Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay presents
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION WARM-UP PARTY

Tuesday 29 December 2026

New for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2026, kick-start the celebrations with a special Torchlight Procession ‘Warm-Up’ Event, giving audiences a chance to enjoy spectacular live music, including a performance from one of the most celebrated and best-loved acts on the Scottish music scene, Blazin’ Fiddles, featuring the mastery of three Highlands and Islands fiddle virtuosos. Get up close to the South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Vikings, enjoy the spectacular sounds of the Massed Pipes & Drums, and look forward to some very special guests to be announced.

Following the pre-event ‘Warm-Up’ in McEwan Hall, Premium Ticket holders will join the Torchlight Procession from a Premium Access Lane.

Each Premium Ticket includes:

• Access to the Torchlight Procession pre-event ‘Warm-Up’, with fun and entertainment in McEwan Hall.
• A torch to participate in the Torchlight Procession.
• Access to the Premium Ticket lane into the Torchlight Procession.
• A Torchlight Procession souvenir lanyard.
• A £5.00 charity donation to support Edinburgh’s Hogmanay local charity partners, including One City Trust, When You Wish Upon A Star, My Name’5 Doddie, Street Assist and CALM.

Event Information:

• The Torchlight Procession and the pre-event ‘Warm-Up’ are not recommended for children under 12 years.
• Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years.

• Edinburgh's Hogmanay
• £5.75 - £50.00
• 29 December 2026
• 120 minutes
• Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Torchlight Procession
• Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Torchlight Procession
• Ages 12+; under 18s require adult (18+) supervision
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  Age Restriction: Please note that the Torchlight Procession and Torchlight Procession pre-event ‘Warm-Up’ are not recommended for children under the age of 12yrs. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs.