What’s On In Edinburgh – December 2018
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Edinburgh! The city is marvellously decked-out and the festivities are in full swing. Finally, the sounds and smells of Christmas are everywhere. From festive shows to food markets, Edinburgh’s December calendar is brimming with special events, culminating in the world-famous Hogmanay celebration.
If you’d prefer to escape the Christmas crowds for a couple of hours, there are several highly-regarded exhibitions taking place throughout the month. Most noteworthy, the iconic works of Toulouse-Lautrec are on display in the National Galleries until the 20th of January. Likewise, Robert Bloomfield’s stunning private collection of street photography is open at the City Art Centre.
Continue reading to find out what’s on in Edinburgh – December.
Photos: @thisisedinburgh & National Galleries Scotland
What’s On In Edinburgh – December 2018
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Christmas at the Botanics | 25th November – 29th December |
Royal Botanic Garden |
| 24 Doors of Advent | 1st – 24th December | Various locations |
| 3D/2D Christmas Fair | 8th – 9th December | Assembly Rooms |
| Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival | 8th – 24th December | St Andrew’s and St George’s West – George St. |
| Love Actually In Concert | 8th December | Usher Hall |
| Summerhall Christmas Market | 9th December | Summerhall |
| Santa Run | 9th December | West Princes St. Gardens |
| Another Country | 10th December – 17th March | City Art Centre |
| Kinky Boots | 10th December – 5th January | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| Christmas Carols In Greyfriars Kirk | 12th December | Greyfriars Kirk |
| Edinburgh Christmas Market: East Princes Street Gardens | 16th November – 5th January | East Princes St. Gardens |
| Carols by Candlelight | 19th December | Usher Hall |
| Magicfest Christmas Special | 27th – 30th December | Traverse Theatre |
| Edinburgh Flee Market | 29th December | Out of the Blue Drill Hall |
| Edinburgh’s Hogmanay | 30th December – 1st January | Various locations |
There’s no shortage of things to do this month!
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