Night Afore Hoolie with Peat & Diesel

PEAT & DIESEL
plus special guest
RuMac

Tuesday 30 December 2025
West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Doors 18.00 (Event ends approx. 22:30)

Ticket Prices
• Enclosure: £37.50 plus booking fee
• Gardens: £32.50 plus booking fee
• Premium Viewing: £60.00 plus booking fee
General admission standing areas in both Enclosure and Gardens.

Description
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced the first artists for 2025’s celebrations with Scottish folk rock stars Peat & Diesel set to headline this year’s Night Afore Hoolie joined by Scottish accordion sensation RuMac, kick-starting Hogmanay 2025 celebrations in style with an unmatched night of Scottish music.

Blending Scottish folk and Celtic punk, Peat & Diesel will perform a barnstorming set underneath the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, marking their debut at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay with a 5,000 capacity headline show.

Since forming in Stornoway in 2018, Peat & Diesel have sold out Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, conquered Glastonbury, and headlined Celtic Connections with their mix of folk, punk and rock which blends tongue-in-cheek lyrics about island life. The trio’s raucous Celtic punk has seen them pick up trophies at the Scot Trad Music Awards and garner a cult following of fans from across the UK, and will be joined by Ullapool accordionist Ruairidh MacLean, ‘RuMac’, who recently shot into the spotlight, winning over audiences on ‘Britain's Got Talent’ and ‘28 Years Later’, as well as festival slots at Belladrum Tartan Heart and more.

Age: 12+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18)
Warning: Please note this is an outdoor event in winter, please dress for the weather.

Event Info
Taking place in West Princes Street Gardens and set against the backdrop of the iconic Edinburgh Castle. Access to Premium Outdoor Bars, street food, and dedicated toilet facilities within the Gardens.

Entrances:
• South Gate – Bank Street (down the Mound into Princes St Gardens via the Floral Clock Gardens Gate)
• West Gate – Princes Street (West‑End into Princes St Gardens via West‑end Gardens Gate)
• Accessible Gate – Kings Stables Road (St Cuthberts Church into Princes St Gardens via Golden Gates)

Important Notes:
• Night Afore Hoolie is an all‑standing outdoor event in winter – be prepared for busy conditions and cold weather.
• Night Afore Hoolie takes place in a designated event arena in West Princes Street Gardens.
• Please confirm your preferred entrance gate when you book tickets.
• No under‑12s permitted.
• Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
• No alcohol can be brought into the event.
• Re‑entry is NOT permitted.
• Doors open at 6pm; stage starts approx. 7pm – late arrival may result in queuing.
• Strict NO‑DRONE policy.
• No bags larger than A3 (297 mm × 420 mm).
• Event organisers reserve the right to conduct security searches of bags and clothing on entry.

Ticket Types
ENCLOSURE TICKETS: Exclusive premium standing viewing area directly in front of the concert stage, set beneath Edinburgh Castle.

GARDENS TICKETS: Standing viewing area surrounding the enclosure within the Night Afore Hoolie arena beneath Edinburgh Castle.

PREMIUM AREA: Limited availability. Exclusive access to a designated Premium Viewing Platform overlooking the enclosure beneath Edinburgh Castle, with PREMIUM BAR, FOOD FACILITIES, and TOILET FACILITIES reserved for Premium Ticket Holders only.