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
St Andrew’s Hospice Light Up A Life
You can celebrate the life of someone special and make a difference to the lives of patients and their loved ones this Christmas by supporting St Andrew's Hospice 'Light Up a Life' campaign!
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The Haven Christmas Raffle 2020
The Haven are delighted to launch their first event online raffle with funds raised helping to sustain vital support services for those affected by life limiting illness and bereavement.
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St Andrew’s Hospice Virtual Santa Dash
The St Andrew's Hospice Santa Dash is back! Santa and his reindeer may have to socially distance this year but they still need your help in their training for the Big Day!
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12 Days of FITMAS
Complete Alzheimer Scotland's 12 Days of FITMAS this November and December and help make sure nobody faces dementia alone this winter!
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The One Stop Christmas Shop for CHAS
CHAS launches its first ever ‘One Stop Christmas Shop’ to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and families over the festive season and help local businesses at the same time.
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Super Market Virtual Christmas 2020
Super Market Events is back with the UK's first immersive virtual Christmas Market experience! Shop with over 150 Scottish Independent Brands all from the comfort of your own home!
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Lanark Winter Wonderland
We know how different and difficult this festive season is going to be for all of us... so here's lots of reasons from Discover Lanark why this Christmas in Lanark can still be extra special!
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Jerusalem News
Jerusalem News by Drama Kirk is a short, fun nativity is suitable for primary school children!
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Maggie’s Carols On Your Couch
Help Maggie's spread some holiday cheer and join them, with your family, for their online singalong Christmas concert on Thursday 3rd December!
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Gin-gle & Jammies Goes Live
With office parties cancelled and mistletoe off the menu this festive season, The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is aiming to bring some fun-filled Christmas cheer direct into people's homes!
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Christmas Party Nights - CANCELLED
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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Funbox present Santa’s Big Surprise!
This December, for the first time ever, Funbox will bring the magic of their Christmas show straight to your home!
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SocialEyes Virtual Santa’s Grotto
The festive season may be looking a little different, but children can still meet Santa Claus as Scottish events company, SocialEyes launches an online grotto to keep the spirit of Christmas alive!
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The Greatest Snowman: A Stayin’ Inn Pantomime
With the majority of Scotland on some form of lockdown, no live shows to keep us going and the festive magic all but disappearing, Dopy Dunlap is here to save Christmas!
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Christmas Fair at the Farm - CANCELLED
Celebrate Christmas down on the farm with festive donkeys and a visit to Santa and his tractor-driving elf at the award-winning National Museum of Rural Life!
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Elf Family Fun Run 2020
The Maggie’s Forth Valley Elf Family Fun Run is back on Sunday 6th December 2020 and this time it’s VIRTUAL!
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The BIGGAR Christmas Sessions - CANCELLED
Join The Material Geeks on Sunday the 6th of December for two of their new workshops making Festive Bath Bombs or taking part in Santa's Slime Studio!
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Panto-Crime! A Festive Online Murder Mystery
Pantomime meets Murder Mystery in this festive online series from Whodunnit Events between the 8th - 21st December!
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That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 2020
That'll Be The Day Christmas Special is the essential start to the festive season with a sparkling mix of Christmas hits, fun and nostalgia with that guaranteed 'festive feel good' factor!
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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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Gouldings Enchanted Winter Wonderland Forest Trail
Join Gouldings for their new magical Christmas experience this year... the Enchanted Winter Wonderland Forest Trail!
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M&D’s On Ice
Enjoy the perfect festive day out at M&D's... skate day and night with family and friends at Scotland’s most magical ice rink!
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Santa Claus Is Coming To New Lanark
This December, enjoy a socially distanced breakfast or early dinner with Santa at New Lanark Mill Cafe!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Sandyholm for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
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Santa’s Magical Circus
Santa Claus has been kidnapped by an evil witch who is trying to ruin Christmas, with the help of a fairy and clown, can you help save Santa and Christmas by finding his outfit, reindeer and more!
