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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh in December 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 6th February 2024 - 3rd December 2024

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 11th February 2024 - 1st December 2024

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Haunted Haus

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Get ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!

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Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Selected dates between 17th April 2024 - 28th December 2024

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

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Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 23rd January 2025

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura!

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 26th December 2024

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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Tea and Tarot

Selected dates between 8th August 2024 - 13th March 2025

Join this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 30th August 2024 - 6th December 2024

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 31st August 2024 - 7th December 2024

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

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Red Raw

Selected dates between 2nd September 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 17th December 2024

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 12th September 2024 - 30th January 2025

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

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The Other Show

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

From the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 29th September 2024 - 29th December 2024

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Selected dates between 4th October 2024 - 9th December 2024

Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.

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Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 11th October 2024 - 18th December 2024

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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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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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 26th October 2024 - 27th June 2025

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.

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The Bright Club

Selected dates between 30th October 2024 - 18th December 2024

The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.

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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Selected dates between 31st October 2024 - 31st July 2025

Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!

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Christmas at Volcano Falls

6th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!

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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh

Selected dates between 9th November 2024 - 25th January 2025

Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

15th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

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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Christmas at the Botanics

21st November 2024 - 30th December 2024

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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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

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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Peter Pan

22nd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

This Panto season, Reconnect Theatres present 'Peter Pan' at the Howden Park Centre!

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Christmas Folk Cruise

Selected dates between 23rd November 2024 - 14th December 2024

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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Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza - with Flexible Childcare Support

25th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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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Little Red Robin Hood - The Pantomime

27th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

Join Happy Sad Productions in Sharewood Forest, Naughtyham for a fairy tale filled family adventure!

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Treasure Island

28th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

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

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

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

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 20th December 2024

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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Oor Aladdin

29th November 2024 - 29th December 2024

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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A Noble Clown

30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

A Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Michael Daviot, tells the story of Duncan Macrae, long considered Scotland’s greatest actor.

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An Evening Of Darts

30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

An Evening Of Darts comes to the O2 Academy Edinburgh for two nights on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!

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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Dominic Waxing Lyrical x Mr McFall’s Chamber - POSTPONED

1st December 2024

Dominic Waxing Lyrical returns to the Traverse with long term collaborators Mr McFall’s Chamber on 1st December as part of The Soundhouse Winter Festival.

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Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

1st December 2024

Well-known for their energetic live shows don't miss Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra when they come to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 1st December!

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Santa Šillere Quintet Feat. Toms Rudzinskis (LV/PL)

1st December 2024

Latvian jazz singer Santa Šillere brings her European concert tour, celebrating her debut album’s "Other Ways" release, to The Jazz Bar Edinburgh on 1st December!

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SNJO: Remembering Duke featuring Lucy-Anne Daniels

1st December 2024

Join the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for Remembering Duke featuring Lucy-Anne Daniels with the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra!

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Soundhouse: Acolyte

1st December 2024

Catch Acolyte, an Edinburgh-based poetic and psychedelic ensemble, at the Traverse Theatre on 1st December!

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Soundhouse: Su-a Lee & Friends

1st December 2024

For this very special show at the Traverse Theatre, Su-a Lee will be joined by three stellar collaborators: Duncan Chisholm, Donald Shaw and Hamish Napier.

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Tom Meighan - Acoustic

1st December 2024

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is bringing his acoustic tour, Raw, to La Belle Angele on Sunday 1st December!

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An Audience with Monty Don

2nd December 2024

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.

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An Evening With: Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre

2nd December 2024

Don't miss an evening with Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre, in aid of The Lyceum, and hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig!

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Callum Easter & the Roulettes

2nd December 2024

Returning to The Queens Hall as part of the Soundhouse Winter Festival, Leith’s Callum Easter will brand his name on your heart.

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Bach Meets Modernity: Hugh Mackay plays Bach, Britten and Demenga

3rd December 2024

Scottish cellist Hugh Mackay plays Bach, Britten, and Demenga in a blend of iconic cello works on 3rd December in St Michael's Parish Church, Edinburgh.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

3rd December 2024 - 29th December 2024

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!

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The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra

3rd December 2024

The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!

