Edinburgh’s Hogmanay with Halo organisers Unique Assembly, on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, have added even more music acts to a bumper line-up for this year’s festival.
Pop superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor and ‘The Feeling’ bassist Richard Jones have been announced as DJ headliners of the Waverley Stage at the world-famous Street Party, Fright Years will support The Fratellis at the Night Afore, whilst award-winning Scottish artists corto.alto and LF SYSTEM will join headliners Underworld for a spectacular night of dance and club classics at Hogmanay in the Gardens on 31 December, and Scots acts RURA, ASTRO BLOC and more will join the Street Party bill.
Sophie 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!”
Queen of Disco Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her husband Richard Jones will bring their ‘Me & Mrs. Jones’ DJ set to a headline slot on the Waverley Stage at the capital’s Street Party on 31 December spinning dancefloor classics and singalong anthems, joined by legendary Glasgow DJ duo Pretty Ugly.
Award-winning Scottish comedian Susie McCabe will return to host this year’s celebrations, kicking off the party at Hogmanay in the Gardens before heading over to the Waverley Stage to lead the mass countdown to midnight.
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