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Santa’s Magical Express
Enjoy a festive day out for all the family including a magical train ride, visit to Santa's workshop, gift & more!
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The Tolbooth Christmas Shop
45 local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 16th November and 7th January!
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A Magical Christmas Afternoon Tea With Santa
Enjoy a truly magical Christmas themed afternoon tea for adults and children at the 4 Star Alona Hotel on Sunday 13th December!
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Winter Wreath Workshop - CANCELLED
Book a space on the National Museum of Rural Life's festive workshop and create your own wreath to take home inspired by the winter colours of the countryside.
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Sleeping Beauty
The Original Online Panto Company is proud to present a magical production from Polka Dot Pantomimes, the spellbinding fairy-tale of Sleeping Beauty!
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Pips and Panda’s Christmas Party - CANCELLED
Join Pips, Panda and the Christmas Fairy for this special Christmas puppet show at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Christmas Lockdown Drive In Movies
Christmas Lockdown Drive-In is coming to Hamilton! Have a fun filled night and help raise valuable funds for the Catherine McEwan Foundation!
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Festive Creations
Create a festive masterpiece for your mantelpiece, all made from natural materials, sourced in Drumpellier Country Park!
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Lanark Christmas Ceilidh - CANCELLED
Lanark Memorial Hall welcomes the Clyde Valley Ceilidh Band back for an evening of foot stomping tunes and Christmas ceilidhing on Saturday 19th December!
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Xmas Special 2020 - Santa’s Soundsystem Live
Looking for something to get you into the festive spirit? well look no further... join Beatbox Scotland for their 2020 Christmas Special in aid of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland!
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Christmas Kids Silent Disco
You're invited to an alternative Christmas Party this year at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, come and join the team for their Kids Silent Disco!
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The Secret Theatre
Scottish Ballet will bring the magic of theatre to your home this Christmas thanks to their brand-new film, The Secret Theatre!
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Home Comforts and Joy Online Festive Concert
Alzheimer Scotland are delighted to have performers from across the country supporting a free online Christmas Concert, helping to bring some festive cheer to everyone, at the end of a difficult year!
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Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Adventure
The National Theatre of Scotland in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland presents Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Adventure an online festive show, packed full of songs and filmed at Stirling Castle!
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Christmas Eve Jingle
Let's end 2020 with a bit of magic, hope and togetherness by heading outside at 6pm on Christmas Eve and ringing a bell to spread Christmas spirit!
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A Queen’s Speech
Paige Ootabook invites audiences to join her in her royally lovely residence for her reflections on the annus haribo-eatis year we have just endured, and her hopes and wishes in 2021.
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The McDougall’s Christmas Party - CANCELLED
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, is back by popular demand this December with their captivating Christmas cracker of a show for all the family!
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Peter Morrison’s Nearly New Year Show - CANCELLED
Peter Morrison's seasonal special - The Nearly New Year Show - returns to the East Kilbride Village Theatre on Wednesday 30th December!
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Christmas Crooners
Guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past with the Christmas Crooners at Motherwell Concert Hall on December 21st 2021!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead’s Christmas Spirit Trail
All About Barrhead have teamed up with High Street Safari to create an interactive Christmas story-trail for all the family to enjoy!
The Clarkston Christmas Trail
I Love Clarkston have teamed up with High Street Safari to create an interactive Christmas story-trail for all the family to enjoy!
Netherlee Living Advent
Netherlee's Living Advent Calendar is set to create some much needed festive magic for everyone to enjoy in the countdown to Christmas, bringing the community closer together!
The McDougalls Virtual Christmas Party
With theatre across the country closed this year, family theatre favourites The McDougalls are hosting the biggest and best virtual party of the year - and everyone's invited!
Netherlee Primary School Christmas Fair
Netherlee Primary School PTA are hosting their annual Christmas Fair online on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, support local businesses and your local school at the same time!
