Comedy Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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A Stan is Born!
Alexis Sakellaris brings A Stan is Born!, a love letter to all the divas and teh gays who stan them, to Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of Edinburgh Fringe 2025!
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An Ode to the Casting Director
An Ode to the Casting Director is an impressively accoladed solo show written and performed by screen actress Sophie Fisher, don't miss it at Gilded Balloon Patter House!
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Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show (2025 Edition)
69 sketches in an hour! The UK's fastest sketch show returns to the Fringe for its sixth year, featuring new sketches for 2025!
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Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)
Eat The Rich is a comedy which demonstrates the myth of meritocracy, the sacrifices we make to get ahead and who, in the end, these decisions will always disproportionately affect.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Funny Though
Funny Though is a genre-blurring solo show that lifts the curtain on the true cost of being funny.
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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Garry Starr is back! The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns to the Fringe with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins!
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House Party
Blending stand-up comedy, dance, and sharp social commentary, House Party is a bold new one-woman show coming to the Fringe!
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How To Win Against History
The solid gold, diamante-studded hit is back, bigger and more sparkly than ever in a run at the Fringe from 30 July – 24 August!
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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
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In These Shoes
Glynis Traill-Nash lives a double life: fashion writer by day, jazz singer by night. Now the two collide in this soirée of chic!
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Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares
Nobody Cares is a hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes brutally honest tribute to recovering ingenues, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.
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Saaniya Abbas - Hellarious
In a landmark moment for the UAE comedy scene, Saaniya Abbas is set to become the first local comic to officially debut a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical
Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.
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Singin’ I’m No a Billie, She’s a Tim
Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!
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STARDUST Starring Star Dust (In Person)
STARDUST is a Fringe debut from Punchdrunk’s Kat McGarr, in which we see Kat transform personal grief into something absurd, funny, and profound.
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What Doesn’t Kill You
Making her debut from Melbourne Australia, let Robyn Reynolds PLUNGE you into a hilarious (and deeply personal) show at the Assembly Roxy this August.
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Woody Fu: One Man John Wick
John Wick. John Wick Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 3. What do these movies have in common? Woody Fu has seen them. Now, he’s embodying the world’s favourite Canadian action star Keanu Reeves.
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Active Inquiry presents The Manuscript
Following on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill with 'The Manuscript'.
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Couplet Presents Honey Honey Moon Moon
Marnina and Micah just got married, and except for some bed bugs, a judgy couples therapist and their wedding venue burning down, everything was pitch perfect.
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Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
Smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!
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Jessica Durand: Over The Top
Jessica Durand is (very bravely) staging her very own self-insert Downton Abbey fanfiction for a live audience as part of the Fringe Festival!
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MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property
Featuring brand-new routines for 2025! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
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Chunky Jewellery
Using words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Exposure Therapy
Two-time 5-star Fringe sell-out writer and performer Nicole Nadler is back and ready to bare all with new show Exposure Therapy, coming to Greenside for its Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut.
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Frank Sanazi’s Songs For Swinging Leaders
Frank Sanazi storms back into Edinburgh to deliver his signature mix of darkly hilarious tunes and extreme comedy!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Meg & Marge
Past and present collide in this raunchy, time-bending comedy about faith, femininity, and the perils of performative perfection.
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Mr Woody’s Last Lesson
Expect mischievous puppets and brutally honest comedy with this Edinburgh Fringe debut from Melbourne based entertainer, educator and musician, Woody Clark!
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Olivia Raine Atwood: Oops
Come behind the scenes at your least favourite dating apps and meet the girl who's pulling the strings!
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Sad Girl Songs
Cheeky, funny, sexy – and harrowing, Sad Girl Songs is dark feminist comedy from Actor, comedian and singer Gwen Coburn!
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Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
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Drag Brunch
This August, Brewhemia’s Big Fringe Drag Brunch turns up the heat – with touring queens from across the UK flying in exclusively for the Fringe.
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Phil Green: A Broken Man’s Guide To Fixing Others
Phil Green, one of the circuit’s most personable comedians, delves into the psyche of the middle-aged male and sets himself the simple task of guiding them into the world of self-help.
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Look Who It Isnae!
Take a trip down a Scottish memory lane to the innocent times when we could have a laugh at life without people being offended – with Sir Billy Connolly's double - Stewart Nicol!
