Open Studios!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 29th November to 1st December!
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Oor Aladdin
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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Supper with Santa
Enjoy supper with Santa and his elves this festive season at IKEA Edinburgh and make some magical memories!
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special
The Night Market UK are jingling all the way back to the Biscuit Factory Edinburgh on Friday 29th November for their Christmas 2024 event.
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
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WinterFest
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
Step into a world of winter wonder with seasonal activities this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh!
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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
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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Christmas Craft Fair at The Eric Liddell Community
Come along to The Eric Liddell Community's Annual Christmas Craft Fair for a festive day filled with holiday cheer!
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Christmas Decorations - Ec-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics on 30th November for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
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Christmas Market and Open Days
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 Themed Boro Inspired Slow Stitch Workshop
In this workshop at Dovecot Studios, inspired by Japanese Boro stitching, you will create a small Christmas themed textile guided by Sue, an experienced teacher and textile enthusiast.
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Coca Cola Christmas Truck Tour Edinburgh
Holidays are coming... come and get your photo taken with the iconic Coca Cola Christmas Truck when it visits Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh on Saturday 30th November!
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Cold Town House - Brunch with Santa
Cold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Corstorphine Festive Wreath Workshops
Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by taking a wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful 30cm wreath decoration, with naturally sourced materials!
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Festive Makers Market
Enjoy a unique festive shopping experience at Edinburgh Open Workshop’s Makers Market on 30th November!
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Festive Origami Bauble Workshop with Lind & Lime
Join Makiko at Lind & Lime on Saturday the 30th of November for this Festive Origami Bauble workshop!
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Festive Wreath Making Workshop with Lind & Lime
Join us on Saturday the 30th of November at Lind & Lime for a Festive Wreath Making workshop with Suzy from Flower Study!
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Frankie Mack: Swingin’ Christmas
Get ready to jingle and mingle with the pride of Leith, Frankie Mack, as he returns to the Assembly Rooms for another unforgettable night!
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German Christmas Bazaar
Join the German Speaking Congregation in Edinburgh for their annual German Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 30th November at Laudate Haus!
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Newhailes Christmas Market
Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens on 30th November for a fabulous Christmas Market with wonderful gifts.
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Preserving for Christmas: Presents & Decorations
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Santa Paws!
This festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join us outdoors for Santa Paws at IKEA, where your pup gets to meet the big man himself.
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SPOT Edinburgh Winter Market
Join SPOT for their inaugural Edinburgh Winter Market at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Orchardhill Parish Church Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Fair at Orchardhill Parish Church is an ideal place to do a bit of shopping and get yourself into the Christmas mood!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Eastwood Park Theatre are delighted to team up with Spillers Pantomimes to present a GIANT of a show: Jack and the Beanstalk – the Panto you've all BEAN waiting for!
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Eaglesham Primary School Festive Friday
Join Eaglesham Primary Shcool for their annual Christmas event, Festive Friday, a family evening of fun on Friday 29th November!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Christmas Market in aid of Haiti Help
Fife Charity Haiti Help is holding a Christmas Market on Saturday 2nd November in the Lochgelly Centre. Everyone welcome!
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Festive Fairies Needle Felting Evening Workshop
Create your own gorgeous festive needle felted fairy, a prefect handmade gift for a special occasion or for your tree!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Helensburgh Winter Festival
Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2024 on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
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The Panopticon Christmas Fair
Browse and buy handmade gifts, pre-loved clothing, vintage treasures and much more at The Panopticon Christmas Fair on Saturday 23rd November!
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Christmas Pottery Class: Miniature Snowmen Sculptures
Join Creative Bloc for a fun and festive crafting experience and learn how to make your own adorable snow people sculptures out of clay!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Pinocchio
Don't miss your chance to see Pinocchio in a way you've never seen before when Greenhills Panto Club bring their production to East Kilbride Village Theatre in November!
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Snow White
ECHO Players return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with their adaptation of Snow White... but not as you know it!
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Winter Activity Programme
Families can enjoy a variety of activities at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre this winter including painting, Christmas-themed crafts, Elf School, and festive films!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Evening Christmas Wreath Workshop
Whether you're a crafting beginner or a seasoned pro, this Evening Christmas Wreath Workshop is the perfect way to create a beautiful, bespoke wreath to decorate your home or gift to a loved one.
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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On
Johnstone will be transformed in to a winter wonderland on Saturday 30th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!
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The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents A Festive Evening With Bestselling Author Jenny Colgan
As part of Book Week Scotland join The Ginger Cat Bookshop for a cozy festive evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Late night Shopping
Join us at Made in Stirling on 28th November for some mulled wine, mince pies and some festive music!
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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond
It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.
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Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade
Come and join Santa in Stirling’s free family parade to celebrate switching on the Christmas lights.
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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on November 16th!
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Crosshouse Children’s Fund Christmas Fair
Kickstart the festive season and experience a magical, family friendly day out at the Crosshouse Children's Fund Christmas Fair!
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