Renfrewshire Christmas 2025

More Christmas Lights

You can also enjoy local Christmas light switch-on events across the following villages.

• Elderslie (Saturday 22 November)
• Langbank (Sunday 23 November)
• Howwood (Friday 28 November)
• ACCORD Hospice (Sunday 30 November)
• Inchinnan (Sunday 30 November)
• Bishopton (Sunday 30 November)
• Kilbarchan (Monday 1 December)
• Bridge of Weir (Tuesday 2 December)
• Houston (Friday 5 December)
• Lochwinnoch (Saturday 6 December)

More Christmas fun across Renfrewshire.

Santa’s Enchanted Journey
Every weekend from 22 November – 21 December, 12noon – 4pm
Paisley Town Centre

All aboard the Magical Express Land Train for a festive adventure like no other! Journey through the twinkling streets of Paisley as you make your way to Santa’s Special Pit Stop, where Santa and his cheerful elf will be waiting to greet you. Every child will receive a special gift from Santa to take home.

The magic doesn’t stop there, enjoy a wonderland of festive fun with family fairground rides, delicious festive food, and plenty of Christmas cheer to keep the whole family smiling. Funfair rides, stalls and hot food are not included in the ticket prices, these are pay as you go on the day.

Please note that 12noon departures on 29 November and 13 December will be Additional Support Needs (ASN) sessions where no music will be played on the train.

Price: £6 for adults, £9 for kids and £27 for a family ticket (two adults and two children or one adult and three children)

To book, visit: itison

Let It Snow Christmas Trail
28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Paisley Town Centre

We’re feeling all Christmassy with Paisley’s Let It Snow Christmas Trail. Help find and name all the Snowmen characters hiding in local business windows and you could win a prize in this free Christmas Trail!

Download your trail leaflet from the Paisley First website or collect from the Paisley First leaflet racks in the Piazza, Lagoon Leisure Centre or the Paisley Centre.

Let the festive fun begin!

Christmas at Restoration and Creation – Browns Lane Market
Every Saturday throughout November and December, 10am – 4pm
8 Browns Lane, Paisley

Whether it’s some vintage clothes, gifts, antiques, jewellery, art, funky furniture (and much more) there is something for everyone! Enjoy the atmosphere in the Courtyard while taking a rest and enjoying a beer or two, you will be sure to receive a warm welcome.

For more information visit: Restoration Creation

Christmas at Restoration and Creation – Christmas Wreath Workshop
8 November – 18 December, 2pm – 6.30pm (various dates and times)
8 Browns Lane, Paisley

Join Restoration and Creation for a festive and fun workshop where you can create your very own Christmas Wreath to brighten your front door! You can bring your own bottle and unwind while crafting with friends or family. Embrace your creativity and sustainability as you personalise your wreath, making it a perfect addition to your holiday decor.

Price: £40

To book visit: Restoration Creation

Snow White: Paisley’s Family Pantomime
26 November 2025 – 5 January 2026
Presented by PACE Theatre Company
Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley

PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Snow White. A seasonal treat for adults and children alike. With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – this is one night out that no-one will want to miss!

Please note that there will be a relaxed performance on Sunday 7 December at 1pm and a BSL signed performance on Tuesday 9 December at 7pm.

Price: tickets start from £12.50

For more information visit: Renfrewshire Box Office

Paisley 12 Talks of Christmas
Presented by Paisley Tours
Selected evenings throughout December, 6.30pm
Paisley Tours Heritage Hub, 2 County Place, PA1 1BN (step-free access)

Join Paisley Tours for a festive series of twelve heritage talks in December, celebrating Paisley’s stories, people and place. Highlights include:

• The Story of Coats – Richard Vassie
• Weaving in Paisley 1695–1940 – Dan Coughlan
• Life and Work in the Mills – Paisley Thread Mill Museum
• The Heart of the Buddies – St Mirren Historian
• Secrets of Paisley Abbey – Graeme McCormick

Talks last between 60 and 75 minutes with time for questions. Price: tickets are £9 (including booking fee and a mince pie)

For more information and to book, visit: Paisley Tours

Deck the Halls with Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert
Thursday 4 December, 6pm – 9pm
Coats Paisley, High Street, Paisley

Kick start your Christmas celebrations with an evening of festive fun at this Christmas concert! Taking place at the stunning Coats Paisley, the concert will feature a selection of seasonal performances. Hosted by Laura Boyd, it promises to be a magical evening for all. So come along and join in the festive spirit!

Price: £15 for adults, £5 for children – on the door prices will be £20 for adults and £10 for children, so buy your tickets online now for a reduced rate.