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Burgh Blatherers’ Winter Warmer

4th December 2024

It's time to join the Burgh Blatherers for their Winter Warmer at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 4th December!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

4th December 2024 - 7th December 2024

Escape to a world of pure imagination with Balerno Theatre Company's production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 4th to 7th December!

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Christmas Lights Switch On at The Eric Liddell Community

4th December 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Eric Liddell Community, will be hosting their annual Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 4th December.

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Festive Night at Dovecot

4th December 2024

Join us for a fun and festive night at Dovecot! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into colourful pompom making and enjoy a guided tour of our exhibition, Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra

4th December 2024

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol is live in concert across the UK this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film! Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on December 4th!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Swamplesque

5th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!

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Embrace: An Evening with Danny McNanamara - Q&A and Signing

5th December 2024

Lead singer from Embrace, Danny McNamara comes to The Old Dr Bells Baths in Edinburgh, in a unique 'An Evening With' tour - featuring interview, Q&A and signing.

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Festive Series: Holyrood Distillery x Pilot Brewing

5th December 2024

Make merry with an exclusive collaboration event between Holyrood Distillery and Pilot Brewery on 5th December!

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Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine

5th December 2024

Acclaimed Irish singer/composer Heidi Talbot comes to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 5th December. Joining her will be Ivor Novello award-winning singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine!

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Jazz Evening with the Pisconians

5th December 2024

The Pisconians, a UK Jazz fusion Hip Hop band, perform their debut EP 'Jazz in the Burgh' as well as some familiar standards at Edinburgh Central Library on 5th December!

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Jed Potts and Cameron Gray at the First Thursday Blues Club, Edinburgh

5th December 2024

The First Thursday Blues Club are extremely pleased to have Jed Potts and Cameron Gray play together for the first time at their club on Thursday 5th December!

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Queer Folks’ Tales

5th December 2024

Queer Folks’ Tales is back in December and sees another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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SCO 2024/25: Prokofiev & Brahms

5th December 2024

Darkly lyrical and bristling with devilish energy, Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto is the ideal musical match for the exceptional talents of violinist Aylen Pritchin

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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Haddington

6th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.

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A Very Buble Christmas

6th December 2024 - 7th December 2024

Get into the Christmas spirit and prepare to be captivated by the fabulous talents of Michael Hastie, Scotland’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, with Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!

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Bay City Rollers

6th December 2024

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70's when Scotland's original boy band ruled the charts as the Bay City Rollers return to La Belle Angele on Friday 6th December!

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Big Big Christmas Parties

6th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Are you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!

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Cahill Costello

6th December 2024

Virtuoso Scottish drummer Graham Costello (of Strata)’s new project blending electronica with Kev Cahill’s astounding guitar work is perhaps the wildest live ride you’ll witness this year.

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Christmas Concert: Jubilo with the Edinburgh Players

6th December 2024

Jubilo, a long-established Edinburgh choir, are delighted to bring their Christmas Concert with the Edinburgh Players to The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on 6th December!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Jason Byrne: No Show

6th December 2024 - 7th December 2024

Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show at Assembly Hall on 6th & 7th December!

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Loud Poets Showcase

6th December 2024

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 6th December!

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Movies Under The Stars Drive-In at The Centre, Livingston

6th December 2024

Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of festive films at The Centre, Livingston on Friday 6th December, from the comfort of your car at our open-air drive-in cinema!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Dvořák’s New World Symphony

6th December 2024

Dvořák’s New World Symphony is a truly epic song of nostalgia for the old world and hope for the new!

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Starry Nights at Beecraigs Country Park

6th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights comes to Beecraigs Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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The Skids & Spear Of Destiny

6th December 2024

Punk legends The Skids bring their 45th Anniversary tour to The Queen's Hall on Friday 6th December!

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80s Vs 90s: Betamax Bandits + Hassel & The Hoffs

7th December 2024

The 80s Vs the 90s! Betamax Bandits are Edinburgh’s 80s pop covers band, Join them at The Hive with very special guests, Hassel & The Hoffs!

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Calum Bowie

7th December 2024

Edinburgh based singer-songwriter Calum Bowie will headline the Liquid Room on Saturday 7th December!