Wonderful Wreaths - CANCELLED
Deck your halls with your very own festive creations this winter thanks to the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
Neilston Window Wanderland
Come on a magical evening walk and enjoy colourful displays in the windows of Neilston this Christmas when the village hosts a Window Wanderland between the 6th and 13th December!
Breakfast With Santa & Santa’s Grotto
Christmas magic for all the family awaits when Santa visits The Orchard Park in Giffnock this December!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, is now open at St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Webcam Circus Show
Welcome to one and only webcam circus show, an online family-friendly and interactive circus show performed live on Zoom!
Gingerbread House Decorating at The Cauldron Edinburgh
Calling all Elves! Don your loudest Christmas jumper and join us at The Cauldron Edinburgh for a Gingerbread House Decorating activity!
Christmas Search Party
Great fun for all ages, Christmas Search Party is a brand new interactive outdoor experience from the team that brought you Fringe Search Party. All you need is a fully charged mobile phone!
Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights
Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season with a magical journey to the North Pole and back!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Tour of Chocolate *Festive Edition*
Immerse yourself in festive cheer and award-winning chocolate at The Chocolatarium - Edinburgh's visitor attraction dedicated to chocolate!
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
With Christmas just round the corner, LocalMotive Markets is extending the regular Ocean Terminal Market over the festive period and will be brimming with local and Scottish gifts, food, and drinks!
The Snow Queen - POSTPONED
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Aladdin - CANCELLED
Christmas wouldn't be the same without a trip to The Brunton for their fabulous traditional panto and this year it's Aladdin!
Santa’s Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park
Santa and his elves are coming to Dalkeith Country Park to give your kids an unforgettably magical experience this Christmas.
Braid House Christmas Fair
Join Braid House on Facebook for their fundraising Christmas Fair, selling baked goods, presents for family and friends and even Reindeer dust!
Festive Family Afternoon Tea at Dalmahoy
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club has come up with fun ideas where family Christmas memories can still made during the pandemic, including festive in-room camping and family afternoon tea.
Lyceum Christmas Tales
Join us this festive season for a Christmas offering unlike any other. Lyceum Christmas Tales is an advent calendar of 12 stories for audiences in Edinburgh and beyond.
Santa’s Advent Stories
Edinburgh’s Christmas has teamed up with Forth 1’s breakfast elves Boogie and Arlene to bring you Santa’s Advent Stories!
Castle Street Christmas Fair
Castle Street Christmas Fair returns in December, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed this year!
Christmas at the Palace: Family trail
This December explore The Palace of Holyroodhouse with the help of Holly and Rudy and a special Christmas trail!
Christmas Drive-Thru Experience at Conifox
Conifox Adventure Park's sell-out Christmas experience returms this December, but with a ‘2020’ twist.
Beecraigs Festive Forest - CANCELLED
Following last year’s debut event, Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2020, bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
Festival Wreath Making - Christmas Workshop
Get you into the Christmas spirit as you make beautiful Christmas Wreaths for your home or for fabulous gifts this December with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!
Spectacle of Light
Don't miss Dalkeith Country Park’s winter festive light experience 'Spectacle of Light' when it returns in 2020! It's a magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
Children’s Classic Concerts: The Night Before Christmas - CANCELLED
CCC's Owen Gunnell has left the festive preparations to the last minute, with the help of his friends from the RSNO, will he make it a happy Christmas to all and to all a good night?
Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
Our ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on selected dates this December and January from 5pm – 9pm.
Abbamania’s 2020 Christmas Party - CANCELLED
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas night with Abbamania!
Edinburgh Christmas Gin Festival - To Be Rescheduled
The Edinburgh Christmas Gin Festival is coming to Central Hall on Saturday 12th December! Come along and meet the distillers, chat, sample and even buy a bottle to take home!
Family Wreath Making - POSTPONED
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some wood cookie ornaments to hang on your tree.
