First Footin'

Submitted by edg on Thu, 9 Nov '23 12.02am
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Description

First Footin’ is an afternoon of free live music and performance, held in around 25 of Edinburgh’s landmark spots, pubs and other venues across the Old and New Towns.

First Footin’ audiences can explore the city enjoying Hogmanay traditions of friendship, food and drink along with live music from artists from Edinburgh and across Scotland.

A trail map is released in December once the full programme is known.

Participating venues with First Footin' events in the past have included St Giles Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirk, Virgin Hotel, Fruitmarket Gallery, Assembly Rooms, St Andrew Square Spiegeltent, Scottish Café Bar & Restaurant, Cold Town House, Auld Hundred, The Black Bull, Boozy Cow, Copper Blossom, Element, and The Huxley. 

Tickets

Free & unticketed, on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Organisers' tip: "Arrive at the venue early to have the best chance of entry."