Perth Winter Festival 2018

November 2018 February 2019 Bonfire Night - St Andrew’s Day New Year - Riverside Light Nights Burns Night - Chinese New Year

Perth is the Place for Winter

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November

Celebrate Bonfire Night in safety with community events taking place across Perth and Kinross.

40th Annual Perth Strathearn Round Table Charity Bonfire Night Monday 5 November 2018 • 6.00 pm - 8.45 pm 7.00 pm bonfire lit • 7.30 pm fireworks start

South Inch, Perth This annual charity bonfire and fireworks night is organised by volunteers from Perth Strathearn Round Table for the local community. The bonfire is lit from 7.00 pm, with local bands on stage to entertain the crowds, as well as the spectacle of the fireworks themselves. The event is free to attend, but all donations are welcome to raise funds for charity.

For more information, including contact details to become a volunteer, visit https://perth-strathearn.roundtable.co.uk Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome.

Coupar Angus Bonfire Night

Guy Fawkes Night, Crieff

Friday 2 November 2018 6.45 pm

7.15 pm bonfire lit 7.30 pm fireworks start

Larghan Park

Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome.

Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome.

Market Park, Crieff Organised by Crieff Round Table, this annual bonfire and fireworks display is a community celebration of Guy Fawkes Night. This year promises to be a top year with a bumper display in store.

Blairgowrie Bonfire Night Saturday 3 November 2018 6.45pm

Davie Park, Rattray Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome.

Monday 5 November 2018

Pitlochry and Edradour Distillery Community Bonfire Monday 5 November 2018 6.20 pm bonfire lit 7.00 pm fireworks start

Recreation Ground, Ferry Road Ticket prices: FREE www.perthcity.co.uk

November

Christmas Lights Switch-On Chocolate and Gin Festival • Perth’s Festive Feast Perth Christmas Lights Switch-On Saturday 17 November 2018

12.00 noon - Entertainments start 2.00 pm until late - Main Stage 5.30 pm - Christmas Parade starts from Thimblerow 6.15 pm - Christmas Lights SwitchOn and Fireworks, Tay Street With headline performances from Pixie Lott and James Arthur, Perth is preparing to welcome the Christmas party season in style at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

There’s something for everyone with live music on the Year of Young People Stage on King Edward Street, lots of family fun on the Mill Street Children’s Stage, and the switch-on itself on the Tay Street main stage where presenter Stephen Mulhern will be entertaining the crowds as our top host for the day.

You can also enjoy tasty treats and street food, free live entertainment throughout the day - including the future of entertainment with Titan the Robot.

Christmas Parade

Led by Santa, the Christmas Parade starts from Thimblerow at 5.30 pm before finishing in South Street at Speygate.

The Lights Switch-On and Fireworks

At 6.15 pm the lights will be switched on by the Provost of Perth and Kinross, Dennis Melloy, who will be joined on stage by a host of special guests.

Perth Chocolate and Gin Street Fest Saturday 17 November 2018 10.00 am - 9.00 pm

Sunday 18 November 2018 11.00 am - 5.00 pm

George Street, Perth Running on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Perth Festive Feast, this is a unique celebration of all things chocolate and gin, and is the perfect place to visit for special Christmas gifts and a treat or two (go on, we won’t tell).

The gin is strictly for the grown-ups, but there’s also a lot to see and do for the family with chocolate in all forms to admire and taste.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

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November

Chocolate & Gin Street Festival Funfair Ice Carving Christmas Animals Santa’s Grotto

Route of Parade Road closed 5.30 pm - 6.00 pm

Parade Route Pedestrian Route to Main Stage Stages Viewing Screen Christmas Market

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November January

River Tay

Pedestrian Route to Main Stage

Perth Museum & Art Gallery Royal George Hotel

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Cutlog Vennel

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Fireworks Wheelchair Access to Viewing Platform

St Matthew’s Church Year of Young People Main

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November

Perth Festive Feast Sunday 18 November 2018 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm

Various Locations in Perth City Centre Treats for the ears and the tastebuds on Sunday 18 November when the Perth Festive Feast returns to the city centre.

Live music from 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm from a line-up to suit all tastes, featuring: The Mad Ferret Band, Chris Small, The Irritable Owls, Càirdeas, About Last Night, Real Life Entertainment, Bohemian Monk Machine, Aye n Aye, Last Order, Journey North, The Purple Felts, and Bobby King and the Kingfishers.

Ticket prices: FREE. Charges may apply for individual activities.

The Great Perthshire ‘Zuppa’ Soup Finale Sunday 18 November 2018 The shortlisted entries for the annual Great Perthshire Soup Competition, hosted by local social enterprise Giraffe, will be calling for your votes. From complex spices to real rib-sticking broths this is your chance to choose Perthshire’s soup-making champion of 2018.

Perthshire Winter Cakefest Sunday 18 November 2018 One of the highlights of 2017, Cakefest returns to Perth for a second year with:

❆ an even bigger fully edible map of Perth and Kinross; ❆ a brand new look and design of the edible map background to our Perth and Kinross cake landmarks, including an edible Santa and sleigh, edible Christmas presents and edible Christmas trees.

All featuring creations lovingly baked by community groups and individuals, and ready for you to taste.

Perth Bakers’ Parade Sunday 18 November 2018

2.00 pm

St John Street Recreating a medieval guild tradition the Festive Feast Bakers will parade along St John Street to the Concert Hall Plaza in Mill Street.

