Events in Edinburgh This Weekend
View the events taking place in Edinburgh this weekend below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
SLIC - Thursdays
Get groovy with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
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Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi. Be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Fit Fridays
It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!
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Cityscape Photography Class
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh old town as he shows you the very best places to take some truly special pictures!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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The Secret Domes at Cask
Cask are thrilled to present our beautiful Secret Domes, which boast some of the best views in Edinburgh from a spectacular vantage point on the rooftop of Waverley station.
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Edinburgh Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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XO at Subway Cowgate
Keep your mid-week chill with a mellow blend of Commercial, House and R&B at Subway Cowgate!
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Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
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1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
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Hopetoun Explorers
This is an exciting outdoor based club for 7-12 year olds with a keen interest in nature and the outdoors, whatever the weather.
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Hopetoun Junior Rangers
Hopetoun Junior Rangers is a fun, monthly outdoors club for 11-18 year olds with an interest in nature and the countryside.
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Colour - An Online Exhibition by Jill Ashforth 2022
This online exhibition consists of 20 abstract paintings inspired by a special garden - bluets, redets, and yellowets, plus 6 video poems which follow the seasons at The Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh.
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Cinescapes presents CineNights | Some Like it Hot
CineNights by Cinescapes is excited to bring some shenanigans to the roof with our March 'Some Like it Hot' screening on 20th March at Rooftop 51 at Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge.
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Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
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Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
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Transform Through Transitions
Transform Through Transitions delivers online independent living skills and self-care workshops for people in Link’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) properties over the age of 16 in Edinburgh.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Festival Village: Waverley
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to the rooftop at Waverley Mall once again this Summer!
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National Treasure: The Scottish Modern Arts Association
This major two-floor exhibition at City Art Centre celebrates Scottish art at the dawn of modernism.
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Annette Krauss ‘A Matter of Precedents’
Artist, educator, and writer Annette Krauss has been working with Collective over several years on A Matter of Precedents, a research project exploring the ‘common good’.
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Will Maclean: Points of Departure
The exhibition on Will Maclean, one of the outstanding artists of his generation, promises to be a rich visual feast for anyone with an interest in Scottish art and history.
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Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’ is an outdoor adventure for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling, theatre and puppetry, suitable for all ages.
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Camara Taylor ‘backwash’
Rooted in ideas of silt, slop and snap, backwash is an exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Camara Taylor, and forms part of Collective’s Satellites Programme.
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Ruth Ewan ‘The Beast’
The Beast is a surreal animated morality tale conceived by Scottish artist Ruth Ewan, who has long-term interests in creativity and social justice, alternative systems and radical histories.
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Summertime Discoveries at Almond Valley
Throughout the school summer holiday, there's even more going on Almond Valley as our programme of Summer Discoveries unfolds!
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AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
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Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
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Summer by the Sea!
Come and discover the UK’s Best Attraction (Which? Magazine), The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer!
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Deep Sea Discovery
Take a deep breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean with our Deep Sea Discovery family drop-in activities this summer at Dynamic Earth!
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Summer Funhouse at IKEA Edinburgh
IKEA Edinburgh has a whole summer of entertainment lined up for you. From arts and crafts to quests and competitions, some special offers and clever solutions for play at home!
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Gin Jolly Tour and Tasting
Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour and Tasting will talk you through our amazing brand story, begining with a G&T on arrival and finishing with four neat samples of our award-winning gin.
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Festival City Market At Waverley Market
Enjoy an epic summer event in Edinburgh at the Festival City Market At Waverley Market!
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Festival Cocktail Club
The Fringe Festival is finally coming back to Edinburgh and that can only mean one thing... So is our Montpeliers Festival Cocktail Club at participating venues!
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Discover the Deep
Explore the deep sea through Dynamic Earth's brand-new gallery. Dive into the depths of the sea and witness incredible habitats and creatures of the deep!
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Nadia Myre: Tell Me of Your Boats and Your Waters - Where Do They Come From, Where Do They Go?
Edinburgh Art Festival and Edinburgh Printmakers present newly commissioned work from Montreal-based artist Nadia Myre responding to the 200th anniversary of the Union Canal.
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Tessa Lynch: Houses Fit For People
Edinburgh Printmakers presents Glasgow-based artist Tessa Lynch, whose exhibition promotes alternative building techniques inspired by collaborative play and the natural world.
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The Riverbank - A Landscape of Sorrow and Hope
The Riverbank - A Landscape of Sorrow and Hope is the thirteenth exhibition by Duncan Shanks at The Scottish Gallery and illuminates his little corner of the Clyde Valley.
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Leon Morrocco: Long Road Home
The Royal Scottish Academy presents Leon Morrocco: Long Road Home, timed to coincide with the artist’s 80th birthday.
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This is Paradise
At once timely and timeless in its nuanced observation of the fragility of peace, This is Paradise is a powerful monologue exploring what it takes from us to begin again.
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Alison Kinnaird MBE: Art in Glass 2022 - A Closer Look
Alison Kinnaird is one of the world's leading glass artists and engravers and this Open Studio Exhibition at Shillinghill Studios features a range of work including new creations.
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Death By Chocolate! Murder Mystery Online
Join Spirit Of Glasgow for this interactive online Murder Mystery drama, set in Victorian Glasgow - a true story of a love affair gone wrong!
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Powderhall Bronze Editions Festival Exhibition
Powderhall Bronze Editions is holding a festival exhibition showcasing artwork by a variety of Scottish artists and also handcrafted furniture by local contemporary makers.
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Blood Harmony
Blood Harmony is an uplifting and universal story about moving on, and the healing power of family – love them or loathe them.
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From Waste to Wall
From reinterpreting autism to reimagining single-use products – artist James Owen Thomas is changing perspectives in Edinburgh this summer.
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A Ladder To The Stars
Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!
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A Secret Show by Cameron Young
Cameron Young is one of the hottest names in modern magic. Secret Show is a brand new show that Cameron will be debuting at the Edinburgh fringe.
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AAA Stand-Up Late at Gilded Balloon
AAA Stand-Up Late at Gilded Balloon, the total sell-out 2005-2019, returns with a brand new line-up!
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Abandoman: Svengali
Ireland's finest hip hop musical comedian, is back in the Cow with his biggest show yet. Combining hip hop, pop, EDM and more, Abandoman will leave you high on life - without leaving George Square.
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Activities of Daily Living
When her Medicare card arrived with a special old age pensioner invisibility cloak, one woman decides to fight back.
