This month it’s all about the festivities, so highlights for the month of December are Edinburgh’s Christmas, and of course the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Party.
Scotland Events December 2025….
Edinburgh’s Christmas
TBC, Various Locations Edinburgh
Festive entertainment in the heart of the city..
Christmas Market and Fair at George Squares
TBC
A winter wonderland right in the heart of the city.
Breakfast With Santa
TBC, Dalkeith Country Park
Enjoy a magical Christmas party, fun filled entertainment and a special visit from Santa.
Spectacle of Light
TBC, Glencoe, Scotland
A magical after-dark family adventure.
February Fest
TBC, Glencoe
A month of good beer, good music, parties, and much more.
Edinburgh’s Christmas Festival
TBC
Lots to see and do.
Jingle Bell Fun Run
TBC
Wear jingle bells on your hats, jackets, gloves, shoes or wherever you choose, and be part of an amazing Jingle Bell orchestra! Bells will be provided. Fancy dress is optional.
Elf The Musical
TBC, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
ELF THE MUSICAL RETURNS TO GLASGOW’S OVO HYDRO STARRING JORDAN CONWAY FRESH FROM HIS HIGH FLYING STINT AS PETER PAN, LAST YEAR
A Very Bubble Christmas
TBC, Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Get into the Christmas spirit and prepare to be captivated by the fabulous talents on display.
Irn Bru Carnival
TBC SECC Glasgow
Europe’s largest indoor fun fair, with over 60 rides and attractions, as well as new and exciting additions for thrill seekers, families and more kids rides than ever.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
TBC, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Amazing film backdrops on a huge LED screen plus a mobile stage that travels the auditorium, so everyone gets a close-up view.
OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Various shows TBC
CHECK THE SPECIFIC EVENTS CALENDARS FOR….
MAJOR EVENTS IN SCOTLAND ….
Edinburgh Military Tattoo: You’ll have to book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets early if you want to see this magnificent spectacle, and internationally acclaimed event, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, and a lot more.
Edinburgh Hogmanay: Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new: Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and more.
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