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Christmas Ceilidh with the Jig Show

7th December 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios for an evening of lively music, traditional dancing, and festive cheer with The Jig Show on 7th December!

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David B Archibald

7th December 2024

Scottish musician and self-accompanied singer David B Archibald headlines The Old Dr Bells Baths on Saturday 7th December.

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Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Party

7th December 2024

What would Christmas look like after the end of the world? Join the International Ghost Society at Barnton Bunker on the evening of the 7th of December 2024 for a Christmas party like no other!

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Reggaeton Party

7th December 2024

The UK's biggest Reggaeton Party is coming back to Edinburgh this December. Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton at La Belle Angele!

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Skinny Lister

7th December 2024

Catch folk rock's rowdiest rabble Skinny Lister live at The Mash House on Saturday 7th December!

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Swing Into Christmas

7th December 2024

Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Concert Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas!

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Taylor Swift - Silent Disco Boat Party

7th December 2024

Set sail with Maid of the Forth and Jojo’s Parties for the ultimate Taylor Swift Silent Disco Boat Party on Saturday 7th December!

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The Sensational David Bowie Band - Christmas Special

7th December 2024

The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, returns to La Belle Angele for a Christmas special on Saturday 7th December!

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The Seven Hills Chorus Christmas Concert

7th December 2024

The Seven Hills Chorus return to St Anne's Parish Church with their Christmas Concert on Saturday 7th December!

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Whispers of the Twenties: A Christmas Speakeasy

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Step into a world of flappers, speakeasies, cocktails and jazz as you embark on an enchanting time-travel adventure to the Roaring Twenties at Summerhall Distillery this December!

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Carols by the Christmas Tree

8th December 2024 - 9th December 2024

Enjoy seeing the beautifully decorated State Apartments of The Palace of Holyroodhouse, as you make your way to the Great Gallery to hear a wonderful concert of Christmas music on 8th December!

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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

8th December 2024

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!

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Geoffrey Chaucer’s Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye!

8th December 2024

With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, John-Luke Roberts presents a night of ridiculous carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer!

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Glow-Ho-Ho: Alcohol-Free Christmas Party

8th December 2024

Join FLARE* at Le Monde Hotel on 8th December at for a night of festive enchantment at the GLOW-HO-HO alcohol-free Christmas Party!

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Jamie Sutherland

8th December 2024

Broken Records frontman, Jamie Sutherland, is heading out on his own after releasing his new solo album 'The World As It Used To Be' and plays The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 8th December!

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Uncle Frank

8th December 2024

Don't miss Leicester band Uncle Frank when the play The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 8th December!

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Everything Everything

9th December 2024

Infectious art pop quartet Everything Everything head out on tour in support of their seventh album Mountainhead, don't miss them live at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on December 9th!

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The Amazons

9th December 2024

One of the UK's most exciting bands, The Amazons, have announced a date at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 9th December.

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Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

Selected dates between 10th December 2024 - 17th January 2025

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Love Actually: The Film With Live Orchestra

10th December 2024

Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to the Usher Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!

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Nativity! The Musical

10th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

This Christmas, join Captivate Theatre for the hilarious comedy the whole family will love – Nativity! The Musical.

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Scottish Ensemble: Concerts by Candlelight

10th December 2024

In the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present.

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The View

10th December 2024

Offering fans a chance to let loose and chant along to all of their most memorable belters, The View play La Belle Angele on 10th December as part of 'The Greatest Hits' tour!

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Crimboh 2024: Stockbridge Parish Church

11th December 2024

Join The Bohemians at Stockbridge Parish Church for Crimboh, 2024 - a concert full of cheer to get you in the festive spirit!

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Fat Freddy’s Drop

11th December 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand’s hi-tek soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop returns to Europe in 2024 for a new studio album release tour, with a date at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

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Táin

11th December 2024

Young Edinburgh Storytellers Mark Borthwick and David Hughes weave together music and myth, blood and laughter, gender and magic, to explore the dark delights of the Táin Bó Cúailnge!

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The Twilight Sad

11th December 2024

James and Andy from The Twilight Sad bring a very special, intimate show to the Queen's Hall, featuring stripped-back songs from across their critically acclaimed body of work!

