Peebles Christmas Events 2025
With the festive season on the horizon, there’s no better place than Peebles and the beautiful Scottish Borders to experience a magical Christmas.Here is our guide to Peebles Christmas Events 2025.
Neidpath Castle Christmas Fair
Saturday 6th December 10am-3pm
(Free Entry to the castle) and Mrs Claus (ticketed) 10am-3pm
Mrs Santa Claus is coming to Neidpath!
We are in luck, Mrs Claus has taken time out of her busy schedule to come and visit us at Neidpath Castle. Come and pay her a visit in her beautiful, cosy, firelit Grotto. Not to be missed.
There will be craft stalls, hot chocolate and delicious baked goodies on sale throughout the castle. A voluntary suggested donation of £3 for accompanying adults on the door will go to Live Borders.
Age range 3 years old and over, 1 ticket per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
'Carols by Candlelight' at Neidpath Castle
Friday 5th December 2025 7pm
Start the Festive Season with a beautiful evening of carols by candlelight.
Explore the beautiful Neidpath Castle, while enjoying some Pre Christmas Carol Singing with In-Chorus.
Doors Open 6:30 pm, Carol Singing 7:00 pm, Event End Time 8:30 pm
Entry is £10 per person.
Refreshments available in the Guards Bar including Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate and Mince Pies. Please note, childern must not enter the bar area.
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Peebles Christmas Events
Coffee Morning
The Peebles Christmas Lights Association is hosting a coffee morning on Saturday, October 25th at the Burgh Hall, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
There will be face painting, a raffle, home baking, and other activities, with a £2 entry fee.
Christmas Lights Switch-on
The main switch-on event is scheduled for Sunday, November 30th.
Peebles Santa Run
This is a charity event taking place on Sunday, December 7th, at Hay Lodge Park.
Tickets are on sale at The Perfect Fit, according to Peebles Christmas Lights Association
Peebles Christmas Markets & Lights
Peebles Christmas Lights Switch-On
The "big switch on" is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025.
A Christmas market, funfair rides, late-night shopping, and live music from local bands typically accompany this event.
Peebles Makers Christmas Market
This festive craft market will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 8 p.m. to Monday, December 8, 2025, at Walker's Haugh.
Traquair Christmas Opening
Visit the beautifully decorated Traquair House on Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, 2025.
The festive weekend includes a visit with Santa, market stalls, and music from local choirs.
Peebles Christmas Shows
Peebles Youth Theatre: Sleeping Beauty
Eastgate Theatre will host a family-friendly pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty from Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Amerrycana Christmas 2025
A festive comedy, community, and music show will take place at Eastgate Theatre.