Hotels near Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Edinburgh's Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year festival, runs from 29 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 and is separate from the Christmas market. The centrepiece is the Hogmanay Street Party on Princes Street on 31 December, with the Concert in the Gardens in West Princes Street Gardens and fireworks over the castle at midnight.

Tickets are required for the Street Party and, separately, for the concert. A Street Party ticket does not include entry to the main concert. Last year the concert was headlined by Texas, and the 2026 line-up is usually announced in the autumn.

The Edinburgh Christmas market stays open between Christmas and New Year, though with adjusted hours around 31 December. If you plan to visit for both, book accommodation very early, since hotels fill up months ahead.

Pro Tip: Book Hogmanay tickets as soon as they go on sale; the Street Party and the Concert in the Gardens sell out. If you just want the fireworks, the view from Calton Hill is free but very crowded.