New Year's Day

New Year’s Day events and activities to reform and renew the mind, body and spirit

  • Previous Sponsors:
    EventScotland, Scottish Government, Edinburgh Bike Cooperative, Eukanuba, Dofos Pet Shop
  • Attendance: 20,000+
  • Audience Profile: International and Family audience
  • Previous events:
    Music & Arts programme
    A New Year’s Day Conversation – debate & discussion
    International Street Theatre
    NYD Triathlon and Kids Duathlon
    Edinburgh’s Dogmanay

The Loony Dook
Only for the mad or the brave! A New Year dip into the Firth of Forth beneath the iconic Forth Bridges.

  • Attendance: 4000
  • Audience Profile: 17yrs – 60yrs
  • Entertainment: Loony Dook Parade, Pipe Bands

A New Year’s Day Conversation

  • Attendance: 200+
  • Audience Profile: 35yrs – 70yrs
  • Entertainment:
    Topical discussion and debate
    Guest celebrity speakers
    Academic content

To enquire about sponsorship for this event please email sponsorship@edinburghshogmanay.com