This year the Midnight Moment in Princes Street Gardens to mark the beginning of the New Year will be set to a live version of the dance anthem made famous in Trainspotting performed by headline act Underworld.
Underworld will make their Hogmanay debut with “Born Slippy (Nuxx)” the song which became a part of Scottish culture after the 1996 Danny Boyle film which is 30 years old this year.
The duo will appear on the main stage at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay for the first time in their only Scottish performance this year. Other special guests are still to be announced.
Rick Smith and Karl Hyde of Underworld said: “We’ve celebrated New Years all around the world. But Hogmanay with the Scots is always EXCEPTIONAL. We only hope we can give some of that special back to the Scottish people and celebrate the only way we know how. Edinburgh, Let’s Dance.”
The blend of live music, projections, lights and fireworks from Edinburgh Castle at midnight to see in the New Year will be a one-off for the 50,000 partygoers expected in Edinburgh.
It is more than three decades since Underworld first created their electronic sound, and in that time the band has headlined festivals around the world. Now they will turn Edinburgh into an unrivalled dance floor in West Princes Street Gardens below the castle.
Cllr Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener, said: “Edinburgh truly is the place to bring in the bells, and there’s no better home for Hogmanay than our capital city.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Underworld to Edinburgh for what promises to be a very special headline performance. I’m sure it will be the perfect way to kick off 2027 and create unforgettable memories for those joining us to celebrate.
“It’s especially exciting that our world-famous Midnight Moment will be accompanied by such an iconic soundtrack, adding even more magic to the occasion. Combined with our spectacular fireworks, stunning light installations and projections, this year’s celebrations are shaping up to be an extraordinary experience and one not to be missed.”
Directors of Unique Assembly who create and produce Edinburgh’s Hogmanay said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Underworld as 2026’s Hogmanay in the Gardens headliners for what is set to be an incredible night of music to dance our way into 2027.
“In a summer when Scotland has once again shown the world how to party, we can’t wait to ring in the New Year with friends from around the world at the Home of Hogmanay. Underworld have soundtracked 30 years of iconic Scottish moments and to experience ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’ live in the heart of Edinburgh is going to be an unforgettable moment for everyone. The world-famous Midnight Moment soundtracked by legends of the dance world will ensure revellers kick off 2027 with the ultimate party beneath Edinburgh Castle. NoScotland, No Party!”
Produced by Unique Assembly on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Hogmanay in the Gardens is part of the city’s four-day Hogmanay celebrations which begin on 29 December with the Torchlight Procession and end on New Year’s Day with a free and ticketed programme of music across the city at First Footin’.
The celebrations include outdoor concerts with the Night Afore on 30 December, indoor ceilidhs, comedy shows and traditional Scottish celebrations for kids and families. Last year Edinburgh’s Hogmanay generated more than £75 million in economic benefit and more than 115,000 people are expected to come to Edinburgh over the four day long celebrations. Unique Assembly has a contract with The City of Edinburgh Council until 2028/29 to produce the events forming Edinburgh’s Hogmanay.
Tickets for Hogmanay in the Gardens and the world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party on sale 10am, Friday 26 June via www.edinburghshogmanay.com Hogmanay in the Gardens tickets priced from £79.00 including booking fees & £1.00 charity donation.
- Hogmanay in the Gardens featuring Underworld plus special guests
- General on-sale from 10am, Friday 26 June
- Sign up for 24hr pre-sale access via www.edinburghshogmanay.com.
