Glasgow Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Glasgow and surrounding areas
Glasgow shines during the holiday season with Christmas lights and holiday activities staged around George Square and Buchanan Street. Enjoy Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the IRN-BRU Carnival, and lively Christmas parties that bring music and markets to the heart of the city. From illuminated trails to festive gatherings and theatrical performances, the city’s holiday attractions and lights create spirited nights and family-friendly moments across cultural venues and bustling shopping streets.
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Christmas Shows
20 eventsChristmas poetry show by a World Slam Champion
Christmas Markets
20 eventsFestive transformation of Edinburgh's historic city centre
Christmas Parties
14 eventsDiverse venues for shared and exclusive Christmas parties
Christmas Lights
9 eventsDual winter wonderlands with ice rink and observation wheels.
Other Christmas Activities
20 eventsWorld-famous New Year's Eve street party and fireworks
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Edinburgh's Christmas
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Festive transformation of Edinburgh's historic city centre
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
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World-famous New Year's Eve street party and fireworks
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Glasgow's Winter Wonderland
Dual winter wonderlands with ice rink and observation wheels.
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Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On
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Annual Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment.
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The IRN-BRU Carnival
Europe's largest indoor funfair
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Edinburgh's Torchlight Procession
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Historic Torchlight Procession through Old Town
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The main events include the Christmas light trail, festive markets at St Enoch’s Square and Glasgow Green, and seasonal activities like ice skating and live entertainment.
Glasgow is known for its lively Christmas markets, festive light displays, and community events like the Hogmanay celebrations, which mark the New Year with music and fireworks.
The city centre, including Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street, and Argyle Street, is the main area for light displays. The Cathedral Precinct also features a festive tree and crib.
The main markets are at St Enoch’s Square and Glasgow Green, but smaller craft fairs and vendor stalls pop up in neighborhoods and shopping centres across the city.
Free activities include the city centre light trail, neighborhood displays, and visiting the Christmas tree and crib at the Cathedral Precinct. Many markets and events are also free to enter.
Families enjoy the festive markets, ice skating, carousel rides, and Santa meet-and-greets. The light trail and creative displays are also great for children.