After a meeting on Monday, councillors announced that experienced local event producers Unique Assembly will now deliver both Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay festivals for 2022.
The council has said core festive attractions will be maintained, including the Christmas Market and funfair attractions in East and West Princes Street Gardens and on the Mound; an ice rink on George Street; new lighting and projections on George Street; charity installation Festival of Kindness in St Andrew Square; and a selection of free festive events and shows for families at the Ross Bandstand, such as the traditional Nativity Carol Concert.
The German firm Angel Event Experience will now have limited involvement in the operation of the Christmas Market after the company asked to be released from its contract in recent weeks.