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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
17th December - 30th December
Commonly known as MagicFest, Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back for 2024 with its 15th anniversary and a bumper programme of spellbinding fun.
Painting by Alfred Marshall of a fishing house and boat next to the sea.
Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show
30th November - 1st December
Discover the Macmillan Art Show 2024, showcasing inspiring artwork to support local artists and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Holyrood Distillery’s Festive Series
21st November - 19th December
From watercolour painting to cocktail making, enjoy a variety of seasonal events with Holyrood Distillery’s Festive Series.
St James Quarter
Small Business Saturday
7th December
Supporting, promoting and inspiring small local businesses, Small Business Saturday returns this December.
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Festive Jazz Lunch
1st December - 22nd December
Celebrate the festive season in style with Hotel Du Vin’s Festive Jazz Lunch.
Lounge bar, with easy style seating, low tables with candles.
Live Music Session at Mal Bar
6th December - 13th December
Take a break from the Christmas shopping and enjoy live music and drinks at Malmaison Edinburgh City.
Rosslyn Chapel
Christmas Candlelit Visit
10th December - 19th December
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of a Christmas candlelit visit to 15th century Rosslyn Chapel.
Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Allan Stewart in their Cinderella costumes
Panto 2024: Cinderella
23rd November - 31st December
With spectacular sets, stunning costumes and barrel-loads of laughs, get your festive season off to a jolly start with a visit to Panto 2024: Cinderella.
A Christmas card, necklace, chopping board and scarf which are products available at the Coburg House Christmas market
Coburg House Winter Open Studios
29th November - 1st December
Buy unique handcrafted gifts made in Leith at Coburg House’s Winter Open Studios Event.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025
Featuring over 30 artists, Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates the versatile and ever evolving artform of printmaking.
3 young girls, dressed in winter jackets and each holding a wrapped present, standing in front of a shed, with it's windows open and wrapped parcels displayed inside.
WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
29th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
With ice skating, Santa storytelling sessions, Christmas workshops and more, experience the Magic of WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park.
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk
8th December
Run, jog or walk around West Princes Street Gardens, whilst raising vital funds for children’s charity, When You Wish Upon a Star.
Snow-covered trees, against a pale blue sky.
The Lost Cinema
14th December - 22nd December
From golden oldies to modern favourites, get into the festive spirit with a special indoor woodland cinema experience.
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The Lost Feast
5th December - 20th December
Enjoy an indulgent woodland-inspired festive feast at Lost Shore Surf Resort.
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POP LIFE
2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025
Popular culture and figurative drawing are explored in the City Art Centre’s winter exhibition, POP LIFE.
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Whisky Distillers’ Fair
29th December - 30th December
Meet the distillers behind some of the country’s most popular whiskies – and, of course, taste samples of Scotland’s national drink.
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Winter Arts Market
6th December - 8th December
Running over 3 days, shop and buy a unique selection of gifts from local independent artists and makers.
2 women standing in front of a artist's workbench, with paintbrushes, pots and papers on display.
Winter Open Studios
30th November - 1st December
Blue Abbeymount Studios, the home for art and craft studios, hosts its Winter Open Studios.

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