PETER PAN
Gasp as Peter, Wendy, John and Michael do battle with the wicked Captain Hook and his pirate crew. It's a world where crocodiles go tick-tock, fairies are real and children can fly - a place where dreams really come true. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 2.30pm, 7pm, £11.50-£22.50, 0131-248 4848
ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES
It's swashbuckling panto time with Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Johnny Mac. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 2pm, 7pm, £7.50-£14.50, 0131-529 6000
THE HOLLOW
Dr John Cristow and his wife Gerda are weekend guests at the home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, as is his current mistress, Henrietta. Then his ex-mistress, Veronica appears, restarts their affair and threatens that if she cannot have him, no-one will. Soon Dr Cristow is dead, but who shot him? Nearly everyone has a motive, most had opportunity, but it is up to Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to unmask the real murderer. A classic evening's entertainment. Adam House, Chambers Street, 7.30pm, £10, 0131-445 3911
SINBAD THE PANTOMIME
Sinbad and the Little Mermaid set off on a quest to find the great Neptune, Lord of the Seas and the only being powerful enough to defeat the Sea Witch. A fun and interactive traditional pantomime suitable for all the family. The 7pm performance tonight is the 30th anniversary gala. Gala tickets include a post-show reception with wine and canapes and the chance to meet the stars of the show. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 2pm and 7pm, £17.50 (£62 family), 0131-665 2240
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Futuristic comedy set around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hits. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm), £16-£40, 0844-847 1660
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Hapless peasant Nemorino is head over heels in love with Adina, but to no avail. He seeks out a love potion from the local quack doctor, which he hopes will turn her head, and thinks it's working when the village girls are all over him. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Festival Theatre, Nicholson Street, 7.15pm, £14-£62, 0131-529 6000
MILES JUPP, TARA FLYNN, KEIR MCALLISTER, MICHAEL MANLEY
Compere is Joe Heenan. Bill includes an open spot. Stand Comedy Club, York Place, 9pm (doors 7pm), £13, 0131-558 7272
STU WHO?, DALISO CHAPONDA, DAVID HADINHAM, GEOFF NORCOTT
Live stand-up. After-show disco until 3am. Christmas show – four acts, three course meal and dancing). Jongleurs, Omni Centre, 7.30pm, from £15, 0870-787 0707
BELLA MCNAB'S DANCE BAND – CEILIDH
Scots Music Group ceilidh. St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, 8pm, £8 (£6), 0131-346 1405
ELLIOT MINOR
Biggest Capital gig to date for classically influenced pop rock band from York. The Picture House, Lothian Road, 7pm, £12, 0131-220 2280
MR KIL
Blantyre band who supported The Proclaimers on their recent tour on headline duties. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, £6, 0131-220 6176
NATIONAL YOUTH PIPE BAND OF SCOTLAND
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is proud to present their brand new show The Dragon's Lair. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7.30pm, £15 (£10), 0131-228 1155
SCO: HOMECOMING
Conductor Garry Walker, mezzo soprano Jane Irwin, tenor Daniel Norman, baritone Leigh Melrose and the SCO Chorus in a programme of Leighton - Concerto for String Orchestra, MacMillan - Tryst, Harper - Symphony No 3 'Homage to Robert Burns'. Queen's Hall, 7.30pm, £8.50-£26, 0131-668 2019
WODENSTHRONE plus CNOC AN TURSA
More live music on the menu at this busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 3254
RAB HOWAT BAND
Weekly show from popular band playing classic rock covers. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 4pm, free, 0131-556 3254
WORLD PREMIERE QUINTET
A hand-picked five-piece of excellent players gets together for the first time - with no rehearsal! There's a different line-up every Saturday. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 9pm, £4 (£3), 0131-220 4298
SAT NITE FISH FRY
A different band every week, with sounds until the wee small hours from DJ D'Viking. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, £5 (£3), 0131-220 4298
VEGAS!
