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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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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.
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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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Cymera Festival
Cymera is Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing and it returns to Edinburgh from 31st May to 2nd June.
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Edinburgh International Harp Festival
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns for its 42nd year in April, showcasing an eclectic array of harp talent from across the globe.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
A staple of the music festival calendar in Edinburgh since 2018, Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place in the Royal Highland Showgrounds from 2024.
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Edinburgh Horror Festival
The Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the most popular Hallowe'en events in Edinburgh. Incorporating theatre, comedy, magic, spoken word, movies, games, improv, workshops and more!
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The Saltire Festival
The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!
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Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival works with local and international partners to present an ambitious and meaningful programme of exhibitions, events and projects across the city.
READ MORE
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NT Art Month is a month-long celebration of the incredible arts quarter in Edinburgh's New Town.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Set up in 1978, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival now presents high quality musicians from all over the world.
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