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Afghanistan is Not Funny by Henry Naylor
Afghanistan is Not Funny by Henry Naylor comes direct to Edinburgh Fringe from the Adelaide Fringe, where it won twelve five-star reviews and two major awards.
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Age is a Feeling
From Haley McGee, creator of sell-out The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, comes a brand-new show inspired by interviews with hospice workers, interactions with mystics and trips to the cemetery.
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Alice Brine: Brinestorm
In her much-anticipated debut hour, Alice Brine, the award-winning, sell-out New Zealand comedian rips the lid off the reality of life with ADHD.
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Alice Fraser: Chronos
Come see Australian comedian Alice Fraser (The Bugle) use her hour to turn time inside out and back to front. It'll be fun! It's a comedy show!
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Almost Adult
Anne-Tilley's Almost Adult combines clown-style physical comedy with touching vulnerability. Come along for a good laugh and leave with a single tear rolling down your cheek!
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Americana: A Murder Ballad
A group of teenagers are stuck in a murder ballad they cannot escape – the killer could be anywhere or anyone. Could it be you?
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An Evening with Tara Boland
Join Tara Boland as she pays homage to her greatest inspirations but mainly, herself! Get ready for miniature Miley Cyrus music videos and the sexiest Marilyn Monroe impression you've ever seen.
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Andrew Maxwell: Krakatoa
Don't miss double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Maxwell when he brings his show 'Krakatoa' to the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Angel by Henry Naylor
The multi award-winning story of Rehana, Angel of Kobane, returns to Edinburgh in a new production from Torch Theatre.
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Anna Clifford: I See Dead(ly) People
In a hilarious show about positivity versus the World, Anna Clifford will have you in stitches with real stories that are unbelievable!
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Bad Clowns: Invasion
A mind-controlling alien has infiltrated Earth. Worst of all, it's taken over one of the audience members. Can our agents locate this alien before it's too late?
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Basil Brush: Unleashed... And Uncut
The legendary fox returns to Edinburgh with a brand-new show for the adults, following his totally sold-out 2019 fringe debut.
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Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show
Come join in the mayhem as Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family!
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Baxter vs the Bookies
Baxter vs the Bookies follows the fluctuating fortunes of an ageing, old-fashioned, horse-racing tipster, pitting himself against the firepower of the Bookies!
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Beg For Me
Beg For Me, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is a one-act, two-player show exploring the dangerous world of alt-right activism in the context of the January 6th US insurrection.
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Best of So You Think You’re Funny?
Don't miss a new show for 2022 bringing you the best of the winners and finalists from 2021's So You Think You're Funny? comedy newcomer competition!
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BIRD with Kylie Vincent
Bird is an edgy, heartfelt, thought-provoking piece that can make anyone feel less alone in their trauma. It's honest, hilarious, and tear-jerking. Don't miss it.
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Business Casual: Feral
American comedy trio Business Casual return to the Fringe with their new hour, FERAL!
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Card Ninja
After sold-out shows at festivals around world Card Ninja, the one-man, Fringe phenomenon returns!
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Cerys Bradley: Sportsperson
Written and performed by Cerys Bradley, Sportsperson is a show about playing sport and fitting in and how Cerys is quite bad at both of those things!
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Chris Gethard: A Father And The Sun
Chris Gethard, the 'New York comedy institution' and host of the Beautiful/Anonymous podcast makes a much-anticipated return to Edinburgh following a six-year absence!
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Christy Coysh: Bangarang!
What happens when you give a bearded, northern lad with a voice of silk and an ass that won't quit a loop station and a room at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
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Cirque Berserk!
Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand, featuring all your favourite Cirque Berserk! acts plus some thrilling new ones!
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Drag Queens vs. Zombies
Award-winning drag stars Kate Butch and Crudi Dench have their star-studded cabaret show crashed by brain-hungry zombies.
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Eleanor Tiernan: Away With The Fairies
Don't miss a bonkers hour of stand-up, story and song from Fest's idiot savant, Eleanor Tiernan!
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Elf Lyons: Raven
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee Elf Lyons floats to the Fringe with her new horrifying comedy show inspired by Stephen King!
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Epic Film Music Concert
Enjoy the most iconic film soundtracks, played live in a unique, epic performance featuring violin, piano, guitar and a superb light show.
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Esther Manito: #NotAllMen
In her award-winning stand-up show, Esther Manito (Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show) looks back at the era of lad mags, landlines and cock-n-ball graffiti.
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Eve: All About Her
Award-winning actor and cabaret artist Keith Ramsay blends live music and spoken word to deconstruct the concepts of camp and queer mythology for a post-Stonewall generation.
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Finlay Christie: OK Zoomer
Don't miss this debut hour from fast-rising star, award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie!
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Flandam’s Musical Comedy Hootennany!
Don't miss Flandam’s Musical Comedy Hootennany when it comes to Edinburgh as part of the Fringe Festival!
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Foil Arms and Hog - Hogwash
Ireland’s top sketch comedy group, Foil Arms and Hog, return to McEwan hall to premiere their new show ‘Hogwash’.
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Fruit Flies Like a Banana
Three performers. 20+ acts. 60 minutes. Music, theatre and dance collide in this madcap variety show.
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Fruit Flies Like a Banana: Kids!
The multi-talented musicians of The Fourth Wall play while dancing a tango, riding hoverboards and even hanging upside down! Music leaps off the stage in this fan favourite from North America.
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Gabby Killick
Award-winning comedian Gabby Killick debuts her new show Game of Thongs at the Edinburgh Fringe where she’ll take a hilarious frolic through the modern-day jungle of sex, drugs and cancel culture!
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General Secretary
One of the Scotsman's Best Duos at the Fringe, Thick 'n' Fast return to take on the world.
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Grace Campbell: A Show About Me(n)
Grace Campbell makes her eagerly awaited Fringe return following 2019's sell-out run, with a new show about her two lifelong passions; men and herself.
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Grant Busé : SentiMENTAL!
Were the good old days really that good? Australian comic Grant Busé delivers an unforgettable, live music-fuelled deconstruction of our selective memories.
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GRAV by Owen Thomas
Gareth J Bale stars in this multi award-winning one-man show exploring the life and times of one of Wales' most loved sons, Ray Gravell.
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Harriet Dyer: Trigger Warning
Harriet Dyer is an award-winning comedian, mental health advocate and an experience to behold. Here doth lie quite the harrowing tale, one you won't forget in a hurry.
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I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about being a musical theatre performer... if only there were any who'd admit it.
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Ian Lynam: Autistic License
In a stand-up comedy show exploring diagnosis, relationships, sexuality, creativity and the history of autism, Ian sets out to prove autistic people have more to offer than being good at maths.
