Featured Events in Edinburgh in January, 2025(December Updated)

Get ready for the Practical Shooting Competition! Test your skills in precision, speed, and focus with challenging 6-round pistol stages. Designed for enthusiasts who thrive on dynamic shooting courses, this event combines accuracy and agility in a friendly, competitive setting. Prizes will be awarded to the top shooters, so bring your best aim and enjoy a great day of shooting with fellow enthusiasts! PRIZES: 1st place: Airsoft pistol 2nd place: Airsoft pistol 3rd place: Airsoft accessories 4th & 5th place: Free entry for one Target Shooting Event Only 12 slots for competitors are available! In the absence of a reservation set (twelve competitors), the competition will be postponed to the next suitable date and the entry fee will be returned. EVENT SCHEDULE: 18:00 Registration 18:15 Safety briefing and competition rules 18:30 Competition rounds 21:00 Winners announcement & prizes EVENT TECH SPEC & RULES: 1. Five stages with up to 10 targets. 2. Each stage will be briefed individually. 3. Each competitor has a maximum of 1 minute to finish each stage. 4. A 30-second penalty will be added for non-compliance with the rules during each round. 5. The winners will be the players with the shortest total time for completing all rounds. 6. If a round is not completed due to the fault of the player (equipment failure, etc.), the round will not be repeated, and the player will be assigned 45 seconds for this round. 7. The player queue will be determined before each round. Failure to appear on time for the round after the second (final) call by the judge will result in an additional 60-second penalty for each round omitted. 8. Dry or live shooting with weapons outside the stage is prohibited. Breaking this principle will result in immediate disqualification from the competition. 9. The judge has a decisive voice that is not subject to discussion. 10. In the event of a situation not specified in the competition rules, the final decision is made by the judge, based on the judge’s logical judgment of the situation. The judge's decision is final and is not subject to further discussion. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIRED for the competition - Safety glasses - Airsoft pistol (any platform) - Holster mounted on the belt - Minimum 2 magazines - Additional equipment needed to participate in competitions (bbs, gas, etc.) Information Source: Airsoft Targets Shooting Range | eventbrite

Come and Sing - Carmina Burana Join us at the return of our much loved Come and Sing event at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert for a musical extravaganza! Dust off your vocal cords and get ready to belt out the iconic tunes of Carmina Burana. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to hum in the shower, this event is for you. Let's come together, raise our voices, and make some beautiful music. See you there! Information Source: Waverley Care | eventbrite

Waverley Care is delighted to invite you to one of our most popular fundraising events – COME AND SING - which returns to Edinburgh’s iconic Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 25 January 2025, featuring Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana. We invite you to be part of an exhilarating musical experience where we unite singers and music enthusiasts from all over Scotland and beyond, for a day dedicated to this powerful masterpiece. Led by Stephen Doughty, Chorus Director of the RSNO, the performance will also feature exceptional soloists Anna Marmion (Soprano), Christian Schneeberger (Tenor), and Phil Gault (Bass), with Stuart Hope on piano and David Goodenough on organ. You will spend the day learning the piece with the support of Stephen and his musicians and we will culminate in a very special concert which will be open to the public at 4pm, featuring YOU! Open to all voices and abilities, whether you're familiar with Carmina Burana or eager to dive into its dynamic choruses for the first time, you will be made very welcome. Join us at the beautiful St Cuthbert's to experience the drama, intensity, and joy of this legendary work in support of Waverley Care. Waverley Care regrets that we cannot offer refunds once tickets have been purchased Information Source: Waverley Care | eventbrite

This thought-provoking display charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today. The Theravāda tradition is one of the oldest forms of Buddhism. As one of the two main branches of the faith, it remains strong in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The display includes a Buddha on loan from The Dhammapadipa Temple in Edinburgh. The Buddha was designed and made in Thailand in 2013, then later gifted to Temple where it is now used in their garden meditation room. The image takes inspiration from the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (Great Victorious Buddha), one of the most revered Buddha images in Thailand. Alongside the loan are 40 objects from the South and Southeast Asian collection, dating from the 2nd century AD to the present day. They include amulets, relics, statues, and votive offerings, all of which were and are used by Buddhists in their everyday religious practice. A set of 19th century spinning gongs from Myanmar are also on display. Audio recordings of the gongs provide visitors with a sensory experience, representative of the sound of visiting a temple. The gongs are played by Ewan Millar, percussion student at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

For over 30 years, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has been welcoming revellers from around the world to celebrate the New Year in the city centre. The four-day festival returns from Sunday 29 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025, packed with a spectacular programme of events to honour New Year’s Eve traditions old and new. Join us at the ‘House of Hogmanay’ for four days of incredible events, including headline acts from Texas, Concert in the Gardens; a world-famous street party with live bands, DJs, street theatre and an unforgettable fireworks display; and live music and family activities across the city centre, including a jam-packed New Year’s Day free events. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay returns for New Year’s Day on 29 December 2024, welcoming the world to party in 2025 in the ‘Home of Hogmanay’! Join revellers from around the world for four days of amazing events! The celebrations will kick off with a torchlit procession that will create a river of fire through the historic Old Town on December 29th. The Night Afore, Hot Dub Time Machine will host a disco party in the West Princes Street Gardens, while the Assembly Rooms will host an indie rock music night starring acclaimed Idlewild and special guests. The final day of the year will feature a variety of events including a garden concert starring Texas and special guest Callum Beattie, and the world-famous Street Party with live bands, DJs, kellydoodle dancing, street theatre and unforgettable midnight fireworks. The celebrations continue on New Year's Day with free and ticketed events including the First Footin' Music Trail and Sprogmanay family events across the city.