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The Wonder Stuff

11th December 2024

Indie rockers The Wonder Stuff will be performing 'HUP' in its entirety to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 11th December!

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Boris Grebenshikov

12th December 2024

Boris Grebenshikov plays The Liquid Room on 12th December with a new program "Square Root Sun" and the best "Aquarium" songs of all times.

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New Mexican Supper Club

12th December 2024

Experience the bold flavours of New Mexican cuisine at Leith Community Croft's first supper club on 12th December!

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SCO 2024/25: Eine kleine Nachtmusik

12th December 2024

Rediscover this sunny work with Maxim Emelyanychev, who surrounds it with rarities created around the same time.

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Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert

12th December 2024
Edinburgh West

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 12th December!

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The Stand Christmas Special

12th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

13th December 2024

Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, experience an enchanting evening by candlelight with music performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood at St Giles' Cathedral.

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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons

Selected dates between 13th December 2024 - 17th January 2025

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Christmas Baroque

13th December 2024

Celebrate Christmas with London Concertante as we play a selection of stunning Christmas-themed Baroque works at St Giles Cathedral on 13th December!

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Garrett Millerick: One Trick Pony

13th December 2024

Creator and star of BBC R4’s hit new comedy ‘Do Gooders’, Garrett Millerick brings his show to The Monkey Barrel for a special one off performance on 13th December!

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Heriot-Watt University Christmas Carol Celebration 2024

13th December 2024

Heriot-Watt University’s beloved annual Christmas Carol Celebration returns to the Edinburgh campus on Friday 13th December.

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Hit the Road: Corin, James Low and Daisy Mack

13th December 2024

Hometown talent Corin will headline Assai Edinburgh on Friday 13th December as part of Hit the Road Tours, alongside busking sensation James Low and emerging singer songwriter Daisy Mack!

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PorkPie

13th December 2024

Don't miss eight piece Ska band PorkPie live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 13th December!

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert

13th December 2024

The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.

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So Fetch - 2000s Party Xmas Special

13th December 2024

After another sold out event So Fetch is coming back to Edinburgh on Friday 13th December for a night full of 2000s magic with a Christmas twist!

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The Bluebells

13th December 2024

The Bluebells are heading out on tour this December and play The Liquid Room on Friday 13th!

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The Kairos

13th December 2024

The Kairos have announced a UK tour later in the year with a date at Sneaky Pete's on Friday 13th December!

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The Kymatiks & Mothman

13th December 2024

The Kymatiks return again for the first time since the Fringe 2022. Join them and local band Mothman for an eclectic mix of rootsy rock & roll at Bannermans Bar on 13th December!

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The Last Wolf

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 group, The Last Wolf is a new thriller taken from the fairy tales of wolves gone by.

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The Signs - Rock Covers Band

13th December 2024

The Signs return to Dreadnought Rock on 13th December with a covers night of Rock that will have you..... rocking in no time.

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The Soup Dragons

13th December 2024

Scottish indie legends The Soup Dragons have announced a special Christmas show at The Mash House on Friday 13th December!

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TheGetDown #8

13th December 2024

Luvin'Leith Events presents TheGetDown #8 with the legendary CJ Mackintosh, former Ministry Of Sound Resident, on Friday 13th December at Leith Arches!

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Vote Christmas

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

The most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 Friday group.

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999 with Cowboy Hunters and Shock & Awe

14th December 2024

UK punk legends 999 return to Scotland's capital to visit The Mash House on 14th December, with support from special guests Cowboy Hunters & Shock and Awe.

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Annasach Christmas Ceilidh at the Counting House

14th December 2024

Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 14th December.

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, returns for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

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Calton Consort: Advent ‘O’ Carol

14th December 2024

Calton Consort present a candlelit concert for advent at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 14th December!

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Christmas at Greyfriars

14th December 2024

The Edinburgh Singers return to the historic Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 14th December to present a celebration of festive music!

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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!

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Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company: Andalucia

14th December 2024

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company will conclude its tour of Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra, at the Queen's Hall in December!

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East Coast Cured & Bludge Wine Tasting

14th December 2024

BLUDGE has paired up with the fabulous folks at East Coast Cured to put together a wine & charcuterie tasting evening on Saturday 14th December.