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I’m With Stupid
Director, screenwriter, author and stand-up comedian JD Shapiro's fascinating account of his unconventional journey from that New Jersey childhood to collaborations with Hollywood icons.
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Ignacio Lopez: El Cómico
Spain's best export, Ignacio Lopez, scrutinises his family tree and his immigrant upbringing in a relentlessly funny show about clashing cultures, legacies, and never fitting in.
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International Comedy Jam
You never know who Tehran Von Ghasri's bringing to his stage. Chappelle? Tiffany Haddish? Omid Djalili? Kevin Hart?
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Jack Docherty - Nothing But?
Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, and one of Scotland's favourite comic performers, returns to the festival with a tender, playful, darkly comic tale.
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James Roque: Badong
A favourite on the New Zealand comedy scene for the last 10 years, Kiwi-Filipino James Roque makes his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Jamie MacDonald: Reasonably Adjusted
Blindingly funny jokes aren't enough these days, comedians must have a personal struggle now and Jamie Macdonald wants some of that action!
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Janeane Garofalo: Pardon My Tangent
Janeane Garofalo, the iconic American comedian and actress, returns to the Fringe with her acerbic wit, following multiple sell-out runs.
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Jason Byrne: Unblocked
Join Jason live on stage as he unleashes what he does best! Guaranteed pure and utter Unblocked joy and laughter.
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Jeena Bloom: The Homecoming Queen
This is the funny and sad story store of one transgender woman's journey through America from both sides of the gender line.
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Jen Ives: Peak Trans
As the discourse on trans people becomes more toxic in the UK – comedian, trans woman and nuisance Jen Ives is here to sort it all out, hun.
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John Robertson: The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket!
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JoJo Sutherland: Growing Old Disgracefully
Jojo Sutherland is starting life all over again with the emphasis on living and Don't Stop Me Now as her funeral music.
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Jon Courtenay: Against The Odds
Having triumphed on Britain's Got Talent, Jon combines comedy, music and drama in a brand-new show exploring the true story of his television success while secretly fighting for his life.
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Julie Jay: Oops, This Is Toxic
This Is Toxic is a celebration of surviving sexism and toxic situations. But most of all, it is a celebration of Britney Spears!
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Just These Please: Honestly No Pressure Either Way
With three five star sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, over 60million views online and a tendency to list things in threes,Just These Please are back with 25 brand new sketches and songs!
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Justin Moorhouse : Stretch & Think
Justin Moorhouse is back at the Fringe with a brand-new show: still funny, yet middle-aged.
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Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights
Fear of Heights is a heart-warming and hilarious biographical tale that examines what it means to be a man, and how one generation measures success relative to their forebears' themes.
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Kevin Quantum: Dark Matter
Britain's Got Talent Finals to Breadline. Lockdown Baby to BBC Commission. Edinburgh Magician Kevin Quantum is back at the Fringe with his most joyful show to date - Dark Matter!
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Kylie Brakeman Presents: Linda Hollywood’s Big Hollywood Night
Kylie Brakeman emerged as one of the pandemic's most popular online comedians with over 60 million views and 400k followers across all platforms and you can catch her at the Fringe Festival!
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Land - A Scottish Musical
Land celebrates compassion and community that transcends shifting cultures, asking that we take a second to re-evaluate our relationships with the earth and our neighbours.
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Late Night Dirty Scrabble with Rob Rouse & Friends
It's the late night comedy gameshow that put's the 'dick' in dictionary. It's scrabble, but with utter filth.
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Laughing Stock
Now for the first time at Fringe, direct from Los Angeles, a comedy revue featuring some of the hottest new voices in American independent stand-up.
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Leah Lamarr
Join this 'breakout star' (Fast Company) of American comedy as she brings her raunchy, clever and hilarious observations on life, sex, crypto and the pandemic to the UK stage for the first time.
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Lew Fitz: Soft Lad
Award winning Lew Fitz had sell-out previews, catch this rising star whilst you can!
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Lizard Boy
Equal parts comic book lore and coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is the thrilling original rock musical.
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Lou Conran: A Show
Lou Conran is a superlative storyteller and masterful at spinning a yarn. Her new show compromises of hilarious anecdotes, stories and the minutiae of life. Light relief through the shite of life.
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Lucy Frederick’s Big Fat Wedding
Here comes the bride, forty-foot wide! It's the wedding of the century and you're invited as Lucy Frederick – walks down the aisle.
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Magic Roman’s Summer Holiday
Join Magic Roman on the most epic holiday ever. Expect adventure, laughter, chaos and... magic! This unforgettable show promises some jaw-dropping moments, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Maisie Adam at Gilded Balloon
Fresh from Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new show for 2022, Buzzed.
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Man of 100 Faces
One performer. 100 characters. One hour. Impossible? Not for The Man of 100 Faces.
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Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Gameshow For Awful Children
The UK's favourite Frenchman channels his acerbic humour and quick-fire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child.
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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson is a regular at the Fringe and he's bringing back his show with some of the favourites plus some new experiments to delight the audience.
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Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman
A unique, hilarious and unmissable one-man show from the worlds most critically acclaimed variety artist - Mat Ricardo.
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Men With Coconuts
The multi award-winning Scottish improv troupe are back! Men With Coconuts use audience suggestions to create an hour of emotional balladry, lyrical wizardry and musical husbandry.
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Mischief Movie Night
Mischief return to the Edinburgh Fringe stepping back to their comedy roots with Mischief Movie Night, the improvised movie live on stage!
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Mythos: Ragnarok
A unique troupe of multi-talented actors, wrestlers, comedians and stunt performers merged their worlds to create the world’s first original theatre show with full contact stage combat!
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Nikki Britton – One Small Step
After selling out at Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, Nikki Britton is bringing her award nominated show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Notflix: Binge
The Spice Girls of improv return for a fifth triumphant year in their five-star, sell-out, totally improvised musical comedy.
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Paddy Young: Laugh, You Rats!
Following a sell-out 2021 run, the northern scamp returns with his distinctive line in absurdity, bravely taking a stand against his housemates, water snobs, and worst of all, jugglers.
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Patrick Spicer: Who’s This All of a Sudden?
Debut hour from one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit. Patrick Spicer will be recounting his deepest fears and humiliations in a funny and credible way.
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Pernille Haaland: Resting Confused Face
When the pandemic hit, comedian Pernille Haaland did what any desperate millennial with a Tik Tok account would do; sign up for online therapy!
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Pete Firman: Bag Of Tricks
Pete Firman returns to the Fringe with an astonishing new show. Expect Pete's trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic!
