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Singing and dancing at the Light Night Concert
At the Ross Bandstand on Sunday the spirit of Christmas was brought to life with song and dance by performers of all ages.
Despite the chilly weather local dance groups took to the stage and...
Christmas tree on The Mound is ready to be the centre of attention
The lights were added to the Christmas tree on the Mound today in readiness for next week's big switch on.
The tree has been supplied by the people of Hordaland and Vestland in Norway...
In the Company of Books with Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon this Christmas
Edinburgh’s Christmas is pleased to announce that book lovers Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon will bring a special festive edition of their in-conversation event, In The Company of Books, to Edinburgh’s Christmas this year.
This...
Take a spin on the LNER Big Wheel
Construction begins today on the LNER Big Wheel in East Princes Street Gardens.
LNER has entered into a three year deal to sponsor the Big Wheel which is a focal point for Edinburgh 's...
Cool new venue – Edinburgh’s Christmas announce the city’s first Ice Bar
The coolest new bar in town, the Ice Bar will have tables, chairs and glasses sculpted entirely from ice.
Edinburgh's Christmas have announced today that the unique pop-up bar experience created in partnership with Hamiltons...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – company which lost tender may withdraw legal action
An events company threatening legal action against The City of Edinburgh Council over its handling of the contract for this year’s Christmas festival has said it will drop its court challenge if the process is...
Edinburgh’s Christmas is now open
Edinburgh's Christmas is now open to the public with some of the old favourites in place to entertain you from now until 3 January.
All events are being produced by local company Unique Assembly and...
Families Zoom away with ‘Santa at Home’
To give a magical opportunity for children from all over the UK to meet Santa in the safe, socially distant environment of zoom, Mr and Mrs Santa Claus of 1 Forest Drive, Reindeer Road,...
Edinburgh’s Christmas Neighbourhood Market – online and local
Even the most anti-Christmas among you might be missing the bright lights in the city centre and the odd mulled wine with friends by now.
Edinburgh's Christmas has created an online market rather than...
See Santa at Home before he sets off on Christmas Eve!
Santa at Home gives children of all ages, from all over the world, the unique opportunity to meet Santa in a personalised and private Zoom session live from the North Pole. Up to 6...
Edinburgh will light up for Christmas
There will be more festive lights than ever in Edinburgh this Christmas with the help of a one-off funding boost aiming to spread some cheer at the end of a challenging year.
Thanks to savings...
Santa at Home – a personalised experience for little ones this Christmas time
The producers of Edinburgh’s Christmas Underbelly have enlisted the help of Mr and Mrs Santa Claus of 1 Forest Drive, Reindeer Road, North Pole NP47 2020 to put some cheer back into all our lives - but especially...
Santa’s doing his bit to bring festive cheer to Edinburgh this Christmas
To help keep the Edinburgh’s Christmas spirit alive, Santa Claus will be bringing some magic to each day of Advent, by reading a free, festive story every evening before bedtime on Edinburgh’s Christmas website...
The future of Christmas will be decided by the planning committee next week
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Plans for Edinburgh’s future Christmas festivities will go before a council planning committee, as organisers Underbelly look to bounce back from 2019’s festive events which drew criticism from locals...
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2020 – no markets this year
Edinburgh's Christmas organised by Underbelly will follow the latest public health advice. Any sort of in person event including markets, rides or other attractions will no longer proceed.
Instead Edinburgh's Christmas 2020 will move online...
Council agree updated look for Winter Festivals
by Noa Hoffman Local Democracy Reporter
Revamped plans for Edinburgh’s winter festivals, which mean that Christmas markets and attractions will be spread across the city centre, have been given the official seal of approval by...
Underbelly withdraw Hogmanay tickets from sale
The decision on Edinburggh's Christmas and Hogmanay which are organised by Underbelly for The city of Edinburgh Council will not be finalised until next month.
The BBC reported earlier today that the Hogmanay tickets...
Decision on Hogmanay to be made in August
After much speculation the council has confirmed that initial discussions looking at ways of celebrating Edinburggh's Christmas and Hogmanay this year began yesterday with the Council All Party Oversight Group.
A final decision on...
Christmas 2019 – Coming to a City Near You.
Christmas in Edinburgh has finally got up and running. The shops are all ready and willing, the Christmas Market - after a few teething troubles - is bustling with visitors and doing a roaring...
Light Night 2019
Light Night was different today from previous years. Everything took place on the Royal Mile and Santa arrived to switch on the lights.
Then he left on his sleigh on his way back to...
Edinburgh’s Christmas will spread out over the city
A new free event called Community Christmas will spread festive cheer all over the city with projections and singing involving local talent staged at a dozen locations.
Around 31% of visitors to Edinburgh's Christmas...
Edinburgh’s Christmas begins with Light Night
The Christmas season begins in November in Edinburgh with Light Night on 17 November 2019 in the Old Town.
The day of festivities involving the community will also include a flying visit from Santa....
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2018 – more local tickets and more charity fundraising
Edinburgh's Christmas 2018 organised by Underbelly for The City of Edinburgh Council attracted 31% more locals than ever before, raised £44,000 for charities and gave away 28,000 free tickets.
Silent Night was a...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – here’s what you need to know…
Underbelly run Edinburgh's Christmas for The City of Edinburgh Council, bringing an economic benefit of £113 million, or the equivalent of 2,260 full time jobs to the capital. This is a big event here in...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – Light Night 2018 – Saskia switched the lights on
Saskia Eng had the honour of switching the Christmas lights on in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.
The local singer who is a former pupil of the City of Edinburgh Music School found fame on The...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – Light Night 2018 – the fireworks!
Today 15,000 people watched the lights being switched on on George Street. It is now officially Christmas - at least here in Edinburgh!
Edinburgh’s Christmas – Light Night 2018 – in pictures
Today crowds gathered on George Street to hear the choirs and bands perform on the stages which stretched from Hanover Street to Castle Street.
Then at 5.00pm local singer Saskia Eng finished her own fabulous...
Report reveals economic impact of Edinburgh’s Christmas 2017
In a report out today Underbelly who organise Edinburgh's Christmas for the council say that last year's events brought an economic impact of £113 million, or the equivalent of 2,260 full time jobs to...
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2018 – the details
This is the sixth year that Underbelly has organised Edinburgh's Christmas, and so there is an element of established events and also some new attractions which are being introduced for the first time.
Beginning on...
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2018 – The Festival Square Spiegeltent is back!
There are a lot of old familiar faces on the Edinburgh's Christmas programme, and none more welcome than the Grande Old Dame from Oz, The Festival Square Spiegeltent.
The old girl will be home in...
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