What’s on – Hogmanay 2019

Get your Hogmanay Sorted, Edinburgh Style!

There’s so much to offer in Scotland for New Year but with many options it can be a little overwhelming. In light of this, we’ve made a round up of our personal favourites!

Street Party

The party starts at 7:30 on the 31^st of December

Enjoy a complimentary Johnnie Walker cocktail as you celebrate the end of a year and bring in 2020, in an unforgettable fashion. Edinburgh celebrates Hogmanay under the stars with DJ’s, Bands and Street Performers from all over the world.

When the clock strikes midnight the sky shall be lit up by an incredible firework display and the sounds of world-famous Mark Ronson. This is not an event to be missed!

Ceilidh under the Castle

Celebrations Kick off at 8:30pm on the 31^st of December

Start the New Year the Scottish way at the Ceilidh under the Castle. Whirl or jig, fling or be flung under the watchful eye of Edinburgh Castle. Join hands with old friends and new to dance in the New Year with a full ceilidh band and plenty of local food and drink to keep you spinning all night. This year’s jigs and reels will be brought to you by some smashing ceilidh bands, to be announced!

At midnight, welcome in 2020 with a breath-taking fireworks display, amidst the historic setting of the majestic Edinburgh Castle.

Mark Ronson in the Gardens

Make the most of Hogmanay with Mark on 31^st of December at 9pm

Celebrate Hogmanay in spectacular style with Grammy and Oscar Award winner Mark Ronson!

Join one of the biggest names in the music industry at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay’s for the party of a lifetime. He’s worked with pop royalty, from Stevie Wonder to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars and now Mark Ronson will play the best tunes to thousands of party-goers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. At midnight, say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020 to the ultimate party playlist and the best views of the fireworks over Edinburgh Castle!

A ticket for Concert in the Gardens will include a wristband for access to the Street Party.

Torchlight Procession

Happens the day before Hogmanay, 7:00pm on the 30^th of December

Blaze through the city accompanied by pipers and drummers, fire and fanfare and forge a river of light through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. A spectacular and unforgettable family-friendly event culminating in the historic Holyrood Park.

50p from every ticket bought goes to One City Trust, fighting inequality and exclusion in the City of Edinburgh

Bairns ‘Afore

31^st of December on the 31^st at 5pm

The Bairns’ ‘Afore makes for the our favourite family- friendly Hogmanay experience imaginable.

Join Dick and Dom, the comedy duo from the ‘telly, playing the best tunes to get you dancing and singing along. The event is all topped off by its very own spectacular fireworks, allowing the same excitement as the adult’s street party later on. It’s the best way to celebrate as a clan and still get the kids home to bed before the madness starts.

Loony Dook

Jump in on the 1^st of January at 2:15pm

Take part in this wild Scottish New Year’s Day tradition. There’s no way to shake off a Hogmanay hangover like braving the chill of the Firth of the Forth. Put on your fanciest dress (We’ve seen all sorts, from superheros to ducks) and parade with your fellow Dookers down South Queensferry High Street and hop right in. Many people taking the dook use it as a opportunity to raise money for a charity of their choosing.

If you aren’t feeling courageous enough to take on the dook, you can watch from several vantage points down the beach or along the parade route.

If you like the sound of any of these then get in touch with us here, we’d love to help!