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Events in Lanarkshire on 08 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 08 December 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Lanarkshire

A Ladder To The Stars

2nd December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!

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Aladdin

29th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Book your magic carpet ride to Old Peking for Studio32's magical family pantomime Aladdin... it's pure Genie-us!

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Befriending Project

1st September 2023 - 31st March 2024
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.

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Believe In Santa

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

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

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Belle and Sebastian

8th December 2023 - 9th December 2023

Scottish indie-pop legends, Belle and Sebastian will be capping off their 2023 UK tour with extra special filmed show sat Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December!

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Broadlees Christmas Grotto

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

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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Chipperfield Christmas Circus: Santa Saves Christmas

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Destination Christmas at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park presents Chipperfield Christmas Circus with their jam packed show Santa Saves Christmas!

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Christmas at New Lanark

24th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

The New Lanark Christmas Experience is back and bigger than ever featuring Santa's Grotto, Christmas Markets and their brand new outdoor ice rink!

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Christmas Concert

8th December 2023

Enjoy an evening of festive favourites courtesy of Arietta Ladies Choir and Da Capo Alba at Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church on Friday 8th December!

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Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Join Functions R Us for one of their fantastic annual Christmas Party Nights this December in the New Town Hall Cumbernauld!

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Christmas Party Nights at Crow Wood

8th December 2023

Starring a fabulous cast of incredibly talented performers, take your seat at Crow Wood for the most fun Christmas Party Night you've ever had!

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Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

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East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play

15th May 2023 - 31st December 2023

Fancy a free game of table tennis? Played before and don't know how to get back into it? Want to try it for the first time? Join East Kilbride Table Tennis Club for a Pop In & Play session!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023
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

17th November 2023 - 7th January 2024

Motherwell Theatre have teamed up again with Spillers Pantomimes to bring Jack And The Beanstalk to the venue this festive season!

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M&D’s On Ice

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Back by popular demand for 2023, skate under the stars at our open-air ice rink at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park... the perfect festive family day out!

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National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

10th June 2023 - 29th February 2024

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!

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ORA Bar @ Rocca Presents

Selected dates between 29th September 2023 - 31st December 2023

Come down and join us for our amazing end of year entertainment with brilliant DJs and live singers every week at ORA!

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Our Greenspace Health Walk

Selected dates between 3rd March 2023 - 22nd December 2023
Cumbernauld

Join Our Greenspace for their leisurely weekly health walk round St. Maurice's Pond, Condorrat on Friday afternoons.

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Outdoor Ice Rink

Selected dates between 24th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

From Friday 24th November, you'll be able to skate through the festive season at New Lanark World Heritage Site's brand new Outdoor Ice Rink!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Sandyholm for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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Sparkle’s Singing Festive Train Ride

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

All aboard Santa's Magical Land Train, and join Elf Sparkle for some festive tunes and fun at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park this Christmas!

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The Crafters Roadshow - East Kilbride

Selected dates between 23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers at The Crafters Roadshow at EK, East Kilbride!

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The Hikers - Christmas Time

8th December 2023

The Hikers return to ONE Church Scotland for the second time this year with their latest production, Christmas Time!

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UGLY! A Cinderella Story

25th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

An unforgettable spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, step into the magical world of Wondernauld for a festive treat that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles!

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Valley View Winter Wonderland

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual 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:

Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights

Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Kick start your holiday season in style with friends, family or colleagues at one of Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Christmas Party Nights this December!

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Auchenback Active Limited Christmas Fayre

Auchenback Active Limited Christmas Fayre

8th December 2023

Come along, get your Christmas presents and bag a bargain at Auchenback Active Limited's annual Christmas fayre on Friday 8th December!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP 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:

Personal PhotoShoot Experience

Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Winter Exhibition

Winter Exhibition

30th November 2023 - 27th January 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to our first Group Winter Exhibition in Detail Framing & Gallery, celebrating the artists we have shown and supported since our opening in August 2022!

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Low Winter Sun

Low Winter Sun

30th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

The Scottish Gallery will see out the end of 2023 with the crisp winter scenes of Victoria Crowe’s work in her new exhibition Low Winter Sun.

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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:

Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation

Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation

14th October 2023 - 24th February 2024

The exhibition 'Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation' showcases the work of 13 Scotland based artists exploring dual identities in their work. Catch it at St Andrews Museum!

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Artisan Fridays Market

Artisan Fridays Market

Selected dates between 3rd February 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Artisan Fridays is a weekly hot & cold food market, held every Friday on Kirkcaldy High Street!

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Los Pacaminos feat. Paul Young

Los Pacaminos feat. Paul Young

8th December 2023

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young have announceda date at Rothes Halls on Friday 8th December!

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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:

The Dockyard Social

The Dockyard Social

Selected dates between 6th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!

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Artists’ Christmas Fair

Artists’ Christmas Fair

8th December 2023 - 9th December 2023

Glasgow Art Club are excited to be holding their first Artists' Christmas Fair with a variety of paintings, prints, ceramics, cards, and stationery much more to choose from!

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Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition

Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition

4th November 2023 - 20th December 2023

You could secure a cracker of a present for a friend or loved one courtesy of the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch when their Christmas Art & Craft exhibition returns!

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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:

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

30th November 2023 - 31st December 2023

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young actors don't miss PACE Theatre Company's Beauty and the Beast this Christmas!

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Paisley’s Festive Funfair

Paisley’s Festive Funfair

30th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

Whether you're an adventurous thrill-seeker or prefer a more relaxed experience, a family with kids or young at heart, Paisley's Festive Funfair has you covered!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Braehead for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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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:

Christmas Crafts Workshop

Christmas Crafts Workshop

8th December 2023

Join Caroline and Helen at Stirling Reuse Hub as they take you through the whole craft process to make your own stunning Christmas decorations.

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University of Stirling Art & Design Honours Degree Show 2023

University of Stirling Art & Design Honours Degree Show 2023

6th December 2023 - 20th December 2023

This exhibition at Made in Stirling showcases the work of the University of Stirling & Forth Valley College Art & Design Honours students.

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Mulled wine night / Late night shopping

Mulled wine night / Late night shopping

8th December 2023

Join us at Made in Stirling on 8th December for some mulled wine and some joyful live music whether you want to do some Christmas shopping or not!

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Events in Other Areas

Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

8th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Popular Events

Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 4th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
Cinderella
Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!

Popular Venues

Airdrie Town Hall East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Rutherglen Town Hall The Town House Hamilton