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Edinburgh Bach Choir - Christmas Concert

14th December 2024

Join Edinburgh Bach Choir for their Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Edinburgh Brass Band: Music for Christmas

14th December 2024

Edinburgh Brass Band are delighted to perform our annual Christmas concert in the beautiful St John's Church on Saturday 14th December!

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Liam Withnail: Live at Monkey Barrel (Special Taping)

14th December 2024

Join Liam Withnail at Monkey Barrel on 14th December as he presents a special one off night of his classic stand up routines from over the years, to be filmed for his debut special!

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MacMuse

14th December 2024

Don't miss an unforgettable night as MacMuse, the ultimate tribute to the iconic band Muse, takes the stage to celebrate the anniversaries of two legendary albums: Showbiz and The Resistance.

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Midge Ure

14th December 2024

Experience a spectacular musical journey with Midge Ure's Catalogue: The Hits Tour at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 14th December!

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

14th December 2024

Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrates the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces!

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Aynsley Lister

15th December 2024

Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 15th December!

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Aynsley Lister Band plus Support

15th December 2024

Aynsley Lister returns to The Caves with his incredible band on 15th December for another night of electrifying music that will have you hooked from the first note.

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Choir of King’s College Cambridge

15th December 2024

The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups and you can hear them at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th December!

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Christmas by Candlelight

15th December 2024

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.

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Fire and Light: A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

15th December 2024

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th and early 19th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House on Sunday 15th December!

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Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show

Selected dates between 15th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Get ready for a hilarious festive celebration with Frank Sanazi’s Secret White Christmas Show in The Bier Cellar at Frankenstein.

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George Zacharopoulos: The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life

15th December 2024

Greece's finest stand up comedian, George Zacharopoulos, bring his show 'The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life' to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Live At Christmas With Sara Pascoe

15th December 2024

The country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!

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Sol Bernstein ‘Still Standing’

15th December 2024

The oldest comedian still working today returns for the first time in Edinburgh in a decade for one night only and he’s ‘still standing’.

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The Amy Winehouse Band

15th December 2024

Amy Winehouse's original band led by her long term musical director Dale Davis and fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé will play the Liquid Room on Sunday 15th December!

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Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division

15th December 2024

Forty years on, you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act when they return to The Voodoo Rooms on December 15th!

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Winter Concert

15th December 2024

Colinton Amateur Orchestral Society will present their Winter Concert at Polwarth Parish Church on Sunday 15th December!

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Soundhouse: Dean Owens & The Sinners

16th December 2024

Join Leith’s favourite son and Soundhouse favourite Dean Owens for the now traditional pre Christmas show at the Traverse.

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Sounds of the Season - A Christmas Concert

16th December 2024

Join St Mary’s Music School on 16th December for an evening of music set within the beautiful surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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The Bootleg Beatles

16th December 2024

Regarded the world over as being the Gold standard of Tribute, the Bootleg Beatles return to the Usher Hall this Christmas for another nostalgic whirlwind trip through the sixties.

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Toyah & Robert - Chirstmas Party

16th December 2024

Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are bursting out of their kitchen again, for the Christmas Party 2024 and bring it to The Queen's Hall on Monday 16th December!

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Greg Coulson Band

17th December 2024

Catch Greg Coulson, a multi-talented musician and entertaining singer-songwriter, at La Belle Angele on Tuesday 17th December as part of Edinburgh Blues Club!

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KuleeAngee

17th December 2024

Already making a mark in the Glasgow music scene KuleeAngee, formed by Scottish friends Duncan Grant and Keshav Kanabar, will headline Sneaky Pete's on Tuesday 17th December!

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A Candlelit Christmas Concert

18th December 2024

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on Wednesday 18th December!

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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Musselburgh

18th December 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.

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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

18th December 2024

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas 2024, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

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Dunedin Consort: Messiah

18th December 2024

There are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season than to listed to the Dunedin Consort perfom Handel's Messiah!

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SCO 2024/25: Silent Night

18th December 2024 - 19th December 2024

Join the luminous voices of the SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer in the intimate setting of Greyfriars Kirk for a much-loved Edinburgh musical tradition.

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Screening: Pass the Spoon

18th December 2024

To celebrate Magnetic North's 25th anniversary, Fruitmarket are hosting a film screening of their spectacular production Pass The Spoon – for one night only on Wednesday 18th December!

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Stories on the Way: Darkness and Light

18th December 2024

Join some of the Scottish Storytelling Centre's amazing apprentice storytellers as they venture into the dark winter nights in search of stories to share.

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A Candlelit Christmas Concert

19th December 2024

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Thursday 19th December!

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ABBA Odyssey Christmas Party!

19th December 2024

Come dance the night away at the ABBA Odyssey Christmas Party! With something for everyone, this show is guaranteed to get you in the party spirit.

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An Evening With: Sir Alexander McCall Smith

19th December 2024

Join us for an evening with Sir Alexander McCall Smith, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.

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Carols by Candlelight

19th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Opera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel to present Carols by Candlelight from 19th - 21st December.

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Festive Series: Whisky & Cheese Tasting

19th December 2024

This holiday season, let us welcome you for a decadent evening of whisky and cheese tasting at our warm and cosy Holyrood Distillery!

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

19th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Phil Cunningham returns to The Queen's Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook from 19th to 22nd December!

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XXL Christmas Carol Concert

19th December 2024

Bring your loved ones for a night of joy, music, and holiday cheer at The XXL Christmas Carol Concert in the Assembly Rooms on 19th December!

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ABBAMANIA Christmas Spectacular

20th December 2024

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA at The Queen's Hall on 20th December!

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Del Amitri

20th December 2024

Del Amitri are excited to announce a run of Scottish dates to close out the year which will include a night at the Usher Hall on Friday 20th December!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy

Selected dates between 20th December 2024 - 4th July 2025

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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Einaudi’s Christmas Carols by Candlelight: The Snowman

20th December 2024

Sing along with Usher Hall emerging artists Ines Mayhew-Begg and Matthew Shiel for a festive evening of Christmas carolling at the piano on 30th December at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert!

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Gershwin’s Christmas Jazz Piano by Candlelight: Rhapsody in White

20th December 2024

Come along to a swinging, toe-tapping and festive tour of jazz piano alongside jazz improv, after Christmas carols and films by award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel on 20th December!

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Quiet Houses

20th December 2024

Don't miss Quiet Houses when they play a hometown show at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 20th December!

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Shampagne Supernova

20th December 2024

Don't miss Shampagne Supernova, an Oasis Tribute Christmas Party, at Stramash Edinburgh on 20th December!

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Victory or Die Christmas Bash

20th December 2024

Victory or Die return to jingle your tinsel this Christmas with a headline show at Dreadnought Rock on 20th December!

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas At The Movies

21st December 2024

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!

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Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

21st December 2024

Don't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, live at La Belle Angele on Saturday 21st December!

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Rachel Fairburn: Work in Progress

21st December 2024

Join Rachel Fairburn at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 21st December as she tries brand new material ahead of her 2025 tour!

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Withered Hand

21st December 2024

Don't miss Scottish indie folk-pop act Withered Hand, the solo project of singer/songwriter Dan Willson, live at Sneaky Pete's on Saturday 21st December!

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Frankie Valli & the False Seasons

22nd December 2024

Back by popular demand, Frankie Valli & the False Seasons return to Frankenstein Pub on Sunday 22nd December!

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Jo Caulfield - A Celebration of Anger

22nd December 2024

Jo Caulfield brings her new show 'A Celebration of Anger' to Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh on 22nd December!

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Christmas Piano by Candlelight: Moonlight Sonata

23rd December 2024

Enjoy Beethoven's iconic and haunting masterpiece performed alongside festive piano classics in the atmospheric candlelit St Vincent's Chapel on 23rd December!

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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

23rd December 2024 - 30th December 2024

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

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King Creosote

23rd December 2024

Equally commanding whether playing live to capacity crowds or serenading fans in the fishing pubs and pottery shops of Crail and Anstruther, don't miss King Creosote at the Usher Hall!

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SCO: Christmas Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

23rd December 2024

Join the Scottish Candlelight Orchestra and award-winning violinist Ben Shute for a festive programme of Christmas string classics at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 23rd December!

