Best Edinburgh Christmas Events

The perfect way to experience the city at Christmas, this bus tour of Edinburgh is taking place throughout December. Hop on board a classic 1960s Routemaster bus, from which you can marvel at all the gorgeous light displays around you.

From George IV Bridge to The Mound and Princess Street, you'll be able to see all the biggest sights. Plus, this is a family-friendly event.

Soak up the electric atmosphere of Finnegan's Wake, with ornate, historic decor that gives the space a tonne of character. With special offerings coming up for winter, you and a group can enjoy a festive buffet of comfort food classics, a three-course Christmas dinner made up of small plates and a winning main dish, or a drinks package that you can add onto your party booking for a celebration that will be talked about for months to come. 

Live music performances, weekly quizzes and their epic band-eoke karaoke event will be happening throughout December with Christmas magic sprinkled on top for a pub trip that's even more memorable than usual. 

Brewhemia is throwing all kinds of brilliant Christmas events in Edinburgh city centre. Whether you fancy a festive-themed afternoon tea, drag brunch, party night or anything in between, these guys will have you well and truly sorted.

Merry Movie Brunches are coming to The Three Sisters for a series of festive weekends where you can catch your favourite seasonal film while ace food and drinks are supplied for an all-round fantastic day out. 

Taking place each Saturday throughout December, choose which film to grab a ticket for and get treated to one brunch dish, two themed cocktails and a comfy seat in front of the big screen. 

Immerse yourself in country and western vibes at Coyote Ugly this season with their Ho Ho Hoedown Brunch. The saloon-style party bar is making Christmas even merrier with an event perfect for friend groups who want to get a little wild.

You'll get five drinks included with your ticket, alongside a Christmas pizza, surrounded by decorations aplenty and live entertainment adding an extra layer of fun to the festivities. 

The classically decorated and warmly lit Southsider will be home to a whole bunch of festive happenings this winter; they're introducing a seasonal buffet with dishes such as the Jingle Belly Burger to Santa's Sarnie, and a three-course set menu of classic comfort food like the turkey ham hock pie all for just £25. 

They're also hosting their regular open mic nights and quizzes throughout December for a pub trip that's got a little extra sparkle about it.