Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Corto.alto, Susie McCabe added to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay line-up
Bextor will offer a spot of murder on the dancefloor in a special DJ set with her husband, The Feeling’s bassist Richard Jones
As we march closer to the festive period, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has further enhanced its line-up with music and comedy acts to help bring in the bells. Top of the bill is Sophie Ellis-Bextor, of ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ and Kitchen Disco fame, who’ll appear with her husband Richard Jones (bassist for The Feeling) for a special DJ set. Me & Mrs Jones promises crowd-pleasing tunes and feel-good classics.
Ellis-Bextor said: ‘I have wonderful memories of New Year's in Edinburgh back in 2022 when I played with my band, so Richard and I are very excited to return for a very special DJ set at this year's Street Party. Me & Mrs Jones will be bringing the dance floor classics and party tunes to see out 2026 and ring in 2027 in style. I’ll have a little sing, too. Can’t wait!’
Also announced are both support acts for headliners Underworld: corto.alto, the rambunctious nu-jazz phenomenon from Liam Shortall, and LF System, the heavy dance duo from West Lothian. Meanwhile, support for The Fratellis Night Afore gig will be Edinburgh-based pop act Fright Years. Comedian Susie McCabe will act as host for the evening, kicking off the party at Hogmanay In The Gardens before heading to the Waverley Stage to lead the mass countdown at midnight.
Other events taking place across the city include the annual Candlelit Concert at St Giles’ Cathedral, which will welcome in 2027 with compositions from Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms, performed by the St Giles’ Cathedral Choir and an array of young soloists.
Meanwhile, the Hogmanay Ceilidh Club will take over McEwan Hall, with the family-friendly Bairns Ceilidh Club taking place on the afternoon of Hogmanay. Also at McEwan Hall, An Unbiased Hogmanay, a comedy show featuring Scotland’s favourite unbiased football commentator Allaster McKallaster, will take place at 1pm on Wednesday 30 December. The show’s reprise comes after a sell-out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Councillor Margaret Graham, culture and communities convener, said: ‘Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is always a truly special occasion, bringing people together to celebrate the start of a new year. It’s wonderful to see Scottish talent taking centre stage, and I’m sure they’ll be a fantastic addition to this year’s line-up.’
The Hogmanay line-up joins a packed Christmas around the city. A few highlights from Edinburgh’s Christmas include Stamptown, the phenomenally popular alternative cabaret show hosted by Zach Zucker, which helped launch the careers of an array of cabaret performers. At the same venue (Palais du Variété) is La Clique Noël, a seasonal variation on the adult cabaret Fringe favourite. Finally at Palais du Variété, The Big Christmas Show will offer sleight of hand and general chaos.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, various venues, Tuesday 29 December–Friday 1 January.