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HWFGLow Boxing Day Special

26th December 2024

HWFG returns to Room At The Top for a Boxing Day All Day Glow Party. This is a rave you won’t want to miss!

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Qween UK

27th December 2024

Recreating the persona of Freddie with pinpoint accuracy, this electrifying tribute show is not to be missed with a superb band in the form of QWEEN UK!

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Skerryvore

27th December 2024

The multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27th December!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy - Hogmanay Specials

27th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!

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Lateral Flow - Jingle all the way

28th December 2024

Lateral Flow are back at Dreadnought Rock on 28th December with another great collection of songs to have you rocking along in no time!

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MAD4IT Manchester Night

28th December 2024

Dust off your bucket hats as Manchester returns to Bathgate for 1 night only as we celebrate the greatest music that has come out of the city over the years with a MASSIVE Manchester Tribute night!

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The Music Of Lord Of The Rings, Game Of Thrones

28th December 2024

Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond, brought to life by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and choir in this unmissable concert!

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Vida

28th December 2024

Don't miss Vida, a 6 piece collective of songwriting musicians from Clackmannanshire, when they play The Mash House on Saturday 28th December!

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Bad Manners

29th December 2024

La Belle Angele welcomes back Buster and the boys after last years amazing show! So grab your tickets quick!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by 20,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!

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Haggis Ceilidhs Hogmanay Parties

29th December 2024 - 31st December 2024

Celebrate your 2024 new years eve in style with The Haggis Chasers, one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at The Counting House!

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The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams

29th December 2024

Enjoy an epic concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time at the Usher Hall on 29th December!

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Tiff Stevenson: Husband Material

29th December 2024

Tiff Stevenson tells you why she’d make a good husband. There are also jokes about her actual husband in her new show 'Husband Material' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th December!

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Aladdin: Adult Panto

30th December 2024

See our pantomime cast take you through the story of “Oor Aladdin” but with a sinister twist at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on Monday 30th December!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Night Afore Disco Party

30th December 2024

Global smash-hit and time-travelling DJ sensation Hot Dub Time Machine returns to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay for the first time in a decade to headline this year’s Night Afore Disco Party.

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

30th December 2024

Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!

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Dreadnoughtrock: Hogmanay Party

31st December 2024

Join us at Scotland's longest running rock club and rock into 2025 Dreadnought Style!

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Edinburgh’ Hogmanay: Street Party – Silent Adventures Mega Silent Disco

31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and Silent Adventures are delighted to present the return of the Silent Adventures Mega Silent Disco for this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens

31st December 2024

Concert in the Gardens presents the very best in live music, fireworks and illumination for a world-class event experience to say farewell to 2024 and help us jump into 2025.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

31st December 2024

Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!

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Haggis Ceilidhs Hogmanay Party

31st December 2024

Celebrate your 2024 new years eve in style with The Haggis Chasers, one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands at the O2 Academy Edinburgh!

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Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Ring in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.

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Hogmanay Celebrations at Contini George Street

31st December 2024

Celebrate New Year in sumptuous style at Contini George Street's annual New Year’s Eve dinner with post-dinner entertainment!

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Hogmanay Extravaganza at The Pitt

31st December 2024

Join us at The Pitt for an epic night of fun, food, fire, live music, laughter, a ceilidh and lots of surprises as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with open arms!

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Hogmanay in Heights

31st December 2024

Raise a glass to 2025 in style and with the best view in town at our Hogmanay Bash at Apex Grassmarket Hotel is in our fabulous Heights suite!

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Hogmanay Party at Edinburgh Street Food

31st December 2024

Ready for an unforgettable Hogmanay 2024 in the heart of Edinburgh? Then Edinburgh Street Food is the place to be!

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Hogmanay: Feeva & The Diversions

31st December 2024

Bring in the bells at Dalkeith Miners Club this Hogmanay, with 2x fantastic live bands you can dance, celebrate & start 2025 with a BANG!

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Mad Ferret Hogmanay Party

31st December 2024

Bring in the bells this Hogmanay with up-beat Scots/Irish Folk music by The Mad Ferret Band at Stramash!

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Toasting the New Year in Style!

