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## 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!
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# 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)
[Polar Ice Bar with Icelandair (18+)
**19 Nov 2026 - 02 Jan 2027** Enter a mythic world of axe-wielding Vikings where dazzling hand carved sculptures recount ancient legends – and perfectly chilled drinks are served!**Start time: 16:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/polar-ice-bar)
[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**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/la-clique)
[Family Ice Experience with Icelandair
**21 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027** Step inside Scotland's 'coolest' winter experience, where the whole family can explore a glittering frozen world and discover breathtaking ice sculptures carved by hand.**Start time: 12:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/family-ice-experience)
[View all Events](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on)
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# News
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##### Frozen Festive Fun comes to Edinburgh!
[Read full article](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/frozen-festive-fun-comes-to-edinburgh)
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##### La Clique Noël Is Back in Town This Christmas!
[Read full article](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/la-clique-nol-is-back-in-town-this-christmas)
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