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##### 29 Dec 2026 - 18:30
# Torchlight Procession
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### _**Edinburgh’s Hogmanay proudly presents the spectacular Torchlight Procession, lighting up the city with a river of fire, created by 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world.**_
Launching the Edinburgh Hogmanay festival and signalling the start of global New Year celebrations, the Torchlight Procession presents 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**(SMUHA) lead the procession through the capital’s historic Old Town.
[READ EVENT DETAILS HERE](https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/torchlight-procession-information)
_Please Note:_
- _You must purchase **at least one torch per two people**. Entry Wristbands and/or additional torches are needed for all additional participants in your party_
- _A charity donation is collected with each ticket purchase (£2.00 per Torch Ticket / £1.00 per Additional Procession Ticket) to fundraise for our Local Charity Partners_
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##### Date and Time
29 Dec 2026 - 18:30
##### Location
The Meadows Melville Dr, Edinburgh EH9 1ND
[View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.94040280,-3.19160398)
**Prices from:** £5.75
**Duration:** 120 min
**Event type:** Edinburgh's Hogmanay + Event, Family, Outdoor
**Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd
**Age Rating:** Age 0 and above
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#### Location
###### The Meadows, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
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