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...

Stick Man

Venue: Rothes Halls

Website: www.onfife.com

The award-winning stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved tale. Presented by Freckle Productions, Stick Man follows one stick’s wild adventure as he’s chased by a dog, used...

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...

Santa's Stories

Venue: West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Website: https://edwinterfest.com

The magic of Christmas is brought to life, as Santa and his helpers make Edinburgh their home for the season! The halls of his cabin are decked, the hot chocolate simmering away and blankets toasted to...

Dino's: When Disaster Strikes

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Dino’s Saturday Science Club and enjoy a variety of hands on activities and a take home craft. This week you will be facing four natural disasters, so hold on tight! Investigate some of the main...

Family Ice Experience

Venue: 101 George St

Website: https://edwinterfest.com

Step into The Ice Queen's Castle during family-friendly sessions at The Polar Ice Bar. Designed for all ages, these sessions invite you to wander through a glittering frozen world and discover breathtaking...

Lego Play Day - Relaxed Family Drop In session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed family session with Lego building, reading, and colouring activities. This drop-in event offers a creative and welcoming space for all ages to explore and play.

The Santa Express

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk

The Santa Express is everything you would expect from a magical Christmas show. Lots of singing, dancing, beautiful costumes, laughs for the whole family AND a reindeer with a red nose. Audience members...

The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert

Venue: Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Website: www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com

The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit The Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story...

Aladdin

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com/shows/aladdin

Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale packed with peril, pals, and plenty of panto pranks.Perfect...

Little Niblicks (0-5 Years Old) November Theme: Hibernation

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Families are encouraged to bring babies and toddlers to experience the museum through multi-sensory play. Activities include rolling a ball, singing songs, and joining in themed crafts. Each month features...

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...

Craigies North Pole Express

Venue: Craigies Farm

Website: www.craigies.co.uk

Step into Christmas wonder as Craigies Farm becomes a festive family adventure. Collect your golden ticket from the Conductor’s Office, get your passport stamped, and enjoy a magical story before meeting...

Discovery Point Christmas Market

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Discovery Point are bringing together the finest producers from Dundee, Fife, Perthshire, Angus and beyond in a celebration of the region’s creativity, food and drink. With performances from local choirs...

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...

Robin Hood

Venue: Aberdeen Arts Centre

Website: www.aberdeenartscentre.com

Join Aberdeen Arts deep in Tyrebagger Wood as local hero – Rabbie Hood – robs from the rich and gives to the poor. Featuring hunners of local in-jokes, Doric, dancing, songs and traditional panto magic,...

Santa's Grotto

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Meet Santa in the icy landscapes of the North Pole, gaze up at the shimmering Northern Lights, and explore the snowy realm he shares with Arctic foxes, polar bears and Arctic hares. Then, settle in for...

The Polar Express

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Experience your festive favourites with family films in Edinburgh’s Planetarium this December. Follow the story of a young boy as he travels to the North Pole aboard a magical train – on Christmas...

Home Alone

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

When he is mistakenly left at home for the festive season, Kevin must defend his home from a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Enjoy this Christmas classic ‘Home Alone’ at the Planetarium, also showing...

St Andrew's Day - Golf Geeks family activities

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, the museum invites families to take part in themed trails and activities in and around the venue. Admission to the museum will be free throughout the day, offering visitors...

The Dundee Hooley

Venue: Dundee City Centre

Website: www.dundee.com/dundee-hooley

This free, family-friendly event brings the heart of city to life with live music, street performers, delicious food, and a spectacular torchlight procession and parade. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day with...

Christmas on the Farm

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: www.briarlandsfarm.co.uk

From jumping pillows to football golf, climbing frames to go karts and they’ll soon be hosting their Christmas on the Farm experience where you can go and visit Santa’s workshop onboard their Tractor...

Treasure Island

Venue: Lochgelly Centre

Website: www.onfife.com

The story is set in the 18th century and follows the young protagonist Jim Hawkins, who lives at his parents’ inn where he discovers a treasure map, belonging to an old sea captain named Billy Bones,...

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...

Breakfast with Santa

Venue: Glamis Castle

Website: www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Taking place on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December in the run-up to Christmas, visitors will be treated to a traditional Scottish breakfast while they meet Santa. Children will also receive a wrapped...

