Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
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Edinburgh's Christmas will feature Santa's Stories at Princes Street Gardens on 20 November 2026. The event sees Santa and his elves hosting 20-minute festive tales with relaxed, audio described and BSL interpreted sessions available.
Santa will once again be visiting Edinburgh's Christmas with his elves to delight the little ones with our celebrated Santa’s Stories experience. The magic of Christmas is brought to life, as Santa and his helpers make Edinburgh their home for the season! The halls of his cabin are decked, the hot chocolate simmering away and blankets toasted to keep your tootsies warm as we settle in for a festive tale and to meet the big man himself. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. Relaxed, Audio Described and BSL interpreted sessions will be available. Check the listing when it's time to book. Image credit: Robin Mair
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Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Thursday, 24 December 2026.
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories is held at Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh (Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2HG).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Princes Street Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories
All dayuntil Thursday, 24 December 2026
Princes Street Gardens · Edinburgh
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Edinburgh's Christmas will feature Santa's Stories at Princes Street Gardens on 20 November 2026. The event sees Santa and his elves hosting 20-minute festive tales with relaxed, audio described and BSL interpreted sessions available.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Santa will once again be visiting Edinburgh's Christmas with his elves to delight the little ones with our celebrated Santa’s Stories experience. The magic of Christmas is brought to life, as Santa and his helpers make Edinburgh their home for the season! The halls of his cabin are decked, the hot chocolate simmering away and blankets toasted to keep your tootsies warm as we settle in for a festive tale and to meet the big man himself. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. Relaxed, Audio Described and BSL interpreted sessions will be available. Check the listing when it's time to book. Image credit: Robin Mair
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Princes Street Gardens. Searching near Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2HG; check-in Friday, 20 November 2026.
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WherePrinces Street Gardens
Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2HG
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories?
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Thursday, 24 December 2026.
Where is Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories taking place?
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories is held at Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh (Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2HG).
Is there anywhere to stay near Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Princes Street Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories?
Tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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