Edinburgh's Hogmanay is dominated by its world-famous Street Party, when a hundred thousand revellers descend on Princes Street for a night of live music and general bonhomie. Whether or not you're at the party, you can't miss the Midnight Fireworks, which see in the New Year in classic Edinburgh style. But not all the action's outdoors - earlier in the evening, a more reflective take on the calendar rollover is offered by the Candlelit Concert at St Giles'. And in the excitement surrounding the big day, don't overlook the warm-up act: on 30 December, the pretty Torchlit Procession is popular with families and a great way to get back into the festive mood. Looking for the Hoog? Then we're afraid it's bad news. Because the Assembly Rooms on George Street are being refurbished, the popular indoor ceilidh isn't taking place this year.
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 31 December. Entertainment starts 9pm. No admission after 11pm
Princes Street and surrounding area Options from £10 to £45. Details below. Strictly no admission without a pre-booked ticket Ticket update on 30 December: The Concert in the Gardens and Keilidh are sold out, but you can still get Street Party passes. Read on for full details of what this gets you. You must purchase passes in advance; we recommend you book online and then collect at the Hub ticket office, on the Royal Mile near to the Castle, by 8pm on New Year's Eve. The best-known of Edinburgh's Hogmanay events, a trip to the Street Party is a rite of passage for party-goers around the world. Since its quiet beginnings in the early 90's, the event's grown to accommodate almost 100,000 revellers, all packing into the environs of Princes Street right in the centre of town. |
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 Fireworks launched over Edinburgh Castle On the stroke of New Year Launched from Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill, but watch from anywhere Free and non-ticketed. Just be somewhere with a view at midnight! Whether or not you're mixing it at the street party, you'll want to be out of doors on the stroke of midnight to take in the traditional midnight fireworks. Edinburgh's a city addicted to pyrotechnics, so it's no surprise to see the New Year welcomed with a bang - and though there are fewer launch sites than once there were, you'll still get to enjoy synchronized displays from Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill. |
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 The magnificent 1992 pipe organ at St Giles' 31 December, 7:30pm St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Ticket update on 30 December: Tickets are still available. We recommend you book online and then collect in person at the Hub ticket office, on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle. A far more serene lead-in to the New Year is offered at St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, through its annual Candlelit Concert of classical music. Held early in the evening, before the city-centre revels get underway, the quality programme is perfectly matched by the atmospheric surroundings of the Church of Scotland's High Kirk. This year, the programme features two of the world's favourite composers - Bach and Mozart - performed by St Giles' own choir and an array of young soloists. It's always a cultured but cheerful occasion, with fine music and fine surroundings contributing to a relaxed and festive mood. |
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 30 December. Assemble at 6pm, procession leaves 6:30pm. Finale on Calton Hill at approximately 7:45pm
Assemble at Parliament Square (by St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile) and parade to Calton Hill (near the east end of Princes Street) Free and non-ticketed. Just turn up! Torches £5, advance booking recommended This event is now over for 2010. We expect it will return next year. Big-hearted, kid-friendly and tinged with just a hint of pyromania, the 30th December Torchlit Procession is a highlight of Edinburgh's Hogmanay. In the city's homage to Shetland's Up Helly Aa, a fiery crowd parades through the streets of Edinburgh - culminating with a son-et-lumiere finale on top of Calton Hill. |
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