Wet Leg headlines the Concert in the Gardens on December 31, followed by midnight fireworks; First Footin’ on New Year’s Day includes acts like Shirley Manson and Nicola Sturgeon, with many events expected to be free.

City leaders emphasize inclusivity and accessibility, noting many events are free to attend and designed to weave into the fabric of city life.

Organisers reiterate that events are outdoors and free, advise attendees to dress warmly for the cold, clear weather expected during the celebrations.

The torchlight procession will kick off a four-day Edinburgh Hogmanay program, with CNN broadcasting live from the city for all four days, as organizers describe the celebrations as a global signal for New Year fun in crisp winter conditions, most events happening outdoors.

Officials highlight the festival’s scale: roughly 2.5 million visitors so far, and a projected surge of over 60,000 arrivals at the airport right before the flagship celebrations.

The winter festival has drawn about 2.5 million visitors since November, with Edinburgh Airport expecting more than 60,000 travelers in the two days before Hogmanay.

Officials say last year’s issues are being addressed, with hundreds of staff mobilized to ensure the city’s celebrations look and feel their best this year.

Police Scotland urge concerted safety planning: attendees should map journeys, stay vigilant, and report suspicions to police or stewards to help keep the events safe.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay returns for a four-day program starting Monday, featuring a torchlight procession, a large street party, and numerous free First Footin’ events across the city.