What's On in Perthshire

Welcome to Dundee’s WinterFest @ Slessor Gardens where we will transport you to a magical Christmas experience designed for all the family as part of the city’s festive activities.

• Ice Rink
• Big Wheel & Rides
• Over 20 Christmas Stalls
• 200,000 expected footfall

Aladdin is flying to Perth Theatre for the 2023 festive season!
Prepare to be enchanted by a panto beyond your wildest dreams with our own spirited twist on the magic and mayhem of this family favourite… it’s going to be genie-us!

Sleighbells ring, snow is glistening…Get into the Christmas spirit and book onto one of our Candlelit tours.

Tour Dates
1st & 2nd Dec - 11:00 and 13:00
8th & 9th Dec - 11:00 and 13:00
15th & 16th Dec - 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00

Is there anything more magical for a child than meeting Santa at Christmas. This December, your children can look forward to meeting Santa and Mrs Claus at Glamis Castle.

Perth & Kinross Council’s highly-anticipated Christmas Lights Party will return on Saturday 2nd December.

The City of Perth presents a fantastic mix of great acts, community groups, ice carvings and street entertainment, as well as Silent Discos and the Christmas parade. Find stages at Tay Street, King Edward Street and Horsecross Plaza with extra fun at St Paul’s Event Space. Visit Santa’s Grotto and Horne’s Funfair plus lots more.

Is there anything more magical than meeting Santa Claus? This festive season, we will be hosting the man himself for a series of breakfasts in the Castle Kitchen Restaurant.

Breakfast with Santa is from 9am-10am on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th of December 2023. Tickets are £10.50 per person (age 3+) and children under 3 can attend for free.

Do you believe? We do at the Caledonian Railway and that is why we are proud to be hosting an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Caledonian Railway this Christmas with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children's tale.

Come and join us for this fantastic event and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season.

Celebrate the Patron Saint of Scotland with fantastic live performances from The Mad Ferret Band, Red Hot Chilli Pipers plus many more with a stirring Pipe Band parade from St John Street to Mill Street as our finale to St Andrew’s Day.

Find stages at King Edward Street and Horsecross Plaza.

Visit Santa’s Grotto and Horne’s Funfair plus lots more!

Make sure you don't miss out on this exciting and patriotic event.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing.....

We are delighted to be welcome back the Fair City Singers, a choir made up of talented 11 - 18-year-olds from across Perthshire. This highly successful independent choir is well known in the central belt of Scotland and is recognised locally for its strong musical tradition and high standards.

Add a little magic to your festivities with a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Santa Claus is back this December and he’s making a special visit to Blair Castle on the 9th & 10th of December.

Do you believe? We do at the Caledonian Railway and that is why we are proud to be hosting an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Caledonian Railway this Christmas with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children's tale.

Come and join us for this fantastic event and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season.

Do you believe? We do at the Caledonian Railway and that is why we are proud to be hosting an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Caledonian Railway this Christmas with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children's tale.

Come and join us for this fantastic event and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season.

Festive feasts and treats await at our special festive lunch on 17th December.

​​​​Experience the grandeur of our State Dining Room whilst also sampling a traditional festive menu with all the trimmings on Sunday 17th December.