Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet.
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For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe.
Artists and performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and includes theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, children's shows, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions and events.
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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Biscuit Barrel: Not Another 69-Sketch Show
Featuring slapstick and wordplay at break-neck speed the Biscuit Barrel return to the Edinburgh Fringe for their fifth year!
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Baby Wants Candy
One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 17th year with a run of 26 brand new one-off musicals!
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Gulliver’s Travels
With ingenious puppetry, stirring shanties, and sharp, relevant satire, Box Tale Soup bring Gulliver's breathtaking journey to life in this astonishing adaptation.
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Kate Lois-Elliott - How To Belong Without Joining A Cult
Comedian, actor and writer Kate Lois-Elliott makes her Fringe debut with 'How To Belong Without Joining A Cult', exploring themes of group mentality in modern life!
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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical
Shamilton, one of the Fringe’s smash-hit sensations is back for the third year running with their latest ad-libbed creation!
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Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure
Jam-packed with songs from Nick Cope's beloved CBeebies Popcast, Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a show is for 3–8-year-old adventurers – and their families!
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Harry Stachini: Grenade
A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today, Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest hour.
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Love’s a Beach
A smash-hit satire, Love’s a Beach is a modern take on celebrity post reality television. Catch it at Pleasance Courtyard as part of the Fringe!
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Amy Mason: Free Mason
After an encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh).
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Arturo Brachetti: SOLO
Take a magical journey inside the mind of Italian quick-change legend Arturo Brachetti (Olivier-nominated), in the UK premiere of smash-hit show SOLO.
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Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)
Following a highly acclaimed sell-out debut hour at last year’s Fringe, Chris Grace returns to Edinburgh to explore the tragic, hilarious and important questions of our time.
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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
With a recentish step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes, his latest Edinburgh offering.
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Jimeoin: Who’s Your Man?!
Enjoy world-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master - Jimeoin - at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Kurt Sterling - Corporate Chronicles
Fresh from a sold-out show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Kurt Sterling will be making his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show ‘Corporate Chronicles’.
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Kai Humphries: Gallivanting
Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the Fringe Festival!
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Catafalque
From acclaimed producers Scissor Kick comes the world premiere of Catafalque, a one-woman eulogy through the lens of a civil celebrant asking, how do we grieve the ungrievable?
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Ronnie Neville: Irish Storytelling
Come and experience the globe-trotting international Irish comedian Ronnie Neville as part of the Festival Fringe!
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Richard Cobb: Running Joke
Hot on the heels of last year's debut, Scottish comedian and writer Richard Cobb returns to the Fringe with his brand-new show, Running Joke!
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Connor Burns: 1994
Scotland’s comedy meteor Connor Burns premieres his hilarious new show '1994' at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Andrew Maxwell: The Bare Maximum
Andrew Maxwell, one of the Fringe’s favourite storytellers, is back and doing what he does best – finding the funny in everything going on in this crazy world today!
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Craig Hill: I’ve Been Sitting on This for a While!
Don't miss Craig Hill as he celebrates his 25th show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it's an adrenaline rush of a show!
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Ian Stone is Keeping it Together
Ian will return to Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024 with a brand new show, ‘Ian Stone is Keeping it Together’, from 1st - 25th August at the Counting House Ballroom.
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2 Truths, 1 Lie
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...?
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Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 2nd & 3rd August!
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The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok - Edinburgh
Funnier, cheekier and as glamorous as ever, The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the Fringe as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour!
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Heathen Apostles
Heathen Apostles are doing a three day residency at The Voodoo Rooms from 5th to 7th August as part of the Fringe Festival.
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Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'!
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Voyage - The ABBA Tribute
VOYAGE The Abba Tribute, at La Belle Angele, is an explosive show packed with all your favourite Abba Hits, sensational singing, mesmerising choreography and authentic costumes.
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The Electric 80s Show - Live @ Edinburgh Fringe
Step inside the DeLorean, switch on the flux capacitor and get ready to go back in time with The Electric 80s Show at The Liquid Room on Friday 9th August!
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Grace Campbell Is On Heat
About to enter her 30s, Grace Campbell has recently made some huge life changes... join her for her brand new show at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 12th & 13th August!
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The Sensational David Bowie Band
An Edinburgh Fringe Special - The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band, the UK's premier tribute to David Bowie, comes to La Belle Angele on 16th August!
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ABBA Gold The Concert - Live @ Edinburgh Fringe
The UK's number one tribute show - ABBA Gold The Concert performs live at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe this August.
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Hailu Mergia
Ethiopian keyboard and accordion-player Hailu Mergia brings his live trio to Edinburgh for a special Fringe show in August!
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Troy Hawke: The Greeters Guild
In this show Troy examines his unlikely genesis and explores exactly why a well-dressed man simply being nice to people has caused such a kerfuffle.
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Leith Comedy Festival
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns in October 2023.
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Edinburgh International Improv Festival is back in person at Scottish Storytelling Centre from 1st to 3rd March 2024.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
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Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9DF
The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season.
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Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.
READ MORE
Edinburgh International Childrens Festival
Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.
READ MORE
Edinburgh Tradfest
The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 3rd to 13th May 2024.
READ MORE
Edinburghs Hogmanay
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2023 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.
READ MORE
The Saltire Festival
The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!
READ MORE
Push the Boat Out
Push the Boat Out returns for 2023. Join us for three epic days, 24th – 26th November, throughout Edinburgh’s iconic Summerhall.
READ MORE
Festival of Migration
Edinburgh's Festival of Migration, celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of our city and our neighbours!
READ MORE
Leith Comedy Festival
The first full Leith Comedy Festival will take place in popular live venues and community hubs across Leith this October.
READ MORE
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns in October 2023.
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Edinburgh International Improv Festival
Edinburgh International Improv Festival is back in person at Scottish Storytelling Centre from 1st to 3rd March 2024.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season.
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Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians
Luminate: Scotland's creative ageing festival celebrating creativity as we age.
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Edinburgh Deaf Featival
Edinburgh Deaf Festival is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage. Join us for a variety of performances and events throughout the week.
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