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Pete Heat: BLIMEY
Join lanky urban wizard Pete Heat as he uses comedy and mind-blowing tricks to explore that most divisive of subjects: magic itself.
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Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters
If you're brave, come along and watch 'Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters'. A family show filled with singing, dancing, comedy and even a sea monster...
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Railed - Headfirst Acrobats
Railed by Headfirst Acrobats is a western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and hilarious comic timing!
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Randy Feltface
Fresh off the back of a sold out world tour, Randy Feltface makes his long-awaited return to the UK with brand new jokes and a second-hand suit, catch him live at The Fringe!
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REDEEMher - How I screwed Up My Perfect Mormon Life
Tatum becomes the virgin bride of her sweetheart, entering an eternal marriage in the Mormon Church but after one night of illicit sex, Tatum is plunged into a deep well of guilt, sorrow and remorse.
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Richard Stott: Afterparty
Join Richard Stott as he contemplates whether he's missed the boat. His friends have families, 6 figure salaries and houses. He has a level-2 food hygiene certificate and acid reflux!
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Rob Rouse: No Refunds
Rob Rouse (Bottom, BBC's Upstart Crow) has performed stand-up since winning So You Think You're Funny? at Edinburgh in 1998. Now, aged 48, he is no more mature.
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Robyn Perkins: Million Dollar Maybe
Think you're tough? Funny? Bisexual? Prove it. Sounds ridiculous? This show weaves together the stories of a sexual orientation scientist and an award-winning comedian, both trying to prove just that.
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Sad Girls Club
Welcome to Sad Girls Club, where girls are allowed to be... well... sad. Because as we all know being a woman in 2022, talking about anything is a minefield.
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Sam Morrison: Sugar Daddy
US comedian Sam Morrison (The Drew Barrymore Show) grapples with the death of his partner. He makes grief hilarious through tales of love, diabetes and seagull attacks.
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Sammy Obeid
Sammy Obeid, the host of Netflix 100 Humans hits the Edinburgh stage with an hour of stand-up.
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Schalk Bezuidenhout: I’ll Make Laugh To You (Like You Want Me To)
Following an incredible Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2019 and fresh from a 2022 Netflix special, Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with love in his heart and jokes in his pocket.
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Scottish Falsetto Socks: Eurovision Sock Contest
Earth's funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. Fresh from their appearance on Britain's Got Talent, they bring you a whole song contest for your voting pleasure.
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Seann Walsh: Is Dead. Happy Now?
Seann Walsh returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with his new stand-up show 'Is Dead. Happy Now?'.
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Shamilton: An Improvised Musical
Ever heard of this small off-Broadway show called Hamilton? It wasn’t very big, so we’re not surprised. Anyway, Shamilton! is just like that, but (ahem) better!
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Shazia Mirza: COCONUT
I survived The Island with Bear Grylls – who knew that would prepare me for what was about to come...
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Shit-faced Shakespeare - Macbeth
The smash-hit, multi sell-out Fringe phenomenon is back with their hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Macbeth, with an entirely shit-faced cast member!
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Sian Davies: About Time
Sian Davies, best Debut show Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 and Funny Women runner-up, brings her show 'About Time' to the Fringe!
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Simon David: White Gay
From racism to body image, porn addiction to gay Tories, Simon David has a catchy song for just about everything wrong with the community he loves to hate!
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Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody
An entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fan-fiction title. With live musical accompaniment!
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Stewart Lee: Basic Lee (Work in Progress) Preview
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.
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Stewart Lee: Snowflake
In the last ever performances of this show, Stewart Lee looks at how the Covid-Brexit era has impacted on the culture war declared on lovely woke snowflakes by horrible people.
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Stokes and Summers: Careering
Evening Standard TikTok Star and Funny Women Award nominees, Stokes and Summers, present a new show about the quirks and perks of the modern workplace.
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Tales from a Haunted Bookshop
A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults.
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Tehran Von Ghasri: Gonna Get Cancelled
Named to honor his city of birth, Tehran Van Ghasri is the funniest, most charismatic, sexy, no-holds-barred Black, Iranian, Jewish, Baptist, Muslim, Zoroastiran, agnostic comedian you will ever see!
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The Awkward Silence’s Big Break
Award-winning comedy duo The Awkward Silence present their dynamic father and son prison musical.
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The Black Blues Brothers
Having thrilled audiences at the Fringe in 2019 with a sell-out, five-star run, The Black Blues Brothers returns to Assembly this summer.
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The Cambridge Impronauts present: Keeping Up with the Kimprov
Tired of all the scripted "reality" TV? Keeping Up With the Kimprov is your daily dose of reality TV, but actually unscripted!
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The Club Valentine Comedy Hour
Club Valentine is is an emerging collective on the Irish comedy scene, dedicated to bringing absurd comedy into the mainstream.
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The Dark Room (For Kids!)
The Dark Room (For Kids!) is an interactive adventure featuring terrible prizes and total mayhem! Recommended for 11+ but younger kids are welcome.
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The Dirty Thirty PLUS
The Dirty Thirty PLUS is the live-est of live theatre exploding the conventions of performance. A new valiant attempt to perform 30 plays in just one hour!
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The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
Hilarious comedy, The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns by Gillian Duffy, proves that love and relationships haven't changed that much in 200 years after all! Catch it at the Fringe Festival this August!
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The Giant Killers
Long Lane Theatre return the Edinburgh with their hit play The Giant Killers, telling the true story of footballs greatest ever underdogs - Darwen FC.
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The Improv Musical
Now in our 10th year! Smash-hit production, The Improv Musical returns to take the Fringe by storm.
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The Intervention
The Intervention is a new black comedy by Keir McAllister, award-winning writer of The Bench.
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The Oxford Alternotives
The Oxford Alternotives were the first a cappella group set up at the University of Oxford as an alternative to the chapel choirs and are known for their creative takes on contemporary music.
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The Oxford Imps
Oxford's wittiest minds return with their spectacular smorgasbord of devastatingly funny improvised comedy!
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The People vs. The Oxford Revue
After almost two years of silence, Oxford's critically acclaimed student sketch troupe are making a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Fringe with The People vs. The Oxford Revue
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The Road to Ballina
Jakko Jakszyk, guitarist/singer with King Crimson, was born Michael Curran. Adopted by Polish and French parents, Jakko grew up wondering who he was.
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The Song of Fergus and Kate
The Song of Fergus and Kate is an interactive adventure that uses storytelling, music and animation to encourage children to celebrate their differences.
