Event Details

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, 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 45,000 revellers from around the globe, will party their way into 2027 with a feast of entertainment throughout the city centre!

Featuring live music, DJ’s, Giant Screens, International Street Theatre, Pipers, Drummers, funfair attractions, delicious street food & drink and the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium designing one of the world’s best New Year firework displays.
This event takes place in the City Centre, where most surfaces are standard roads or public paths. Tram lines run along the middle of Princes Street. Please note the Street Party is an all-standing event with no seating areas available, and it can become very busy.


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. The maximum number of containers you can bring is 4 per person. Glass is not permitted
This event has a strict NO-DRONE policy
Avoid bringing any bags larger than a sheet of A3 paper (297mm x 420mm)
Please arrive early; the last entry is at 11:00pm
Re-entry to the event is NOT permitted (i.e. leaving the Street Party arena and then trying to regain admittance)
Please note specific entry gates may be closed temporarily throughout the event for safety reasons. If your gate is temporarily closed, you will be directed to your nearest entrance gate on arrival

Photo Credit : Chris Matthews