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title: "All you need to know about the Night Afore Concert | News | Edinburgh's Hogmanay, Christmas & Winter Festival - Official Website"
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# All you need to know about the Night Afore Concert

20 Dec 2024

For the live music fans out there, Day 2 of Hogmanay celebrations is the day for you with our Night Afore Concert!

The Night Afore Concert features Edinburgh’s own _Idlewild_ headlining a fantastic show in the warming atmosphere of Assembly Rooms. The indie-rock legends formed in Edinburgh back in 1995 and with nine acclaimed albums to their name, the show promises a set of anthemic classics as the band enter their 30th anniversary year as a mainstay of Scottish music, and they’ll be supported by special guest _Jill Lorean_. The show kicks off at 7:30PM at the Assembly Rooms on George Street, so grab a drink from the Coorie Inn beforehand and make your way down!

Please be aware that there will be several road closures that might affect your usual routes. Please check our comprehensive [<u>list of road closures</u>](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/residentsbusiness-access) and plan an alternative route.

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