When Do Hogmanay Tickets Go on Sale?

For Edinburgh’s Hogmanay welcoming 2027, tickets are already on sale: the Street Party and Hogmanay in the Gardens went on general sale Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. BST through edinburghshogmanay.com. Those dates are confirmed, not projected; other events had separate releases. No on-sale date is confirmed for the Hogmanay celebration on December 31, 2027.

If you mean the Edinburgh festival that rings in 2027, the main ticket drop has passed. That does not mean every ticket type is gone: the official booking pages can show later releases or remaining ticket categories. The key is to identify your exact event and use its official ticket link, rather than trust a resale listing or assume every Hogmanay event shares one sale date.

Hogmanay is celebrated on December 31, but Edinburgh’s programme runs over several days. For this edition, events are scheduled from December 29, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Other Scottish cities, venues, clubs, and private parties set their own dates and rules. (edinburgh.org)

Hogmanay ticket release dates and event-by-event timing

For Edinburgh’s 2026/27 festival, the first limited early-bird release was January 9, 2026. Major New Year’s Eve tickets followed on June 26 at 10:00 a.m. BST, while Night Afore tickets went on sale September 11 and Torchlight and McEwan Hall tickets on October 9. (edwinterfest.com)

The schedule came in waves, not one festival-wide drop:

• January 9: A limited early-bird release for the Street Party and Torchlight Procession, at 2025 prices. The announcement gave the date but no sale time. (edwinterfest.com)
• June 25–26: The Underworld Gardens event had a 24-hour presale on June 25 for people who signed up, followed by general sale on Friday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. BST. The Street Party was also listed for general sale at 10:00 a.m. on June 26. (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)
• September 11: The Fratellis’ Night Afore Party went on sale at 10:00 a.m. (edwinterfest.com)
• October 9: The Torchlight Procession and McEwan Hall Festival Club events went on sale at 12:00 noon. (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)

That pattern is useful for planning, but it is not a promise of next year’s dates. In the past, ticket releases have ranged from January early-bird offers to late-summer or autumn announcements. For example, 2024 Street Party tickets went on sale September 18, while its Gardens concert followed on September 20. Each year’s official announcement is the reliable date; an older release is only a clue. (edwinterfest.com)

If you mean the event at the end of 2027, not the festival welcoming 2027, there is no confirmed on-sale date in the sources checked. Do not use this year’s June 26 date as a firm prediction.

Presales, early access, and ticket tiers

The clearest confirmed early-access route for the 2026 Underworld show was the organizer’s signup for a 24-hour presale before the June 26 public sale. I found no official Citi or Amex presale, loyalty-tier requirement, verified-fan process, or purchase limit published for these releases. (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)

For a future release, the organizer’s newsletter and official event announcements are worth following. But signup alone does not guarantee a ticket, and the official pages reviewed do not give a registration deadline or a cart cap for the 2026 drops. Treat a presale as a chance to shop early, not a promise of stock.

The event types are separate purchases. A Street Party ticket does not grant access to Hogmanay in the Gardens, and the official site lists different prices and entry gates for those events. Check the ticket name, date, and entrance before paying. (edwinterfest.com)

Release history and ticket prices

Recent Edinburgh releases show why it pays to track individual event announcements. Sales have taken place in different months, at different times, and with different starting prices; there is no fixed annual sale day or single price floor for Hogmanay. (edwinterfest.com)

The 2024 release prices and times come from the organizer’s announcement. In 2025, the May offer was a limited early-bird release, not the full programme sale; the later programme announcement set the October 24 date. Prices should not be compared without checking whether booking fees and charity donations are included. (edwinterfest.com)

For the 2026/27 event, the live Street Party booking page lists £39 first-release tickets, £33 EH-resident tickets, and £45 final-release tickets. Each includes a £3.50 booking fee and 50p donation. The Gardens page lists tickets from £79, with higher-priced Enclosure and Premium options; the Premium option showed no more allocation in the page reviewed. These are current page listings, not proof that every type remains available at checkout. (edwinterfest.com)

Ticket prices, fees, and purchase strategy

The lowest displayed price is not always the final total. For this year’s Street Party, the official page says the listed price includes a £3.50 booking fee and 50p charity donation; the Gardens page includes its stated fees and a £1 donation. Confirm the checkout total before you commit. (edwinterfest.com)

I use this short sequence to reduce avoidable checkout errors:

Before the ticket drop

1. Confirm the city, event name, event date, and venue. “Hogmanay” could mean the Edinburgh Street Party, a concert, a Torchlight ticket, a dinner, or another local event.
2. Start at the organizer’s official site and follow its own ticket link. Avoid sponsored search results that imitate an event page.
3. Create or sign into the ticket account, check your email access, and have a payment method ready.
4. Decide which event and ticket type you want. Check age rules, the entry gate, fees, and any ticket quantity limit shown on the booking page. I found no published cart cap for the 2026 main releases.
5. If an official presale is offered, read the signup details. Do not assume an old code or a credit-card perk applies.

