A guide to New Year's Eve club nights & special events in Edinburgh 2019

Feel like clubbing your way into 2020? Scotland's capital has got you covered
Edinburgh's vivid and lively club life peaks on New Year's Eve with numerous parties and Scottish Hogmanay extravaganzas going on across town. Stuck for things to do on NYE in Edinburgh? Well, Edinburgh's NYE club events are sure to make you want to dance, sing and rave yourself into the new decade. Here's some of the best NYE club nights and special New Year's events happening in Edinburgh this December.
Club nights
BUDDHA Presents TOYBOX NYE
With what promises to be an outrageous Hogmanay party the BUDDHA club night welcomes everyone with a special edition to say farewell to 2019. The party features special entertainers, live performers, a Wonder Emporium and unique decoration all around the Lulu.
El Dorado NYE
What better time to discover the Lost City of Gold than on New Year's Eve? Opening at 9pm Why Not? club transforms into a golden paradise with extravagant decor, sparking reception and live performances. You can also expect club classics, R&B and Hip Hop hits from residents Joe Wilson and Jordyn Kelly.
Electrikal Drum & Bass Hogmanay Special
Fancy a drum & bass party in a converted Victorian swimming pool? Dr Bells Baths put on a NYE extravaganza headlined by Stompz and Electrikal Sound, and further featuring a Midnight Bass Takeover with Master Of Bassline & Traf, and a Junglism Scotland Takeover with Al Kemist & OhMyJosh.
Nightvision Hogmanay
The Liquid Room's annual NYE party features a strong line-up with two of the most influential British DJs to headline the night. Patrick Topping and Alan Fitzpatrick perform with the likes of Elliot Adamson, Ronnie Spiteri, Stephen Brown and Frazi.er and more to be announced. The massive event will run from 10pm until 5am throughout four rooms to accommodate everyone's likeing.
Samedia: Hogmanay Fiesta – Tropical Carnival
La Belle Angèle brings together Samedia Shebeen's resident DJ team with Glaswegian Strawberry Jam Soundsystem for a hot tropical party kicking off at 11pm. Get prepared for the best in tropical beats, afrobeat, latin bass, samba, baile funk, cumbia, dancehall tunes to say goodbye to 2019 on the dancefloor. And to crown the night there will be a live set from Sankofa Beats – a top quality troupe of West African percussion players and dancers. Do something different this Hogmanay!
Soul Jam Hogmanay
What better place to spend the last night of the decade in than Sneaky Pete's, the club The List chose #1 for their Hot 100 list? The iconic venue brings an impressive selection of DJs with Other Lands, David Barbarossa, Percy Main and Tuesday Gonzalez.
SSL XI NYE
The Bongo Club's Hogmanay party runs across two floors with DJs like DJ Storm, Om Unit, Sully, Groove Chronicles, Skillis, Anikonik, Proc Fiskal and more. The night starts at 10pm and is hosted by Uno MC and Onyx Stone. If you are into jungle, drum and bass and footwork.
Special events
Casino Royale - New Year's Eve 007 Extravaganza
Thinking of stepping into 2020 in style? Suit/dress up and head to The Jam House's James Bond-theme Hogmanay extravaganza where you can spend the last night of the decade with playing games, listening to iconic songs, winning the 007-focused quiz and having a delicious dinner.
Hogmanay Hoot Feat. Massaoke!
Hogmanay Hoot Massaoke
Who said that Hogmanay is just about dancing? If you are more into singing your heart out on the last day of 2019 then head to the Corn Exchange for an immerse singalong party featuring classics from the 80s, 90s and 00s as well as favourite musical hits.
Magic Nostalgic Hogmanay
The ultimate retro patry is brought to you by the Summerhall - with a twist. Every 30 minutes a lucky individual is invited up to the stage to spin the magic wheel thus determine the music for the next half an hour. Get ready for the biggest retro hits with disco and karaoke classics.
VEGAS! The Grand Hogmanay Ball
Scotland's award-winning retro club night awaits everyone for an evening of cocktails, showgirls, swing, and roulette with DJs Frankie Sumatra, Bugsy Seagull, plus Nikki Nevada & The Vegas Showgirls. Doors open at 9pm in The Voodoo Rooms with the party running until 3am.