What's On Scotland 16 Dec-6 Jan: Lost Map's Christmas Humbug & more

Every year, indie record label Lost Map throws a big Christmas party with some of the biggest and best of Scottish music drawn from their incredible lineup. This year, they're heading to The Old Hairdressers in Glasgow on 16 December with the likes of Maranta, Catgut and Lost Map DJs, before heading to Edinburgh’s Summerhall on 17 December with Susan Bear and Alliyah Enyo among others. It's the perfect way to get in the festive spirit, with great vibes, great people, and the warmth that comes from discovering and supporting local artists.

In other news, this is our last newsletter of the year (where did the time go!), but we've packed in lots of cute events to see you out until 2023. Have a gorgeous gorgeous Christmas and see you, technically, in a year!

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249's Queer Party
Summerhall, Edinburgh. 16 Dec, 9pm
Celebrate the city maybe, finally, defrosting with this steamy party at Summerhall. 249's ramshackle queer party is back, with sets from DJFoxxy, Akela, and Skillis, an open-mic session if you're feeling brave, and dancing late into the night. Image: Darwon Rashid.

Mono X Spite House Present…Hogmono
Mono, Glasgow. 31 Dec, 8pm
Head to Mono this New Year's Eve for a rager of a party: London-Glasgow post-punk trio Trash Kit will be playing, with additional sets by the likes of The Wife Guys of Reddit, Brenda, and the vibiest late-night DJing from Common People and Claire Biddles. Image: Samuel Mitchell.

Cinderella
Dundee Rep, Dundee. Until 31 Dec
Christmassy family shows can sometimes be a bit touch-and-go, but this adaptation of Cinderella, on at Dundee Rep through the festive season, is that rare show: genuinely charming, smart, and a delight to watch. Taking the familiar fairy tale and giving it a twist, it's the perfect treat. Image: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.

Denis Sulta Boxing Night
The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow. 26 Dec, 5pm
This boxing day extravaganza welcoming back the great EDM DJ Denis Sulta is split between two - two! - venues, with an early rave taking place at Hillhead Bookclub, before continuing on to the Berkeley Suite late into the night, with support from Dixon Avenue Basement Jams and Kilimanjaro.

↪ Kinship: Castle Mills Members Show
Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh. Until 23 Dec
What better way to celebrate the end of year than with a focus on the communities that held it all together. Edinburgh Printmakers' second annual members' show examines the idea of kinship, examining the ways we are tethered to those around us.

→ Samedia Shebeen Hogmanay Tropical Soundclash
La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. 31 Dec, 11pm
For a Hogmanay celebration that eschews standing out in Princes Street in the cold for a much more heated vibe, head to Samedia Shebeen. This NYE celebration sees her joined by Los Chichanos and dancehall and amapiano DJing from Strawberry Jam Soundsystem.

→ Optimo (Espacio) Hogmanay 2022
Room 2, Glasgow. 31 Dec, 10:30pm
​​Beloved Scottish DJ legends Optimo (Espacio) return to their hometown. Having been filling Scotland’s venues since the 90s with their irresistible brand of house, there are very few other DJs that can guarantee getting 2023 off to such a flying start.