Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back.
Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday morning for the LED wristbands which will be a passport for 30,000 people to see in the New Year in the city centre while being a part of the light show.
Entertainment in and around Princes Street will include DJ soundtracks, giant screens, funfair attractions and a selection of street food and drink.
There is a discount code for locals living in the EH postcode area, reducing ticket prices to £22.50, but general tickets cost £27.50. All tickets go on sale from 10am on Tuesday 18 October here.
At the Midnight Moment the LED bands will light up the party along with a fireworks display from the Castle. Further details of other events, including the Concert in the Gardens, will be released soon.
Penny Dougherty of Unique Events and William Burdett-Coutts of Assembly Festival, Directors of the Edinburgh-based event producers who were appointed in June to produce Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, said: “We can’t wait to welcome people back to celebrate in Edinburgh at the Home of Hogmanay. Our new LED wristbands will ensure that all the Street Party revellers are part of the show, and part of the spectacular Midnight Moment as we bring in 2023 together.”
Only last week the same company has been rolled into place to produce the Edinburgh’s Christmas events in place of the contractor, Angels Event Experience which was appointed in June, but which withdrew at the end of September.
Cllr Val Walker, Culture and Communities Convener said: “Edinburgh is truly the home of Hogmanay and we’re very much looking forward to the return of the world-renowned Street Party. Revellers can expect an unforgettable firework and light show, and a new level of involvement with the addition of the personal LED Wristbands. I can’t wait to see it.
“Edinburgh’s Hogmanay remains the place to be to bring in the bells and this year will be no exception.”
The wristbands are introduced by Xylobands the company which has already introduced their technology to Glastonbury and the Commonwealth Games. Jason Regler, Technology & Innovation Director of Xylobands said “We are delighted to be involved in the famous Street Party. New Year in Edinburgh is legendary and we’ll bring in 2023 with a fun filled illumination of light! Giving participants the WOW Factor. Thank you for inviting Xylobands to light up Edinburgh!”
For what seems like the first time in ages, the Hogmanay Fireworks will light up the sky above the Castle, and as before Titanium will be in control. Simon Page, Director of Titanium Fireworks, said: “We are absolutely delighted to back in Edinburgh at one of the World’s best NYE street parties. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay should be on everyone’s list and not just because of the amazingly intense fireworks above the majestically elevated Edinburgh Castle.
“We are thrilled to be reconnecting with our colleagues at UNIQUE who first got us involved with Edinburgh’s Hogmanay back in 2006. After a few years away it already feels like coming home to party with old friends. We look forward to welcoming the world back to Edinburgh.”
News here soon: https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/
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