Santa at The Georgian House
Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit The Georgian House this Christmas. Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a special gift just for you.
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Livingston for an exciting festive experience at Father Christmas’ Grotto!
The Paraffin Pixies Search for Santa
The Paraffin Pixies bring sparkle and magic to dark winter evenings as they lead you to a hidden after-dark world of wonder and mysteries within Almond Valley Heritage Centre this December!
Wreath Making - POSTPONED
Get hands on at Hopetoun House and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch in this workshop on 12th December!
The Stand Christmas Special - CANCELLED
Join The Stand Christmas Special... With Kai Humphries, Brennan Reece, Amy Matthews and more...
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Edinburgh
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
Unique Events: Drive In Movies - Christmas
Fasten your seatbelts – it’s time for Drive In Movies - Christmas! With a bumper selection of films to choose from, we hope you are ready for a wild ride.
Billy Reid ‘Watch Closely - Christmas Edition’
Enjoy an intimate, storytelling magic-show from Scottish Champion of Magic Billy Reid as part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival!
Christmas Festival Day
Visit the The Palace of Holyroodhouse to see the beautifully decorated State Apartments, discover some historic Christmas traditions and make your own Christmas decoration to take home.
Magic School workshop with Gary James
This is a unique opportunity from a master magician to learn to perform amazing tricks and entertain your family over Christmas!
Tricky Ricky ‘Tinseltown Tricks’
Join the Trickster for some crazy, virtual magic tricks and seriously silly jokes, assisted by Sonny the puppet bunny and Jingles the Reindeer!
Dunedin Consort - Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in the Dunedin Consort's interactive 45-minute concert specifically devised for children!
Dunedin Consort: Messiah
A fixture of the Christmas Season, join Dunedin Consort for their annual performance of Handel's Messiah at St Marys Cathedral Edinburgh on 21st December!
Free Screening: Alternative Christmas Screening: Tokyo Godfathers
Satoshi Kon’s Christmas nativity portrays individuals at the edge of society being brought together in a touching adventure between three homeless people in Tokyo.
Car Park Panto: Horrible Histories presents Horrible Christmas
Just when you thought panto was cancelled, Horrible Histories comes to the rescue with their own unique take on the great British tradition!
Edinburgh Hogmanay Snow Ball Ceilidh and Dinner 2020 - CANCELLED
Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay Snow Ball Ceilidh and Dinner returns to the capital on December 31st 2020!
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party - CANCELLED
There's a reason why Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party is world renowned... it's THE place to be on New Year's Eve.
Sock Snowmen
Make a beautiful little festive snowman to decorate your home for Christmas at this family workshop in Lauriston Castle!
Tartan Wreaths
Make a colourful and unique Christmas wreath for your door using tartan remnants, bells, baubles and ribbons. No sewing is required!
Big Big Christmas Party Nights
The Edinburgh Corn Exchange Big Big Christmas Party Nights return for 2021, bigger and better than ever before!
Christmas Patchwork Appliqued Cushions
Make a beautiful appliqued cushion using exquisite Christmas and vintage-inspired fabrics with Felicity Bryant!
King’s Panto: Sleeping Beauty
Rise and shine! Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, Grant Stott and Jordan Young return in the pantomime of your dreams!
Christmas Tricks with Edinburgh International Magic Festival
The Christmas magic show is back at Lauriston Castle! Witness mind-blowing magic and festive frolics for the whole family in a lavish, historic setting inside the Castle.
Lecture: Tokens of Festive Magic: The Victorian Christmas
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for an exploration of the 19th century Christmas through antique objects, many from her own collection which inspire her intricate etchings.
Printmaking for Christmas
Join us for an adorable Christmas class where you can print Robins, fir trees and other beautiful motifs with artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb!
Enchanted Christmas Pictures
Create a Christmas themed 3-dimensional framed picture that will light up like an enchanted magical forest in this workshop with Lauriston Castle staff!
