Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025 dates revealed ahead of festive season
The traditional Christmas Market will return to the East Princes Street Gardens with a multitude of market stall holders offering locally made crafts from wooden cabins.
Visitors can enjoy mulled wine, big bratwurst sausages, strawberries and marshmallows dipped in chocolate with food and drink stalls placed throughout the market.
More than 75% of the market was made up of local and Scottish traders last year, selling everything from hand-made Christmas ornaments to festive fare and organisers have opened applications for this year already.
Councillor Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener, said: 'This year Edinburgh's Christmas looks set to light up the city centre once again with an exciting programme of events for everyone to enjoy.
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'I'm really pleased that the Edinburgh community will be a focus too, with discounted tickets, offers for local groups and fund-raising for local charities taking place. The Capital truly is a magical place to be at this time of year and there's so much on offer throughout the city.'
Lawrence Thorburn, owner of Edinburgh's Nutcracker Christmas Shop said: "As local business owners, we are thrilled to see the return of Edinburgh's Christmas Market this winter.
'We have already submitted an application for what will be our 12th season at the Edinburgh's Christmas Market. As a local, family business, with permanent premises in the city we welcome the opportunity to showcase our products and provide Christmas gifts to such a large audience.
'Working with Unique Assembly over the past three years, we have seen the Market go from strength to strength and we are keen to return, looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors from around the world. The event has become imperative for our small family business and our team look forward to taking part each year."
The LNER big wheel and the 80M Around the World star flyer both offer incredible views of the city at the markets, while other rides are available for those who prefer to stay closer to the ground.
Other favourites making a return include the opportunity to meet Santa and his elves at Santa's Stories, with children able to write the all important letter and drop it straight into the Santa post-box while the outdoor ice rink also makes a comeback.
The EH residents discount will return and offer locals more than 100,000 tickets at 20% off.
Tickets will also be given to local community groups for people to enjoy the festivities.
Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Essential Edinburgh said: 'Edinburgh's Christmas is always a highlight of the year within our city centre. The attractions welcome thousands of residents and visitors to enjoy the most magical time of the year.
'With Edinburgh's city centre home to high class retail and hospitality businesses to suit everyone's tastes, this Christmas promises to be another fantastic time to visit and enjoy the best of Edinburgh.'
Unique Assembly, producers of Edinburgh's Christmas said: 'We are thrilled to share this year's dates for Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations, with a seven-week programme packed full of family favourites, plus new events and attractions to be announced.
'This year's event promises to be one of the best ever and we look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy some sparkle as the nights close in.'
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