Now that the nights are drawing in, it’s easy to want to stay cocooned in the comfort of your home, but Dundee has a fab calendar of events worth wrapping up and venturing out for. Explore charming Christmas markets and pop-up shops, adorned with twinkling lights, where every product tells a story. Discover the joy of shopping small as you peruse handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and festive treats. Once you’re organised with your Christmas shopping, enjoy a wholesome evening at a light switch on or show.
I’ve organised the main part of this list by date, but scroll to the bottom to see full details for the pop up events which are running for longer. Events are free to attend unless otherwise mentioned.
November Events
Thursday 16th
Broughty Ferry Lights Switch On / 6pmPanto performances, Christmas sing along, rides, catering and more
Festive Market & Cosy Crumble Pop Up at Sweetpea Cafe / 6pm-8.30pm
Shop small and enjoy a cosy vegan crumble to keep you warm while watching the lights switch on.
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Saturday 18th
Brawnches Festival Begins* / Keiller Centre / 10am-4pmA week long community celebration with workshops and activities to encourage you to connect and reset for the changing season.
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Monday 20th
Dreamland and Vintage Clothing Pop Up Shop Begins*Thursday 23rd
West End Christmas Fortnight Begins*West End Christmas Market / Miller’s Wynd Car Park / 4pm-8pm
Christmas gifts, hot food and drink stalls, music and entertainment. Lights switch on 7pm. Many West End shops will have late opening and special offers too.
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Friday 24th
Tea Green Festive Design Market / V&A / 10am-5pmCurated pop-up market featuring a fab selection of Scottish designers and makers. Line up varies each day.
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Saturday 25th
Tea Green Festive Design Market / V&A / 10am-5pmfind out more
Cambo Festive Green Market / 11am-4pm
Local makers with a focus on sustainability for a greener Christmas. Lots of Cambo grown dried greenery and flowers for your festive decorations and gifts to grow from our plant shop.
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Christmas Fayre at Discovery Point / 11am-4pm
Local makers, crafters, food and drink with choir performance and activities for children.
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CRAFTED / DCA / 11am-5.30pm
Browse and buy work from contemporary makers from across Scotland, with a wide range of great gift ideas.
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The Yard Dundee / The Steeple / 11am-4pm
Independent makers from across Scotland with guest food pop up - Marwicks Vegan kitchen. Entry £2 (under 16s free)
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A Christmas Carol begins at the Dundee Rep
Tickets from £15
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Dundee Hooley / City Square / from 3pm
The streets will be filled with a torchlit procession led by the Lord Provost, accompanied by community groups and performances from Thingumajig Theatre and Urban Moves.
Sunday 26th
Tea Green Festive Design Market / V&A / 10am-5pmfind out more
Cambo Festive Green Market / 11am-4pm
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Christmas Fayre at Discovery Point / 11am-4pm
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CRAFTED / DCA / 11am-5.30pm
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December Events
Friday 1st
Wreath Making / Sew Confident Broughty Ferry / various times across 1st-3rdCreate a festive wreath to hang proudly on your door, materials supplied. £70
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WinterFest / details TBC / begins*
Saturday 2nd
Christmas at the McManus / 10am-4pmPop-up festive market with independent makers, festive family crafts, activities and storytelling
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Kingennie Christmas Market / Forbes of Kingennie / 12-4pm
Carefully curated stalls with a range of homeware, foodie finds and seasonal decor
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The Yard Dundee / The Steeple / 11am-4pm
Independent makers from across Scotland with guest food pop up - Marwicks Vegan kitchen. Entry £2 (under 16s free)
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Sunday 3rd
Community Christmas Ceilidh / Gate Church / 3pm-6pmfind out more
Kingennie Christmas Market / Forbes of Kingennie / 12-4pm
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Thursday 7th
Christmas Concert of Music and Light / Morgan Academy / 5pm-6.15pmCome along and be treated to performances by the local school choir and watch the magical light show in the fantastic grounds of the iconic local building.