To book, visit: Rainbow Valley

Paisley’s Small Business Saturday Christmas Market
Saturday 6 December, 10am – 4pm
High Street, Paisley

Paisley First are holding their annual Paisley town centre Christmas Market Day on the High Street. There’s a whole range of local businesses taking part including IVAD Gifts, Two Towns Down, Paisley Pie Co and Perfect Gifts to name just a few! 

Big Feed’s Christmas Market
Saturday 6 December, 12noon – 7pm
Located directly across from Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, PA1 1JF

Check out Big Feed’s Mini Christmas Market, located directly across from Paisley Town Hall. Featuring a delicious selection of food traders including … and some fantastic drinks trucks. What a great way to get into the festive spirit!

Prices will vary according to each trader.

Meet and Greet with Santa’s Reindeer
Saturday 6 December, 12noon – 4pm
High Street, Paisley

Santa’s reindeer will be returning to Paisley town centre this Christmas and you can take your own family picture for free! Find them located close to Paisley Cenotaph.

The Christmas Orchestra at Paisley Abbey
Tuesday 9 December, 6pm and 8.30pm
Paisley Abbey, PA1 1JG

The Christmas Orchestra is back after a run of sold out shows in 2024! Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with this unique concert experience. The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit.

Price: tickets start at £32.

For more information and to book, visit: Ticket Tailor

Gleniffer Singers Christmas Concert
Friday 12 December, 7.30pm
Holy Trinity and St Barnabas Scottish Episcopal Church, Back Sneddon Street, Paisley

Head along to this Christmas Concert with lots of festive fun planned, including some little treasures and a bit of audience participation, if you’re up for it! A wee glass of wine or juice and a bite of shortbread too while you enjoy the evening.

Price: £10 for adults, £5 for children

To book, visit: Gleniffer Singers Facebook Event

Christmas at Restoration and Creation – Wooden Tree Decoration Kids’ Workshops
Saturday 13 December, 11am – 12noon and 2pm – 3pm
8 Browns Lane, Paisley

Join Restoration and Creation for this Kids’ Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree. While the kids have fun, adults can unwind in the charming courtyard or browse our unique selection of upcycled homeware. Experience the joy of holiday crafting and sustainable shopping all in one delightful afternoon!

Price: £10

To book visit: Restoration Creation

Meet and Greet with the Grinch
Saturday 13 December, 12noon – 4pm
Paisley Town Centre

Come and meet the Grinch right here in Paisley town centre and get a free picture! Will you find him, or will he find you first?

For more information, check out the Facebook event.

A Broadway Christmas Carol Concert
Presented by the Show Affs
Saturday 13 December, 3pm – 5pm
The Mossy Cafe, 60 Greenock Road, Paisley

Enjoy a concert full of songs from the musicals, carols and Christmas favourites from yesteryear. There will also be piano & violin pieces, including music from The Snowman.

The Show Affs includes Kirsty Duncan on vocals, Aaron Hawthorne on the piano and Mark Wilson on the violin.

Price: £10

To book, visit: Kirsty Duncan Professional Singer

Brick Lane Music Academy Christmas Concert
Sunday 14 December, 1pm – 4pm
The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley

Brick Lane Music Academy’s annual Christmas concert presents all the great work their students and community groups have achieved throughout the year. Head along for a festive musical day out.

For more information, visit: Brick Lane Facebook page 

Celebrate Christmas Concert
Presented by the Philharmonic Choir
Sunday 14 December, 7pm
St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley

Paisley Philharmonic Choir and Johnstone Band join together for their popular Christmas Concert. The concert will have traditional and new choral pieces, brass band and solo instrumental selections, Christmas carols with audience sing-along and a raffle for Christmas Hampers too!

For more information, visit: Paisley Philharmonic Choir

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Featuring the Picadilly Sinfonietta Ben Norris
Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Paisley Abbey

Celebrate the festive season with Vivaldi’s masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist Ben Norris. This special Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, inspiration, and festive charm.

Price: Ticket prices begin at £21.60

To book, visit: Eventim.Light

Friendsmas Portrait Party
Thursday 18 December, 6pm – 8.30pm
Queer Sketch Club, Kettle Black, 3 County Place

Queer Sketch Club present the Friendsmas Portrait Party. Meet new friends as you sketch portraits of each other and have a very merry Friendsmas! All artistic abilities are welcome and art supplies are available!

Please note that there is a step to enter the venue. An accessible venue is available.

Price: Tickets are £6

To book, visit: Skiddle

Meet and Greet with Nutcracker the Naughty Elf
Saturday 20 December, 12noon – 4pm
Paisley Town Centre

Come and meet Nutcracker the Naughty Elf, right here in Paisley town centre and get a free picture! Will you find him, or will he find you first?

For more information check out the Facebook event.