Concert in the Gardens

CONCERT IN THE GARDENS
SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2023 – INTO THE NEW YEAR
EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS ANNOUNCED LATE SUMMER

For 30 years the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens has welcomed some of the world’s biggest acts to perform underneath the world-famous Edinburgh Castle. Previous headliners include Paolo Nutini, Pet Shop Boys, Biffy Clyro, Madness, Kasabian, Blondie, Primal Scream, Calvin Harris and The Proclaimers to name but a few…

Concert in the Gardens presents the very best in live music, fireworks and illumination for a world-class event experience to say farewell to 2023 and help us jump into 2024.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Official Edinburgh’s Hogmanay ticket sales are through our own website (edinburghshogmanay.com) and Ticketmaster ONLY. Any tickets purchased through other third party websites, such as eventbrite or social media comment sections, are not official tickets and therefore invalid and will not permit entry to events.
• This is a Very Busy, All-Standing Outdoor Live Music Concert Event, do NOT attend this event if you are uncomfortable in large crowds or Scotland’s outdoor weather!

Enclosure ticket:

• Escape the crowds in the main arena with access to the Concert in the Gardens featuring festival headliners.
• Exclusive premium standing viewing area (hard-standing) in front of the Concert stage, set beneath the Edinburgh Castle, offering a fantastic view of the stage
• Take part in the magnificent Midnight Moment with fireworks and music as we say farewell to 2023 and party into 2024.
• Set against the backdrop of the iconic Edinburgh Castle, watch fireworks displays on the hour from 9 pm.
• Access to premium outdoor bars, street food and dedicated toilet facilities within the Gardens.
• There are three main entrances into the Concert in the Gardens arena in West Princes Street Gardens.
  • The Mound Entrance Gate (West Princes Street Garden Floral Clock) inside the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
  • Princes Street West End Gate (West End of Princes Street)

Gardens tickets:

• Standing viewing area (Gardens surrounding Enclosure) within the Concert arena.
• Outdoor bars, street food and dedicated toilet facilities within Night Afore Concert.
• There are three main entrances to the Concert arena in West Princes Street Gardens.
  • The Mound Entrance Gate (West Princes Street Garden Floral Clock).
  • Princes Street West End Gate (West End of Princes Street).
  • Accessible Entrance via King’s Stables Road / St. Cuthbert’s Church.

Premium tickets:

• Premium standing in the private VIP area with optimum views of the stage and best views of the fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.
• Outdoor bars, street food and dedicated toilet facilities in the VIP area.
• Please note NO ALCOHOL CAN be brought into the Concert in the Gardens event.
• There are three main entrances to the Concert in the Gardens arena in West Princes Street Gardens.
  • The Mound Entrance Gate (West Princes Street Garden Floral Clock) inside the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
  • Princes Street West End Gate (West End of Princes Street)
  • Accessible Entrance via Kings Stables Road

• Re-Entry to the Concert in the Gardens is NOT permitted (i.e. leaving the Concert in the Gardens concert arena into the Street Party and then trying to regain admittance)
• No persons under 12 years of age are permitted at the Street Party/Concert in the Gardens.
• Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
• This event has a strict NO-DRONE policy.
• Avoid bringing any bags larger than a sheet of A3 paper (297mm x 420mm).
• Please note, in the interests of safety, Event Organisers reserve the right to conduct security searches of bags and clothing on entry.
• Last Entry 10:30 pm, so please come early!

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