Princes Street Gardens: Park in New Town, Edinburgh

What the guides say about Princes Street Gardens

The National Museum of Scotland is named by 9 guides, the National Galleries by 9, Princes Street Gardens by 7, the Royal Botanic Garden by 6 and Dean Village by 6.

From Things to Do in Edinburgh: What the Guides Agree On for a First Visit

What's on at Princes Street Gardens

Upcoming events at Princes Street Gardens and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Festival Starts in 2 days

Edinburgh's Christmas

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East and West Princes Street Gardens and George Street, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens open daily 10:00 to 22:00, with fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

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Festival Starts in 2 days

LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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Theatre and shows

Night Afore Party with The Fratellis

30 Dec West Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 18:00

Party beneath Edinburgh Castle with The Fratellis on 30 December 2026, starting at 18:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.

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Theatre and shows

Hogmanay in the Gardens with Underworld

31 Dec West Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time From 20:00

Concert with Underworld and special guests beneath Edinburgh Castle on 31 December 2026, doors at 20:00, with the Midnight Moment fireworks. Ticketed, ages 12 and over, last entry 23:00.

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Sports

Tour de France Grand Départ

2 Jul 2027 Edinburgh Old Town to Southside, Old Town

Stage 1 of the 114th Tour de France leaves Edinburgh's Old Town on 2 July 2027, through the city centre and the Southside towards Midlothian and the Borders.

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Smaller local events nearby

An Evening with David Byrne: Sleeping Beauties Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Assembly Rooms, New Town
Performance at Assembly Rooms, New Town.
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Edinburgh's Christmas Kick Off Concert Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Ross Bandstand, West End
A concert at Ross Bandstand.
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Nearby

Edinburgh Castle Landmark · 2 min walk The castle on the rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and the One o'Clock Gun. Museum on the Mound Museum · 3 min walk A free museum about money and banking in the Bank of Scotland's headquarters on the Mound. Rose Street Nightlife · 3 min walk A pedestrian street one block north of Princes Street with a long run of pubs and restaurants. Scottish National Gallery Museum · 3 min walk The national collection of European art on the Mound. Royal Scottish Academy Museum · 3 min walk The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture on the Mound, run by artists and founded in 1826. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Museum · 3 min walk A five-floor attraction on Castlehill with more than 100 illusions and a rooftop terrace over the city.

Around New Town

Georgian streets and Princes Street

The New Town is the Georgian grid north of Princes Street Gardens, with Princes Street, George Street and Rose Street running through it. It is mostly shops, pubs, galleries and the monuments along the gardens.

New Town has 19 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 4 parks and gardens, 4 museums, 3 shops, 3 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 pubs and 1 church or cathedral. Read the New Town guide.

The Assembly Rooms Landmark · 4 min walk
Princes Street Shopping · 6 min walk
The Abbotsford Pub · 6 min walk
Scott Monument Landmark · 6 min walk
George Street Shopping · 6 min walk
The Georgian House Museum · 7 min walk
The Voodoo Rooms Nightlife · 8 min walk
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Museum · 9 min walk

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