An Edwardian Christmas
It’s Christmas 1910 all the family and staff come together to enjoy the season. Walk through Lauriston Castle on a special tour watching the performance by Edinburgh Living History unfold!
Paper Garlands and Silver Wings
Using a selection of beautiful papers and foils in silvery colours create a wreath, angel and garland in this relaxing workshop with Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb!
Adult Special Event - Film screening: Scrooge
Join us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of this all-singing, all-dancing adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
Il Divo
The original and the best classical cross over group of all time Il Divo return to the UK in December 2021 for the Christmas With Il Divo tour and stop off at the Usher Hall!
Festive Decorations
Join us for a festive class making a variety of Christmas decorations to adorn your home!
Country Wreaths and Garlands
Make a sweet little natural wreath inspired by Scandinavia with little painted reindeers, stars and hearts and a magical lit garland to decorate your door, stairs or fireplace!
Green Wreaths
Always the highlight of the season, make not one but 2 stunning natural wreaths to decorate your home using Lauriston Castle greenery and a host of beautiful embellishments.
Rick Wakeman - The Even Grumpier Old Christmas Show
Enjoy an evening of music, laughter and grumpiness when Rick Wakeman brings The Even Grumpier Old Christmas Show to The Queen's Hall!
Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of Lauriston Castle at Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas Tour at Lauriston Castle specifically designed for visually impaired visitors.
Fresh Giant Wreaths
Join Margaret Findlay as you gather natural greenery to make 2 giant wreaths for you home!
Events in Fife
Falkland Late Night Shopping Event
Come along to these late night, socially distanced Christmas Makers Markets and support the local village businesses!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Dunfermline for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Kingsgate Christmas Market
Buy some unique and personal gifts for your loved ones at the Kingsgate Christmas Market and help raise money for Marie Curie as well as helping small businesses!
The Magic of Christmas - CANCELLED
The Magic of Christmas at Carnegie Hall is a wonder-filled, promenade Christmas experience like never before, a unique, sparkling and magical adventure to remember.
Cosmos Drive-in Movies
Enjoy drive-in screenings of family favourite Christmas films plus a special flat screen version of Capcom Go! the Apollo Story from NSC Creative at Fife Airport!
Central Fife Open Studios Festive Pop-Up Shop
Don’t miss Central Fife Open Studios festive pop-up shop at the Burntisland Heritage Museum on 5th and 6th December!
Snow White: Panto 2020 - CANCELLED
Join us on this magical, traditional pantomime adventure where we meet a Wicked Queen, a handsome Prince and the fairest damsel of them all, Snow White!
St Andrews Art Club Winter Exhibition
St Andrews Art Club is delighted to announce the 2020 Christmas Exhibition held in the club rooms at Argyle Street and also online!
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Get in the Christmas spirit at one of Lindores Abbey Distillery's Christmas Wreath workshops by the wonderful Bramble & Thyme Flowers.
Culture Club: White Christmas
White Christmas is one of the all-time best feel good Christmas movies and you can watch it at the Byre Theatre on 15th December!
The McDougalls: Christmas Party
With theatre across the country closed this year, family theatre favourites The McDougalls are hosting the biggest and best virtual party of the year - and everyone's invited!
Cinderella: Panto 2021
Polish your pumpkins, dust off your gowns and grab your glass slippers as the Christmas 2021 pantomime Cinderella, is coming to the Adam Smith Theatre!
Cinderella Pantomime
The Alhambra Theatre presents the Christmas Panto 'Cinderella' from 8th to 27th December 2021.
Nardone’s Academy Of Performing Arts Presents: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts are back in business in 2021 bringing to you yet another full fun extravaganza production - Snow White!
Christmas Crooners ‘Santa Baby’
Christmas Crooners returns to Rothes Halls on Wednesday 22th December. Come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past!
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The Chilli's have fast become a global phenomenon, rocking far flung shores from Bangkok to New York and everywhere in between and you can catch them at the Alhambra Theatre on December 30th 2021.
