What's On in Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland

Edinburgh's Christmas

Venue: Edinburgh City Centre

Website: https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas

Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events, delicious food and...

LNER Big Wheel

Venue: East Princes Street Gardens

Website: https://edwinterfest.com

Enjoy the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods with incredible views of the historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, and sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions....

Traditional Christmas Markets

Venue: East Princes Street Gardens

Website: https://edwinterfest.com

With beautifully decorated chalets selling one of a kind gifts, glittering decorations, the smells, tastes and sounds that fill even the biggest miser with Christmas spirit, every elf will find something...

Castle of Light: Fire and Ice

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Website: www.edinburghcastle.scot/whats-on/castle-of-light

Castle of Light returns for its sixth year. Prepare to be mesmerised by the enchanting forces of fire and Ice as these two powerful elements intertwine throughout the castle to create unmissable immersive...

The Snow Queen

Venue: Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Website: www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com

Join Grannie Frannie, Gerda, McKay and all their friends (and foes!) in Perth Theatre's The Snow Queen, their 'coolest’ panto yet, from the team that brought you Mother Goose, Aladdin, Jack and The Beanstalk...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Dundee Rep

Website: https://dundeerep.co.uk

Join Caroline the Highland Cow as she spills the beans on the classic fairy tale! Starring a dynamic 10-strong ensemble of actor-musicians, this lively reimagining of the much-loved story is bursting with...

Aladdin

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

Soar into a whole new world this Christmas with Aladdin, the spellbinding family pantomime at the Adam Smith Theatre. Bursting with genie-us gags, glittering costumes, and show-stopping songs, Aladdin...

Christmas in City Square

Venue: City Square

Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk

From 4-31 December, Christmas in City Square takes centre stage, as it’s transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Get ready to explore traditional market stalls brimming with delicious street food...

Christmas at Almond Valley

Venue: Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk

Expect twinkling trails, illuminated play, hands-on crafts, and heart-warming food and drink. Includes dedicated Relaxed sessions, with reduced sound and lighting alongside their much-loved Tots and Toddlers...

Snow White

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Alhambra favourite Ian ‘Sheepie’ Smith will return for the fifthpanto running, bringing his dungarees, daft catchphrases and a whole lot of laughs for the audience. Teaming up with Sheepie this year...

Boxing Day Tour: We are Saving Wildcats

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Join a member of the Saving Wildcats team for a guided exploration of the park to discover the Wildcats project. The tour will leave from the polar bear statue in the car park at 11.30am and 2pm. Advance...

Artie’s Hogmanay Party

Venue: Reid Hall

Address: Castle Street, Forfar

Website: https://angusalive.scot/events/arties-hogmanay-party

Artie’s Back with the Original Singing Kettles! A festive treat for all ages, featuring Singalongs, Christmas Favourites, Party Games, and Nostalgia for Adults.Dress up for the party, join the fun, and...

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Hogmanay Party

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Artie returns with his Singing Kettles for the family’s run up to the New Year. Children (and their parents) will love the singalong atmosphere with songs like “Buy Me a Banana”, “Three Craws”...

Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Venue: Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Website: https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay

Featuring live music, DJ’s, Giant Screens, International Street Theatre, Pipers, Drummers, funfair attractions, delicious street food and drink and the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium designing...

New Year's Day Tour: A walk in the park

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Join the discovery rangers for a one-hour walking tour around Highland Wildlife Park to find out more about some of our iconic animals and native wildlife onsite. Advance booking is essential and tours...

Bitter Sweet – Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo Hits

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: https://angusalive.scot

Bitter Sweet is set to captivate audiences of all ages with a high-energy concert experience that brings together unforgettable hits like Drivers License and Vampire alongside Carpenter favourites like...

The McDougalls Winter Wonderland

Venue: Aberdeen Arts Centre

Website: www.aberdeenartscentre.com

Join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a musical journey to the snow-filled Winter Wonderland! Sing along with wintery favourites like, The Bear Went Over the Mountain and I’m a...