21 upcoming events in East Scotland
September 2026
Dundee Flower and Food Festival 2026
Annual horticulture and food festival held at Camperdown Country Park with floral displays, produce competitions and food stalls.
Paws at the Palace
Dog-friendly festival at Scone Palace with breed parades, agility demonstrations, doggy fun and games, food stalls for humans and dogs.
Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Comedian Susan Calman brings her stand-up tour to Perth Concert Hall.
October 2026
LiveHouse Dundee Oktoberfest
Bavarian beer hall experience with two sessions at LiveHouse Dundee, featuring German beer, food and entertainment.
The Enchanted Forest
Award-winning sound-and-light trail through Faskally Wood near Pitlochry, Perthshire, marking its 25th anniversary with the Stop The Clock show.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Live musical theatre spectacular staged at Caird Hall, Dundee's historic concert venue in the city centre.
From The Jam
Bruce Foxton's From The Jam perform the band's classics live at Perth Concert Hall.
The Legends - Vegas: After Hours
A Las Vegas-style tribute show featuring legendary performers at Perth Concert Hall.
Perthshire Amber Festival 2026
Dougie MacLean's intimate music festival at Cardney Steading near Dunkeld, featuring concerts, open mic sessions, pub sessions and great food over three days.
Hue And Cry
Scottish pop duo Hue And Cry perform live at Perth Concert Hall.
November 2026
Dundee Christmas Switch-On
Festive lights switch-on event marking the start of the Christmas season in Dundee city centre.
Dundee Christmas Village 2026
City Square transforms into a festive village with a real ice rink, Christmas market with local traders, funfair rides, and an immersive Santa Experience for children.
Perth Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend
Perth city centre's Winter Festival kick-off with a Tay Street main stage, children's activities, market stalls and the switching-on of the festive lights.
Dundee Rep Pantomime
Annual family pantomime performed at Dundee Rep Theatre, the city's main producing theatre venue.
Verdant Works Christmas Food & Drinks Market
Christmas food and drink market held at Verdant Works, Dundee Heritage Trust's former jute mill museum.
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.
Christmas in the Square, Dundee
Festive market with street food, gift stalls and fairground attractions set up in Dundee's City Square.
Christmas Market at The McManus
Free Christmas market event held at The McManus, Dundee's art gallery and museum in Albert Square.
Skipinnish
Scottish folk band Skipinnish perform live at Perth Concert Hall.
The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers headline a live concert at Perth Concert Hall.