Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!
About Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
| 29th December 2025 | |
| 6.30pm | |
| Various Locations Edinburgh | |
| Various - see event website for details | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburghs Hogmanay | |
| Visit the event website here or here | |
| Facebook information can be found here |
18:30 (6:30pm) Pre Procession entertainment
19:30 (7:30 pm) Torchlight Procession leaves The Meadows
Location: The Meadows
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is proud to present the spectacular Torchlight Procession, welcoming over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world to once again illuminate the historic capital with a spectacular river of fire.
Torchlight Procession launches the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival and signals the start of global New Year celebrations, creating a carnival atmosphere with live Street Theatre, Fire Performers and Drummers, getting everyone warmed-up before the Massed Pipes & Drums and Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad lead the procession from the Meadows through the capital’s historic Old Town.
Route and Directions:
The Torchlight Procession 2025 will start at The Meadows, participants will be lead through the picturesque surroundings of the historic Old Town finishing beneath Edinburgh Castle.
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