Christmas events in Lanarkshire
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Events in Lanarkshire
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!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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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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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Festive Magical Circus
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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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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BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market
The BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!
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Christmas at New Lanark
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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M&D’s On Ice
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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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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Little Red Riding Hood
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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Broadlees Christmas Grotto
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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Believe In Santa
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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Christmas Party Nights
Celebrate Christmas in the Centenary Suite at Motherwell FC's Fir Park Stadium with entertainer, Barry Chisholm!
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Christmas Party Nights
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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Cumbernauld Christmas Party Nights
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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Father Christmas at Summerlee
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit to Summerlee Museum every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, including Christmas Eve!
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Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
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Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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Santa’s Grotto
The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday 6th December!
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Cinema: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
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Miracle on Broomknoll Street
Join Monklands Light Opera as they help to spread some Christmas cheer by performing some Yuletide classics, top pop hits and a few wonderful musical numbers from Broadway hits through the years!
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Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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ABBA - The Christmas Party
Join the team at The Salmon Leap for a dazzling night of disco, sparkle, and non-stop ABBA hits, brought to life by an incredible live ABBA tribute duo, on Saturday 13th December!
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Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park
Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!
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Christmas Fayre at Crosslaw Care Home
Get your Christmas shopping started at Crosslaw Care Home's annual Christmas Fayre, it's the perfect way to spend a December afternoon!
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Christmas Wine Tasting with RAER Alliance
This Christmas, join the RAER Alliance team for festivities, frivolity, and just a little taste of France, right here in Jackton!
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Christmas with Da Capo Alba and Arietta Ladies Choir
Da Capo Alba and Arietta Ladies Choir present a programme of festive music at Trinity Church in Hamilton on Saturday 13th December!
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Family Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Come and enjoy an hour of choral and Brass Music, with a little audience participation thrown in too at Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band's Family Christmas Concert!
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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing its annual Christmas concert in Moncreiff Parish Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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Santa Claus is coming to Rocca
Santa Claus is coming to Rocca for a ninth Santa-stic year! Rocca Santa will return with his trusty Elf, and all proceeds will of course be going towards their chosen charity causes!
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Santa’s Grotto at Biggar Museum
Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming to Biggar Museum! Come along for some festive fun and meet Santa, the man in the big red suit himself on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December!
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Step Into Christmas With The Tartan Tenor
Low Parks Museum is proud to welcome The Tartan Tenor back to their Assembly Room for an entertaining evening full of festive cheer, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas!
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Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Strathaven Choral Society invite you to join them and Coalburn Silver Band for a feast of festive music at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 14th December!
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Sunday Lunch with Santa
Bring your family for a joyful afternoon filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa at New Lanark Mill Hotel!
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Kilbryde Hospice Christmas Afternoon Tea
Step into a Winter Wonderland with Kilbryde Hospice's Christmas Afternoon Tea, hosted by Edward Reid, at the Alona Hotel on Tuesday 16th December!
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From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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Clyde Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert
Clyde Wind Ensemble are delighted to present a range of fabulous festive music at their annual Christmas concert on Thursday 18th December at Claremont Parish Church in East Kilbride!
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Havana Blonde
The amazing ABBA-esque Havana Blonde are coming to Rocca on Thursday 18th December for one of their legendary tribute nights!
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Step Into Christmas
This Christmas concert feel good show at Lanark Memorial Hall, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!
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Strathclyde Christmas Market
Come along to the Strathclyde Christmas Market, feature a selection of vendors offering handmade goods, seasonal items, and gift options, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Strathclyde Business Park!
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A Very Bublé Christmas
Immerse yourself in the smooth, sounds of Michael Bublé for an unforgettable celebration at Lanark Memorial Hall that will leave you feeling set up for a Holly Jolly Christmas!
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Acoustic Cafe Nights at the Granary presents The Mairs Family Band
The Mairs Family Band are delighted to be returning to Acoustic Cafe Nights at the Granary on Friday 19th December for the Christmas special!
