Dance Events in Edinburgh in December 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
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
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
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
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!
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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Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope
Join human rights organisation Amos Trust at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a powerful night of music, dance, poetry, film and conversation that celebrates Palestinian culture and resilience.
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 7th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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KPOP Christmas with RUMI!
Don’t miss this unforgettable event with RUMI — where K-pop meets Christmas magic - at Wallyford Learning Campus on 7th December!
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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House
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
Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!
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Flamenco Dance Workshop
Join Alba Flamenca for these fab flamenco classes taught by a professional dancer coming from Spain! Give it a go & have fun!
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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco
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
Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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Annasach Ceilidh Countdown to Hogmanay
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House.
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Countdown to Hogmanay, Ceilidh with The Brave
This is the first of three great Laldie Ceilidhs on the last three nights of 2025: the Countdown to Hogmanay at the Assembly Roxy.
READ MORECountdown to Hogmanay, Ceilidh with The Big Shoogle
The Big Shoogle, the world's rockiest Ceilidh band, is playing the second night of the 2025 Countdown to Hogmanay!
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Warm-up Party
What better way to bring in the new year than with The Haggis Ceilidh Club's Hogmanay Ceilidh Warm-up at The Old Dr Bells Baths on 30th December!
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Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
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
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
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
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!
READ MOREHogmanay Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band
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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Monster Masquerade Ball NYE
Join the Monster for his annual Monsters Masquerade Ball this Hogmanay at Frankenstein Pub!
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NYE Ceilidh @ ESF!
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable Ceilidh Street Party at Edinburgh Street Food - a night of dancing, great food, and electric atmosphere under the neon lights!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Family Party
Haggis Ceilidhs are hosting two family hogmanay parties to give families and friends an opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh during the day!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Party at Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Bring in the New Year with the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band at Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
READ MOREThe Haggis Ceilidh Club - Hogmanay Party at The Old Dr Bells Baths
Celebrate your 2025 new years eve in style with one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at The Old Dr Bells Baths!
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Toasting the New Year in Style!
Celebrate the turn of the year with bold whisky, rich flavours, and spirited company at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society!
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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
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 Glasgow
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Sloans Famous Friday Night Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
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Sloans Christmas Ceilidh
Sloans famous Christmas Ceilidh is back. If you're dancin', we're askin' you to join us for a night to remember in our Grand Ballroom with our in-house ceilidh band Chitterybite!
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Christmas Family Ceilidh
Grab your friends and family and head to The National Piping Centre on Friday 19th December for a rockin' ceilidh before relaxing for Christmas!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema: The Nutcracker
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
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Family Hogmanay Ceilidh
Come and welcome in the New Year at Paisley Salvation Army's traditional Family Hogmanay Ceilidh!
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Festive Family Ceilidh
The much-loved festive ceilidh returns to Paisley Town Hall once again on Sunday 28th December with Clamjamfrie providing the musical entertainment!
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
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!
READ MOREDance Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Christmas Ceilidh
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a night of festive fun at the Bo’ness Town Hall on Saturday, 13th December!
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Christmas Party Brunch
Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a festive fun filled afternoon of daytime dancing, delicious brunching, and Christmas Cocktails!
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Gartmore Hogmanay Ceilidh 2025
Get ready to celebrate in spectacular style as the Gartmore Ceilidh, Scotland’s most iconic and vibrant dance event, lights up the calendar for 2026!
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