01 Jan 2026 - Various times

First Footin'

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First Footin’ is a FREE unticketed live music trail, which in 2025/26 welcomed over 20,000 visitors to explore landmark buildings and historic venues throughout the city, discovering new experiences on New Year’s Day with a feast of live music and performance by artists from across Scotland and beyond.

For the first time, First Footin' was live streamed via YouTube on New Year's Day. Watch live recordings of Tinderbox Orchestra & special guests Rachel Sermanni, James Emmanuel and Kathryn Joseph at St Giles' Cathedral, and Valtos presents Sounds of Scotland & the Basque Country at Greyfriars Kirk.
 

WATCH ST GILES' CATHEDRAL RECORDING

 

WATCH GREYFRIARS KIRK RECORDING

 

Find out more about First Footin’ and see more from this year's event via our official Instagram channel.

Supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals EXPO Fund through Creative Scotland 

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Date and Time

01 Jan 2026 - Various times

Location

Various venues across Edinburgh City Centre

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Important Reminder

Please be advised that the only official tickets for this event can be purchased through the following websites: edinburghshogmanay.com, ticketmaster.com & tickets-scotland.com.

There is no official resale for these tickets. Please also be aware that any tickets that are listed on Eventbrite and secondary ticket sites are NOT valid.

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