89 upcoming events in East Scotland · page 2 of 4
November 2026
The Holiday: The Film with Live Orchestra
Screening of the film 'The Holiday' accompanied by a live orchestra at Perth Concert Hall.
Sleeping Beauty Panto, Perth Theatre
Perth Theatre's in-house panto team stage Sleeping Beauty as the city's big festive family show, running right through December to Hogmanay.
Dundee Rep Pantomime
Annual family pantomime performed at Dundee Rep Theatre, the city's main producing theatre venue.
Dundee Symphony Orchestra: Winter Concert, Caird Hall
The city's own symphony orchestra presents its winter programme in the grand Caird Hall, a fine afternoon of live orchestral music in the heart of City Square.
The Snow Queen, Dundee Rep
Dundee Rep's family festive theatre production for the 2026 season.
Verdant Works Christmas Food & Drinks Market
Christmas food and drink market held at Verdant Works, Dundee Heritage Trust's former jute mill museum.
Down for the Count (Jazz) at Perth Concert Hall
Jazz performance at Perth Concert Hall.
The Dundee Hooley
Free family festival with street theatre, live music, lantern-making workshops and a torchlight procession in Dundee city centre.
December 2026
Del Amitri
Scottish rock band Del Amitri play a live concert at Perth Concert Hall.
The Courier & Evening Telegraph Christmas Concert, Caird Hall
Dundee's newspapers host their annual festive concert in the Caird Hall, a traditional evening of seasonal music that has become part of the city's run-up to Christmas.
Christmas in the Square, Dundee
Festive market with street food, gift stalls and fairground attractions set up in Dundee's City Square.
Del Amitri: Past to Present
Scottish rock band Del Amitri perform a career-spanning show at Caird Hall.
Perth Farmers' Market (December festive markets)
Monthly farmers' market with two festive December dates at South Inch Car Park, Perth.
Scottish Ensemble: Concerts by Candlelight, St John's Kirk
Scotland's string orchestra performs by candlelight inside St John's Kirk, Perth's medieval parish church. An atmospheric seasonal concert in a historic setting.
Christmas Market at The McManus
Free Christmas market event held at The McManus, Dundee's art gallery and museum in Albert Square.
Perth Choral Society: Handel's Messiah, Perth Concert Hall
Perth Choral Society performs Handel's Messiah, the much-loved Christmas oratorio, at Perth Concert Hall. A traditional start to the festive season in the Fair City.
Christmas: The Candlelight Concert, Caird Hall
Live singers and a band perform festive favourites in a candlelit setting, giving the grand Caird Hall a warm, intimate Christmas atmosphere for the evening.
Skipinnish
Scottish folk band Skipinnish perform live at Perth Concert Hall.
The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers headline a live concert at Perth Concert Hall.
Tide Lines plus Special Guests, Caird Hall
Highland band Tide Lines, known for their anthemic Scottish folk-rock, play a pre-Christmas headline show at Dundee's Caird Hall with support acts.
The Proclaimers, Caird Hall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers play a live show at Caird Hall.
Dundee Choral Union: A Christmas Celebration, Caird Hall
One of Dundee's long-established choirs leads a festive concert of carols and Christmas choral music in the Caird Hall - a classic way to get into the seasonal spirit.
The Scottish Christmas Songbook, Perth Concert Hall
A celebratory night of seasonal favourites with a Scottish flavour, designed to put audiences straight into the Christmas spirit.