31st December 2024

Step into the New Year with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and bid farewell to 2024 in style!

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VEGAS! The Grand Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024

Say farewell to 2024, and welcome in 2025 at The Vegas Grand Hogmanay Ball in the Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Newton Mearns Community Choir Christmas Concert & Shopping Evening

Newton Mearns Community Choir Christmas Concert & Shopping Evening

6th December 2024

Join Newton Mearns Community Choir for a festive evening of music, shopping & refreshments on Friday 6th December!

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Hogmanay Ball

Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2024

Celebrate the New year in style and grandeur at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's spectacular Hogmany Ball!

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Cinema Screening: The Nutcracker

Cinema Screening: The Nutcracker

19th December 2024

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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Nights Out Events in Fife

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

James Yorkston - Live Music

James Yorkston - Live Music

7th December 2024

The brilliant James Yorkston plays a very rare East Neuk gig at Futtle on Saturday 7th December!

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Poppyscotland presents: Sounds of Scotland

Poppyscotland presents: Sounds of Scotland

19th December 2024

Scotland’s best-known military band has launched a series of concerts, “Sounds of Scotland”, to raise funds for the nation’s best-known Armed Forces charity this autumn.

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Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington

Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington

5th December 2024 - 27th December 2024

The “Best Wee Panto in Scotland” returns to The King’s Theatre Kircaldy with a brand spanking new show for 2024!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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

Midge Ure

Midge Ure

18th December 2024

Experience a spectacular musical journey with Midge Ure's Catalogue: The Hits Tour at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 18th December!

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Roddy Woomble

Roddy Woomble

20th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble joins The Hug and Pint this winter for two very special solo shows in December!

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Restless Road

Restless Road

9th December 2024

Restless Road, featuring Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack, return to the UK with a headline tour, don't miss the live at Oran Mor on Monday 9th December!

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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

Music In The Museum: A Broadway Christmas Carol

Music In The Museum: A Broadway Christmas Carol

10th December 2024

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an enchanting evening of seasonal music infused with Broadway flair at Summerlee Museum!

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New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh

New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh

31st December 2024

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

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Aladdin

Aladdin

Selected dates between 11th December 2024 - 19th December 2024

This Christmas, Theatre Presto proudly brings their production of Aladdin to the Henderson Theatre in Shotts!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Paisley Philharmonic Choir Christmas Carol Concert

Paisley Philharmonic Choir Christmas Carol Concert

7th December 2024

Join Paisley Philharmonic Choir with Johnstone Band at St Mirin's Cathedral for their popular annual Christmas Carol Concert!

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The Re-Claimers

The Re-Claimers

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 13th December 2024

The Re-Claimers are returning to the Bungalow Paisley with their critically acclaimed and fabulously Scottish live music show on Saturday 7th and Friday 13th December!

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Them & Us

Them & Us

14th December 2024

Don't miss an evening of Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 14th December courtesy of Glasgow band, Them & Us!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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

Kids who Kill in Scotland

Kids who Kill in Scotland

6th December 2024

Join Scots Law Talks at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting evening where we introduce our newest talk in the Criminal Law Series: Kids who Kill in Scotland!

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The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

28th November 2024 - 7th December 2024

Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society's Christmas show at at Menzies Hall is The Snow Queen, a retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about good and evil.

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Tide Lines

Tide Lines

6th December 2024

Glasgow-based folk pop quartet Tide Lines are thrilled to announce their Homeward Bound Tour, their biggest Scottish headline tour to date, will stop at Stirling's Albert Halls on December 6th!

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Events in Other Areas

WinterStorm

WinterStorm

28th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

WinterStorm is a four day celebration of classic rock, metal, blues and more held in Troon Concert Hall on the west coast of Scotland since 2016!

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Christmas Spa Night at Marine Troon

Christmas Spa Night at Marine Troon

3rd December 2024

Get in the festive spirit with mini treatments, drinks, canapés and ishga goodie bags, and start your festive shopping at The Spa at Marine Troon!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

6th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Glorious Failure

Glorious Failure

12th December 2024

Glasgow's Glorious Failure play a headline show in Ayr at Venue38 on Thursday 12th December alongside Lanscapes & Landslides, and fledgling act HalfTime!

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