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Join in the fun with festivals in Edinburgh
During the month of August, Edinburgh is home to some of the biggest and most renowned festivals in the world; Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and Edinburgh Book Festival.
Tourists flock from around the world to attend some of the most prestigious, weird, whacky and exciting events you'll find. There are performers on the streets, and almost every single pub and club is turned into a venue for the Fringe. We're big fans, but it can also feel like a lot when you haven't experienced it before.
Luckily, there are handy brochures and all the information you'll need is online - from high-ticket, exclusive and limited-run shows, to free Fringe shows where you can just turn up on the night, and only pay what you feel like. There's something for everyone, and we're here to cover as much of it as humanly possible!
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Review: Crowd Work from Hell, Fringe 2026
Rough around the edges improv comedy with some jankiness I found wholesome and connecting, Yu brings together the crowd for a session of playful bullying, (not too traumatic) embarrassing stories, and glues them together into one collaborative crowd work tale.
YMMV, but I walked away feeling like I had a brief and hilarious adventure into a living murder mystery fairy tale with new friends (and co-conspirators).
Review: The Provacateurs: This Library Needs a DJ / Horror Therapy, Fringe 2026
A snacky pairing of controversial or niche lectures in a casual and light-hearted setting.
With ample time for Q&A, the Provocateurs open the door in the Fringe for both nerds and the curious to watch a show and walk away with something to really think about (with further reading optional!)
Review: Kids Breakfast Klub, Fringe 2026
A bright, friendly and well‑run themed breakfast that offers something a bit different to do during the Fringe with friends and family. The weekly changing themes keep it fresh, the character interaction is genuinely engaging, and the mix of games, singing and crafts makes it a fun morning out for younger children. Remy’s “hundred stars” verdict says it all — a cheerful, interactive experience that little ones really enjoy.
Review: Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life, Fringe 2026
1 hour and 10 minutes went by quickly as I was utterly hooked throughout. A refreshingly earnest and surprisingly relatable show that left me feeling inspired to take my creative interests seriously.
A review of Chris Grace: 88%, Fringe 2026
In his Fringe 2026 hour, Chris Grace: 88%, Chris Grace brings 100% entertainment with hilarious stories, astute takes, and a bevy of underlying questions that demand thought from all who attend.
Review: Do You Wanna Go? – Fringe 2026
In Do You Wanna Go? David Nehls brings to life a whirlwind romance that slips out of reach nearly as quickly as it arrived, leaving the full scope of human emotion and deep reverence for life and all it has in store for us as a memento of the journey.
Review: Trans People Are Awful, Fringe 2026
A deeply intimate and introspective dive into what it means to be oneself at any cost, through a delightful body horror lens that also comes with belly laughs, impressive physical performance, and a not unconvincing argument that murder may just be moral and even more shockingly, vegan.