Illustration of a New Year's Eve countdown with revelers in party hats and fireworks over a town square (Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party)

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party

Revellers gather against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the New Year with a feast of entertainment. The event features live music, DJs, giant screens, pipers, drummers, and international street theatre alongside funfair attractions. Guests can enjoy street food and drink before taking in a major firework display designed by Titanium.

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When

Tickets

Prices from £10; a 50p charity donation is collected with each Street Party ticket purchase to fundraise for local charity partners.

Hours

20:00.

Ages

12+

Neighborhood

Old Town

Food & Drink

Street food and drink are available at the event.

Going?

Location

Princes Street · Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Teens and adults seeking a large-scale new year celebration

Vibe

Festive and high-energy

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy only from edinburghshogmanay.com, ticketmaster.com or tickets-scotland.com, because tickets from Eventbrite or secondary sites are not valid and there's no official resale.
  • Leave under-12s at home or plan something else for them, since the Street Party has an age 12+ restriction.
  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, as you'll spend nearly five hours outdoors on Princes Street on a December night.
  • Make it a Hogmanay double by also joining the Torchlight Procession on 29 December, which opens the festival two nights before the Street Party.
  • A small charity donation is added to every Street Party ticket to raise money for the festival's local charity partners.

Links & Contact

Run by Unique Assembly Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can children come to the Street Party?

Only from age 12. The Street Party has an age 12+ restriction.

What's on during the night?

Live music, DJs, giant screens, international street theatre, pipers, drummers and funfair attractions. It ends with a New Year firework display designed by pyrotechnic team Titanium, with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop.

Is there food and drink?

Yes, street food and drink are served across the party.

Where can I buy a valid ticket?

Only from edinburghshogmanay.com, ticketmaster.com or tickets-scotland.com. There's no official resale, and tickets listed on Eventbrite or secondary ticket sites are not valid.

How long should I allow?

The party runs for 285 minutes, which is close to five hours.

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