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Dance Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Ceilidh in Charteris Centre

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!

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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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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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Historical Georgian Dance Classes

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 9th December 2025

Join the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!

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Ceilidh Tea Dances

Selected dates between 23rd October 2025 - 18th December 2025

Dance away the afternoon, and enjoy good company at these Ceilidh Tea Dances held in Marchmont St. Giles on Thursday afternoons!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 10th July 2026

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!

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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.

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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House

13th December 2025

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 13th December.

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Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band

13th December 2025

Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!

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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco

14th December 2025

TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!

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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress

20th December 2025

Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

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Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club

31st December 2025

Enjoy a special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club giving young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all.

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Hogmanay 2025: Party at The Pitt

31st December 2025

Ring in the New Year the Pitt way! Join us for an epic Hogmanay celebration packed with street food feasts, incredible live music, ceilidh dancing, and a countdown to remember!

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Hogmanay At Ghillie Dhu

31st December 2025

Get set to celebrate Hogmanay the Ghillie way, with the famous Hogmanay Hoolie Ceilidh take over the stunning auditorium, followed by a DJ all the way through until 4pm!

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Hogmanay Ceilidh Club

31st December 2025

The Hogmanay Ceilidh Club returns to the famous Assembly Rooms, with more live ceilidh action than ever before across two dancefloors, guaranteed to have you birlin’ through the bells!

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Hogmanay Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band

31st December 2025

A big ceilidh for a big night. Four and a half hours long, up to and after the bells, with HotScotch Ceilidh Band.

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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Nutcracker

Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Nutcracker

10th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Dance Events in Fife

Dance Events in Glasgow

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

Platform Dance

Platform Dance

Selected dates between 28th August 2025 - 18th December 2025

Platform Dance is weekly fun and informal workshops for children and young people, aged between 8 and 16, interested in exploring dance!

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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes

Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes

Selected dates between 27th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix at The Red Door Club or begin to learn how to dance it!

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Learn To Line Dance

Learn To Line Dance

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Suitable for totally green newbies, you'll learn to two step & grapevine the night away at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo's Line Dancing evenings!

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Dance Events in Lanarkshire

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

Cinema: The Nutcracker

Cinema: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 10th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh

New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh

31st December 2025

Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!

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Dance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!

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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!

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Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Come on your own or with friends for these line dancing classes with Maggie at Gallowhill Community Centre on Wednesday evenings!

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Dance Events in Stirling

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

Festive Disco Night

Festive Disco Night

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

Stirling Court Hotel is delighted to offer guests a more casual party night experience in our sister club Venue, situated in the grounds of the University of Stirling.

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Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

31st December 2025

Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!

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Christmas Party Brunch

Christmas Party Brunch

20th December 2025

Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a festive fun filled afternoon of daytime dancing, delicious brunching, and Christmas Cocktails!

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Events in Other Areas

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WST
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Children's Classic Concerts
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