La Clique joins Edinburgh’s Christmas for seven weeks of festive cabaret and magic
Christmas cabaret coming to town - tickets on sale now
Unique Assembly has announced the addition of world-renowned ‘sexy circus cabaret’ La Clique to this year’s Edinburgh’s Christmas line-up.
The city’s festivities will cross into the historic Old Town, marking the first time a Spiegeltent will take residence in Bristo Square.
Providing a glamorous cabaret option for the festive season, La Clique Noël will light up the stage in the Palais du Variété’s new home of Bristo Square, for seven weeks of ‘Sexy, Funny and Dangerous Christmas Kabaret’. Tickets for La Clique Noël are now on sale here.
Brand new for 2026’s season, La Clique Noël joins a packed line-up for Edinburgh’s Christmas with Santa’s Stories, LNER Big Wheel and the Around the World Starflyer already on sale.
Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, La Clique has gained international acclaim as the original trailblazing Spiegeltent cabaret show performing all over the world from Edinburgh to London, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, New York, Paris and more.
The Olivier Award winning show will take over its new home in Bristo Square for six nights a week, with matinees on weekends, kicking off on Friday, November 20 at 7.30pm.
La Clique’s David Bates said: “Christmas and Hogmanay feel like the perfect time for La Clique to return to its birthplace in Edinburgh. This very special cast are delighted to be in town for seven weeks - resident in the perfect environment which itself is the star of the show - the Palais du Variété Spiegeltent in Bristo Square.
“La Clique has played to millions of folk in its 22 years but none more special than the audiences in its Auld home toon! Fresh, New, Cutting Edge - La Clique is a reinvention of itself and this year will be no exception. Strap yourself in, leave your troubles at the door and escape with us!”
Directors of Unique Assembly who create and produce Edinburgh’s Christmas said:“Unique Assembly are delighted to welcome back ‘La Clique’ to Edinburgh for festive fun guaranteed to get you on Santa’s naughty list. ‘La Clique’ was born in Edinburgh and has grown into an international smash-hit, celebrated around the world as well as the city we pride ourselves on representing.
“Unique Assembly has made Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay some of the most celebrated events in the world, which last year welcoming over three million visitors to world-class attractions, making both events accessible to local and international audiences.’’
The world-famous traditional Christmas markets will once again pop up in Princes Street Gardens in the capital’s New Town from November 14 – January 3, hosting decorated chalets selling gifts, decor and festive food.
La Clique Noël takes place from Friday, November 20 until Sunday, January 3.