Events in Glasgow
Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
Christmas Party Heroes
Join many other businesses in making a BIG difference to a LOT of peoples lives this Christmas by donating the unused cost of your Christmas party to Glasgow's Golden Generation!
Loch Lomond Festive Faerie Trail
Come to Luss to experience the Christmas magic of the Loch Lomond Festive Faerie Trail complete with a new festive mystery to be solved!
Social Distance Santa & Elf Experience
This year, major attractions have been cancelled but Christmas has not and Santa is busy and so are his little elves planning a safe socially distanced experience for you and your family!
My Shawlands Christmas Pinata Trail
This festive season, there are fifty wonderful pinatas hiding in the windows of the amazing businesses in Shawlands, can you find them all?
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - CANCELLED
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is a truly magical pantomime with a real Christmas feel-good factor!
Champagne v Sparkling Wine Tasting - POSTPONED
Enjoy a fun, Friday night fizz tasting with wine expert Master of Wine Rose Murray Brown to guide you!
Garlands & Gifts - CANCELLED
Experience Pollok House dressed for Christmas, while you browse all the goodies by their unique Scottish suppliers at their Garlands & Gifts event on December 3rd!
The Drag-Opticon Show Holiday Special - POSTPONED
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Drag-Opticon is getting into the festive spirit with a Holiday Special!
Bungo Christmas Market
After the success of 'Bungo Not in the Back Lanes' in the Summer, The Strathbungo Society are back with another fantastic online event... 'The Bungo Christmas Market'!
Children’s Classic Concerts and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra present: The Night Before Christmas - CANCELLED
CCC's Owen Gunnell has left the festive preparations to the last minute, with the help of his friends from the RSNO, will he make it a happy Christmas to all and to all a good night?
Christmas Inspired Candle And Wax Melt Making Workshop - CANCELLED
Join The Divine Hag for their Christmas inspired workshops and learn how to mix a selection of essential oils before making your own soy candle & melts!
Festive Market
The Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre & Scottish Stall Hire and Events are hosting a fully outdoor Festive Market on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December to spread some festive joy!
Socially Distanced Santa Claus Door Step Visits
Christmas isn't cancelled this year, just very different... you might not be able to visit Santa’s Grotto but Santa can come to you thanks to the team at Bounce & Party Glasgow!
Taster Christmas Needle Felt Workshop
Join Caroline from The Wee Art Studio for a Taster Christmas Needle Felt Workshop and learn how to use this popular craft to make your own decorations!
Elfventures Doorstep Visits
Jingle and Bells are two silly elves who have sneaked away from the North Pole to bring festive cheer straight to your doorstep just before Christmas!
Govan Christmas Window Wanderland
Come on a magical evening walk and enjoy colourful displays in the windows of Govan this Christmas when Govan Window Wanderland returns on the 9th & 10th December!
Art On the Exchange Festive Markets
Art On Scotland invites you to visit their festive market, Art On the Exchange, in Royal Exchange Square!
GSC At Home Presents The Christmas Extravaganza
Don your best Christmas Jumper and grab a mug of hot chocolate as Glasgow Science Centre explore the science of the season on the 11th of December!
Beatson Santa Dash
It's that time of the year again... Grab your trainers and Santa hat and make the dash in support of Beatson Cancer Charity - virtually!
Christmas Market
The White Elephant are holding an indoor Christmas Market on the 12th, 13th & 16th December!
Christmas UnCancelled 2020
Step into the Song & Dance Factory and let their magical Christmas Elf take your family on an exciting adventure full of magic, interactive fun for 30 minutes of Song & Dance Factory Festive cheer!
Jack and the Beanstalk - POSTPONED
This Christmas, The Britannia Panopticon in association with The Vesta Girls present the giant of a pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Milngavie for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
SWG3 Winter Wonderland
Join the team at SWG3 this festive season as they transform their yard into a winter wonderland for all the family to enjoy!
