What’s on in December 2017 in Edinburgh?
The arrival of December brings Christmas ever closer, and here in Edinburgh, the city is looking and feeling rather festive. Throngs of people bustle around the shops looking for Christmas presents, twinkly lights adorn most buildings, and classic Christmas songs float through the air from various sources. The city has not felt more alive since the Festival. There are many exciting events taking place this month, such as, the opportunity to peek behind doors that are normally closed during 24 Doors of Advent, visit Edinburgh’s renowned Christmas markets, and not forgetting Hogmanay celebrations to bring 2017 to an unforgettable close. So read on to find out what’s on in December 2017 in Edinburgh!
What’s on in December?
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Ice Adventure: A Journey Through Frozen Scotland | 17th November – 24th December 2017 | George Street |
| Edinburgh Christmas Markets | 18th November – 6th January 2018 | Various Locations |
| Christmas at the Botanics | 24th November – 30th December | Royal Botanic Garden |
| Edinburgh’s Giant Advent Calendar | 1st – 25th December 2017 | General Register House |
| 24 Doors of Advent | 1st – 24th December 2017 | Various Locations |
| Giant Lanterns of China | 1st December – 25th February 2018 | Edinburgh Zoo |
| Jupiter Artland Fair | 2nd-3rd December | Jupitar Artland |
| Sleep in the Park | 9th December | Princes Street Gardens |
| Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker | 9th-30th December | Festival Theatre |
| Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival | 9th-23rd December | St Andrew’s & St George’s West |
| Santa Run | 10th December | Princes Street Gardens |
| Candlelit Christmas Eve Gathering | 24th December | Central Hall |
| Carols by Candlelight | 20th December | Usher Hall |
| MagicFest Christmas Special: The Secret Gift | 27th–30th December | Traverse Theatre |
| Edinburgh Hogmanay | 31st December | Various Locations |
What a list! December sounds like it’s going to be a fantastic month.
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