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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.
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.
READ MOREFeaturing slapstick and wordplay at break-neck speed the Biscuit Barrel return to the Edinburgh Fringe for their fifth year!
READ MORETake a magical journey inside the mind of Italian quick-change legend Arturo Brachetti (Olivier-nominated), in the UK premiere of smash-hit show SOLO.
READ MOREComedian, 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!
READ MOREWith 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.
READ MOREA 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.
READ MOREOne 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!
READ MOREAfter an encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh).
READ MOREShamilton, one of the Fringe’s smash-hit sensations is back for the third year running with their latest ad-libbed creation!
READ MOREHot 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!
READ MOREScotland’s comedy meteor Connor Burns premieres his hilarious new show '1994' at the Edinburgh Fringe!
READ MOREAndrew 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!
READ MOREDon't miss Craig Hill as he celebrates his 25th show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it's an adrenaline rush of a show!
READ MOREIan 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.
READ MOREEnjoy world-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master - Jimeoin - at the Edinburgh Fringe!
READ MOREFresh 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’.
READ MORECo-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the Fringe Festival!
READ MORECome and experience the globe-trotting international Irish comedian Ronnie Neville as part of the Festival Fringe!
READ MOREForth 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!
READ MOREFunny, 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...?
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREFunnier, cheekier and as glamorous as ever, The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the Fringe as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour!
READ MOREHeathen Apostles are doing a three day residency at The Voodoo Rooms from 5th to 7th August as part of the Fringe Festival.
READ MOREUnstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'.
READ MOREUnstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'!
READ MOREVOYAGE 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.
READ MOREStep 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!
READ MOREAbout 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!
READ MOREAn 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!
READ MOREThe UK's number one tribute show - ABBA Gold The Concert performs live at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe this August.
READ MOREEthiopian keyboard and accordion-player Hailu Mergia brings his live trio to Edinburgh for a special Fringe show in August!
READ MOREIn 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.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.
READ MORELammermuir Festival is East Lothian's celebration of Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places.
READ MOREJoin us for a multi-art festival of visual and performing arts, including photography, art installations, painting, theatre, short films, live music and dance!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Festival of Cycling is back with a nine-day festival, across Edinburgh (and maybe beyond) between Friday 31st May and Sunday 9th June.
READ MORENT Art Month is a month-long celebration of the incredible arts quarter in Edinburgh's New Town.
READ MOREEnjoy varied afternoon sessions of stimulating conversation, readings and debate with writers, artists and thinkers.
READ MOREEdinburgh’s Just Festival Celebrates 21st Year With Bumper Programme. Free to attend programme online and at St. John’s Church, Princes Street from 6th – 30th August.
READ MOREFormerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.
READ MORERare Books Edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable and important books and the history of the book.
READ MORECymera is Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing and it returns to Edinburgh from 31st May to 2nd June.
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREThe Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns in October 2023.
READ MOREThe 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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