These are just a few of the exciting Edinburgh festivities that took place over winter of 2011/2012. Check back in September for the top tips for Edinburgh Sparkles 2012/2013.
Beyond Christmas, Edinburgh just keeps on sparkling.
Bring in the bells with a bang at the legendary Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations – see our competition!
Promising not just one but three incredible days of cultural highlights and massive outdoor events, don’t miss the world’s biggest Street Party - 80,000 revellers from over 60 countries, coming together beneath the stars to bring-in the New Year in style with five live music stages, headline DJ’s and the biggest Midnight Moment on the planet!
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This year Primal Scream headline the Concert in the Gardens event, playing their iconic album Screamadelica! joined by some very special guests beneath the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. It’s going to be an incredible homecoming gig – enclosure tickets have already sold out but there’s still a chance to get Garden tickets. Yet more acts will be announced in the next few weeks.
For something slightly less high-energy but still as breath-taking, join tens of thousands of torch-bearers in a stunning procession to open Edinburgh’s Hogmanay on 30th December. Creating a river of fire from the historic Royal Mile to Calton Hill, the evening culminates in a breathtaking Son et Lumiére light and firework display over Calton Hill. You can purchase a torch in advance, or buy one on the night, with proceeds from sales going towards Scottish children's charities. The event itself is free and unticketed.
And just announced, on the 1st of January there will be a whole host of free games to herald the beginning of the year of the Olympics. Taking place at various locations throughout the city, your first task will be to decide if you are an Uppie or a Doonie before you can win points for your team in a series of games created by Edinburgh artists.
Don't forget you can now get home safely too!! The party organisers, together with the City of Edinburgh Council, have confirmed that free travel on the city’s bus networks operated by Lothian Buses will run from 12.15am to 4.00am on the morning of January 1st. Open to anyone out enjoying Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, Concert in the Gardens or The Keilidh.
For full event and ticket information visit the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay website
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