Experience the ultimate time-travel journey at the HOGMANAY TIME MACHINE event in Edinburgh. Step back in time to the electrifying decades of the 70s, 80s, and 90s at Eve venue located at 18-20 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR. This iconic event will take place from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, promising a nostalgic celebration like no other. Immerse yourself in the music, fashion, and vibes of these legendary eras as you ring in the new year in style. Get ready to dance the night away and make unforgettable memories at this one-of-a-kind retrospective experience.

Experience the magic of the Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 as it presents an unforgettable evening dedicated to The Beethoven Sonatas. Taking place at the historic St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, this prestigious event will showcase the timeless masterpieces of Beethoven performed by world-class pianists. Join us on January 6, 2025, at High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, for a night of musical excellence that is not to be missed. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and brilliance of Beethoven's iconic sonatas in the heart of Edinburgh.

Boozy Brushes, Pop Art Paint Party! Use Warm, Bright and Bold Colours to create a Masterpiece. Our painting style will be inspired by Pop Art Artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Pop and Dance music will be playing to Accompany your Creativity! Painting is a fantastic way to unwind, explore your creative potential and socialise with your friends or someone new. We want to show people that art is not restricted to a particular type of individual and learning new painting skills can be lighthearted, fun and therapeutic. All of our classes are beginner friendly and are taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the painting process. You can also chose to show off your own skills and paint something entirely different should you choose to. All of the supplies will be provided, including: CanvasEaselBrushesPaintApronsFood and drink available to purchaseAlongside potentially winning one of our exciting prizes, guests can also take home their own masterpiece. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class with your ticket to hand.Our tickets are non-refundable once purchased.If you would like to reschedule your class please provide us with at least 24 hours notice and you should be able to join a future event.Look forward to getting creative with you all :) Information Source: Boozy Brushes | eventbrite

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest piano repertoire, as curated by our guest performers. Set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening. Featuring Ivana Gavrick (piano) Programme Beethoven - The Tempest Sonata Grieg - Holberg Suite Chaminade - Autrefois Chaminade - Norwegienne Op 87 About Ivana Gavrick Ivana Gavrić’s playing has been described as “altogether of an extraordinary calibre” (BBC Music Magazine) and “notable for its beautiful sound, musical integrity and introspection” (The Independent). She has attracted considerable praise for her interpretations of a broad repertoire, the Washington Post describing her playing as “impressive, insightful…ravishing”. Ivana is drawn to composers like Janáček, Grieg and Chopin, who each take features of their respective homelands to create a distinctive musical voice, whether from the landscape and nature or from elements of folk music and dance. Information Source: CityMusic Promotions Ltd | eventbrite

Upstairs at the Waverley Bar has a performance space and toilets. Drinks are available from the down stairs bar. This is an unreserved seating event and the bar will be open after the end of the reading. You are welcome to stay and enjoy a drink. This event will have special guest DV Bishop reading along with Adrian Mead and Clare Kerr. This is a celebration of fiction and prose, so there will be no poetry. Information Source: Maggie | eventbrite

Join our Boozy Brushes Sip and Paint Glasgow 90s/00s Sip and Paint Party! Have a Couple of Drinks, Meet Some New Friends and Use Bold Block Colours, Lines and Shapes to Create a Vibrant Masterpiece! Painting is a fantastic way to unwind, explore your creative potential and socialise with your friends or someone new. We want to show people that art is not restricted to a particular type of individual and learning new painting skills can be lighthearted, fun and therapeutic. All of our classes are beginner friendly and are taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the painting process. You can also chose to show off your own skills and paint something entirely different should you choose to. All of the supplies will be provided, including: Canvas Easel Brushes Paint Aprons Food and drink available to purchase Alongside potentially winning one of our exciting prizes, guests can also take home their own masterpiece. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class with your ticket to hand. Our tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If you would like to reschedule your class please provide us with at least 24 hours notice and you should be able to join a future event. Look forward to getting creative with you all :) Information Source: Boozy Brushes | eventbrite

Experience the enchanting performance of Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Vivaldi's masterpiece on January 31, 2025, at this historic venue located on High Street in the heart of the city. Let the music transport you to another era as you bask in the warm glow of candlelight within the stunning surroundings of St Giles Cathedral. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of classical music in a truly magical setting.

Experience the magic of Mozart's timeless sonatas in a unique setting at the Mozart Sonatas by Candlelight event in Edinburgh. Taking place at the historic St Giles Cathedral on High Street, this enchanting evening promises to transport you to a world of classical beauty and elegance. Join fellow music enthusiasts on January 31, 2025, as talented musicians bring Mozart's masterpieces to life in a mesmerizing concert illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the sublime sounds of one of the greatest composers of all time.