Edinburgh's annual Winter Festival is back with a fantastic line-up of concerts, silent disco street parties and theatre shows. At the centre of the festivities is the magnificent Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens. Work your way around stalls selling handmade gifts and gourmet treats and when you’ve had your fill of shopping, head to the fairground for some festive thrills. When? 17 November 2023 to 6 January 2024.

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