Gingerbread Making Class
What could be more Christmassy than a bit of gingerbread house building and decorating! Why not join Syd from Bella's Cakes for one of these festive workshops!
Sunday Markets at BAaD
Held weekly, the Sunday Markets at BAaD showcase eclectic, handmade & one-off pieces from an amazing variety of traders from all over Scotland!
Craigton & Southside Christmas Penguin Trail
A group of penguins have escaped from the zoo and have invaded Craigton, Southside & Southeast areas of Glasgow and it is your mission to try and spot as many as you can!
The Stand Christmas Special - POSTPONED
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Glasgow!
Ali the Magic Elf
Ali the Magic Elf is a fun-filled festive adventure for 3 to 6 year olds being screened online by the Tron Theatre!
Concerts by Candlelight: Reflection
Join the Scottish Ensemble for Concerts by Candlelight: Reflection a spectacular filmed concert, rich in glowing atmosphere and steeped in solace!
Winter Wonderland Dance Party
Join YDance on Wednesday 16th December for this one-off, Winter Wonderland Dance Party for 8 to 12 year olds!
A Lad In Govan - A Socially Conscious Panto!
A-Lad in Govan, a brand new, first of its kind digital pantomime starring River City's Cameron Fulton and Julie Duncan, comes to Govan’s Pearce Institute from 17th - 27th December!
Jack Off The Beanstalk
This Christmas, The Britannia Panopticon in association with The Vesta Girls present a special panto, just for adults!
A Letter To Mrs Claus at Pollok House
Visit Pollok House this Christmas for a truly unique experience full of festive family fun!
At The Flix Drive In: Christmas
Join At The Flix for a magical Christmas drive-in movie event with films shown on the world's largest outdoor LED screen at Prestwick Airport!
Cine-Cinderella
Join the Britannia Panopticon and 'Scotland's Premier Theatrical Drag Troupe' - The Vesta Girls for a special filmed panto-opticon version of Cinderella full of all the usual panto frolics!
ABBA Tribute Christmas Disco
Join us for a night of ABBA classics & disco in Glasgow's most stunning venue - BAaD!
Christmas SOS (Outdoor Event)
Join What Happens Now? on December 19th for 'Christmas SOS'... an hour-long interactive story adventure for 6-8 year olds!
RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman - CANCELLED
Enjoy a special showing of the festive classic, The Snowman, on a large screen, accompanied by the RSNO at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Book your tickets for this year's Tron-take on the classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and get ready to boo, hiss and click your heels together three times!
Cinderella
Join Cinderella at the King's Theatre Glasgow as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her wicked sisters and meets her dashing Prince Charming!
Sleeping Senga
Insideout Theatre Productions return to Websters Theatre Glasgow with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!
The Magical Adventures Of Cinderella
Classic family pantomime, The Magical Adventures Of Cinderella, comes to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in December 2021 featuring an all star cast!
Aladdin
Starring Gary: Tank Commander, don't miss Aladdin the high-flying family pantomime that will make everyone's Christmas wishes come true at the SEC Armadillo in 2021!
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
The nation's favourite and most-loved musical duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe join forces again for a 2021 UK Tour, catch them live at The SSE Hydro on 12th December!
ABBAMANIA
Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas night out with ABBAMANIA at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 23rd December 2021!
Bad Manners
Bad Manners featuring Buster Bloodvessel and co. will give a crackin' good show of aggressive and highly danceable good-time ska at Slay Glasgow on 1st January 2022!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Art for Erskine: Festive Edition
View contemporary artwork and sculpture by acclaimed and up and coming artists at the Festive Edition of the Art for Erskine Exhibition & Sale!
Paisley’s Christmas Buddie Bear Hunt
Christmas might be a little different this year but there's still plenty of festive cheer in Paisley town centre with the Christmas Buddie Bear Hunt!