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The Sorries
After a sell-out run in 2019, The Sorries are delighted to be back again in front of live audiences at Pleasance at EICC!
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The Transfiguration of Mrs Lamen
This play has been described as Pinteresque, with moments of surreality, and a wealth of dark humour. An original script from performed playwright Alex J Yates.
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Today I Killed My Very First Bird
Today I Killed My Very First Bird explores hope and despair, combining immersive sound and bold storytelling to create a vivid and visceral theatrical experience.
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Tom Crosbie: Nerd’s Eye View
Armed with a Rubik's cube and a childlike delight at the world, Tom Crosbie's show is a critical hit.
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Tom Skelton: 2020 Visions
Could you see the funny side to going blind? Twelve years on from losing most of his sight, Tom Skelton ‘looks’ back at over a decade of being blind and wonders what might have been.
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Tom Walker – Javelin
New mimes, new jokes, same old crazy old Tom Walker. That’s right it is a new show 'Javelin' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy’d!
Fringe World 2019 Best Comedy Show nominee Award winning Troy Hawke comes to Underbelly Bristo Square as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Two’s Company
Two's Company is the new comedy drama from the writer of The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns and co-writer of The Wedding Planners, Gillian Duffy... don't miss it at the Fringe Festival!
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Viva Your Vulva: The Hole Story
50% of women aren't sure which is their vulva and which is their vagina. Elaine Miller, a funny, frank, factual fanny Fellow of Physiotherapy doesn't think that's OK.
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Watson: The Final Problem
The Final Problem is a one-man show about the life and times of Sherlock Holmes's ever-reliable right hand man, John Watson and performed by Tim Marriott (BBC's Brittas Empire).
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Weegie Hink Ae That?
From sketches to songs aboot aw things Scottish, come see these wee comical dafties dae what they dae best. Fast-paced, witty comedy with clever twists on Scottish culture.
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What The Heart Wants
What The Heart Wants is a new comedy by Bert Tyler-Moore co-creator of The Windsors.
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Will Mars: My Life in One-Liners
Will Mars used to think his life was a joke – but he was wrong, it's more like 300. Brace yourself for more jokes than you thought possible!
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Will Tell and The Big Bad Baron
Enjoy madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers.
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Will Tell and the Big Bad Baron
Will Tell and the Big Bad Baron is a madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers!
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Yippee Ki Yay
Achingly funny, rhyming retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh: Fringe First winner, BBC Audio Drama Best Comedy winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue).
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Amazing Bubble Man
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
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Are You Being Murdered?
World premiere of a new murder mystery starring Arthur Bostrom ('Allo 'Allo!) set in the golden age of BBC sitcoms, from the acclaimed Father Brown writer David Semple.
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Attenborough and His Animals
Two hapless fools recreate wonderful scenes of the natural world. Clownfish return to Edinburgh with an updated version of their hit show!
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Black is the Color of My Voice
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone returns with a new performer under her direction.
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Bloody Elle - A Gig Musical
This loud, proud love story is heart-warmingly honest and belly achingly funny. Stuffed full of those stomach-flipping-time-stopping moments that everyone will recognise.
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Boris Live at Five
For the fraction of the cost of a fixed penalty notice, pose your question to our fearless leader at this chat-show-cum-Question-Time-cum-work-event.
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Boy: Looking For Friends
Performed by Piotr Sikora, a Polish clown and comedian, Boy: Looking For Friends is an adventurous tale about friendship, courage and ice cream chocolate bars – for adults and children!
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Buffy: Revamped
Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, it's the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.
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Cassie Workman: Aberdeen
A magical realist biography of Kurt Cobain. Cassie Workman time travels through nineties Washington, to unravel life, death, and rock and roll, in this heartbreaking, stunning homage to an icon!
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ComedySportz
Now in its 15th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is the award winning, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show for all ages you won't want to miss!
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Connor Burns: Live, Laugh, Loathe
Don't miss Connor Burns, one of the most exciting emerging acts on the Scottish comedy circuit, live at Just The Tonic, Sub-Atomic Room as part of The Fringe Festival!
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Craig Hill: I Always Knew I Had it in Me!
Craig Hill brings his new show 'I Always Knew I Had it in Me!' to Just The Tonic at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Daniel Sloss: New Work in Progress
Scotland’s international comedy star is doing a run of shows to work up new material for his next tour. Catch him at Just The Tonic Atomic Room as part of Edinburgh Fringe.
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Fred MacAulay In Conversation
Fred MacAulay, one of Scotland's best-loved stand-ups, is back with his live chat show. Joining him each day will be stars from the worlds of sport, entertainment, business and politics.
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Happy Meal
The world premiere of Tabby Lamb’s Happy Meal is a joyful queer rom-com where Millennial meets Gen Z and change is all around.
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Henning Wehn: It’ll All Come Out In The Wash
Watch Henning give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical at The Queen's Hall in August!
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Inside the Robot: Quick, I Need Your Help!
There is a robot in trouble and it needs your help! An immersive, educational and hilarious spectacular suitable for ages 5+, but fun for everyone.
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Jimeoin: The Craic!
Don't miss a hilarious evening of World-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master Jimeoin!
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Kai Humphries: Mischief!
Multi award-winning stand-up, podcaster and author, KaiKai Humphries bring his new show 'Mischief to the Stand Edinburgh as part of the Fringe!
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Late‘n’Live
Late‘n’Live returns in all its glory, featuring a stellar line-up of the very best acts from across the festival every night.
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Liam Farrelly, God’s Brother-in-Law
Don't award winning comedian Liam Farrelly's first full-length solo show at Just The Tonic at Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Mark Thomas: Black & White Preview
Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics when Mark Thomas comes to the Stand Edinburgh with a preview of his new show, Black and White as part of Edinburgh Fringe!
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Oliver Coleman – Sublime
Oliver Coleman debuted his hit solo show Poolside in 2019, touring to festivals across the country. Don’t miss his brand-new offering 'Sublime', guaranteed to make your cheeks hurt!
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Paul McCaffrey: We Go Again
Enjoy a brand-new hour of stand-up from Paul McCaffrey, one of the best comics currently working in the UK.
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Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Join Peppa Pig at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert!
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Prehysterical - Headfirst Acrobats
Prehysterical is a hilarious circus show for children and parents of all ages, following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh natural world.
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Psychodrama
A gripping, at times hilarious revenge tale about an actress in her 40’s under investigation for the murder of an auteur theatre director.
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Rob Madge: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is the joyous autobiographical story of social-media sensation Rob Madge.
