Written in Light: A charity Christmas concert for Ukraine

Greyfriars Kirk will host a special Christmas evening uniting Scottish and Ukrainian communities through caroling and festive traditions.

“Written in Light” will take place on December 12 and will combine live music, theatre, food, and cultural workshops. All proceeds will go directly toward helping those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The evening is organised by Spiders for Ukraine, an Edinburgh-based non-profit initiative whose previous charity concert was shortlisted for the Creative Edinburgh Awards. The group is also known for bringing the internationally recognised art project Icons on the Ammunition Boxes to Scotland. Through charity concerts and arts events, the organisation consistently supports those affected by the war in Ukraine by delivering evacuation vehicles, ambulances, and humanitarian aid.

The “Written in Light” programme includes:

• Scottish–Ukrainian Concert & Caroling: Local Scottish musicians will perform alongside Ukrainian artists, weaving Scottish folk traditions together with Ukrainian Christmas carols.
• Life in One Suitcase: A moving play about displacement and the choices people make when they are forced to leave their homes behind.
• Food Stalls & Craft Workshops: Visitors can try homemade Ukrainian dishes and take part in hands-on workshops that introduce traditional Ukrainian crafts.

Event Details
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

Buy your tickets here!

Media enquiries, interviews, and images from previous events available upon request.