Zoom call with Santa for ACCORD Hospice
Ho Ho Ho!! ACCORD Hospice are delighted to announce that Santa Claus will be joining them for a series of ZOOM calls this festive season!
The Jingle Bell Elf Trail
Walk or jog around Paisley and Johnstone's town centres and find all of the hidden Active Communities elves on this festive trail for all the family!
The Jingle Bell Virtual Run
Dress up in your best festive attire and join Active Communities for The Jingle Bell Virtual Run over 12 days in December!
Festive Afternoon Tea
Show your support for St. Vincent's Hospice by joining them on Sunday 6th December for a fabulous afternoon of great festive fun and entertainment via a live Zoom link!
Light Up A Life
ACCORD Hospice invites you to remember & celebrate the life of someone special as part of their annual Light Up A Life appeal!
Santa and the Snow
Snow Factor are delighted to announce that Santa and the Snow will return to spread Christmas joy in what can only be described as a very unusual year!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Braehead for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Santa’s Reindeer Hunt
Santa's reindeer have come to visit RSPB Lochwinnoch and are spending their time out on the reserve near the Aird meadow trail... how many can you spot?
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Make a traditional Christmas wreath under the expert guidance of the Countryside Rangers at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park!
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Glasgow
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
Republic of Soul Christmas Party
After a memorable Christmas party last year, Republic of Soul return to the Bungalow Paisley for this year's bash!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Scotland’s National Hero - POSTPONED
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Santa@Home
Woodland Experience has launched Santa@Home, a fun-filled experience that will ensure your family can still enjoy Santa’s magic this year from the comfort of your own living room!
The Big Christmas Exhibition
Come along to Greengallery for their Big Christmas Exhibition with loads of original art and unique Christmas presents!
Christmas Fun at the Safari Park
Don't miss the Christmas fun at Blair Drummond Safari Park, with drive-thru reserves, safari animals, illuminated dinosaur trail, Christmas market, locally grown trees and Santa fly-by!
Beauty and the Beast online
Fizzgig Theatre would usually be getting ready for their Panto at Mugdock, but as current circumstances won't allow it, they're bringing it online this year.
Christmas Crafting
Learn a number of skills including hand sewing, machine sewing, upcycling, crafting or stenciling to create your own Christmas decorations, wreaths or any other festive project!
Christmas Stocking Workshop
Using scrap fabrics you will make your own unique Christmas stockings in this online workshop run by Transition Stirling on 9th December!
A Christmas Miracle at Rough Castle - Postponed until Christmas 2021
Enjoy some festive fun with your family and loved ones as Rough Castle Experiences once again brings the woodland to life in a blaze of colour and light!
Christmas Lockdown Drive In Movies
Christmas Lockdown Drive-In is coming to Falkirk! Have a fun filled night and help make a difference to sick children across Scotland.
Christmas on the Farm
Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!
Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker
The ultimate Christmas ballet is back on the big screen at Macrobert Arts Centre this December!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Stirling for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Sparkle on the Hill
Rubber Chicken Theatre are delighted to present ‘Sparkle on the Hill’ - a Covid safe way to bring some Christmas magic into our lives.
Katherine Jenkins Christmas Spectacular
Classical music superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE presents a magical and unique Christmas musical from the iconic Royal Albert Hall.
The McDougalls Virtual Christmas Party
With theatre across the country closed this year, family theatre favourites The McDougalls are hosting the biggest and best virtual party of the year - and everyone's invited!
Rapunzel
A hairy tale adventure brought to the big screen this Christmas, packed full of songs and filmed at Stirling Castle!
Bo’Ness Gin Festival
Join Scottish Gin Festivals at Bo'ness Town Hall on Saturday 17th April for a special afternoon of local music, tapas and of course... gin!
Maw Goose
It's panto time! Boo, hiss and singalong with your friends and family when Maw Goose comes to Macrobert Arts Centre this festive season!
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