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Something About George – The George Harrison Story
Something About George – The George Harrison Story enjoys its Edinburgh premiere this Summer at the Fringe Festival. The show pays tribute to the man dubbed the “quiet Beatle”.
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Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story
In this critically acclaimed show, singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon.
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The Best of Scottish Comedy
Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
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The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid with Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson and a cast of four return with a brand-new show based on her much-loved books including The Smartest Giant in Town, The Singing Mermaid, The Highway Rat, and The Gruffalo.
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The Last Return
One final night. One last chance. Five people queue for a ticket to the hottest show in town. All they must do is simply wait in line. But what in life is ever simple?
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Tom GK: How To Record The Greatest Album of All Time
Former Daily Telegraph music critic Tom GK has decided to record the greatest album of all time – despite the fact that he has lost most of his hearing.
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Trainspotting Live
Direct from a global tour, this is a ticket to ride you won't soon forget. Back after five sold-out Fringe seasons, so book early!
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What it’s Like to be a Bird
An exhibition of illustrations and related artworks from the book 'What it's Like to be a Bird', written by Tim Birkhead and illustrated by Catherine Rayner, comes to Scottish Ornithologists Club.
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Amber Topaz: Greying Still Slaying
Catch this fierce, femme, fabulous, musical comedy show from the multi award-winning, international cabaret sensation Amber Topaz at the Fringe!
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Biscuit Barrel: Wafering Heights
Biscuit Barrel, the acclaimed hyperactive group, return to the Edinburgh Fringe with 69 sketches performed in an hour!
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Cameron Gibson - Mysteries; an Hour of Impossibilities
Join Cameron Gibson on a journey of discovery through influence, thought and imagination as he uses his unique skills of mind-reading, psychology, mystery and magic to demonstrate extraordinary feats.
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Circa: Humans 2.0
A tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal, and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.
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Edinburgh Comedy Allstars
The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly!
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Elliot Bibby and the Magical Beach Ball
This year, international multi award-winning magician Elliot Bibby is supported by his faithful friend Barry the Beach Ball in another captivating comedy magic show!
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Flamenco Fiesta at The Fringe
Alba Flamenca bring a new show to the Fringe! Bursting with raw emotion and explosive rhythms, this fiesta of pure dance, music and intensity brings the best of a real Andalucian night.
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Frank Sanazi Das Vegas
The Prince of Dark Comedy returns to Edinburgh with his new show, accompanied by his singing dictators The Iraq Pack and a cast of mind-blowing acts.
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Gareth Waugh: Doozy
Don't miss the new show from Gareth Waugh, Scotland's fastest rising comedy star, as part of the Fringe!
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Illicit Thrill: Close Encounters
The Fringe's shadiest late-night strip joint is back and we have missed you! Join the illicit crew as they welcome audiences back for a show that is rude, crude and nude!
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Jo Caulfield: Bad Attitude
Don't miss Award-winning comedian Jo Cauldfield when she brings her show 'Bad Attitute' to the Stand Edinburgh as part of the Fringe!
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Movin’ Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music
Living legend Movin’ Melvin Brown is bringing a Broadway version of his acclaimed show devoted to Black music from the 50s to the present to the Edinburgh Fringe.
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OK Let Me Explain
This is a Fringe debut for brand-new comedy improv panel show, OK, Let Me Explain, hosted by Ross Leslie. The audience picks the nightly winner and is in control of the show, kind of!
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Prejudice and Pride
Prejudice and Pride is a new folk musical comedy reimagining Jane Austen’s classic novel in modern America with gender-swapped characters.
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Ross Leslie: Massive Queue At The Tip
Ross Leslie, five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, brings his third hour to Edinburgh, featuring jokes, laughs and cycling safety awareness.
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Sex Tips For Straight Women From a Gay Man
Sport on the Fringe
Join Bobby Nwanze and guests this August for a new to the Fringe, a chat show with leading sports figures from across the UK!
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The BIG LOVE Exhibition (Contemporary Street Art by SLEEK)
Young Scottish contemporary artist Sleek debuts an exhibition of work showcasing his street art at Queen Street Studio as part of the Festival Fringe!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Following a two-year hiatus, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 5th to 27th August!
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The Stand Late Club
Latenight comedy at its best. Eight superb showcases from Scotland’s favourite club!
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Circus Abyssinia: Tulu
After touring internationally, including a sell-out run in New York, Circus Abyssinia are thrilled to return with their greatly anticipated new show.
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Hotel Paradiso
Full of hijinks and impeccable clowning, Lost in Translation will treat audiences to heart-stopping aerial, stunning floor acrobatics, and extraordinary juggling.
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Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe
Mervyn Stutter and his team carefully research the Fringe and bring you live 'tasters' from seven top shows in a packed 90 minute late lunchtime extravaganza at The Pleasance!
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My Vagina’s Priceless
Featuring hysterically honest tales and stunning vocals, Rosie returns to Edinburgh with her brand new show full of songs, stories and sass!
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Palimpsest
Palimpsest is a very silly show about free will, destiny and identity from writer/actor Alex Lacey.
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So You Think You’re Funny? Competition Heats
See the UK's longest running and best comedy newcomer competition, So You Think You're Funny?, back for its 35th year!
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The Beatles Were A Boyband
Scottish women's theatre company F-Bomb returns with a radical new play. The Beatles Were a Boyband is an urgent and unapologetically feminine response to misogyny. Bad vibes only.
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The Tartan Titan
The Tartan Titan inflatable assault course, the next blockbuster addition to Conifox Adventure Park, arrives this Summer!
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Tom Little Has Good Reviews So Prepare To Be Impressed
Award-winning stand-up comedian Tom Little returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his fifth solo show.
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Waiting for Hamlet
Winner of the Kenneth Branagh New Writing Award, this comedy about a tragedy sees Yorick try to stop the King making the biggest mistake of his afterlife.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Taking place in the heart of Scotland's capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
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Music & Migration in Georgian Edinburgh: The Story of Felix Yaniewicz
An exhibition telling the story of Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848), a celebrated Polish-Lithuanian violin virtuoso, who settled in Scotland and founded the first Edinburgh music festival in 1815.
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Outside In Art Week
Come along to this week of creative workshops on the theme of Outside In, led by Mousa alNana, culminating in a new participatory artwork which will be on show throughout August.
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Afternoon Acoustic Blues
Whisky Road are a highly acclaimed acoustic bluest trio and you can catch them at The Jazz Bar as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation - Power, Politics and Tractors
Join Ayesha Hazarika and her daily panel of top guests from the world of comedy and politics as they crunch through the day's news with wit and wisdom.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Counting and Cracking
Discover the story of one family's journey through love, heartbreak, civil war and migration to Australia in this epic multigenerational tale.
