Hogmanay events in Edinburgh
Key Takeaways
- The Edinburgh Hogmanay Torchlight Procession on 29th December sees over 15,000 participants walking from The Meadows to Edinburgh Castle, marking the start of the celebrations.
- Night Afore Hoolie takes place on 30th December in West Princes Street Gardens, featuring Scottish Folk and Celtic Punk band Peak & Diesel from 6pm.
- Also on 30th December, the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performs at Usher Hall from 6:30pm, with traditional piping, singing, and music to celebrate the New Year.
- Hogmanay at Ghillie Dhu on 31st December offers traditional ceilidh dancing from 7pm, continuing into the early hours of the New Year.
- Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay Street Party takes place on 31st December, attracting 45,000 people for live music, DJs, food, and fireworks, with gates open from 8pm to 11pm.
Experience a world-renowned Hogmanay celebration, you will not forget, right in Scotland’s capital. Here is a quick guide of what is on.
Torchlight Procession - 29th of December
The Torchlight Procession marks the start of the Edinburgh Hogmanay festivities, the event sees over 15,000 participants from around the world radiating the city in a warm glow as they walk from The Meadows to Edinburgh Castle. The event starts at around 7:30pm.
Night Afore Hoolie - 30th of December
Set in West Princes Street Gardens, beside iconic Edinburgh Castle, you can enjoy this hotly anticipated concert ahead of the Hogmanay parties on the 31st. Scottish Folk and Celtic Punk band, Peak & Diesel will be performing from 6pm.
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - 30th of December
Based in the stunning Usher Hall, experience the sensational Fiddle Orchestra’s concert where you can enjoy traditional piping and Scottish singing, celebrating the New Year from 6:30pm.
Hogmanay At Ghillie Dhu - 31st of December
Take part in the Hogmanay celebration at the Ghillie Dhu from 7pm where you can enjoy traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing into the wee hours.
Hogmanay Street Party - 31st of December
Edinburgh’s renowned street party is back, attracting 45,000 people worldwide to celebrate the bells. Set against the background of the castle, the event includes live music, DJs, giant screens, and a variety of food and drinks. Gates open at 8pm with the last entry at 11pm.
For more information and tickets visit: What's On Edinburgh