
Update: The Hogmanay street party has already been officially cancelled for NYE 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on large events. Everything has moved online this year to keep everyone safe. You can catch all the entertainment, headed by David Tenant here.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay party returns once again for new years eve 2022, bigger and better than ever with a host of events and attractions making up one of the world's most iconic new year celebrations.
It's one of those places everyone should go at least once in their lifetime, a genuine "I've been there" type of experience, and this year the party is also available to a global audience with the addition of a live online stream to take the party worldwide!
The cannon on Edinburgh Castle, fired by the locally famous Tam the Gun on the stroke of midnight, provides a highlight of the evening, and is immediately followed by a large fireworks display, for which the castle itself, perched majestically at the peak of the city, and viewable for miles around, provides a wonderful central point.
Cancelled this year. Along the length of Princes Street and the adjacent eponymous Gardens the city comes alive with festivities - around 100,000 revellers will gather to bring in 2022 in style, in a party that gets underway from 7.30pm.
We're hopeful that the large gathering won't be too adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic situation, but we will of course keep you updated.
There will be live performances spread across the 3 main stages, we'll have the full lineup details here as soon as they're announced.
As this is one of the world's biggest outdoor parties the local council has no choice other than to limit the number of people who can get in, meaning you must have a street party pass to enter the Princes St Edinburgh New Years Eve party - if you have an EH post code you will automatically qualify for a 20% discount.
You can now buy your Street Party Pass, plus tickets for all of the following events, online via the official Hogmanay website here.
Cancelled this year. The fireworks over the Castle are of course one of the main highlights of the evening, and the best viewing areas away from the big street party include Calton Hill and Waterloo Place. A little further out you can also watch the display from Lothian Road bridge, Bruntsfield Place, Salisbury Crags or Inverleith Park.
There are actually several displays this new years eve from the Castle, taking place at 5.50pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, and 12 midnight. There are also 2 shorter displays on December 30th at 8pm and 9pm from Calton Hill.
Cancelled this year. The Concert in the Gardens, held in the gorgeous Princes Street Gardens is always one of the highlights of the evening's entertainment. Be aware this does require a seperate ticket, and they do sell out very quickly.
Tickets for the concert start from 65 pounds and include access to the street party afterwards - you can buy yours online now here.
Cancelled this year. A more recent addition to the Edinburgh Hogmanay festivities, this popular family event means families can get their kids involved in the celebrations without keeping them out too late.
Taking place in the Enclosure in the Princes Street Gardens the event includes live performers and entertainers, musi and dancing and even a special early fireworks display over the castle at 6pm.
Cancelled this year. Starting at 7pm on the 30th December, and with 3 separate stating points - at North Bridge, South Bridge and St Giles Street - the Torchlight Procession kicks off the main party in fine style, with torch bearing participants walking the city streets accompanied by the music of bagpipes.
The procession comes to an end in Holyrood Park, where wicker sculptures will be set ablaze by the torches in a spectacular climax to the event.
Cancelled this year. Returning once again for new years eve 2022, the Ceilidh under the Castle is always a hugely popular event. Taking place in it's own area of the Princes Stree Gardens, access to the ceilidh is via Lothian Road onto King's Stables Road and through the grounds of the iconic St Cuthbert's Parish Church.
The party continues right through until midnight, when you'll be in the perfect position to look up and see the fireworks above you at the castle.
If you prefer your new year celebrations to ghave a more cultural edge, then we can heartily recommend the annual candelight concert in the spectacular St Giles Cathedral, getting underway at 6pm.
Away from the main, official celebrations, the bars and restaurants of the city's Grassmarket will be packed and buzzing, with Molly Malone's, the Bee Hive Inn, Biddy Mulligan's, The Last Drop Tavern and The White Hart Inn among the perennial favourites.
Many of Edinburgh's bars do tend to be ticket only on NYE though, so make sure you check in advance and give yourself plenty of time to make the appropriate arrangements.
If you manage to make it through the new years eve celebrations in one piece then the ideal opportunity to chase away the hangover comes on new years day, when intrepid crowds head down to South Queensferry for a dip in the Forth under the shadow of the spectacular bridges. Get down there for 12.30pm if you want to join in with the madness!
There are plenty of top notch restaurant choices for your new year dining experience in Edinburgh - personal favourites in my carnivorous days were the Witchery at the Castle and The Tower Restaurant, although these days I prefer the vegetarian and vegan fayre on offer at Hendersons.
Whatever you preference you would be wise to reserve a table in plenty of time - see the full range of eating options here.
If you're planning on visiting Edinburgh over the New Year period, then early reservation is very strongly recommended. You can search, check availability and book all of the top Edinburgh Hogmanay hotels here.
This new years eve there is an official live stream of the Hogmanay party in Edinburgh live via the official event website:
Edinburgh Hogmanay live stream
There are also several excellent webcam views in the city, including live views from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street:
There will also be Hogmanay live coverage on BBC Scotland
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