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Songs for the 2020’s: 2025 Remix
Majk Stokes, once described as “basically, Bill Bailey’s good-looking younger brother”, uses his sharp but gentle humour to explore the issues that face us in the world.
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Why Am I Like This? - Kat Powell
Comedy Bloomers Semi-Finalist, Kat Powell's WAILT is a deep dive into the psyche of an aging kid and the maniacs who raised her.
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Brewhemia’s WunderFringe
Join us every Wednesday night at Brewhemia for a bold, brilliant, and unfiltered variety show bursting with Fringe spirit!
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Margolyes & Dickens: More Best Bits
Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with more – more characters, more Dickens, and more fascinating stories about the man behind the classics!
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All Mouth: Queer Comedy
Glasgow's favourite queer comedy show is coming to Monkey Barrel for a one-off late-night 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Special!
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Uh Huh - the Janice and Frank Story
Join Brido Hingwy as he reprises Uh Huh: The Janice & Frank Story this year for two performances only at Ghillie Dhu!
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Queerios and Toast
Join an early Ali Jaybird for breakfast shenanigans, no two shows are the same as Ali Jay brings a suitcase of props, a bucket of laughter and a northern sausage to the Three Sisters!
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Dead Ringers: The 25th Anniversary Tour
To mark Dead Ringers 25th anniversary, the BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 17th August!
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Dave Anderson - the Bunnet Done It!
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Chic Murray. Join Dave Anderson, a life-long fan, at the Ghillie Dhu for this special one night Fringe show!
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Don Quixote
The much awaited, highly celebrated, 5 star DON QUIXOTE returns to the Fringe for the 3rd year.
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Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
Star of Ted Lasso and one of the worst contestants in Taskmaster history, Nick Mohammed heads to Edinburgh Playhouse with his new show as his critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow!
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Rebecca-Maree & Friends, Crowd Work Special
Join us at Murphy's for a night of laughter and fun with Rebecca-Maree and her hilarious friends, including a FREE bar tab for all the attendees!
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The List Festival Awards 2025
The List Festival Awards are set return to Edinburgh on 22nd August, highlighting the rich array of culture on display across the city’s festivals.
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The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
The Porty Comedy Night returns after its summer break with an Edinburgh Fringe showcase spectacular, starring the fabulous Patrick Monahan!
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Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
Join Bill Bailey for a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world!
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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Kevin P Gilday: Mischief Makar
Kevin P Gilday, the award-winning performer behind Spam Valley, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre with Mischief Makar, an evening of spellbinding spoken word, uproarious comedy and irreverent chat!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Bearfoot Comedy
Bearfoot Comedy Club presents an extravaganza of stand up comedy on the 1st Saturday of every month at at The King's Live Lounge, Kirkcaldy.
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Panes, Trains and Automobiles (15)
Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Falling & Laughing - An Improvised Comedy Show
Falling & Laughing make comedy from your tragedy! Tell them about an embarrassing moment or a bit of bad luck and they will create an improvised comedy sketch show about it.
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Tanyalee Davis
Tanyalee Davis brings her own unique perspective and somewhat racy brand of comedy to Glasgow's Reid Hall on Friday 29th August!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
LOL Comedy Airdrie with Des Clarke
Bring It On Events brings LOL Comedy to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 9th August featuring Scott Forbes, John Gavin, Rob Kane and headliner Des Clarke!
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Pride South Lanarkshire
Returning for 2025, Pride South Lanarkshire will be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture taking place in Hamilton Town Centre on Saturday 2nd August!
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The Therapy Room Comedy Night
The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Phil Differ, Matt Price, Gavin Webster and Patrick Rolink live on Saturday 16th August!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Lux Cabaret Variety Night
Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and entertainment at the Lux Cabaret variety night at The Bungalow Paisley... it's gonna be a show to remember!
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Pai-Slay Is Drag
Paisley's premium drag show! Featuring outstanding Scottish drag performers, Pai-SLAY is an exciting, fun and inclusive night!
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The Keg Open Mic Night
From comedians to spoken word or jugglers to musicians The Keg Paisley can't wait for your to showcase your talent at their weekly Open Mic Night!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
An Audience with the Square Peg
Spend an evening with Tam Cassidy, the square peg, some songs, laughter and chat at the Tolbooth on Saturday 16th August!
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Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at the Tolbooth Stirling on 30th August!
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The Provy Wummin
The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to The Albert Halls on Friday 29th August!
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