Torchlight Procession 2025 Edinburgh

Prices from: £5.75
Duration: 150 min
Date: 29 Dec 2025
Time: 18:30
Age Rating: Age 0 and above

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The Torchlight Procession paints the streets with flickering flames, winding through the city like a river of light before culminating in a sky-splitting fireworks display above Edinburgh Castle. The streets come alive with live music, street performers, and that unmistakable Edinburgh energy.

The Meadows 🕑 14:00 – Torch collection opens 🕡 18:30 – Entertainment starts 🕢 19:30 – Procession begins Be part of something special as we come together to mark the start of the New Year celebrations.

Accessibility. This event takes place in the City Centre, where most surfaces are standard roads, cobbled streets or public paths. Please note the Torchlight Procession is an all-standing event with no seating areas available, and it can become very busy. The route is approximately 1.5km long.

Torchlight Procession
Standard Ticket Price - Entry & Torch Ticket. £16.50£3.50 Torchlight Booking Fee. Each ticket entitles the holder to a single torch and entry for one person. ...
Standard Ticket Price - Participant Ticket. £5.75£2.00 Torchlight Participant Booking Fee. ...
Standard Ticket Price - Personal Assistant. £0.00.
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Thousands of torch carriers will lead the way up Middle Meadow Walk, crossing George IV Bridge and making their way along Johnston Terrace before reaching a picturesque finishing point on Castle Terrace beneath Edinburgh Castle.