Everything you need to know about Edinburgh Hogmanay events this year including world famous street party
Hogmanay is just around the corner and Edinburgh has a huge line up of events this year.
From the annual Torchlight Procession to the famous street party and Wet Leg’s headline gig in Princes Street Gardens, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the New Year in the capital.
There are also a number of events on January 1. For details on these events you can visit the Edinburgh Winter Festival website.
Here is everything you need to know about Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events.
December 29
Torchlight Procession
The spectacular Torchlight Procession returns, lighting up the city with a river of fire, created by 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world.
Steeped in Scottish tradition visitors can enjoy a carnival atmosphere with street theatre, fire performers and drummers, before the Massed Pipes & Drums and Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad lead the procession through the capital’s historic Old Town.
The procession begins at 6.30pm with tickets (nearly sold out) available via the Edinburgh Winter Festival website.
Vitamin C - Opening Night Party
Vic Galloway (BBC Radio Scotland) and Andy Wake (The Phantom Band) will bring their spectacular club night to the Assembly Rooms in George Street for a night of incredible live music, featuring Edinburgh alt-rockers Swim School, joyous support from Americana inspired indie-rock waverley., and a party DJ set from Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai).
The event kicks off at 8.30pm with ticket prices from £25. The Opening Night Party is 18s and over.
December 30
Glasvegas Hogmanay Acoustic Show
Indie-rock legends Glasvegas will perform a special acoustic show at the Assembly Rooms in George Street, with the show getting underway at 7pm. Glasvegas cultivated a dedicated grassroots following before their breakthrough success arrived with their self-titled debut album in 2008, a platinum-selling triumph that earned widespread critical praise and a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
The all-seated event is for over 12’s with tickets available from £22.50.
Ho-Ho-Hogmanay
If you’re in need of a laugh this festive season, Ho-Ho-Hogmanay presents a night of live stand-up comedy at the Assembly Rooms. Hosted by the ever-hilarious Susie McCabe, she’ll be joined by the very best acts on Scotland’s comedy circuit, award-winners and panel show regulars, including Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Larry Dean and Ayo Adenekan.
The all-seated event is for over 12’s with tickets available from £22.50.
The event starts at 10pm and tickets are available from £22.50. Visitors must be over 16.
LAU by Candlelight
St. Giles’ Cathedral is the setting for a very special candlelit performance from acclaimed folk trio Lau. Lau by Candlelight sees traditional music’s most celebrated innovators Kris Drever (guitar, vocals), Martin Green (accordion) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle), strip away their banks of electronics, loops and wild effects, for a performance less about spectacle and more about close listening and reflection.
On the night, there will be a collection in aid of MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians). The event starts at 7.45pm and tickets are available from £27. The event is not suitable for young children.
Night Afore Concert with Peat & Diesel
Blending Scottish folk and Celtic punk, Stornoway's folk-rock stars Peat & Diesel will perform a barnstorming set underneath the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle with riotous support from Scottish accordion sensation RuMac and 'Cèil-tech' DJ Levi Heron.
The show starts at 6pm at the Ross Bandstand with tickets available from £32.50. Visitors must be 12 or over.
December 31
Concert in the Gardens
Isle of Wight five-piece Wet Leg will headline this year’s Concert in the Gardens at the Ross Bandstand. Starting at 8pm, the line-up includes homegrown heroes Hamish Hawk and Lucia & The Best Boys. Visitors will also get an incredible view of one of the world’s best New Year firework displays and the event will be hosted by award-winning comedian Susie McCabe.
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and Tickets Scotland with prices ranging from around £70 to £100.
Bairns Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
A special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club allows young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all. Don’t worry if you don’t know the moves, it’s a relaxed ‘have-a-go’ environment, where everyone can join in!
All ages are welcome but it is recommended for people aged 6 and over. The event takes place at the Assembly Rooms at 2pm with tickets from £17.50.
Hogmanay Ceilidh Club
The Hogmanay Ceilidh Club returns to the Assembly Rooms with more live ceilidh action than ever before across two dancefloors, guaranteed to have you birlin’ through the bells into 2026! The show features the incredible Ceilidhdonia,Teannaich, Hugh MacDiarmid’s Haircut and Bodhran Bodhran.
The show begins at 9pm with tickets starting at £70. Visitors must be over 18.
Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral
The Candlelit Concert is a festive and tranquil celebration seeing in the New Year at St. Giles' Cathedral. This year’s concert marks includes works from classical giants Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart which will be performed by the St. Giles' Cathedral Choir.
The event begins at 6pm with tickets starting at £24. This event is not suitable for babies or young children.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, this year 45,000 revellers from around the globe will party their way into 2026 with a feast of entertainment throughout the city centre.
Featuring live music, DJ’s, international street theatre, pipers, drummers, funfair attractions, street food and drink and the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium designing one of the world’s best New Year firework displays.
The event begins at 8pm and tickets are available from £33. Visitors must be over 12. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and Tickets Scotland.
Street Party Mega Silent Disco
Silent Adventures returns with its Mega Silent Disco for a night of dancefloor bangers and sing-along anthems from DJ James Longworth & Special Guests. With three DJs and genres of music to choose from, you pick the soundtrack to your night, you can also tune into the official fireworks soundtrack at midnight before dancing into 2026.
Tickets are available from £32 and access to the Street Party is included in your ticket. It begins at 9pm and visitors must be over 12-years-old.