Church

Greyfriars Kirk

Old Town, Edinburgh

Address
Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh

Source: greyfriarskirk.com, checked 11 Nov 2026.

Exterior wall and tall windows of Greyfriars Kirk
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The first new kirk built in Scotland after the Reformation, in the Old Town.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Greyfriars Kirk, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

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La Clique Noël

20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Palais du Variété, Bristo Square, Southside

Time 16:30 and 19:30

Cabaret and circus show in a spiegeltent outside McEwan Hall at 16:30 and 19:30, from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The show runs 100 minutes and is guided for ages 16 and over.

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Edinburgh's Christmas

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East and West Princes Street Gardens and George Street, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens open daily 10:00 to 22:00, with fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smaller local events nearby

  • Lighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's Keepers Activities

    Thu 12 Nov · National Library of Scotland, Old Town

    Event at National Library of Scotland.

    from 17:30 · Map · Source: National Library of Scotland

  • Amelia Bayler: WIP Theatre and shows

    Fri 13 Nov · The Gilded Saloon, Southside

    Comedy or theatre night at the Gilded Saloon on Lothian Street, starting at 19:00.

    from 19:00 · Map · Source: Gilded Balloon

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Nearby

The Bongo Club Nightlife · 2 min walk A nightclub, gig and events venue with residencies from Scottish club nights. Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 2 min walk A nightclub and live venue at 73 Cowgate, open every night. National Museum of Scotland Museum · 2 min walk Scotland's national museum on Chambers Street. National Library of Scotland Museum · 3 min walk Scotland's national library, with collections, stories and research services on its site. The Liquid Room Nightlife · 3 min walk A live music and club venue at 9C Victoria Street. Underbelly Bristo Square Landmark · 3 min walk The Edinburgh base of Underbelly, which produces Fringe and Hogmanay events.

Around Old Town

Castle, Royal Mile and the closes

The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.

Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.

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