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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe.

Artists and performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and includes theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, children's shows, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions and events.

Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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Forth on The Fringe

7th August 2026 - 8th August 2026

Forth on the Fringe is the annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th & 8th August!

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The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from 22nd October to 1st November 2025 with the theme 'Lights of the North'.

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Porty Festival is a brand new family friendly festival coming to Portobello on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May - highlighting all things Portobello.

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Portobello Book Festival

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Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.

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Push the Boat Out

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Push the Boat Out returns for 2023. Join us for three epic days, 24th – 26th November, throughout Edinburgh’s iconic Summerhall.

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Burns&Beyond

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Burns&Beyond returns in January 2024, celebrating the life and legacy of Robert Burns through traditional and contemporary art and culture from across Scotland and Beyond!

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The first full Leith Comedy Festival will take place in popular live venues and community hubs across Leith this October.

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Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

TravFest 2025 sees the iconic festival and fringe venue showcase an incredible programme of brilliant and bold theatre.

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Edinburgh’s Chinese New Year Festival returns in 2024 with a full programme of events and activities across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and the start of The Year of the Dragon.

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Edinburgh International Festival

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The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.

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Rare Books Edinburgh

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Rare Books Edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable and important books and the history of the book.

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ScotlandsFest

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2024 marks the 7th year of ScotlandsFest, more than 40 captivating events celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland.

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