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Christmas events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 13th December 2025

Erskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.

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Wooden Winter Scene Workshop

7th November 2025

Unwind with a fun and relaxing night out at Restoration Creation, where you can bring along a bottle and paint your very own winter house scene.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop

Selected dates between 8th November 2025 - 18th December 2025

Kick off the Christmas season with one of Restoration & Creation's most-loved events — a fun and festive wreath-making workshop that’s guaranteed to get you feeling merry and bright!

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Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!

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Personalised Outdoor Winter Sign Workshop

15th November 2025

Unwind with a fun and relaxing night out at Restoration Creation, where you can bring along a bottle and paint your very own personalised outdoor winter sign.

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St John Ogilvie Primary School Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

St John Ogilvie Primary School in Paisley will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November... all welcome!

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Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Rudolf Christmas Tree Decoration

22nd November 2025

Join Restoration Creation for a fun event where you can make your own Christmas Rudolf decoration to hang on your tree!

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Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Renfrew

Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!

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The Goth Market Before Christmas

22nd November 2025
Paisley

Come on down and get yourself some gothic goodies at The Goth Market Before Christmas including art, crafts, jewellery, toys, and much more on Saturday 22nd November!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Braehead, and this year it's even more magical!

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PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!

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Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

28th November 2025

Erskine's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Friday 28th November!

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Beauty And The Beast The Panto

29th November 2025 - 6th December 2025

Experience the thrill of live theatre as the talented cast from Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group brings another Panto to life, captivating audiences of all ages!

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Breakfast With Santa

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 14th December 2025
Various Locations Inverclyde

Kick off this Christmas with a magical morning of food, fun, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself at one of Ardgowan Hospice's Breakfast With Santa events!

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Children’s Craft Workshops: Ceramic Christmas Decoration

29th November 2025

Join Restoration Creation for a fun-filled ceramic painting session exclusively for kids, where they can create their own festive Christmas decorations!

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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025
Johnstone

Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead!

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St Vincent’s Hospice Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

Mark your calendar, rally your reindeer, and join St Vincent’s Hospice for a day of sparkle, community, and pure festive joy at their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!

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Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert

4th December 2025

Kick start your Christmas celebrations on 4th December by joining us for an evening of festive fun at Deck the Halls with Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert!

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Argowan Hospice Jingle Bingo

5th December 2025

Ardgowan Hospice and Edward Reid are taking over the Clyde Suite in Greenock on Friday 5th December for the most bombastic bingo night to kick of your Christmas celebrations!

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Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On

5th December 2025

Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!

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Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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Ultrabeat Live 90s Christmas Party Night

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ultrabeat bring their iconic sound and high-energy anthems across two epic evenings of 90s classics that'll keep you dancing all night long!

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80s vs 90s Christmas Party Night

6th December 2025

Enjoy electrifying live performances by an incredible 80s vs 90s group, who will have you dancing to all your favourites hits from the era!

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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix

6th December 2025

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing its first Christmas concert in Paisley St George's, in aid of church funds, on Saturday 6th December!

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Santa’s Grotto at Ingliston

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

If a visit to Santa's Grotto is not on your list, you’d better check it twice and book now to see him at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel!

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Christmas By Candlelight

7th December 2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at the beautiful Coats Paisley, by candlelight.

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Kids’ Christmas Cabaret

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Join Ingliston for their annual Kids' Christmas Cabaret featuring Elsa, Anna, and Olaf with The Characters Dance Party & the Dancing Elves, hosted by DJ Steven Clarke!

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Mother Goose

9th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Runway Theatre Company return to The Wynd Centre in Paisley with their traditional Scottish Pantomime... Mother Goose!

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ABBA Christmas By Candlelight

11th December 2025

Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join Concerts By Candlelight at Coats Paisley for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live by candlelight!

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Senior’s Festive Afternoon Lunch

11th December 2025

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music in good company and enjoy a traditional Festive Lunch with friends old and new at Ingliston!

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N Trance 90s Christmas Party Night

12th December 2025

Get ready to groove to the beats of the 90s with an amazing DJ set from N Trance plus Ingliston's Resident DJ Steven Clarke!

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The Gleniffer Singers Christmas Concert

12th December 2025

Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for this year's Christmas Concert being held at Holy Trinity & St Barnabas Church on Friday 12th December!

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The Re-Claimers

12th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

The Re-Claimers are returning to the Bungalow Paisley with their critically acclaimed and fabulously Scottish live music show on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December!

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90s Baby Christmas Party

13th December 2025

Celebrate the season with all your favourite 90s hits brought to life in a spectacular live tribute that will have you singing, dancing, and feeling the festive spirit all night long!

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A Broadway Christmas Carol

13th December 2025

Enjoy a concert full of songs from the musicals, carols and Christmas favourites from yesteryear when The Show Affs present... A Broadway Christmas Carol at Mossvale Community Church!

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Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree

13th December 2025

Join us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!

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Ultimate Madnezz

13th December 2025

With a two hour show filled with Madness classics you won't want to miss Ultimate Madnezz when they return to Venue Paisley on Saturday 13th December!

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Bublé Christmas By Candlelight

14th December 2025

Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK's number one Michael Bublé tribute act, don't miss an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

14th December 2025

Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey as they celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a symphonic feast that will leave your heart soaring and your soul filled with joy!

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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play on Stage

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is brought to the Beacon Arts Centre stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience!

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Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

18th December 2025

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas in the spectacular candlelit setting of Paisley Abbey on Thursday 18th December!

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Party Through The Decades Christmas Party

19th December 2025

Join Ingliston for a Christmas party that jumps through the decades from funky 70s grooves to 90s floor-fillers and beyond!

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The Bluebells - CANCELLED

19th December 2025

LNP are delighted to announce The Bluebells are coming to Paisley Town Hall on Friday 19th December for an extra special Christmas show and it's going to be a party!

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Christmas At The Movies By Candlelight

21st December 2025

Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey and embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films!

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Festive Family Ceilidh

28th December 2025

The much-loved festive ceilidh returns to Paisley Town Hall once again on Sunday 28th December with Clamjamfrie providing the musical entertainment!

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G4 Christmas

29th December 2025

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season to Paisley Town Hall, with the return of their ;G4 Christmas' tour.

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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Giffnock’s Christmas Village

Giffnock’s Christmas Village

8th November 2025

Join the Giffnock Village team on Saturday 8th November for a magical day of festive fun featuring a Christmas market, street performers, live music and dance performances, Santa's grotto and more!

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The Soul On Sunday Experience

The Soul On Sunday Experience

27th December 2025

Don't miss the biggest celebration of the year when The Soul On Sunday Experience comes to Parklands Hotel on Saturday 27th December!

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Cinema Screening: It’s A Wonderful Life

Cinema Screening: It’s A Wonderful Life

Selected dates between 18th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy a screening of Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 18th or Tuesday 23rd December!

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Christmas Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Snowy

Snowy

19th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

This winter, meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: L’Enfance du Christ

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: L’Enfance du Christ

27th November 2025

Welcome the coming festive season with one of the tenderest, most captivating Christmas pieces ever created, performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!

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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas

Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas

23rd November 2025

The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.

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Christmas Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Jack & His Giant Stalk

Jack & His Giant Stalk

12th December 2025

From the team behind ‘Big Dick Whittington’ comes another filthy tale with lots of laughs and innuendos about a boy called Jack & His ‘GIANT’ Stalk!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!

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Festive Felting Santa Gonk Wreath Workshop

Festive Felting Santa Gonk Wreath Workshop

25th November 2025

Come along to Gateside Memorial Hall for a morning of festive fun as we create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!

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Christmas Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Festive Comedy Drag Lunch

Festive Comedy Drag Lunch

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Barbara La Bush and Friends return to Arta with a Festive Lunchtime Treat this December for those of you who fancy something a little different!

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Festive Party Nights at Glasgow Marriott

Festive Party Nights at Glasgow Marriott

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

Looking for the perfect way to make this festive season unforgettable? Party the night away at one of Glasgow Marriott's Festive Party Nights!

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Berrie Big Band Christmas Show

Berrie Big Band Christmas Show

18th December 2025

The 20-piece Berrie Big Band return to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Thursday 18th December for their annual Christmas Show!

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Christmas Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Christmas Wreath Making Class

Christmas Wreath Making Class

6th December 2025

Get merry at ORA on Saturday 6th December for an afternoon creating your very own real wreath in a gorgeous setting with some festive fizz!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

10th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!

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Cinema: The Nutcracker

Cinema: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 10th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Christmas Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Christmas Party Night at Stirling Court Hotel

Christmas Party Night at Stirling Court Hotel

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Celebrate the festive season with friends and colleagues at Stirling Court Hotel's legendary Christmas Party Nights!

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Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

25th December 2025

Make Christmas Day special at Stirling Court Hotel with a delicious four course meal and visit from Santa, a gift for every child and arts and crafts after lunch!

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Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

15th November 2025

Ready to get creative for the holiday season? Join this two-hour Christmas Jesmonite workshop in Stirling on 15th November and learn how to make your own unique festive decorations!

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Events in Other Areas

The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon

The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon

21st November 2025

Throw on your sparkliest outfit and prepare yourself for a fabulous afternoon of entertainment with the one and only Miss Sasha Blaze at The Ayrshire Hospice Baubles & Bubbly Afternoon!

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Christmas Party Comedy Show

Christmas Party Comedy Show

11th December 2025

Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Laura Quinn Goh, Joe Heenan and Chris Forbes at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock on Thursday 11th December!

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow Science Centre
Media Shop
The Quay
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch
With thousands to choose from, grab your wellies and come along to Farmer Fletcher's Pumpkin Patch to find your perfect pumpkin in the run up to Halloween!
Pop Divas Ice Disco
From timeless anthems to chart-topping tunes, Braehead Ice Centre's Pop Divas Ice Disco the ultimate night of skating, music, and fun on the ice - perfect for pop lovers of all ages!
ABBA Christmas By Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join Concerts By Candlelight at Coats Paisley for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live by candlelight!
Witches Market
The Boo Crew are bringing Halloween to Lochwinnoch with a programme of events including the Witches Market at Route 760 Cafe on Saturday 25th October!
The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk
Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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