
Hogmanay ceilidh
Thu 31 Dec · 19:00
St Cuthbert's Church
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St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh will welcome the New Year with a Hogmanay ceilidh on Thursday 31 December 2026, kicking off at 7pm. The evening will be led by caller Ken Gourlay alongside a ceilidh band, ensuring every dance is carefully walked through and called, making it accessible for participants of all abilities. Soft drinks will be available for £1, with alcoholic options priced at £3. This outdoor celebration offers tickets at £30, promising a spirited start to the year ahead.
With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun.
With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist.
Please try to arrive before 7pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 7pm to reduce the risk of injuries
Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room in the foyer. Ceilidhs are social LIFE not social media!
No high heels please
edinburghceilidhs.net
ken@edinburghceilidhs.net
07585 445 995 (24 hours)
ACCESS:
At the corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd but please note that it's NOT St John's Church. It's behind (from Princes St) and below St John's Church.
3 choices:
From Princes St: down the steps at the rear of St John's Church
At the corner of Lothian Rd and King's Stables Rd: down the steps
From King's Stables Rd: through the gate 100m on the left along King's Stables Rd. Please note that there is no parking in the kirkyard. Vehicles will be towed away. There is a multi-storey car park 100m further along on the right, but this is often full during the Fringe.
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Hotels within walking distance of St Cuthbert's Church.
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Frequently asked questions
Hogmanay ceilidh takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026 at 19:00.
Hogmanay ceilidh is held at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh (5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH12EP).
Tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh are priced at £30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Cuthbert's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh will welcome the New Year with a Hogmanay ceilidh on Thursday 31 December 2026, kicking off at 7pm. The evening will be led by caller Ken Gourlay alongside a ceilidh band, ensuring every dance is carefully walked through and called, making it accessible for participants of all abilities. Soft drinks will be available for £1, with alcoholic options priced at £3. This outdoor celebration offers tickets at £30, promising a spirited start to the year ahead.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun.
With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist.
Please try to arrive before 7pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 7pm to reduce the risk of injuries
Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room in the foyer. Ceilidhs are social LIFE not social media!
No high heels please
edinburghceilidhs.net
ken@edinburghceilidhs.net
07585 445 995 (24 hours)
ACCESS:
At the corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd but please note that it's NOT St John's Church. It's behind (from Princes St) and below St John's Church.
3 choices:
From Princes St: down the steps at the rear of St John's Church
At the corner of Lothian Rd and King's Stables Rd: down the steps
From King's Stables Rd: through the gate 100m on the left along King's Stables Rd. Please note that there is no parking in the kirkyard. Vehicles will be towed away. There is a multi-storey car park 100m further along on the right, but this is often full during the Fringe.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of St Cuthbert's Church. Searching near 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH12EP; check-in Thursday, 31 December 2026.
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WhereSt Cuthbert's Church
5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH12EP
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Hogmanay ceilidh?
Hogmanay ceilidh takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Hogmanay ceilidh taking place?
Hogmanay ceilidh is held at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh (5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH12EP).
How much are tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh?
Tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh are priced at £30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hogmanay ceilidh?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Cuthbert's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh?
Tickets for Hogmanay ceilidh can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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