Browse and book your Winter festivities in Edinburgh for Christmas and Hogmanay 2022
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To launch your 2024 right, we've pulled together some of the main events taking place across Edinburgh on 1st Jan.
Including the city wide free music trail - First Footin' - all afternoon and evening across some of the city's greatest venues.
Tomorrow's the big day! How are you spending your last evening of 2023?
Tomorrow, the 'Night Afore' the main event brings another incredible selection of events.
From ABBA tribute Bjorn Again in Princes St Gardens to the first day of the St Andrew Square Film Club, you can fill your day and night with Hogmanay celebrations!
Hogmanay celebrations begin tomorrow in Edinburgh! What are your plans?
From the incredible return of the Torchlight Procession, to the first day of the Film Club there's plenty to keep you busy.
WIN an Edinburgh Hogmanay for two:
- 2x tickets for The Dome NYE Drinks Party! (Worth £190)
- 2x tickets to the George Street Ice Skating
- 2x tickets to Edinburgh’s Christmas Big Wheel
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Competition ends Thu 21 December, 5pm. T&Cs apply.
WIN a day for two: Bus tours, Boris & Sergey, Big Wheel:
- 2x tickets for the Two Tours Bright Bus Tours
- 2x tickets to Boris & Sergey’s Christmas Cabaret at Assembly Roxy
- 2x tickets to Edinburgh's Christmas Big Wheel
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Competition ends Thu 14 December, 5pm. T&Cs apply.
WIN a Festive Family day in Edinburgh:
- A family ticket to Camera Obscura!
- 4x tickets to the George Street Ice Rink (Mon-Thu session)
- 4x tickets to the Edinburgh's Christmas Big Wheel
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Competition ends Thu 7 December, 5pm. T&Cs apply.
December is just around the corner… and with December, comes Hogmanay!
Edinburgh is undoubtedly the place to be for NYE. Nowhere quite celebrates Hogmanay like us, so we’ve rounded up some Hogmanay Highlights – visit edwinterfest.com for the full listings and get yourself ready to bring in 2024 in style.
29th Dec | Torchlight Procession is back with a new starting point at The Meadows
29th Dec | Ho Ho Hogmanay, new this year with the best on the comedy circuit at Assembly Rooms
30th Dec | The Night Afore Disco Party and to make a day of it, book in the Dining Experience at The Scottish Café beforehand
31st Dec | The World Famous Street Party with fireworks over the Castle at midnight
1st Jan | Sprogmanay celebrations including the Family Ceilidh at Roxy Theatre
1st Jan | Viennese New Year at Usher Hall from the SCO
5-20th Jan | Scottish Ballet: Cinders! At Festival Theatre to keep the celebrations running
WIN a fun-packed festive day for four on 15 December:
- 4x tickets to Ken Bruce’s Chart Hits at Usher Hall
- 4x tickets to the Edinburgh Christmas Big Wheel
- 4x tickets to the George Street Ice Rink
To Enter:
1. Head to our Instagram and follow &
2. In the comments, tag a pal you’d bring if you win
+ share this post in your IG story for an extra entry
+ each tag gives you an entry, so tag away
Competition ends Thu 30 November, 5pm. T&Cs apply.
In the Mood for a Market?
We’ve rounded up 8 of the best across Edinburgh this Winter…
- New this year, George Street is home to an Artisan Christmas Market
- The year-round Farmers’ Market on Castle Terrace offers local produce every Saturday
- Out of the Blue’s Flea Market is the place to go for your pre-loved purchases
- The Christmas Art, Craft and Design Fair returns to the glorious Assembly Rooms on George Street
- The Traditional East Princes St Gardens Christmas Market is back again with gifts, food and drink for all
- The Leith Arch’s Witchcraft Market has a special Yule edition
- As part of their big Christmas weekend, visit the Summerall Market
- And the amazing year round, Tron Kirk market on Royal Mile in a former parish church!
Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version!
Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show.
Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.
Book your tickets now to see Captivate Theatre's production of Nativity! The Musical.
https://bit.ly/3XnQ9pG
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There's only a few days left until Edinburgh's Christmas opens and Santa parks up in West Princes Street Gardens. 🎅
Book your tickets for Santa Stories, Santa Paws and many more festive attractions now: bit.ly/edinburghschristmas
Castle of Light transforms into a Kingdom of Colours! This unmissable event is running from now until the 30th of December, so book now to begin your winter festivities!
Be welcomed by the castle’s spectacular 160 degree esplanade projections, then get exploring the unique after dark event. You'll see Hospital Square as a beautiful snowy scene, the Nor' Loch brought to life, and you can even meet Castle of Light's wonderful tour guide Rex the Lion in the Great Hall. All with a warm drink and tasty snack in hand!
For more information and to book your tickets click the link in our bio!
The No.1 Food and Drink Event at Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (The Scotsman) is returning to the capital this winter!
Enjoy an hour of festive music performed live by the talented ensemble Classical.Scot , whilst being served three delicious Gin cocktails. As you sip each cocktail you’ll hear music inspired by the botanicals and flavours of each of our wonder-filled gins. The evening will take place in Scotland’s first 360 degree cinema YOTEL Edinburgh, so enjoy being taken on a journey through sight, sound and taste with Edinburgh Gin.
Two events will be held on Tuesday 13 December, at 18:00 and 20:30.
