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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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A Review of Police Cops: The Original, Fringe 2025
Police Cops are back!!! This is their 10-year anniversary and they do not disappoint!
Review: Kevin Quantum – Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers, Fringe 2025
Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers is a hit. The show, set in a packed Assembly Rooms, features a former physicist who uses science to enhance his illusions. It’s a fantastic, family-friendly show that keeps everyone, even the youngest audience members, completely entertained.
A review of Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights, Fringe 2025
Rogue Knights: Fun, fabulous, relatable, and a safe space for nerds.
Review: A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – The Death of the Great Detective, Fringe 2025
This interactive murder mystery is a standout at the Fringe, putting the audience at the heart of a Sherlock Holmes-themed case. Combining great acting with engaging puzzle-solving, it’s a brilliant and educational night out for amateur sleuths of all ages.
Review: Warm as Summer, Bright as Blood, Fringe 2025
A meticulously crafted folk fantasy, Cloud’s “Warm as Summer, Bright as Blood” transitions from melancholy to defiant anger. This is a show for the weird and wonderful, with great choreography and a powerful narrative.
Review: The Ritual, Fringe 2025
Birdy hadn’t heard anything about the ‘cult’ of The Ritual when she decided to get herself along to the Banshee Labyrinth… but now, she understands. Uh-oh!
Review: Of Fire and Flame, Fringe 2025
Of Fire and Flame is a one-woman show that’s both a hilarious parody of the romantasy genre and a poignant reflection on chronic pain. Lily Edwards’s superb performance is a treasure, balancing comedy and a serious, moving story.