Important reminder

Please be advised that the only official tickets for this event can be purchased through the following websites: edinburghshogmanay.com. There is no official resale for these tickets. Please also be aware that any tickets that are listed on Eventbrite and secondary ticket sites are NOT valid. 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to once again light up the Edinburgh skies at one of the world’s greatest New Year celebrations.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, this year, 40,000 revellers from around the globe, will party their way into 2024 with a feast of entertainment throughout the city centre, live soundtracks, giant screens, street performers, pipers, drummers, funfair attractions, delicious street food & drink throughout the arena, to create a carnival of celebration at the ‘Home of Hogmanay’.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay also welcomes the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium to once again design one of the world’s best New Year firework displays, launched for the stunning setting of Edinburgh Castle for an unforgettable firework and light spectacular.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is proud to support local homeless charity partner Social Bite fundraising throughout the festival and additional online donation options when buying tickets.

Gates open: 20:00 (8pm)

Last Admission: 23:00 (11pm)

General Admission

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, dance your way into 2024 with live soundtracks and become part of the spectacular Midnight Moment with the best views of one of the world’s best New Year fireworks displays. Live soundtracks relayed to the whole arena, and Giant Screens that line the streets. Live street performers creating a carnival atmosphere throughout the event Access to extensive range of outdoor bars, street food and toilets throughout the arena General Admission entry through Street Party main gates (3 entrance gates).

Accessibility Information

Please check our Access Guide for more information.

EH Postcode Discount

£5.00 discount for Edinburgh residents with registered addresses with a valid EH postcode (Limited Availability). Please ensure you have logged in to your account before adding tickets to your basket.

Important Info:

There are three main entrances to the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party: Bank Street / Top of The Mound (South City Centre). Princes Street East End via Balmoral Hotel (East City Centre). Princes Street West End Near Johnnie Walker (Princes Street / South Charlotte Street) All tickets for the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Celebrations this year with UniqueAssembly are paperless e-tickets. On the night, just show the QR code in your confirmation email to our Front of House team, and they will scan this to allow entry. Please have the QR code ready to show upon your arrival, and be aware that internet access may be limited due to the large number of people in the area. Please note Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party tickets DO NOT allow access into the Concert in the Gardens event in West Princes Street Gardens. Re-entry to the event is NOT permitted (i.e. leaving the Street Party arena and then trying to regain admittance). No persons under 12 years of age are permitted at the Street Party. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age. Alcohol can be brought into the Street Party event arena in only plastic or metal containers under 500ml. Glass is not permitted. The maximum number of containers you can bring into the Street Party event arena is 4 per person. This event has a strict NO-DRONE policy. Avoid bringing any bags larger than a sheet of A3 paper (297mm x 420mm). Please note, in the interests of safety, Event Organisers reserve the right to conduct security searches of bags and clothing on entry. Please arrive early; the last entry 23:00 (11pm). Please note specific entry gates may be closed temporarily throughout the event for safety reasons. You would be directed to your nearest entrance gate on arrival.

Please note: this is an outdoor event taking place in winter in Scotland. Please dress accordingly and note that we operate a no-umbrellas policy for safety reasons and to ensure sightlines of other people. We will provide weather updates across all four days of events and be prepared for all weather eventualities.

Event Details:

19:00 (7 pm) Torchlight Procession leaves The Meadows

Location: New start location The Meadows

Ticket Information:

The opening event of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2023 is the return of the spectacular Torchlight Procession. Join 20,000 participants to create a river of fire through Edinburgh’s historic Old Town to the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, amongst a carnival of pipers, drummers, fire, and fanfare! You must have a Torch or Procession Wristband to participate in this year’s Torchlight Procession. Anyone under 16yrs MUST be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18yrs of age.

Ticket type: e-ticket

Please note you will need to purchase at least one torch per booking. If there is more than one person in your group, you must purchase additional torches or wristbands for them to participate in the Procession. We would recommend one torch between two persons in a group.

Instructions for Torch Collection:

E-tickets will be scanned on the day from Torch Collections Points in The Meadows and exchanged for Torches & Wristbands. Torch & Wristband Collection is available from 14:00 (2 pm).

Information Needed for E-tickets

Instructions on where attendees can collect their torches. Include the exact location and opening hours of the torch collection point(s) – LOCATION INFO AVAILABLE LATER. Torch Collection Points open from 2 pm at The Meadows A donation of £2.00 will be made to our official charity partner Social Bite from each torch to help eradicate homelessness in Scotland. A donation of £1.50 will be made to our official charity partner Social Bite from each Procession Wristband to help eradicate homelessness in Scotland. E-tickets will be scanned on the day from at Torch Collections Points in The Meadows and exchanged for Torches & Wristbands. Torch & Wristband Collection from 14:00 (2 pm). Torches & Procession Wristbands will only be distributed to ticket holders.

Any Event Guidelines:

Torchlight Procession is an outdoor event using wax-based torches. Please dress appropriately. Torchlight Procession is an incredibly safe event, but we need participants to help maintain this and follow all safety instructions from Event Stewards when carrying torches. Please wear warm outdoor clothing and suitable footwear for walking Torchlight Procession is a very busy outdoor event, and please ensure you have a charged mobile phone for communicating with friends and family… and for taking lots of photos No children’s buggies are permitted in the Procession

Recommended:

Torch collection points will be open from 14:00 (2 pm) on the day, and we would recommend collecting your Torches & Procession Wristbands early to avoid queuing closer to the event.

Prohibited Items:

Only Torchlight Procession ticket holders will be permitted on the Procession. Participants cannot use any other open flames at the event Organisers reserve the right to remove anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances and will not be permitted to participate in the event Please note the following list of prohibited items which will not be permitted at the event for safety:# No Alcohol No Glass of any kind No Flares or Smoke Canisters No Chinese Lanterns No portable laser equipment or pens No pyrotechnics/fireworks (we have more than enough for everyone to enjoy) No Drones No Children’s Buggies No Umbrellas No Dogs or Animals (except registered guide dogs) No unauthorised professional film or camera equipment. Cameras for personal use are welcome.

Route and Directions:

For Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2023, the Torchlight Procession will have a new start location and route, which will lead participants from the picturesque surroundings of The Meadows through the historic Old Town and beneath Edinburgh Castle.

Safety Information:

Torchlight Procession is an incredibly safe event, but we need participants to help maintain this and follow all safety instructions when carrying torches. Event Stewards & Staff are here to help you. Please don’t be worried about asking for help in any situation, whether to assist with event information, lighting or extinguishing torches or reporting something or someone you are concerned about. Torches will be lit before departure by trained Event Stewards. Participants must not light torches until instructed to by an Event Steward. Torches are wax based (like a big candle), and safety guards are supplied to protect hands from dripping wax. Please note – when windy, wax from the torches can be blown onto clothing. Whilst easily removable (Top Tip – an iron and brown paper will remove wax), please dress appropriately and not carry torches wearing delicate fabrics. Please stay on designated paths and roads for the Procession and be aware of other participants with torch flames. All torches will be extinguished and disposed of at the end location of the Torchlight Procession. Extinguishing points will also be located throughout the route for anyone who wishes to dispose of their torch. Report any suspicious activities or safety concerns to event staf