Edinburgh Hogmanay
Street theatre and music carnival part of New Year celebrations
The festivities of the Night Afore International are set to bring everyone in the mood for the next night's Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations. The Night Afore fiesta consists in a carnival of street theatre, Scottish dancing, music, bagpipes, ceilidhs.
The Night Afore International event has been introduced several years ago in Edinburgh's Hogmanay programme building on the resounding success of the New Year Street Party.
Over the last two years, the Night Afore Fiesta has brought a mix of Scottish tradition with International entertainment, film and food from India, France and Catalonia.
In 2006, the Night Afore sees the biggest catalonian carnival on British soil. Highlights include Catalan dancers, musicians, performers led by the Scottish Pipe Bands Overture, a human tower of more than 150 people rising from the crowd, street theatre, pyrotechnics as well as Spanish food and drink to be sampled in the stylish bars of George Street.
Details on the Night Afore festivities
The three-hour long Fiesta takes place in George Street, adding modern and colourful performances to the classical surroundings of the New Town. George Street is beautifully decorated with Christmas lights, becoming an ideal venue for this free family event.
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All Edinburgh Hogmanay articles:
Hogmanay Street Party Visitor's guide to Edinburgh's New Year party in Princes Street.
Torchlight Procession Info and pictures on the fiery procession that finishes with the burning of a Viking longboat on top of Calton Hill.
Night Afore International Information about the live theatre, music and dancing taking place in Edinburgh's George Street the night before New Year.
Other Hogmanay events Information on other events taking place before New Year's Eve and after.
Tips for spending Hogmanay in Edinburgh Tips on public transport and more for New Year's Eve.
Pictures of Hogmanay in Edinburgh Picture gallery with photos from Hogmanay celebrations.
Event Details - Edinburgh's Hogmanay Tourist information regarding tickets, dates and times.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Web links Links to other web pages related to Hogmanay.
Also see:
Christmas in Edinburgh Information on Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations, part of the Capital's winter festival.
Accommodation in Edinburgh Tourist information on quality accommodation schemes, hotels and how to choose accommodation in Edinburgh.
Hotels in Edinburgh Visitor information on choosing hotel accommodation in Edinburgh.