26-06-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Dates for Edinburgh Christmas event released as festive favourites return to city centre
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Dates have been released for this year's Edinburgh Christmas event.
Due to kick off on Saturday November 15 until Sunday January 4.
Visitor favourites such as Santa Stories, ice skating, LNER's big wheel, the around the world Starflyer and the family festive funfair will all feature as part of the celebrations.
Traditional Christmas markets will return to East Princes Street Gardens – with organisers opening trader applications to anyone interested. Local EH residents will also be able to receive a discount.
Those attending the market will be able to gulp down mulled wine and chow down on some giant bratwurst sausages. There is an increased call encouraging more local businesses and independent retailers to take part in the market and showcase their produce.
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Lawrence Thorburn, owner of Edinburgh's Nutcracker Christmas Shop said: "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."
Edinburgh's Christmas will also be welcoming families back to West Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Christmas said they will be working with local community groups to give away thousands of tickets for fairground rides, ice-skating and Santa Stories and looking to raise donations for city charities through tickets and donation points across Edinburgh's Christmas.
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Edinburgh's Christmas attractions are open daily except Christmas Day, with varying opening dates and times available at the official website.
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.'
You can keep up to date with Edinburgh Christmas here.
