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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Festival

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland The last days of December into New Year's Day

Next edition 31 December 2026 Underworld Line-up, tickets and details

At a glance

Size
Large (40k+)
Entry
Ticketed

About

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been run as a festival since 1993 and covers the last days of December and New Year's Day. The capital's New Year has a reputation as one of the best in the world.

There's a torchlight procession through the Old Town, a Street Party along Princes Street, a Concert in the Gardens below the castle, and a midnight firework display from the castle ramparts. On New Year's Day, the Loony Dook sees hundreds run into the sea at South Queensferry.

Good to know

Camping and stays

  • Day only (no camping)

Organisers

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