Christmas lights over Regent Street at night
November to January

Bonfire Night, fire festivals and Hogmanay

Fire and fireworks from late autumn to Hogmanay.

Fire festivals are some of the biggest crowds of the year. Several need tickets or close roads, so read the organiser's page before you travel.

We list only events where we could open the organiser's own page. We could not confirm a firm organiser page for a Bonfire Night display this year, so check your local council for 5 November.

Dates: where a date is shown, it comes from the organiser's own page (last checked 25 Oct 2026). Where it says "usually", the date is not confirmed: use the official link.

Dated events

Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Elsewhere in Scotland

  • Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

    Stonehaven Fireballs

    Usually on 31 December, with the swinging of fireballs from midnight for about 20 minutes, then fireworks.

    About 40 people swing flaming balls up and down the High Street.

    Stonehaven Fireballs (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Lerwick, Shetland

    Up Helly Aa

    Usually on the last Tuesday in January.

    Marches, a torch-lit procession and the burning of a galley.

    Up Helly Aa (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

Before you go

  • Book travel and rooms early for Hogmanay. Edinburgh fills up.
  • Ticketed Hogmanay events have entry limits. Do not expect to turn up on the night.
  • Dress for cold, wet weather and expect long waits outdoors.
  • Plan how you get home. Late trains and buses are busy.

Sources

Pages we opened to write this guide. Organisers change dates: check before you book.

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