Nightlife

Rose Street

New Town, Edinburgh

Pub frontage with hanging flower baskets on Rose Street
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A pedestrian street one block north of Princes Street with a long run of pubs and restaurants.

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What's on near Rose Street

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Rose Street, 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 Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0
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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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Starts in 7 days

Polar Ice Bar with Icelandair

19 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 115 George Street, New Town

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Ice bar outside 115 George Street for ages 18 and over, with timed sessions every 30 minutes, from 19 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. The price includes one drink and jacket and glove hire.

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Nearby

The Assembly Rooms Landmark · 3 min walk A historic venue on George Street for concerts, festivals, exhibitions and conferences, managed by Culture Edinburgh. Princes Street Gardens Park · 3 min walk The gardens in the valley between the Old Town and Princes Street, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Royal Scottish Academy Museum · 4 min walk The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture on the Mound, run by artists and founded in 1826. Princes Street Shopping · 5 min walk The main shopping street of the New Town, facing the gardens and the Old Town skyline. Edinburgh Castle Landmark · 5 min walk The castle on the rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and the One o'Clock Gun. St John's Church Church · 5 min walk A Scottish Episcopal congregation on Princes Street, at the west end of the gardens.

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.

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