--- title: "Edinburgh's Christmas - Official Website" meta: description: "Edinburgh's Christmas 2026" --- ## Edinburgh's Christmas **14 November 2026 – 03 January 2027** Located in Edinburgh's historic city centre, Edinburgh's Christmas is the **ultimate destination for festive family fun** this winter! Tickets for [**Santa’s Stories**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/santas-stories), [**Around the World Starflyer**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/around-the-world-star-flyer) and the [**LNER Big Wheel**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/lner-big-wheel) are **on sale now**. 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 drink**, and so much more. We can't wait to see you all again this year! **Sign up to our newsletter** to hear the latest news and updates for 2026 [SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER](https://edwinterfest.com/sign-up) # Explore Edinburgh’s Christmas [
Around the World Star Flyer
**14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027** Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you soar high above the rooftops the Christmas Markets over 80m in the air!**Start time: 12:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/around-the-world-star-flyer) [
LNER Big Wheel
**14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027** Enjoy a unique perspective of our spectacular city from the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods, with sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions.**Start time: 12:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/lner-big-wheel) [
Santa's Stories
**20 Nov 2026 - 24 Dec 2026** The magic of Christmas is brought to life, as Santa and his helpers make Edinburgh their home for the season!**Start time: 15:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/santas-stories) [
La Clique Noël
**20 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027** International smash-hit La Clique brings seven weeks of festive cabaret and circus to Bristo Square. Expect boundary-pushing performers, dazzling acrobatics and razor-sharp wit in this Olivier Award-winning late-night spectacle.**Start time: 19:30**On Sale Now](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/la-clique) [
Traditional Christmas Markets
Edinburgh's Christmas iconic Traditional Markets returns to East Princes Street Gardens to fill the city centre with the spirits, sights and smells of the holiday season. Mulled wine abounds, sparkling lights adorn, and festive cheer fills the air!](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/traditional-christmas-markets) [View all Events](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on) # Star Attractions [ # News [ [](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/edinburghs-winter-festivals-raise-over-46k-for-local-charities) ##### Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals raise over £46k for local charities [Read full article](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/edinburghs-winter-festivals-raise-over-46k-for-local-charities) [](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/hugely-successful-winter-festivals-season-sees-overwhelming-demand-for-edinburghs-hogmanay-2026-tickets-resulting-in-early-bird-release-this-friday) ##### Hugely successful Winter Festivals season sees overwhelming demand for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2026 tickets resulting in early-bird release this Friday [Read full article](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/hugely-successful-winter-festivals-season-sees-overwhelming-demand-for-edinburghs-hogmanay-2026-tickets-resulting-in-early-bird-release-this-friday) [ ![image](https://edwinterfest.com/_vercel/image?url=%2Fimg%2Fedinburghs-christmas%2Fmailer-v2.jpg&w=1536&q=100) ## Stay in Touch Get the latest project information, news and other important updates by subscribing to our newsletter.