On sale day

Use the time and time zone in the organizer’s announcement. For the 2026 main drop, that meant 10:00 a.m. BST, not a North American time. Enter the queue once through the official route, follow the seller’s queue instructions, and avoid repeatedly refreshing or opening many competing sessions if the seller warns against it.

At checkout, recheck the event, date, number of tickets, ticket category, and entrance gate. The official Street Party page says the gate selected on a ticket cannot be changed after purchase. Save your confirmation and download the e-ticket when available. (edwinterfest.com)

After purchase and later releases

Check your confirmation email and spam folder. Edinburgh’s FAQ says to contact its customer service team if e-tickets have not arrived within 48 hours. Continue to follow official event notices for schedule updates; a later release or a different event may appear, but inventory is never guaranteed. (edwinterfest.com)

Resale, transfers, and sell-out risks

Do not rely on StubHub, Viagogo, or a supposed last-minute price drop for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. The organizer says ticket resale is prohibited and warns that resold tickets may be cancelled without a refund. Its terms name several unauthorized resale platforms, including StubHub and Viagogo. (edwinterfest.com)

The organizer does allow tickets to be gifted to friends or family, but its FAQ requires a signed Letter of Authority and the recipient’s photo ID. That is different from resale or an informal screenshot transfer. Follow the current instructions, and do not pay a stranger for a ticket they claim they can transfer. (edwinterfest.com)

There is no safe resale-price curve to recommend when the event’s policy bans resale. If a ticket type disappears, check the official booking page for other categories or the organizer’s updates. Never assume a third-party listing is valid just because it uses a real event name or artwork.

A practical plan for buying a 2027 New Year ticket

The 2026/27 release history shows why one alert is not enough. The Street Party and Gardens tickets went on general sale in June, the Night Afore sale followed in September, and Torchlight and McEwan Hall tickets were released in October. A shopper tracking only the June date could miss a later event that better suits their plans. (news.stv.tv)

For the next cycle, I would make separate alerts for the city festival, the event type, and any artist or venue announcement. Then I would use the organizer’s first announcement to confirm the date and the official ticket page to confirm the price. This protects against two common mistakes: buying access to the wrong event and confusing an early-bird offer with the full programme release.

If planning for December 31, 2027, use the pattern as a planning guide only: Edinburgh has announced early offers and ticket waves at different points in the year. Until the organizer publishes the next schedule, there is no confirmed date, time, presale deadline, or price to put on your calendar.

Frequently asked questions

When do Edinburgh Hogmanay tickets for 2027 go on sale?

For the festival welcoming 2027, the Street Party and Gardens general sale was Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. BST. Night Afore tickets went on sale September 11, and Torchlight and McEwan Hall tickets on October 9. The December 2027 festival has no confirmed sale date yet. (news.stv.tv)

Are Edinburgh Hogmanay tickets already on sale?

Yes. The official booking pages list tickets for the 2026/27 events, including the Street Party, Hogmanay in the Gardens, and the Torchlight Procession. Ticket types and availability can change, so use the organizer’s booking page to check what is offered before paying. (edwinterfest.com)

What time did the main 2026 Hogmanay tickets go on sale?

The Street Party and Hogmanay in the Gardens general sale began at 10:00 a.m. BST on Friday, June 26, 2026. Underworld’s Gardens show also had a 24-hour presale on June 25 for people who signed up through the official channel. (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)

Is there one Hogmanay ticket release date for all of Scotland?

No. Hogmanay covers many separate events, and each organizer sets its own sale date, price, and ticket rules. Edinburgh’s 2026/27 programme alone had releases in January, June, September, and October. Check the specific event’s official site rather than applying Edinburgh’s dates to another city. (edwinterfest.com)

How much are Edinburgh Hogmanay tickets?

For the 2026/27 edition, the official page lists Street Party tickets from £39 and Gardens tickets from £79. The Street Party price includes its stated booking fee and donation; Gardens prices include stated fees and a £1 donation. Check the checkout total and ticket category before buying. (edwinterfest.com)

Is there an official presale or access code?

An official signup offered 24-hour presale access for the Underworld Gardens show before the June 26, 2026, general sale. The official material reviewed does not set out a cardholder presale, loyalty tier, or verified-fan requirement. Use only presale details published by the event organizer. (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)

Can I buy a Hogmanay ticket on a resale site?

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay says resale is prohibited and that resold tickets may be cancelled without a refund. Its terms identify StubHub, Viagogo, eBay, and other sites as unauthorized platforms. Buy through the event’s official ticket route, and do not treat a resale listing as valid inventory. (edwinterfest.com)

Does the Street Party ticket include the Gardens concert?

No. The organizer says Street Party tickets do not grant entry to the Gardens concert or other separately advertised festival events. Check the event name and venue on your ticket before checkout; each event needs its own valid admission ticket. (edwinterfest.com)

(This article was written by one of our staff writers, Michael T. Hargrove. Visit our Meet the Team page.)