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Handbook of Civilian Defense (What Every Loyal American Can Do To Help The United States Win The War)
JUVENILIA at Suffolk University, Boston will be introducing an original play with music by Wesley Savick to the 75th annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
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Hive Geometrix
Artist Stephen Livingstone brings his series of works titled 'Hive Geometrix' into the unique and appropriately contextualising, Edinburgh Honey Co.
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Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have
Will he be able to surmount the insurmountable and get every single person in the world to like him? Or is it time for him to face the music?
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The Blossom Theatre Project: Drama Classes for 7-12 year olds
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence in a fun and creative way? Then book them into these drama classes in Stockbridge, Morningside and Portobello!
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Edinburgh International Festival: Medea
National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.
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Shona the Musical Choir
An African/Scottish group present original songs from African composer/playwright Neo Vilakazi. This critically acclaimed show comes to Edinburgh International Conference Centre in August.
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Paul Zerdin: Hands Free
The America's Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin brings his latest smash-hit show to Edinburgh for the first time.
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Colinton Arts Summer Exhibition
Visit this emerging gallery in Edinburgh's leafy Colinton suburb to view their Summer Exhibition, featuring 25 Scottish artists across a variety of mediums!
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Dean Owens: From Leith to Tucson
Dean Owens is a spellbinding live performer, armed with a searingly soulful voice, skilfully crafted songs and earworm-inducing melodies.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Windows of Displacement
Connecting dance, spoken word and song, Windows of Displacement explores the human lives entangled in politics of power and oppression.
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Outdoor Cinema Experience at Dalkeith Country Park
Adventure Cinema is back with a bang and coming to Dalkeith Country Park from 12th to 14th August!
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4 Hills Experience - a hike with a twist
Join Jump Edinburgh for this challenging but beautiful way to explore Edinburgh with a friendly and supportive group on Saturday 13th August!
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ABBA Drag-A-Long
Another DRAG-TASTIC performance takes our stage this August as The Three Sisters pay tribute to ABBA and celebrate their most iconic and dance worthy tunes of all time!
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An Objectively Hilarious Show
A big old extravaganza from your new favourite production company. There'll be stars, there'll be jokes, there'll be idiots, there'll be bloody good stuff actually.
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Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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BBQ @ The Neighbourhood
Looking for something to do during the fringe? Want to spend time with good company and good food? Join us for a BBQ @ The Neighbourhood!
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
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Castle Street Market
Filled with a wide varity of gifts, food and drinks, Castle Street Market is a perfect place to seek out gifts that perfectly compliment the high street stores.
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Doing Bits at The Three Sisters
Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for an evening of Fringe Variety, hosted by our fantastic Boylesque performer, Tom Harlow!
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Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Artists in Residence
Look out for our Artists in Residence: Lizzy Stewart, author of There’s a Tiger in the Garden, and botanical illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Fiction at its Finest
From debut novelists to giants of literature: hear from some of the world’s finest writers of fiction.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Legacies of Colonialism
A powerful collection of events offers different perspectives on modern civilisation and our supposedly post-colonial world.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Lost in Music
In this series, world-famous musicians, music journalists and writers share stories of their personal journeys through the world of music.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Mesmerising Memoirs
This Festival we hear from authors with extraordinary personal stories to tell. These sacred glimpses into the very different lives of others have a shared humanity at their heart.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Method in the Madness
In this series, we welcome authors who have penned their personal mental health journeys, as well as those who offer refreshing solutions to some of the issues affecting our wellbeing today.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Playing with Books
Embark on a theatrical journey through books: stories are brought to life through performance, music and discussion.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Poetry for the People
Whether dealing with grief, lamenting lost love, rejoicing in nature or questioning our place in the world: these poets – masters of their craft – cut to the heart.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Queer Love and Relationships
Join us for stories of strength, joy and diversity and events which get to the heart of issues affecting the queer community across the world today.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Scotland’s Stories Now
Stories are entwined in Scotland’s DNA. Scotland’s stories are told by many diverse voices, bringing us new ways of understanding the world through fiction and fact.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Talent Unbound
Some of the UK’s sharpest comedians, actors and screenwriters take a short break from their work on stage and screen to share their newly published books with us this August.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Heart of Europe
As European democracy comes under pressure once again, this series explores the histories that have shaped present culture and conflict across the continent.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The World Dissected: Political Discussions
This series examines the legacies, travesties, successes and failures of various political factions from across the globe, and the stories of those who have risked everything to resist.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Transatlantic Conversations
These conversations across the pond examine how contemporary literature can help us find common ground, innovative solutions and shared values.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Truth-Seekers: Essential History
The historians joining us to get to the heart of our historic truths – retracing lost narratives and reflecting on the shortcomings and all-too-often devastating legacies of our distorted past.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Women Behaving Badly
This August, we celebrate women who challenge and confront the social stigmas and residual legacies from centuries of patriarchal rule and chastisement.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Workshops
Our popular workshops are back: get hands-on with activities, learn new skills and participate in engaging conversations.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Malcolm Martineau and Steven Osborne
Two Edinburgh pianists combine their superb abilities for the first time in a performance of visionary richness and exuberance.
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Edinburgh International Festival: ROOM
Swiss artist James Thierrée returns to the International Festival with an unmissable spectacle from his physical theatre company.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Squarepusher
The genre-defying electronic artist fuses hypnotic dance music with futuristic sounds to create an ecstatic, fast-paced performance.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Book of Life
Rwandan writer & activist Kiki Katese takes to the stage with her all-female drumming group to share the powerful stories of those affected by the Rwandan genocide, in a performance filled with hope.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Vocal
Enjoy a performance of Persian classical and folk music hosted by Zozan Yasar and featuring Aref Ghorbani, interspersed with conversation around the censorship of music and cultural expression.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Wayne Marshall Plays Gershwin
Wayne Marshall joins Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an evening of rip-roaring tunes and joyful American classics, including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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Edinburgh Zoo After Hours for grown-ups
Join our handsome herd this summer as we open our gates after hours for grown-ups only to enjoy the summer evenings at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Elf Lyons: Talks Dirty For An Hour
Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons invites you for an hour of revelry, raconteuring and comedy, which your great-grandad would consider indecent for a lady to listen to.
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Exhibitions Out of Hours - FOOD: Recipe or Remedy
On Saturday 13th August visit the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh's food history exhibition, with workshops, tours and additional exhibits!
