Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Welcome to the Edinburgh Fringe!

We're presenting over 20 shows this year. Let's find something you'll love!

Want to watch stand-up comedy?

Start with 5 Headliners for ÂŖ10. It's the best-value stand-up show at the festival, and sells out every year. If you loved Headliners, then head to Critics' Choice for more top quality stand-up.

Late night, for intimate banter go to Comedy Lock In at the Attic, or for the very best in stand-up at an iconic venue, try 11PM Live at the Big Cave and end your night in style.

đŸĒŠ Fan of cabaret and variety?

Start with Midday Cabaret, for your full fringe fix before lunchtime. If you love a singsong, then Singalong Cabaret is for you.

Gay? Or at least a fun straight...? We're hosting the Big Gay Afterparty twice only, and they're nearly sold out.

Something really Fringey?

If you're free on a Wednesday evening at 22:30, then why not Listen to Some of Lou Bega's Other Songs Together for an Hour in the capable hands of award-winning comic Ollie Horn.

To see top comics being put through their paces, look no further than interactive panel show Not My Audience, back for its 8th year. And there's two chances to catch the cult interactive hit Movieoke! this year.

Are you a nerd?

Top up your Lynx Africa and meet other Reddit moderators at Get Your Geek on, hosted by superstar nerd Juliette Burton. Join the mob decision making of a 12th Century kingdom in the hilarious hit Off With Your Head, and prove how smart you are at the hugely popular Pub Quiz for D**kheads.

Big group of you?

Start with This Is Your Trial, the interactive comedy courtroom. If your group chat is screenshots of dating profiles then Bad Dates Anonymous is for you! And why not make Sunday night your night at the rowdiest cabaret in town Cowboys Comedy?

Have you eaten toast?

Why not attend The Most Toast?

A man with RGB Monster jumper and wearing his hat backwards like it's the 90's all over again, trying to chat up passers by on the street to get them to come to one of RGB Monster's shows that are actually pretty good. In this case it's Not My Audience. And Jose is a friendly man.

The Fringe is best when you take a chance on something, which is why our shows are as affordable as possible. All of the shows we present have tickets available for under ÂŖ20, so what are you waiting for: go explore!

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