Last updated: 11 November 2024
Join the Perth community for festive fun! Our guide has all the holiday events and activities. From longtime Perth inhabitants to curious tourists, our guide offers something for every festive soul.
Among the highlights of the season is Edinburgh's Christmas, where you can wander through a delightful Christmas market, featuring handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats. With twinkling lights and a cheerful atmosphere, Edinburgh's Hogmanay brings an exciting New Year's celebration, full of music and fireworks. And the Glasgow Winterfest is something you definitely don't want to miss, boasting an array of attractions including a magical ice rink. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Perth Holiday Light Displays
Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Spectacular light display with festive activities.
- Description
- Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations features a mesmerizing display of colour and light, created in collaboration with lighting experts Blachere. The event includes thousands of lights and Christmas decorations, festive market stalls, and a Santa meet-and-greet experience. Visitors can also enjoy children's rides, food and drink outlets, and a heated bar area.
- Where
- West Calder | More Info : Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
Beecraigs Starry Nights
- What to Expect
- Immersive outdoor Christmas experience with interactive installations and festive entertainment.
- Description
- Beecraigs Country Park transforms into a twinkling Christmas spectacle with stunning light displays, interactive installations, and festive entertainment. Visitors can explore beautifully lit forests, festive food villages, and enjoy attractions like the Starry Night tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, and Singing Trees.
- Where
- Linlithgow | More Info : Beecraigs Starry Nights
Perth Holiday Markets and Shopping
Edinburgh's Christmas
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas Markets with local and international vendors.
- Description
- Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the city centre into a vibrant destination for festive family fun, featuring traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events, and delicious food and drink.
- Where
- Edinburgh | More Info : Edinburgh's Christmas
Glasgow Winterfest
- What to Expect
- Ice rink and funfair rides in George Square.
- Description
- Glasgow Winterfest is a vibrant celebration in the heart of Glasgow, featuring an ice rink, funfair rides, silent disco, and festive market stalls offering handcrafted goods and seasonal treats.
- Where
- Glasgow | More Info : Glasgow Winterfest
Glamis Castle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique shopping experience with local traders and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Glamis Castle Christmas Market offers a variety of local traders selling fantastic festive gifts and food and drink items. Enjoy a winter stroll around the gardens while listening to festive music and sampling local delicacies.
- Where
- Glamis | More Info : Glamis Castle Christmas Market
Stirling Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Live brass band music and local Scottish goods.
- Description
- Stirling Castle's Christmas Shopping Fayre offers a delightful evening of festive shopping, featuring local Scottish brands, crafts, fine foods, and drink. Enjoy live music by a brass band, sample delicious mince pies and mulled wine, and soak up the splendor of the Great Hall.
- Where
- Stirling | More Info : Stirling Christmas Markets
Dundee Christmas Maker Markets
- What to Expect
- High-quality, locally designed gifts supporting Scottish artisans.
- Description
- The Dundee Christmas Maker Markets showcase the best of Scottish design, featuring textiles, print, illustration, ceramics, and jewellery from over 70 independent designers and makers. The market offers high-quality, covetable design pieces that support Scottish designers, and it is a plastic-free zone.
- Where
- Dundee | More Info : Dundee Christmas Maker Markets
Perth Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
- What to Expect
- Multi-day celebration with live music, street theatre, and fireworks.
- Description
- Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a four-day festival featuring live music concerts, street theatre, and fireworks. The event includes the Concert in the Gardens with headliners Texas and special guest Callum Beattie, as well as the world-famous Street Party with live bands, DJs, and unforgettable fireworks. The festival also offers packed New Year’s Day free events with live music and family activities throughout the city centre.
- Where
- Edinburgh | More Info : Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Blairdrummond Christmas Spectacular
- What to Expect
- Interactive dinosaur illuminations and festive train ride.
- Description
- Join Blair Drummond Safari Park for a Christmas Spectacular featuring Santa's sleigh fly-bys, mischievous elves, festive food and drink, dinosaur illuminations, and a cracking Christmas show. Enjoy a brand-new festive train ride and seasonal talks about the park's animals. The event includes Scotland's biggest Christmas tree and marshmallow fire pits.
- Where
- Stirling | More Info : Blairdrummond Christmas Spectacular
Christmas by Candlelight
- What to Expect
- Timeless Christmas songs performed live under candlelight.
- Description
- Join us for a heart-warming concert featuring timeless sing-along favourites like 'White Christmas,' 'Santa Baby,' and 'Winter Wonderland,' all performed live by an incredible cast of singers and live musicians.
- Where
- Dundee | More Info : Christmas by Candlelight
Rhumba Club pres ELECTRIC DREAMS XMAS PARTY
- What to Expect
- All-night house music extravaganza with Scotland's finest party duo.
- Description
- Join Rhumba Club for an epic night of house music with Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie, featuring Heather Kane's live vocals and Tom Simpson's support DJ set.
- Where
- Dundee | More Info : Rhumba Club pres ELECTRIC DREAMS XMAS PARTY
Perth Other Holiday Activities
Conifox Christmas Experience
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday activities with Santa and festive characters.
- Description
- Step into Santa's Living Room to meet the big man himself and receive a Golden Christmas Coin. Explore the Magic Forest with Frosty the Snowman and The Nutcracker, and enjoy cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus. Visit the North Pole Post Room, attend Reindeer Flying School, and learn at Elf School. End your visit with festive food and drinks, and fun at Taylor's of Edinburgh Christmas Funfair.
- Where
- Kirkliston | More Info : Conifox Christmas Experience
Dalkeith Country Park Winterfest
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice rink and festive activities.
- Description
- Dalkeith Country Park Winterfest features an outdoor ice rink, Christmas workshops, and festive activities for all ages.
- Where
- Dalkeith | More Info : Dalkeith Country Park Winterfest
Santa’s Woodland Experience
- What to Expect
- Interactive woodland experience with Santa and his elves.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a festive woodland setting where Santa and his elves await. Explore the charming forest, meet the characters, and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.
- Where
- Balfron | More Info : Santa’s Woodland Experience