Candlelit Tours

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

The Christmas fairies have been hard at work so visit the Palace in all it's Christmas glory. See the grand State Rooms adorned with magical decorations, sparkling candles, shiny baubles, and magnificent...

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...

Christmas at McManus

Venue: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Find the perfect gift at the museum's pop-up festive market plus festive-themed family-friendly crafts, activities, and enjoy interactive Christmas stories in the museums Family Space with local storyteller...

Santa’s Afternoon Tea

Venue: Glamis Castle

Website: www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Visitors will be treated to the most merry and festive Afternoon Tea whilst also getting the chance to meet the main man himself. Santa will be in his sleigh where you can take your own photos with him....

Santa’s Grotto at Discovery Point & RRS Discovery

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/event/santa-grotto-dundee

Santa's pulled up his sleigh in Dundee! Meet his playful elves, enjoy an interactive singing and dancing performance, and get a gift from the man in the big red suit, for a magical day out. Pre-book tickets...

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...

Winter Festival

Venue: The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Website: https://theblackwatch.co.uk/shop/events-lectures/winter-festival

Families can enjoy hourly Santa Tours, storytelling, and Elf Training Workshops, along with activities including cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, live cooking demonstrations and a festive trail through...

Elf

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Buddy, a human raised as an elf, as he goes on an unforgettable journey to New York City to find his father. Don’t miss ‘Elf’ at the Planetarium this Christmas. Also showing 13 December.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Lochgelly Centre

Website: www.onfife.com

A Nardone’s Academy Pantomime is renowned for lavish sets, beautiful costumes, show-stopping musical numbers and a generous sprinkling of big laughs and even bigger innuendo.Don’t miss Jack and the...

Royal Ballet and Opera: The Nutcracker

Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre

Website: www.macrobertartscentre.org

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite...

Christmas Jumper Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.savethechildren.org.uk

Sign up with your workplace, school, community or friend group and join millions of people getting silly for a seriously good cause with Save the Children.You get to have fun, commit some crimes against...

Pantomime: Snow White

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: https://angusalive.scot/events/pantomime-snow-white

Charming Entertainment are delighted to present a brand new production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this Christmas with sparkling costumes, beautiful scenery, a sensation all singing and dancing...

Taylormania

Venue: Caird Hall

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed Swiftie with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Breakfast with Santa at Fife Zoo

Venue: Fife Zoo

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Join Fife Zoo for a special Breakfast with Santa, filled with Christmas cheer, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories. Make this Christmas extra special - share a magical morning of good food, festive...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join everyone’s favourite grumpy, green character in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000). This tells the story of the Grinch as he tries to steal Christmas from the joyful Whoville residents....

Playhouse Theatre Company Presents: Nativity! The Musical

Venue: Carnegie Hall

Website: www.onfife.com

Packed with catchy songs, dazzling dance numbers and all the joy, chaos and sparkle of the festive period, this hit musical is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations! Expect glitter, giggles,...

RSNO - Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

Venue: Caird Hall

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

This family-friendly concert is packed full of your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, including Consider the Penguin and Schneewalzer. Plus, don't miss the enchanting film The Snowman shown...

Little Niblicks (0-5 Years Old) December Theme: Winter Games

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Families are encouraged to bring babies and toddlers to experience the museum through multi-sensory play. Activities include rolling a ball, singing songs, and joining in themed crafts. Each month features...

The McDougalls Winter Wonderland

Venue: Rothes Halls

Website: www.onfife.com

Join Scotland’s favourite children’s theatre company for a magical festive adventure! Auntie Aggie, Max, and Morag the Rabbit are spreading Christmas cheer – but the naughty Winter Witch is causing...

The Snowman Live! with Lochgelly Band

Venue: Lochgelly Centre

Website: www.onfife.com

The classic family Christmas film The Snowman returns to the big screen of the Lochgelly Centre with a live accompaniment from the Lochgelly Band, who will also bring you a spectacular selection of Christmas...

Christmas Eve Morning with the Clauses

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Join Santa and Mrs Claus for a special Christmas Eve breakfast at Highland Wildlife Park. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, spend time with the Clauses, participate in craft activities and listen to a story...

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...