Edinburgh · Wed 30 Dec · Price not listed
The Fratellis at Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Princes Street Gardens
Wednesday 30 December 2026. Starts 18:00. Price not listed.
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| Date | Wednesday, 30 December 2026 |
| Starts | 18:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
RockAbout the gig
The Fratellis plays Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 30 December 2026.
Making their Edinburgh's Hogmanay debut and marking 20 years of seminal album Costello Music, The Fratellis headline a very special Night Afore Party beneath Edinburgh Castle! One of Scotland's most iconic live bands, The Fratellis burst onto the scene with their era-defining debut album Costello Music in September 2006, delivering anthemic hits including Chelsea Dagger, Whistle for the Choir and Henrietta. With an unmistakable energy and a feel-good live show, this is set to be an unforgettable night underneath Edinburgh Castle to kick-start 2026 Hogmanay celebrations. Plus very special guests to be announced. The Fratellis said: ""It's such an honour & privilege to be asked to perform at this year's Hogmanay celebrations in a city that we hold so close to our Hearts"
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02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Princes Street Gardens |
| Area | Edinburgh EH2 3AA |
| Genre | Rock / Alternative Rock |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Princes Street Gardens
EdinburghGetting there
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
EdinburghYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Edinburgh often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
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The Fratellis at Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Wednesday, 30 December 2026 · starts 18:00 · Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Fratellis — Quick Facts
Making their Edinburgh's Hogmanay debut and marking 20 years of seminal album Costello Music, The Fratellis headline a very special Night Afore Party beneath Edinburgh Castle! One of Scotland's most iconic live bands, Th
The Fratellis are playing Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. It starts at 18:00. Expect Rock / Alternative Rock. This listing is part of the Edinburgh grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Edinburgh gigs there.
Edinburgh has 388 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 33 venues — 40 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:53.
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About this gig
Making their Edinburgh's Hogmanay debut and marking 20 years of seminal album Costello Music, The Fratellis headline a very special Night Afore Party beneath Edinburgh Castle! One of Scotland's most iconic live bands, The Fratellis burst onto the scene with their era-defining debut album Costello Music in September 2006, delivering anthemic hits including Chelsea Dagger, Whistle for the Choir and Henrietta. With an unmistakable energy and a feel-good live show, this is set to be an unforgettable night underneath Edinburgh Castle to kick-start 2026 Hogmanay celebrations. Plus very special guests to be announced. The Fratellis said: ""It's such an honour & privilege to be asked to perform at this year's Hogmanay celebrations in a city that we hold so close to our Hearts"
The artist — The Fratellis
The Fratellis headlines this Edinburgh gig on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Alternative Rock across the set.
The venue — Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens is in the Edinburgh gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh, EH2 3AA
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. Princes Street Gardens is in Edinburgh — use EH2 3AA for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:00.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Edinburgh night
Smaller live music rooms in Edinburgh often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Princes Street Gardens is, and the Edinburgh live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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08 — At Princes Street Gardens
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