Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2025: Your guide to what's on and when

Even US broadcaster CNN is to feature the Scottish Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh. But for those here, what is happening over the next few days and when?

Monday 29 December

Torchlight procession

More than 15,000 torch bearers will process through Edinburgh, led by a Viking from Shetland fire festival Up Helly Aa. Drummers, fire performers and street theatre performers will also take part in an event that has become a mainstay of the capital’s Hogmanay celebrations.

The Up Helly Aa squad will lead the Torchlight Procession from 6.30pm to 8pm from the Meadows to Castle Terrace. Tickets are available here.

After party

The official torchlight after party kicks off with the Vitamin C club night at the Assembly Rooms on George Street.

The evening, which starts at 8.30pm, will be hosted by Vic Galloway and Andy Wake and features a range of music, including a DJ set from from Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai.

Tickets are selling fast here.

Tuesday 30 December

The Night Afore Concert

The concert will feature folk-rock powerhouses Peat & Diesel, who will play the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens alongside special guest RuMac and Cèil-tech' DJ Levi Heron.

Limited tickets are still available for the event, which starts at 6pm.

Ho Ho Hogmanay

Late night comedy night Ho Ho Hogmanay, at the Assembly Rooms, will be hosted by Susie McCabe and feature Christopher McArthur Boyd, Ayo Adenekan and Larry Dean.

Tickets for the event, which starts at 10pm, are available here.

Other events taking place on Monday include an acoustic set by Glasvegas at the Assembly Rooms, a performance by the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Usher Hall and Lau by Candlelight at St Giles Cathedral.

Wednesday 31 December

Street party

The night of the main event, the renowned street party will see 45,000 revellers from around the globe flock to Edinburgh’s city centre.

Entertainment will include live music, DJ’s, giant screens, street theatre, pipers, drummers, funfair attractions and a spectacular fireworks display.

An add on for the street party is the Street Party Mega Silent Disco will also be taking place again this year. Tickets, which include access to the main street party, are available here.

Concert in the Gardens

Wet Leg is headlining this year’s outdoor Hogmanay concert, with support from Hamish Hawk and Lucia & The Best Boys.

Tickets are still available for the event, which this year includes access to the fun fair in the gardens.

Ceilidh fun

Other events on offer on Hogmanay include the Hogmanay Ceilidh Club in the Assembly Rooms from 9pm, with a special Bairn’s Hogmanay Ceilidh Club in the afternoon, from 2pm, allowing young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun.

The Pitt

A Hogmanay party is also going on at The Pitt in Granton. Auntie Flo, Callum Easter, Fish on Stilts, Juniper Function Band + BOXNRG are performing.

Tickets, which include a dram, are almost sold out.

Other events

There are many other Hogmanay events across venues in the city, including the Voodoo Rooms, Sneaky Pete’s and Leith Depot. The Cameo cinema is broadcasting a live concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Thursday 1 January

First Footin’

The First Footin’ + First Footin’ Sessions are back this year with a range of cultural events across the city. First Footin's mix of free and ticketed gigs on the 1st of January, this year sees Celtic fusion duo Valtos topping the bill. The 2025 programme is full of the very best homegrown talent, including the likes of SAY Award nominee Kathryn Joseph, Edinburgh-based Quiet Houses, and many more.

Sprogmanay

Events for children include daytime family ceilidhs at both Assembly Roxy and Portobello.

Meanwhile, Sprogmanay at the museum, at the National Museum of Scotland, includes magic and a unicorn dance party.

Loony Dook

South Queensferry's Loony Dook will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 1 January 2026 at 9.30am.