What's on in Edinburgh

Edinburgh events in December 2026

161 events in December 2026: 71 activities and classes, 32 performances, 22 concerts, 16 exhibitions, 9 markets, 4 food events, 4 sports events, 2 festivals and 1 illumination, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs.

December in Edinburgh. Christmas events run through the month and the Hogmanay programme closes the year. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.

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Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

On for weeks

1 long run, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

Edinburgh Zoo Giant LanternsCorstorphine · Edinburgh Zoo · 13 Nov 2026 to 21 Feb 2027

Planning a trip in December

The calendar above lists 161 events in December 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Edinburgh compares the main areas.

More things to do in Edinburgh in December

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover December.

Also worth a look

Good to know

What is on in Edinburgh in December 2026?

There are 161 events listed for December 2026 (71 activities and classes, 32 performances, 22 concerts, 16 exhibitions, 9 markets, 4 food events, 4 sports events, 2 festivals and 1 illumination). 161 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

Are there free events in Edinburgh in December 2026?

Yes. 14 of the 161 events listed for December 2026 are free to attend.

Is December a good time to visit Edinburgh?

December in Edinburgh. Christmas events run through the month and the Hogmanay programme closes the year.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

Running an event? Add your event and it's checked within a day.