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Events in Lanarkshire on 05 December 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

A Swingin’ Christmas

5th December 2025

Get ready to sleigh your way into the Christmas spirit with A Swingin' Christmas, the ultimate festive celebration, coming to South Dalziel Historic Building on Friday 5th December!

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ABBA Christmas Tribute Night

5th December 2025

Get ready to say 'Mamma Mia!' this festive season as Diamonds In The Community welcome back An ABBA Dream to Airdrie for the ultimate festive party!

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Baltic

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Packed with cool tunes, snowballing laughs and plenty of chances to shout out, Baltic is a heartwarming festive adventure for the whole family at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Believe In Santa

5th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'Believe in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

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Broadlees Christmas Grotto

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Wrap up warm and join Broadlees Golf on a magical journey into a festive world when their popular Christmas Grotto returns!

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Chair Yoga for Every Body

Selected dates between 7th November 2025 - 18th December 2026

Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!

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Christmas at New Lanark

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!

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Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Celebrate Christmas in the Centenary Suite at Motherwell FC's Fir Park Stadium with entertainer, Barry Chisholm!

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Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Celebrate the festive season in style with friends, family, or colleagues. New Lanark Mill Hotel's Christmas Party Nights are the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable!

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Cinderella

4th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

You're invited to the ball! Join Lanark Panto Club for a sparkling, fun-filled production of the classic fairy tale Cinderella – packed with laughter, magic, music, and plenty of panto mischief!

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Festive Magical Circus

28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

26th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at The Town House Hamilton this festive season!

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Little Red Riding Hood

3rd December 2025 - 21st December 2025

This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!

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M&D’s On Ice

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!

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North Pole Express

15th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Owen’s Christmas Comedy Night

5th December 2025

Start the festive season with a great night of laughter at Owen's Christmas Comedy Night featuring Al Thompson, Graham Mackie and headliner, Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolf III!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Grotto at Palacerigg

29th November 2025 - 12th December 2025

This isn't your ordinary Santa visit... it's a truly magical, immersive experience for the whole family at Palacerigg Country Park!

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Snow White

28th November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!

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The Cantabile Ensemble: Christmas Concert

5th December 2025

The Cantabile Ensemble will hold their annual Christmas concert in St Bride’s Church, Bothwell on Friday 5th December, this much-loved local event is fast becoming a festive favourite!

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The Therapy Room Comedy Night

5th December 2025

The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Mick McNeil, John Gavin, John Ross and Patrick Rolink live on Friday 5th December!

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Valley View Winter Wonderland

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Festive Party Nights

Festive Party Nights

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Whether you're celebrating with friends, booking your work party, or fancy a night out with the other half - the Redhurst Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!

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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

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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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children

Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children

5th December 2025

Join Polymorphics for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!

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ARTIST ROOMS

ARTIST ROOMS

12th July 2025 - 31st May 2026

Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.

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Events in Fife

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

From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity

From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity

18th October 2025 - 15th February 2026

Join us at Wardlaw Museum for this exhibition and uncover Scotland’s identity through the creativity of its artists!

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Kelty Musical Association Present: The Sound of Music

Kelty Musical Association Present: The Sound of Music

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

Kelty Musical Association returns to Carnegie Hall this December with The Sound of Music. Don’t miss out on another wonderful production!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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Events in Glasgow

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

Calum Bowie

Calum Bowie

5th December 2025

Edinburgh based singer-songwriter Calum Bowie will headline The Barrowlands on Friday 5th December!

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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

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Jesca Hoop

Jesca Hoop

5th December 2025

Don't miss California-born but Manchester-based singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop as she performs a solo show live at The Hug and Pint on Friday 5th December!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Taff Rapids

Taff Rapids

5th December 2025

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival are delighted to welcome the renowned Welsh high-octane Blugrass quartet Taff Rapids to the McKillop Institute on Friday 5th December!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead!

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The Mossy Round Up - Country and Western Night

The Mossy Round Up - Country and Western Night

5th December 2025

Dust off your cowboy boots and saddle up for a toe-tappin', hand clappin', boot stompin' heart-warmin' evening of music, laughter, and good old-fashioned fun at Mossvale Community Church!

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Events in Stirling

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

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Stirling, and this year it's even more magical!

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

4th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at The Town House Hamilton this festive season!
Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On
On Saturday 29th November, Carluke will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of free festive entertainment, Christmas Market and fair!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
Rutherglen Town Hall Christmas Market
Purchase personalised and hand crafted gifts for friends and loved ones at the annual Rutherglen Town Hall Christmas Market on Saturday 29th November!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton