5 Top Winter Shows for Young Kids in Edinburgh
- Nikki Miller
- Nov 9, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 21, 2025
What better way to get festive?
If you want your child to understand why we celebrate Christmas, we’d also recommend the one-off crib services and carol services which take place in stunning old churches and cathedrals across Edinburgh. Why not check out the events pages of Old St Paul’s, Ps & Gs (by John Lewis) and St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, for example. All are welcome to enjoy December’s merriness and music, whether religious or not. Or see our 6 Trad Christmas Events here.
The Snow Queen By Scottish Ballet live
Costs: £££
From: Age 5+
When: When: 27 November – 7 December 2025
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film
Costs: £££
From: Age 7+
When: Wed. 26 Nov 2025, 7pm
Children’s Messiah - Dunedin Consort
Costs: £6 per child
From: Age 4+
When: December 17 @ 4pm-5pm
Book: Queens Hall , Clerk Street Edinburgh - Tip: Turn up a.s.a.p. (from 3pm) for good seats.
Cinderella: A Fairytale By Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
Costs: ££
From: Age 5+
When: Nov. 27- Jan. 3, Matinees available
The Polar Express (film screening)
Costs: £
From: Age 6+
When: Nov. 29th & Dec. 21