Kinross Festive Street Market and Light-Up Celebration 24 November 2018 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Kinross High Street The Festive Street Market once again returns to Kinross High Street. There will be a bustling festive atmosphere with numerous stalls, hot food and drink, music and street entertainment.

The market will be followed by the Light-Up Kinross Celebration at 7.00 pm.

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December

Lantern Festival • St Andrew’s Day Nativity • Hogmanay Perth Lantern Parade and Nativity Scene Saturday 1 December From 4.30 pm

Perth City Centre A lantern parade involving school pupils, churches and community groups. There will be daytime workshops to make your own lantern, before you participate in this parade through the city centre.

Carol singing at St Ninian’s Cathedral from 4.30 pm. The Nativity Scene will be illuminated at 4.50 pm. The parade starts at 5.00 pm from St Ninian’s Cathedral, finishing outside St John’s Kirk, where the St John’s Nativity Scene will be illuminated.

The celebration continues with carols accompanied by Perthshire Brass.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Pitlochry Christmas Festival Saturday 1 December 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm

Atholl Road, Pitlochry Christmas market and entertainment for all ages. Browse the stalls offering unique festive gift ideas, enjoy special offers and discounts in local retailers, take part in games and watch the entertainment, and look out for a special visit from Santa and his elves.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required. www.perthcity.co.uk

December

St Andrew’s Day Scottish Festival Sunday 2 December 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm

Perth City Centre Enjoy live music from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mad Ferret, Clanadonia and Solid Gold Scotland plus other entertainers with a Scottish focus while you browse the St Andrew’s Scottish Market - offering a blend of Scottish food, drink and other goods.

Ticket prices: FREE

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December

Perth Santa Run

Comrie’s Hogmanay Flambeaux

Saturday 8 December 12.00 noon

Monday 31 December

Perth City Centre Santa Claus is most definitely coming to town this December, when hundreds of costumed runners will once again travel to Perth for the annual Perth Santa Run. This is a jolly 5k family fun run taking runners through the streets of the city centre, across the River Tay and back on to the North Inch. All runners will receive a full Santa outfit to run in, and keep for their own, as well as a finisher’s medal (which can double up as a Christmas decoration), mince pies and more. And, if you keep your Santa outfit on as you shop, you may receive a special gift or discount from city centre businesses.

Midnight

Comrie Celebrate the coming of the New Year in impressive fashion at the traditional Comrie Flambeaux parade. Flambeaux torches are paraded around the village preceded by a pipe band, and followed by a fancy dress parade. The torches are then cast into the River Earn.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Ticket prices: Entry price £11 (includes Santa suit, goodie bag and medal). Enter now at https://eventfull.biz

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Shopping In addition to Perth’s range of independent and High Street shopping options, throughout the Winter Festival there will be opportunities to also explore unique market experiences in the city.

Perth Farmers’ Market 3 November, 1 December, 15 December 2018 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

King Edward Street, Perth Around 50 stalls selling local seasonal produce and gifts. Most traders also take orders for Christmas. For more information visit www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Perth Christmas Market 16 November - 2 December 2018 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Perth City Centre The festive atmosphere of a Christmas market comes to Perth. With a range of stallholders offering gift ideas and treats, it’s the perfect place to come for present shopping.

The Handmade Show

With a mouth-watering selection of accessories, jewellery, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles, candles, wood, ornaments and much more from some of the country’s finest artisans. There’s sure to be something for everyone!

Fair City Market Saturday 24 November Saturday 8 December 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Perth City Centre Enjoy browsing a wide variety of stalls at this great mixed market. Stallholders will have a range of items on offer.

For more information visit www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Perthshire Creates Christmas Design Market Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November 2018 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

18 November 2018 10.30am - 4.30pm

Foyer + Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Now in its 8th year, Perth’s hugely popular event is back just in time for you to kick-start your Christmas shopping!

Civic Hall, 2 High Street, Perth Buy your high-quality handmade artisan Christmas presents directly from the maker. Meet local artists and designer-makers as they showcase and sell their work at the annual Perthshire Creates Christmas Design Market.

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January

New Year’s Day • Riverside Light Nights Burns Night • Chinese New Year Pitlochry New Year Street Party Tuesday 1 January 2019 • 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm Atholl Road, Pitlochry Enjoy a real community New Year party in the beautiful Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry. Join in the fun with the pipe band, ceilidh dancing in the street, children’s entertainment, food and mulled wine. Entry to the party is free, with funds raised from donations for the food and drink, and raffle ticket sales.

Perth Riverside Light Nights Saturday 26 January - Sunday 10 February 2019 From 6.00 pm daily

Brighten up those winter nights with one of the high points of the Perth City Centre calendar - the return of the Perth Riverside Light Nights. Following a variety of themes visit the winter wonderland at Norie-Miller Park on the banks of the River Tay to enjoy spectacular lighting and entertainment to chase away those winter blues.

The Riverside Light Nights include:

Perth ‘Robert Burns’ Celebration

On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January, Perth will celebrate the contribution Robert Burns has made to Scottish culture, with live entertainment and fun with a Scottish twist as part of the Riverside Light Nights. On Saturday 26 there will also be a themed parade starting in Perth city centre, and heading over the bridge to bring participants to NorieMiller Park.

Perthshire Chinese New Year

On Saturday 2 February follow the dragons, dancing lions, lanterns and fire crackers as they lead the Perthshire Chinese Community parade through the city centre in this celebration of Chinese New Year.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required. www.perthcity.co.uk

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