Christmas And New Year events in Lanarkshire
View all the upcoming Christmas And New Year events taking place throughout Lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
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!
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Jack And The Beanstalk
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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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!
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Christmas at New Lanark
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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Outdoor Ice Rink
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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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, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!
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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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Chipperfield Christmas Circus: Santa Saves Christmas
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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M&D’s On Ice
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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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
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
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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UGLY! A Cinderella Story
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
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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A Ladder To The Stars
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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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 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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Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Sandyholm
Make it a Christmas to remember and see your child's eyes light up as they tuck into breakfast with Santa at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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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 2nd December!
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Santa’s Grotto at Crow Wood
Santa is coming to Crow Wood this Christmas! Meet Santa, stock up on that important magical reindeer food then design your own magical key so that Santa can drop off your pressies!
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Pop Up Play Village at Christmas
Step into a Christmas wonderland with 75 minutes of role-playing fun for the whole family at Pop Up Play Village this festive season!
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Cbeebies Panto: Robin Hood
CBeebies Panto is coming to Lanternhouse cinema for a Christmassy adventure, with Robin Hood at the helm!
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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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Festive Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December!
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Sleeping Senga
Insideout Theatre Productions return to Lanark Memorial Hall with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!
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Cinderella
Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!
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Kilbryde Hospice Santa Dash
Join Kilbryde Hospice on Sunday 10th December at James Hamilton Heritage Park, East Kilbride for their annual Santa Dash!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2023 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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Not For Profit Christmas Fayre
Caledonia Academy Martial Arts & Fitness are hosting a Not For Profit Christmas Fayre, that everyone can join in with, at Airdrie Arts Centre on Sunday 10th December!
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Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Band Christmas Concert
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 10th December!
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Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 10th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
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The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market: Motherwell
The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market is a wonderful opportunity to do some shopping and find the perfect Christmas gifts, all in one indoor location!
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Christmas Carol Concert
Coalburn Silver Band are delighted to be returning to Livingstone Memorial Church on Tuesday 12th December for their annual Christmas concert!
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Cinema Live: 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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Pips and Panda at the North Pole!
The world famous Purves Puppets return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Tuesday 12th December with another festive treat for the young ones with Pips and Panda at the North Pole!
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The Cantabile Ensemble Christmas Concert
The Cantabile Ensemble, a small group of female singers, is delighted to be performing its annual Christmas Concert at Cadzow Parish Church, Hamilton on Tuesday 12th December!
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The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Lanternhouse Cinema on Tuesday 12th December!
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Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium
Step into a winter wonderland where admission is free, and every path leads to something wonderful at the Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium!
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Big Band Christmas Ball
The Big Band Christmas Ball was a popular event as part of Lanark Memorial Hall's Winter Festival so they're bringing it back for 2023!
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It’s Christmas Time!
Come along and enjoy Coalburn Bronze and Intermediate Band's Christmas Concert at Hope Hub in Blackwood on Friday 15th December!
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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 15th December!
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Insideout Theatre Productions return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir at Christmas
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be revisiting one of their favourite venues, East Kilbride's Moncreiff Church on Saturday 16th December!
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Santa at the 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 16th 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 16th December!
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Cumbernauld Vineyard Church Carol Service
Join Cumbernauld Vineyard Church for their annual Carol Service at the CVC Hub... everyone is very welcome and you are invited to join them for Christmas treats after the service!
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Santa Dash
Dust off your Santa costume and join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their Santa Dash at their National Training Centre in Cambuslang on Sunday 17th December!
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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 18th December!
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Cinderella
Cinderella, by Shotts Theatre Company Theatre Presto, is a hilarious pantomime starring Preston Clare, Lou Istoriou and Aidan McGrath!
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The Bothwell Philharmonic Choir presents Christmas Joy
Come along and enjoy 'Christmas Joy', a wonderful evening of festive music presented by the Bothwell Philharmonic Choir and guest soloists at Bothwell Parish Church on December 21st!
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Believe in the Magic of Christmas
Join us Pop Up Play Village - Lanarkshire with the Real Bearded Santa Company for a truly magical experience at Hamilton Cadzow Parish Church on Friday 22nd December!
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Cumbernauld Vineyard Church Christmas Trail
Their Easter Trail was so popular that Cumbernauld Vineyard Church will host another trail this Christmas!
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Mcwhimsy’s Christmas Nutcracker
Get ready for a whimsical and enchanting adventure at McWhimsy's Christmas Nutcracker... a magical event that will transport you to a world of holiday wonder!
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023 at East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!
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Biggar Bonfire
The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!
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Hogmanay at Garfield House Hotel
Bring in the bells at the Garfield House Hotel, after dinner dance the night away with ceilidh music, DJ and saxophone player!
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Hogmanay at Topgolf Glasgow
Bring in the bells at Topgolf at their first-ever Hogmanay event - it's going to be THE best place to come and celebrate the new year!
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New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!
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Christmas And New Year Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Kids Christmas Party
Santa will visit Uplawmoor Hotel on Sunday 10th December for a fantastic party with all profits donated to Hillhead Charity to support local families this Christmas!
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The Giffnock North Hogmanay Party
The Giffnock North AAC will be hosting a fantastic Hogmanay party to see in 2024 featuring tunes from DJ Wills and a full buffet!
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Family Festive Fun Day
Join the Eglinton Arms on Sunday 17th December for some festive fun for all the family!
READ MOREChristmas And New Year Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Blue Christmas 2023!
Come along to La Belle Angele on 20th December and hear all of your favourite festive, blues, r’n’b, and rock’n’roll songs performed by a host of fantastic local singers!
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New Year Revels
Edinburgh’s premier indoor Hogmanay party, will see revellers birlin’ through the bells courtesy of the finest ceilidh bands, live DJs, and festival favourites Massaoke!
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Bye Bye 2023!! - a boozy BLUDGE wine tasting
It's BLUDGE's final tasting of 2023 so let's toast with good wines and good times on 21st December! Christmas jumpers are heavily encouraged, but not necessary.
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Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Falkland Estate Christmas Makers Market
It’s time for the most wonderful Monthly Makers Market of the year at The Stables, Falkland Estate on Sunday 17th December!
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‘The All Sorts’ - A Cappella at its best!
Female a cappella quartet The All Sorts present an afternoon of beautiful four part harmony and with a hint of Christmas!
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The Wizard of Oz
Get set to follow the yellow brick road this December, as The Wizard of Oz pantomime hits the Alhambra Theatre stage!
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Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Christmas Decoration Making Workshops
Join the team at Braeside Community Garden for their free Christmas decorations and gift making events for children!
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Storytime & Cocoa With Mrs Claus
Join Mrs Claus at Wish Upon A Star Kingdom to listen to a magical Christmas Story as you enjoy a hot chocolate in their winter wonderland!
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The Wee Hogmanay Party
The kids don't need to miss out this New Year... come down to the Wee Hogmanay party at The National Piping Centre!
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Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play on Stage
Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is brought to the Beacon Arts Centre stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience!
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Kids Christmas Party With The Song & Dance Factory
For the 24th year running, the Old Swan are hosting their popular Kids Christmas Party on Sunday 10th December featuring the Song & Dance Factory!
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Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow
IKEA Glasgow are inviting IKEA Family members to join them in store this holiday season, as they show some familiar festive favourites – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Here's a selection of Christmas And New Year Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Santa Lunch
Enjoy a wonderful lunch with your family & friends at Inglewood House & Spa and visit our stunning Santa’s Grotto to meet the jolly man himself!
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The Great Christmas Escape - Stirling Old Town Jail
Enjoy a festive delight that brings laughter and joy to all ages as Father Christmas defends his chimney heists in a rib-tickling immersive performance experience at Stirling Old Town Jail!
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Scotland’s biggest and oldest ‘Cut Your Own Christmas Tree’ experience
Come along to Wester Auchentroig Farm, near Buchlyvie and cut your own Christmas tree! It's the perfect festive family day out!
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Cinderella
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
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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Wreath Making Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and learn how to make your own festive wreath at Culzean using materials collected from around the Country Park!
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A Christmas Tale With Santa
A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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Festive Guest Chef Dinner with Sagar Massey
Chef Massey returns to The Rabbit restaurant at Marine Troon for an exciting festive dining event on Saturday 16th December!
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Christmas Classics with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the Festive Season with our hugely popular Christmas Classics concert, a traditional celebration featuring well-loved Christmas carols and music.
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Santa’s Science Lab
This holiday season delve into the fascinating fusion of festive cheer and scientific wonder at Santa's Science Lab!
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