The festive season has now kicked off, and we're here to make sure you miss none of the December fun!
With our city centre stops just a short walk away from most Yuletide activities, the tram offers a convenient way to enjoy the magic of Christmas.
What’s more, you can boost your holiday plans even further with our popular ticket deals! They are great value for money and offer discounts at top attractions and venues, such as Edinburgh Dungeon, Johnnie Walker Princes Street, and Hard Rock Café. Visit our official ticketing website for more information.
Here are the highlights of December as well as the closest tram stops.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tue, 03 Dec – Sun, 29 Dec
Edinburgh Playhouse
Having taken to the stage in almost a hundred countries across the world, the sung-through musical ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ tells the Biblical story of Joseph while featuring a series of well-known hits such as ‘Any Dream Will Do’, ‘Close Every Door’, and ‘There’s One More Angel in Heaven’.
Families heading for the show can buy our ‘Family Day Tripper’ ticket here. This deal allows unlimited travel between Ingliston Park & Ride and Newhaven for just £8!
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film
Wed, 04 December
Usher Hall
Disney’s beloved adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale is brought to life at the Usher Hall this winter with a live orchestra. Let Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat, and Miss Piggy tell you the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Caine, and how he came to experience the spirit of Christmas.
Closest tram stop: West End
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Christmas At The Movies
Sat, 21 December
Usher Hall
Join singer and presenter Jamie MacDougall for a concert filled with classic movie tunes for all ages! From blockbusters to Hollywood soundtracks, the show promises to be the perfect match for the festive period.
Closest tram stop: West End
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas
St Mary’s Palmerston Place
Sat, 07 December
Performing up to 100 concerts annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta will delight festive lovers with a programme full of classic masterpieces. Hear ‘Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas’ in the beautiful candlelit setting of St. Mary’s Cathedral at Palmerston Place.
Closest tram stop: West End
Swamplesque
Mound Place
Thu, 05 Dec – Sat, 04 Jan
Swamplesque is an award-winning burlesque-drag parody of the world’s most famous ogre, Shrek. Need we say more? With the same cracking sense of humour you know and love from the film, this show will keep you laughing and jeering from beginning to end!
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Jason Byrne: No Show
Mound Place
Fri, 06 Dec – Sat, 07 Dec
NO SHOW can be compared to what Jason Byrne’s show offers! His critically acclaimed madness and unique way of interacting with the audience create the perfect setting for an unforgettable night.
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Night Afore Disco Party: Hot Dub Time Machine Plus Very Special Guests
Ross Band Stand Princes Street Gardens
Mon, 30 December
The popular Australian DJ Hot Dub Time Machine returns to Scotland’s capital to headline the Night Afore Disco Party, one of the highlights of this year’s Hogmanay. Beneath the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, he will also be joined by The Cuban Brothers and the city’s funk trio High Fade as you travel through decades of hits.
Closest tram stop: West End / Picardy Place
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party – 2024/25
Princes Street
Tue, 31 December
Highlighted as ‘one of the 100 things to do before you die’, the street party is part of the renowned Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Festival. Along with Pipes & Drums, artists from the De-Lighters circus company, amongst other productions, revellers are also in for a fantastic fireworks display launched from the incredible setting of the city’s castle.
We’re delighted to once more be offering free trams all night on Hogmanay to get you safely home after the festivities. We’ll operate a split service, with trams running from West End – Edinburgh Airport, and from Picardy Place – Newhaven throughout the night.
Closest tram stop: West End / Picardy Place
