It’s official, Edinburgh Hogmanay is back with the iconic Street Party to welcome in 2025 with a bang in the city centre, including four days of celebrations. People from all around the world will be ecstatic to hear it is back on track and hosted by Unique Events and Assembly Festival who are also hosting Edinburgh’s Christmas.
Expect DJ soundtracks, giant screens, funfair attractions and a complete selection of street food & drink throughout the arena.
Hogmanay Street Party
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party will welcome 45,000 visitors from around the world on December 31 with views over Edinburgh Castle, and traditional firework displays on the ground on West Princes Street, as well as live soundtracks, giant screens, Street Performers, Pipers, Drummers, funfair attractions, delicious street food & drink throughout the arena and a carnival-like feel.
Edinburgh Hogmanay welcomes the return of pyrotechnic wizards, Titanium, who once more, who will be designing noteworthy New Year firework displays, launched from the stunning setting of Edinburgh Castle for an unforgettable firework and light spectacle.
As usual, the first 5000 ticket purchases with an EH postcode will be discounted at £23.50, while the full price tickets come at £30. The tickets are on sale now, so if you’re an Edinburgh resident and want to take advantage of the discount or are coming from further away, get the tickets here.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Line-Up
Hogmanay celebrations begin with The Night Afore Disco Party on December 30 where you can dance the night away at the family-friendly event. What is more, it was announced that internationally acclaimed time-travelling DJ sensation Hot Dub Time Machine will headline the Night Afore Disco Party beneath Edinburgh Castle,, joined by very special guests The Cuban Brothers and Edinburgh funk trio High Fade.
DJ Tom Lowndes, Hot Dub Time Machine said: “Edinburgh! I’m coming back for Hogmanay! I’ve always wanted to play on the bandstand, and to do it around Hogmanay, ON MY BIRTHDAY, is a dream come true. And this time, it’s 100% BANGERS! Can’t wait to see you guys!”
Organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay today announced that music icons TEXAS will headline the Concert in the Gardens on December 31, welcoming partygoers from around the globe to celebrate their way into 2024 at the world-famous New Year festival. Concert in the Gardens promises hit-filled pop anthems including I Don’t Want a Lover, Say What You Want and Inner Smile. Plus, the group is joined by special guest Callum Beattie, with the concert hosted by award-winning comedian Susie McCabe.
Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri said: “We can’t wait to play here for a third time. So get on your glad rags and let’s party for the New Year.”
As usual, January 1 will see Sprogmanay with a family-friendly programme, as well as First Footin’ with a free live music trail around the city.
New Year’s Day free programme
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced a packed programme of free events today (November 9), as First Footin’ and Sprogmanay is on for another year on New Year’s Day between 2pm and 8pm.
First Footin’
Visitors will be able to enjoy a full (and did we mention FREE?!) roster of music and live events in venues and city centre attractions throughout the Scottish capital’s Old and New Towns.
First Footin’ will feature some of Scotland’s “most beloved artists” alongside newcomers and some very special guests.
On the afternoon of January 1, locals and tourists can embark on the First Footin’ culture trail, with live performances ranging from folk to rap, indie to classical, as well as more surprises.
Sprogmanay
Little ones can also enjoy lively performances and things to do on New Year’s Day, with music performances, arts and crafts, and the ‘Resolution Tree’, where “children are invited to write their hopes and ambitions for 2024 on a star”.
To view the full programme and book your tickets, you can head to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay website.