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Biggar Big Band Christmas Concert
Swing through a last night out before Christmas with the fantastic Biggar Big Band at Biggar Corn Exchange on Friday 19th December!
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Christmas Joy
The Bothwell Philharmonic Choir and guests present their annual Christmas Concert, Christmas Joy, at Bothwell Parish Church on Friday 19th December!
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Colshé’s Christmas Karaoke at Jackton Distillery
Join the team at Jackton Distillery for a festive night of laughter, music and holiday spirit when they host Colshé's Christmas Karaoke!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto for ages 5 to 95, which follows the adventures of Jackie, a loveable country lassie, and her best friend Buttercup the cow!
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JJ Gilmour: Jinky Bells
Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour returns to Airdrie Town Hall for his annual festive show, Jinky Bells, on Friday 19th December!
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Abba-Merry Christmas
It's time to 'Take a Chance' on a night filled with all your favourite ABBA hits when the stars of Thank You For The Music bring ABBA-Merry Christmas to The Town House Hamilton!
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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Get ready to 'rock around the Christmas tree' with a singalong twist – 'Christmas Choir-aoke with the NL Community Choir' is your perfect excuse to sleigh into the season with style!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Chris Forbes, Jack Traynor and Scott Forbes at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 20th December!
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The Snowman
Lanark Memorial Hall will host a special screening of the classic animated film The Snowman with live musical accompaniment from Kirkintilloch Brass Band on Saturday 20th December!
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Carols By Candlelight
Join Hamilton Baptist Church on Sunday 21st December for an evening of both contemporary and traditional carols, all performed in the soft glow of candlelight.
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A Magical Christmas with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre, ready to share enchanting tales from the North Pole, sprinkle joy on little hearts, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family!
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd December!
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Christmas Eve Service
Join New Life Christian Centre for lots of singing, Nativity play from their kids ministry and much more Christmas themed fun this Christmas Eve!
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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight
Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!
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The McDougall’s Winter Wonderland!
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Buddy Holly at Christmas
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!
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East Renfrewshire Festive Bookbug Sessions
Join East Renfrewshire Libraries teams for special one-off Festive Bookbug sessions and jingle all the way with Christmas songs, rhymes and stories!
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Festive Tribute Boozy Lunch
Kick start your holiday season in style with friends, family or colleagues at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Festive Tribute Boozy Brunch on Saturday 20th December!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens
Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns on Saturday 13th December!
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Boogies BIG Christmas Bash
Whether you’re planning your office holiday party, or fancying a festive night out with friends, Scottish Gas Murrayfield has Christmas covered!
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Christmas Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Christmas Rocks
Don't just dream of a magical Christmas - Experience it at Fife's Biggest Christmas Concert at St Andrews Town Hall on Monday 22nd December!
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Christmas Rocks
Don't just dream of a magical Christmas - Experience it at Fife's Biggest Christmas Concert on 22nd December at St Andrews Town Hall!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Mrs Claus at The Hill House
Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations!
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Sing a Song: A Tribute To The Carpenters At Christmas
Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!
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Festive Movies at BAaD
Join the team at BAaD under their disco ball as they show your Festive favourites on the big screen!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Braehead, and this year it's even more magical!
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Bublé Christmas By Candlelight
Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK's number one Michael Bublé tribute act, don't miss an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!
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Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto? presents - The Wizard of Aw naw ...
Weegie Hink Ae That? And Gary Faulds return for another year of hilarious and completely uncensored panto comedy gold when they bring The Wizard Of Aw Naw.. to the Tolbooth Stirling!
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Christmas Cocktail Masterclass
Ready to mix, muddle & make some Christmas magic? Join us at The Foresters for a fabulously festive and fun Cocktail Masterclass with our expert mixologist!
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Santa Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel
Join us this year at Stirling Court Hotel to create special memories for your little ones in a relaxed, fun and fuss-free environment as we welcome Santa back to the Stirling Court Hotel!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!
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