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Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
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Free People Floral Masterclass
Join us instore at Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh for a festival floral workshop in partnership with fashion-forward womenswear brand, Free People, and luxury local florist, Snapdragon!
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Fringe for Bairns
The Three Sisters will be hosting meet and greets for all the little ones to enjoy along with screening of their favourite films! And best of all? It's FREE.
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Glass Slippers And Silver Bullets
The critically acclaimed comedy-horror pantomime "Glass Slippers and Silver Bullets" returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August!
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Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
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Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
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Les Quizerables
An interactive late-night quiz for musical theatre queens. Hosted by little Cosette Katie Prichard, Les Quizerables pits the finest Broadway brains against one another.
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Needle Felting A Dog Head Portrait
HelloArt is collaborating with needle felting brand PawBaba to run this workshop on Saturday 13th August at Levels Cafe & Lounge!
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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Party at the Palace
The award winning Party at The Palace will return in 2022, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August.
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Planetarium Lates: Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.
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Planetarium Lates: Under Pressure
As part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are excited to bring you our BRAND-NEW presenter-led show, Under Pressure! Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean!
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Planetarium Lates: You Are Here
Join us at Dynamic Earth for a dramatic journey to the very edge of our solar system and back!
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Print your own Pampering Kit
Create a custom-designed, unique pampering kit made with your own two hands at this workshop run by Moody Monday!
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Revive Live Tour - Declan Welsh & the Decadent West
Declan Welsh & the Decadent West have a date at Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate on 13th August as part of the Revive Live Tour!
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Savourna Stevenson and Steve Kettley
Clarsach virtuoso Savourna Stevenson joins forces with old friend and saxophonist Steve Kettley at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 13th August as part of Scotland on Tour! Support comes from Jasmin Jet.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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Sculpture Saturdays Family Workshops
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is running a series of exciting artist-led workshops running throughout the summer designed for primary school aged children and their families but open to all.
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Set List: Stand-up Without a Net
Comedians are flashed a never-before-seen set list of topics and must instantly create a spontaneous and original new stand-up set, right then and there.
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That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market
Find your next colourful wardrobe addition with That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market at Waverley Market!
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The Ballad of Mulan
From the team behind the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show The Unknown Soldier. Grist to the Mill and Red Dragonfly Productions bring you the real Chinese heroine that inspired Disney's Mulan.
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The Breakfast Klub: Drag Brunch
Join us for the Breakfast Klub at Brewhemia! Throughout August we’ll have the best of the Scottish drag scene joining us every Saturday morning!
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The Sickening 90’s Drag Prom
Taking you back to high school for the prom you wish you'd had, this is the party that invites you to relive your school days as you join forces with your fellow Fringe-goers.
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The Sneeze by Anton Chekhov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
ATS Productions invite you to sample five of Chekhov's best, rarely performed, one-act comedic works set in Imperial Russia.
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The Ticking Clock
Theiya Dance Collective is premiering The Ticking Clock at the Fringe. The show explores the historical and present day relationship to the natural world in South Asian Classical Dance forms.
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The Ultimate Pickle
Join Dill on an adventure through the unexpected surprises in life in this fun and bold new play for all the family at Summerhall this August!
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While I Was Waiting by Helen Moore
Helen Moore’s work addresses themes of how rural space is used in the modern day and the impact that humans make on the environment. Catch her exhibition at Upright Gallery from 13th August!
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Active Birth Workshop
This active birth workshop, run by the Pregnancy and Parents Centre, helps to prepare you and your partner for labour.
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
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Castle Street Market
Filled with a wide varity of gifts, food and drinks, Castle Street Market is a perfect place to seek out gifts that perfectly compliment the high street stores.
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Doing Bits at The Three Sisters
Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for an evening of Fringe Variety, hosted by our fantastic Boylesque performer, Tom Harlow!
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Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Black Joy
From poetry and essays to fiction and memoirs, this series champions writing and writers which speak to the cultures and experiences of those within Black communities.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Found in Translation
These special events championing both exquisite translated works and the role of the translator in making stories written in other languages accessible to more people and cultures across the world.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Voices of YA Literature
Edinburgh International Festival: Amber
An interactive performance documenting a 23-mile walk from Dungavel Detention Centre to the Home Office in Glasgow.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Coppélia
Beloved classical ballet Coppélia is reimagined for the digital age in Scottish Ballet's darkly comic new production.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Salome
Celebrated Swedish soprano Malin Byström takes the title role in Strauss' one-act opera, alongside the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Sons of Kemet
A supergroup of British jazz talents, Sons of Kemet are famed for their incendiary live sets and complex, genre-bending sound.
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Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
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Impromptu Shakespeare
The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare's whip smart cast.
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Learn to Knit
Sara from Castaway Knitting is running a ‘Learn to Knit’ workshop on Sunday 14th August at Festival City Market!
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Les Quizerables
An interactive late-night quiz for musical theatre queens. Hosted by little Cosette Katie Prichard, Les Quizerables pits the finest Broadway brains against one another.
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Liza Pulman: The Heart of It
Fascinating Aida's singing star Liza Pulman takes centre stage at the Assembly George Square for one night only on Sunday 14 August with her brand-new show and album, The Heart of It!
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Musical Comedy Guide Showcase
Join us each afternoon to see a hand-picked selection of live comedy using music – funny songs, satirical parodies and more.
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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Scottish Ballet - Coppelia
Scottish Ballet's innovative new production of Coppelia at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh is a deliciously dark comedy of mischief and mistaken identity, reinvented for the digital age!
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Secret Herb Garden Masterclass
Enjoy an introduction and tasting of Secret Garden Distillery core-range gins with founder Hamish Martin then blending your own 20cl gin with a range of freshly distilled botanicals at Indigo Yard!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market
Find your next colourful wardrobe addition with That Tie Dye Place at Festival City Market at Waverley Market!
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The Best Ideas Happen in the Toilet
The Best Ideas Happen in The Toilet, by actor-writer Cláudia Saavedra, is thought-provoking and funny, but is here at the Fringe to provide comic relief, dick jokes, and some very relatable content.
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The Sickening 90’s Drag Prom
Taking you back to high school for the prom you wish you'd had, this is the party that invites you to relive your school days as you join forces with your fellow Fringe-goers.
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The War of The Worlds
Brought to life by award-winning actor and writer Ross Ericson, enjoy an exciting new adaptation of HG Wells' classic story from the team behind the Fringe sell-out show Moby Dick!
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Writing workshop - Find Your Flow
Come along to a full-day, in-person event to tap into your creativity and discover the magic of writing as a reflective practice!
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