HOGMANAY celebrations in Edinburgh are being expanded outside of the city centre for the first time.
On Monday, organisers of the annual party announced that live music will take place at venues in both Portobello and Leith, with a range of artists on the line-up.
Events are set to take place from December 30 to New Year’s Day, with gigs in historic buildings such as St Giles’ Cathedral and old favourites such as Assembly Rooms.
The Scottish rock band Idlewild will headline the Night Afore Concert at the Assembly Rooms on December 30, with promises of special guests yet to be announced.
While for the first time Portobello Town Hall and Leith Arches will host performers on New Year’s Day.
BBC Radio Scotland host Vic Galloway and Andy Wake of The Phantom Band will host VITAMIN C on Portobello Town Hall on New Year’s Day, kickstarting 2025 with a night of rock, cosmic disco, soul and everything in between.
The night will also include a full live set from alt-rock band The Vaselines, a performance from Sacred Paws, and a DJ set from Django Django’s Dave Maclean.
“Andy and I have been spinning the 'platters that matter' and hosting our VITAMIN C nights since the start of 2023, but it's a real thrill for us to put on our biggest night yet in Porty Town Hall as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay,” said Galloway.
Leith Arches are also set to host their own New Year’s Day club night, with Scottish DJ Hayley Zalassi set to headline.
Zalassi will be joined by SWATT team and Edinburgh duo Disco T*ts.
For those looking for a more tranquil celebration, the Candlelit Concert at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on December 31.
The concert will mark the concluding three cantatas from JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and will be directed by Michael Harris.
Tickets for all events are on sale from 12 noon Monday, October 21 at edinburghshogmanay.com.