Double Doors Studios Pop-Up Begins*
Saturday 9th
The Yard Dundee / The Steeple / 11am-4pmIndependent makers from across Scotland with guest food pop up - Marwicks Vegan kitchen. Entry £2 (under 16s free)
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Verdant works Christmas Fun Day / 11am-4pm
local crafters, designers, food and drink, performance from Loadsaweeminsinging choir and children’s activities
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Tea Green Festive Market / Bowhouse / 10am-5pm
Curated pop-up market featuring a fab selection of Scottish designers and makers
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Andie Christmas Pop Up / Creative Studios / 10am-4pm
Annual pop-up of Creative Studios brands and invited friends. Metallium Jewellery workshop and Poppy Bubbles show for the kids. More workshops to be announced
Andie Christmas Pop Up / Creative Studios / 10am-4pm
Annual pop-up of Creative Studios brands and invited friends. Metallium Jewellery workshop and Poppy Bubbles show for the kids. More workshops to be announced
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Curated pop-up market featuring a fab selection of Scottish designers and makers
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Light Show at Baxter Park / 6pm-6.45pm
Sleeping Beauty begins at the Whitehall Theatre
Tickets from £16
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Independent makers from across Scotland with guest food pop up - Marwicks Vegan kitchen. Entry £2 (under 16s free)
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music, food, refreshments, and makers
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Night Market / Larick Centre / 5.30pm-8.30pm
7 Ward Road, DD1 1LP / 7th-24th December
Open: Tuesdays 11am-8pm, Thursdays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm
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23rd November - 6th December / various events
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Open: Weekdays 12-5pm, Weekends 11am-5.30pm
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Sunday 10th
Tea Green Festive Market / Bowhouse / 10am-5pmCurated pop-up market featuring a fab selection of Scottish designers and makers
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Andie Christmas Pop Up / Creative Studios / 10am-4pm
Thursday 14th
Light Show at Baxter Park / 6pm-6.45pmSleeping Beauty begins at the Whitehall Theatre
Tickets from £16
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Saturday 16th
The Yard Dundee / The Steeple / 11am-4pmIndependent makers from across Scotland with guest food pop up - Marwicks Vegan kitchen. Entry £2 (under 16s free)
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Sunday 17th
Generator Winter Market / Generator Projects / 12-6pmmusic, food, refreshments, and makers
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Thursday 21st
Light Show at Malcolm Street Pocket Park / 6pm-6.45pmNight Market / Larick Centre / 5.30pm-8.30pm
*Pop-Up Event Details
Festive Boutique at Double Door Studios
Double Door Studios are once again transforming their exhibition space for the fourth year of their popular Festive Boutique! The studios in central Dundee offer a unique and welcoming shopping experience, and showcase a curated selection of handmade gifts with a focus on items you won’t find elsewhere.7 Ward Road, DD1 1LP / 7th-24th December
Open: Tuesdays 11am-8pm, Thursdays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm
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West End Christmas Fortnight
A wonderful fortnight of events hosted by businesses, community groups, libraries and schools in the West End. Christmas concerts, workshops, craft making, soup kitchen and more.23rd November - 6th December / various events
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Dreamland and Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Shop
Dundee Design House / 20th November - 3rd DecemberOpen: Weekdays 12-5pm, Weekends 11am-5.30pm
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WinterFest
Details to be confirmed1st-24th December
We’re certainly spoilt for choice this year! I’ve popped quite a few in my diary and will be sure to share them on my Instagram stories @wee_dundee. If you have an event you’d like me to add to this list email hello@wee-dundee.co.uk and I’ll pop it on.
We’re certainly spoilt for choice this year! I’ve popped quite a few in my diary and will be sure to share them on my Instagram stories @wee_dundee. If you have an event you’d like me to add to this list email hello@wee-dundee.co.uk and I’ll pop it on.
This is fab thank you 🤩
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