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Christmas events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Simply Christmas

22nd October 2026 - 25th October 2026

Simply Christmas returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 22nd and 25th October... it's the perfect place for creative inspiration and plenty of gift ideas you won't find on the high street!

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Tea Green Winter Market: The Burrell Collection

7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026

Join Tea Green at The Burrell Collection this November for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

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ABBA-Merry Christmas

14th November 2026

It's time to 'Take a Chance' on a night filled with all your favourite ABBA hits when the stars of Thank You For The Music bring ABBA-Merry Christmas to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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The Snaw Queen

18th November 2026 - 31st December 2026

The Tron Panto returns! Join Kristine and Olive on a hilarious, high-stakes quest across the pantosphere to defeat the Snaw Queen and save Christmas from a 'baltic' disaster!

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Aladdin

21st November 2026 - 1st March 2027

Join your favourite stars, Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, as they embark on an adventure to find the magical lamp and see good triumph over evil, as only pantomime can!

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Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

26th November 2026 - 10th January 2027

Roll up! Roll up! Next Christmas, Imagine Theatre proudly presents Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears — a magical, musical, laugh-out-loud Pavilion Panto spectacular!

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Step Into Christmas

28th November 2026

This Christmas concert feel good show at SEC Armadillo, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!

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Cocktails & Candy Canes - Ladies Lunch

29th November 2026

Whether it be with family, friends or colleagues enjoy a spectacular Christmas afternoon of food, fizz and fun at St Vincent's Hospice Cocktails & Candy Canes Ladies Lunch!

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The Ultimate Christmas Cracker With Frankie Mack

29th November 2026

This is your end of year night out as Cottiers welcomes Frankie Mack with The Ultimate Christmas Cracker show supported by Kenny Lee Roberts and His Band on Sunday 29th November

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Love Actually In Concert

30th November 2026

Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 30th November with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!

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Festive Comedy Drag Show

Selected dates between 5th December 2026 - 12th December 2026

Barbara La Bush and Friends return to Arta with a festive lunchtime treat this December... for those of you who fancy something a little different!

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Tea Green Winter Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

5th December 2026 - 6th December 2026

Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this December for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

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Silent Night Murder Mystery

6th December 2026

Step into a festive evening with a dark twist at Silent Night, an immersive Christmas murder mystery dinner where not all is calm!

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Scrooge The Musical

12th December 2026 - 10th January 2027

One of Scotland's favourite music stars Marti Pellow will star in Scrooge The Musical as it takes over the SEC Armadillo between 12th December 2026 and 10th January 2027 for a limited 5-week run!

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Christmas At The Musicals

13th December 2026

Celebrate in style this Christmas with the magic and glamour of London's West End, live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 13th December!

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The Christmas Tree Murder Mystery

13th December 2026

It may be the the Festive Season but there is no rest for the wicked and Arta need your help to solve this Festive Themed Murder Mystery!

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The Scottish Christmas Songbook

17th December 2026

Bursting with seasonal favourites and celebratory energy, The Scottish Christmas Songbook at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is the perfect night out to get you straight into the Christmas spirit!

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Festive ABBA Tribute

19th December 2026

Get ready to say Thank You for the Music at Arta's ABBA Tribute Lunch, a joyful afternoon filled with iconic hits, festive cheer, and delicious dining!

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K-POP Christmas Party

20th December 2026

K-Pop Kingdom will return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 20th December for a very fun festive party... with all the hits from Black Pink, BTS, Twice, Katsey and even a Christmas hit or two!

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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire

Christmas Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Adventures of Pinocchio
28th November 2026 - 17th January 2027

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in The Adventures of Pinocchio a homecoming panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!

Step Into Christmas
16th December 2026

This Christmas concert feel good show at Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 16th December, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
21st December 2026 - 30th December 2026

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

Christmas Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
6th December 2026 - 29th December 2026

The Alhambra Theatre's panto is back for 2026, oh yes it is! Get ready to set sail and 'hook' your tickets for this year's show... The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan!

Sleeping Beauty
9th December 2026 - 12th December 2026

A spellbinding production of Sleeping Beauty marks the triumphant return of another full-scale pantomime at The Lochgelly Centre this festive season, brought to life by Nardone's Academy!

St Andrew’s Market
Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 5th December 2026

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly St Andrew's Market in South Street which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Christmas Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
12th December 2026

Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2026 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!

Abba-Merry Christmas
19th December 2026

It's time to 'Take a Chance' on a night filled with all your favourite ABBA hits when the stars of Thank You For The Music bring ABBA-Merry Christmas to The Town House Hamilton!

Step Into Christmas
21st December 2026

This Christmas concert feel good show at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 21st December, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!

Christmas Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Cinderella
6th December 2026 - 31st December 2026

Get ready for a magical Christmas as the Beacon Art Centre's Cinderella brings fairytale fun and inclusive performances to Greenock this December... grab your glass slippers and book now!

Christmas Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Curran Candles Christmas Market
6th December 2026

Get into the festive spirit at Stirling's Mar Apartment on Sunday 6th December for a cozy afternoon of luxury candles, mince pies, and coffee... the perfect spot for your Christmas gift shopping!

Beauty And The Beast
27th November 2026 - 31st December 2026

Expect big songs, riotous laughs, and a heart-lifting happy ending that proves even the unlikeliest love can bring the house down as Macrobert Arts Centre brings Beauty and the Beast to the stage!

The Scottish Christmas Songbook
12th December 2026

Bursting with seasonal favourites and celebratory energy, The Scottish Christmas Songbook at The Albert Halls is the perfect night out to get you straight into the Christmas spirit!

Events in Other Areas

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 6th December 2026

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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