Join your hosts Frankie Sumatra, Bugsy Seagull, Dino Martini, Sam Jose plus Nikki Nevada, The Vegas Showgirls & The Fabulous Scott Brothers for another fabulous Vegas! The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8.30pm, £5, 0131-
CIRCUS
Dance, electro, house, chart, disco and cheese, with DJs Dowzer and Darren. GHQ, Picardy Place, 9pm, £5 after 11, 0845-166 6024
THE EGG
Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music. With Chris and Paul. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 11pm, £5, 0131-229 1442
LIQUID SOUL
Retro-disco and funky house night. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10pm, £4 before 11pm, £7 after, 0131-226 2224
MUSICOLOGY
Scott Granger and Calverto play funk, chart and dance. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £10, 0131-270 3900
OPAL LOUNGE
Vocal house and accessible electro with a hint of R&B. George Street, 9pm, £4 before 11pm, £8 after, 0131-226 2275
RETRIBUTION
The best in rock, metal, alternative and tracks from the dark side all night long. Studio 24, Calton Road, 11pm, £5 (£4), 0131-558 3758
TEASE AGE
This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current NME chart botherers with DJ Monkee Mickee. Edinburgh's longest continually running indie night. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £6, 0131-622 7086
FARMERS' MARKET
More than 70 stalls selling farm produce such as bread, dairy products, eggs, traditional and exotic meats, fish, organic vegetables, cheeses, and home baking. Castle Terrace, 9am-2pm, free
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR
All manner of interesting crafts, ideal for filling those stockings. Assembly Rooms, George Street, 10.30am-5pm, £2, 0131-220 4348
HOMECOMING FINALE
Help us celebrate St Andrew's Day as our Homecoming Scotland 2009 programme draws to a close. Be inspired by music, drama, tours and trails with the best Scottish talent, including a special performance of Tam O'Shanter. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 10am-5pm, free, 0131-225 7534
REEK ROON THE CAMPFIRE: A SALUTE TO STANLEY ROBERTSON
Stanley was a Traveller, a great Scotsman, an artist, and a tradition bearer in the footsteps of St Andrew. A night to remember hosted by Donald Smith. All proceeds to Stanley's memorial picture, 'Auld Cruivie'. Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 7pm, £8 (£6), 0131-556 9579
SOUND POETRY DAY
Drop in to listen to recordings and short talks about sound poets, such as Hugo Ball, Kurt Schwitters and Bob Cobbing. Scottish Poetry Library, Crichton's Close, Canongate, 2pm, free, 0131-557 2876
SIMPLE ART OF MEDITATION - REFRESHER SESSION
This refresher session offers an opportunity for those who have attended the Simple Art of Meditation course to help further establish their practice. Ian Tullis will apply his 25 years' experience of teaching meditation to help students. Royal Botanic Garden, 10am-4pm, £12, 0131-248 2937
THE SCOTTISH ENCOUNTER WITH TROPICAL DISEASE
Many parasites that infect humans were first discovered by Scottish scientists, doctors and explorers. Hear the stories of these famous Scots and find out about current research on parasitic diseases. Royal Botanic Garden, 1-4pm, free, 0131-552 7171
CONNECT SUPER SCIENCE SHOWS
Come along to our free events in the Connect Gallelry. Find out about science in the real world at our Meet the Scientist event or enjoy a Super Science Show. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, free, 0131-225 7534
ENCHANTED EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS
See the Castle all decorated for Christmas, learn about how Edwardians lived, see Edwardian toys and hear Christmas stories. In the old Castle kitchen, enjoy hot chocolate and make craft before you return home. Lauriston Castle, 10am, 2pm, £6, 0131-529 3963
SATURDAY STORIES
Happy stories, sad stories, silly stories, spooky stories, big stories and Wee Stories - Andy Cannon tells a tale or two with storytelling guaranteed to entertain and charm children of all ages. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 11am, £5 (£4) (£15 family), 0131-228 1404
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