Grab your tickets now!
https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51285/cocktails-and-a-concert-with-edinburgh-gin
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St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, Head on down and stay a while. Join their evening service tonight, And may all your Christmases be Merry & Bright. The Watchnight Service from 11.30pm this evening to take you into Christmas Day. #watchnightservice #StGiles #christmaseve
Behind our door number twenty three, A Hogmanay do that's filled with glee. Take to the Streets on New Years Eve, The Street Party's back now, would you believe. The world famous street party once again takes over the city centre on 31st December for it’s 30th anniversary! If you don’t have a plan for Hogmanay already, you do now. #hogmanay #streetparty #edinburghnewyear
Just around the corner, welcome 2024. And this New Year’s Day has so much more. A free music trail around the town, First Footin' is back so come on down. From 2pm - 8pm on 1st January there is free music from an incredible mix of artists across the city to welcome you into 2024 and blue away the NYE cobwebs! #freemusic #newyearsday #firstfootin
Sit back and gaze at the stars, Acorss the planets all the way to Mars. Head down to Planetarium Lates, If yorue feeling kind, then bring your mates. Dynamic Earth has the incredible Planetarium and for Christmas they have a selection of festive films as well! #planetarium #dynamicearth #edinburghchristmas
Kick off next weekend with side-splitting cheer, It's time for some laughs as we see in New Year. Your comedy favourites will help make your day, So sit back and relax for Ho Ho Hogmanay. Some of the finest comics in the circuit; head to Assembly Rooms for a night of stand up on 29th December! #comedy #standup #hogmanay
Door nineteen for Edinburgh Zoo, And a skating trip made just for you. Head down to Rockhopper Rink, A great idea, don't you think? Rockhopper Rink is open at the Zoo through until 7th January! So you can skate your way through to 2024. #edinburghzoo #iceskating #Christmas
The Snow Queen has come to town, And on her head, her icy crown. The Lyceum is where she'll be, So make a plan to go and see! The Snow Queen - adapted from Hans Christian Andersen - is a beautiful, festive and musical adventure! Here until 31st December. #lyceum #snowqueen #edinburghchristmas
Now for sugar, spice and all things nice, Not one for the naughty, so take our advice. Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at a bake, Whip up something worthy of a Hollywood Handshake. There are a number of Christmas Baking classes for adults and children at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School! Impress your friends & family this Christmas with some new skills. #christmasbaking #cookeryclass #Edinburgh
Hidden behind door number sixteen, You'll find many an illuminated scene. The Botanic Gardens are the place to be, If it's festive lights you'd like to see. Christmas at The Botanic Gardens is running until 30th December - light up the dark winter evenings with some festive magic #christmaslights #botanicgarden #edinburghchristmas
Open up door fifteen, For a festive experience that must been seen. If you've a family you want to impress, Then all aboard the Polar Express. The Polar Express Train Ride Edinburgh is a theatrical experience awaiting families of all ages at Waverley station this Christmas. #polarexpress #edinburghfamily #whatsonedinburgh
Set sail for adventure with Wendy and Peter, And Fairy Tink too, you'll be glad to meet her. Fun for all the family as they boo Captain Hook, This heartwarming Panto is sure worth a look. A true Christmas tradition - The Pantomime. Peter Pan is flying into town until 31st December. #pantomime #panto #peterpan
Already on door number thirteen, A Christmas spot just waiting to be seen. Edinburgh history shining bright, With this Festive attraction - Castle of Light. Prepare to see Edinburgh Castle transformed again this Festive season as Castle of Light has returned for a fourth fantastic year. #edinburghcastle #christmaslights #whatsonedinburgh
For Door Number 12, we'll give you a clue. Optical illusions and a rooftop view. Up the Mile, if you're out and about, Camera Obscura is a great day out! Festive fun with Christmas at Camera Obscura - 5 floors and over 100 interactive exhibits! #edinburghchristmas #whatsonedinburgh #interactive
An adult puppet Cabaret, To warm you up for Christmas day. Head down to Assembly Roxy, For a show that's full of moxie. Boris & Sergey's Christmas Cabaret 12th - 20th December at Assembly Roxy. Carols, Chaos, and a tenuous link to a well-known Christmas story. #cabaret #puppetry #edinburgh
Number ten is something new, And could be just the thing for you. A tasty pint and festive class, Make a wreath, how could you pass? Festive wreath making at Bellfield Brewery: what a combination! 11th & 12th December. #christmaswreath #brewery #christmasclass
Take our tip from door number nine, As a festive Christmas sign, To visit the Tartan Weaving Mill, On Edinburgh's historic Castlehill. The Scottish Photo Experience at the Tartan Weaving Mill is a great opportunity to get unforgettable photos taken in Scottish costume! #photoexperience #scotland #castlehill
Back again to light the way, As the start of Hogmanay. Every street will shine so bright, As crowds each carry their own Torchlight. The Torchlight Procession is back to open the official Hogmanay celebrations. This year from The Meadows, through Old Town this spectacle is one not to be missed. @edhogmanay #torchlightprocession #hogmanay #edinburghlife
Have you seen our Brochures around town? Find a copy at any of the Christmas sites in Edinburgh centre, as well as in Glasgow and across the Central Belt. So keep your eyes peeled! With all the info for @edinburghschristmas, @edhogmanay and everything else going on in the city, check our handy guides or edwinterfest.com for everything festive in Edinburgh this season. #edinburghchristmas #festivities #planyourday
Open up door number four, For magic, joy and wonder galore. Edinburgh Magic Festival is here With shows, workshops and festive cheer. Edinburgh Magic Festival is back from 20 - 31 December! Taking place across the city, bring the extra Christmas Magic. #magicfest #magic #edinburghchristmas
