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Free Festival Shows

Have a look through our selection of shows... we are sure to have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


List Shows: By Name | By Start Time

Listings for 18 August, sorted by Start Time

10:00

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome to participate in whatever way they feel capable. We involve everybody: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! One adult can dance with two...


Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Comedy

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 10:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

"Adam Morrison Jones has been lighting up the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade, captivating audiences with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud performances. From the charm of classic working men's clubs to the electrifying atmosphere of major rock festivals, Adam’s comedy knows no bounds. With entertainment in his blood, he delivers sharp wit and infectious energy that leave audiences craving more." Quotes 'He always brings energy and laughs' -BBC 'I really love this act' -Stephen Mulhern 'A big slice of comedy' -KM Express 'The next best thing to antidepressants' -Chambers C...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


Caroline Madds: Buzzin' (Work in Progress)

Caroline Madds: Buzzin' (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Caroline Madds: Buzzin' (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
AUG 12-24 at 10:40 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Clear comic talent' (Beyond the Joke) Caroline Madds gets a birthday present she wasn’t expecting: Tinnitus, it took her silence, so she took her cochlea into her own hands, with chaotic results. An East Midlands,award-entering comedian, finalist - So You Think You're Funny?, New Act of the Year (NATYS) Bath New Act & Reading New Comedian & Funny Women Awards Semi-Finalist. Crashing into her mid-thirties and missing every box: Put a deposit down on a small house… white, sauvignon blanc. Made some bad investments in ASOS and when every woman around her was trying to find their authentic sel...


11:00

Tom Mayhew: What on earth are we doing? (WIP)

Tom Mayhew: What on earth are we doing? (WIP)

Comedy

Tom Mayhew: What on earth are we doing? (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
AUG 18-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Tom Mayhew (as heard on BBC Radio 4) tries to work out what this all is. It could be anything....


Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Comedy

Let Me Be the Cool Aunt

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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She’s classy, she’s fun, her brother happens to have a son – Sophie Banister is the cool aunt! Following her journey moving across the world while her brother becomes a dad, Sophie asks the real questions: how does one even make friends as an adult? Why does everyone care about gender reveals? And which of Donna’s friends from Mamma Mia is more my aunt energy? Tanya or Rosie? With original songs, looped guitar and vocals, Sophie brings high energy satire to a musical comedy hour bursting with tales from another Aussie abroad. Following her journey of moving to the other side of the world wh...


Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The fun, family science show is back. Science Magic: Messy Mayhem has a cool bunch of ‘Outdoor Tricks’ from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. 5***** “This show is a must-see for kids who love science and mess, & a must-see for kids who think science is boring – Donal will prove them wrong.” - Claire Davill, Play & Go Adelaide 4**** "There is a lot of mess. And plenty of good, solid science too" one4review...


3's Comedy: Mornings

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

3's Comedy: Mornings

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together three of the rising stars of the new wave of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. They've been seen on TV, they've been heard on the radio and they've been bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world. 3's Comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh. 'You'll laugh 'til it hurts' (TheWest.com.au)....



Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


Lidiar

Lidiar

Childrens

Lidiar

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A SHOW WHERE CIRCUS IS COMBINED WITH A PARODY OF SPANISH CULTURE. HIS AUDIENCE WILL BE THE RING, HIS VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THE BULLFIGHTERS AND HE WILL BE THE BULL THAT WILL END UP TRIUMPHANT!! MR VITA PERFORMS FINELY CRAFTED JUGGLING ROUTINES, MIXING CLASSICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL JUGGLING. BRINGING TO LIFE EVERYDAY OBJECTS SUCH AS FISHING POLES, DRINKING GLASSES AND KEBAB STICKS ALONGSIDE INVENTED PROPS AND GYMNASTIC BALLS, IN ROUTINES THAT GUARANTEE TO SURPRISE AND ENTERTAIN ALL AGE GROUPS. WITH THE AIR OF A PUNKISH MATADOR, THIS ECCENTRIC AND PLAYFUL CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE HE COULD HAVE WALKED ...


Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Childrens

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns to Edfringe by popular demand and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Expect a high energy show full of jokes, games, music, prizes and lots of laughter. Fun for all the family and elevating the game of bingo into an hour of fantastic fun with children's entertainer and panto star Billy Banana. "This was so much fun! We have seen a lot of shows in the past few days, but as far as children's entertainment goes, this has been the best! Our 5 year old loved it, as did we! 5 stars from all of us!" (Edfringe.com) "Brilliant way to spend an hour at t...


Coming out with Doctor Who

Coming out with Doctor Who

Comedy

Coming out with Doctor Who

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room
AUG 13-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Here’s a condensed version of your draft under 4000 characters: SJ Wyatt: Glitter, Bitter, and Revolution-Ready (Doctor Who Permitting) SJ Wyatt is a bisexual, bipolar, geeky queer activist with a flair for glitter-drenched, prop-based storytelling. Known for their darkly comic monologues on the cabaret circuit, SJ combines humor, activism, and heartfelt introspection. They describe their comedic style as “glitter and bitter,” reflecting both the sparkle and sting of their lived experiences. Rooted in activism, SJ founded Lithium Laughter, a community performance project challenging s...


The Irish Mob

The Irish Mob

Comedy

The Irish Mob

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Irish Mob returns after an amazing sell-out performance in 2023! This wild and exciting compilation show brings together the best of Ireland's up-and-coming comedians, rising stars, alongside seasoned headliners and guest visiting performers. Hosted and MC'd by award-winning Irish comedian John O'Keeffe (Bray Comedy Festival's Best New Act 2019)....


Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-18, 21-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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OLAF FALAFEL’S Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at last year’s Fringe, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect eggy brollies, truth-telling cheese and award-winning jokes. There will also be a live drawalong - w...


Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Comedy

Charlie Lewis: Hungry!

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 18-24 at 11:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Join online sensation and rising star of the circuit Charlie Lewis for his debut solo show 'HUNGRY!' Described by BBC as "Absolutely brilliant!" Charlie is fast becoming a favourite on the comedy circuit with his quick-fire gags and witty anecdotes. Despite being relatively new on the circuit, he has quickly transitioned into paid work up and down the country and his live work is complimented by his online success, raking up over 50 million views across social media. Come and find out why he's so damn hungry. "Absolutely Brilliant!" - The BBC "Destined for Stardom" - Smacked Arse Comedy ...


#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 12-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

The Perfect Start to your Day in Edenbrough! Hilarious Stories from around the world. Poppadums, Cricket, Tuk Tuks, Bollywood movies, Accents and much more. With only mild coarse language, this show is perfect for the whole family. Featuring Award-winning Indian Australian comic Aditya Gautam. "Master of toying with the fourth wall" ★★★★★ ArtsHub, 2024 “Comedy so spicy that your cheeks will be in constant pain” ★★★★ Fringefeed, 2023 “Will have you laughing out of shock!” ★★★★ The Advertiser, 2022 After g...



Around The World in 80 Puns

Around The World in 80 Puns

Comedy

Around The World in 80 Puns

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 11:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of the festival as he takes you on a punventure around the world in which he has a joke for each and every country. You tell him the country- he'll tell you the joke! And with the aid of his GIANT map and mini globes for the audience, there'll be plenty of opportunities to try and catch him out! ‘ Scotland’s Prince of Puns ‘ BBC Radio Scotland ...


The History Comedy Show

The History Comedy Show

Comedy

The History Comedy Show

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Award-Winning Comedian & History Buff Raul Kohli presents a show where three comedians deliver stand up sets on their favourite period & place in history & why, or do stand up as their favourite character in history. A great way to laugh, learn & discover which comics you want to see at the fringe. A must for any historian enthusiasts! ***** - The Guardian 'Inspiringly Intelligent' - Paul Sinha, the Chase 'Funny, Moving, Powerful' - Mike Reiss, Writer/Producer - The Simpsons ...


Jake Donaldson Is The Fifth Weezer

Jake Donaldson Is The Fifth Weezer

Comedy

Jake Donaldson Is The Fifth Weezer

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-13, 15-24 at 11:55 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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What happens when a small-town kid dreams of big things while growing up on a diet of indie and alternative rock? Jake Donaldson takes you on a hilarious journey through his love of guitar bands, the ups and downs of teenage ambition, and the awkward but heartwarming realities of chasing your dreams. This brand-new stand-up comedy hour from 2024 BBC New Comedy Award Finalist Jake Donaldson is packed with nostalgia, punchy jokes, and stories about finding your place in the world—all set to the soundtrack of the 2000s. Whether you’re a fan of indie rock, a 2000s kid, or just someone who’s eve...


12:00

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022 Masai Graham....


Sam Serrano: Mars

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

Sam Serrano: Mars

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

In 2020 comedian Sam Serrano was spat at for wearing make up. In 2025 they've found a way to monetize on this and they're talking about it on stage. A show about being queer, understanding why homophobia exists in todays world, and darts. Star of Comedy Central, Dave, and UkTv Sam Serrano "puts the X in X Factor" (york press) with their "laugh out loud" (yorkshire post) "killer lines" (chorlte) that show why they're one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today. Leicester Square COTY 2019 (finalist) Great Yorkshire fringe COTY 2018 (2nd) Comedy Bloomers LGBT COTY 2018 (runner-up)...


Ryan Mold / Breaking the Mold

Ryan Mold / Breaking the Mold

Comedy

Ryan Mold / Breaking the Mold

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-23 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ryan Mold returns to the Edinburgh Comedy Festival with a brand new show. In his latest stand-up show, Ryan takes a heartfelt and hilarious look at life after losing his grandparents. His well received and 4 ⭐️ 2024 show was a tribute to being brought up with Grandparents. But what now? With his signature blend of sharp wit and vulnerability, Ryan reflects on the joy, the grief, and the unexpected lessons his grandparents left behind. From childhood memories to navigating adulthood without their guidance, this show is a deeply personal, yet universally relatable journey ...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


1 Hour of Clean Comedy

1 Hour of Clean Comedy

Comedy

1 Hour of Clean Comedy

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Following a string of sold-out shows in 2024, Clean Comedy is back to show off even more of Edinburgh's funniest family-friendly faces. This is a stand-up comedy compilation with the naughty bits scrubbed out. Every day a new, hand-picked platter of award-winning and up-and-coming comics, perform material you’d be okay hearing while sat next to your nan. Best of all, our line-ups are made fresh every day, meaning you can come back again and again. And even again. You might not even need to bother with the rest of the festival. We’ll bring the best bits to you! ...



Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist

Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist

Comedy

Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1, 4, 7-8, 11, 14-15, 18-24 at 12:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist is a comedy show about how the end of the world might be nigh, but it always helps to have a positive attitude. Adam was a catastrophist: he’d leave his flat and worry that he’d left the gas on and the place would burn down. He’d hurry back, fearing the worst, only to remember the kitchen hob was induction. Every time he took a car journey, there would be a nagging fear it would end in a devasting pile-up, a train journey would end in derailment, a plane journey would feature a traumatic experience. The disasters didn’t happen. Yes, trains broke down, one ...


10 Things They Hate About Me

10 Things They Hate About Me

Comedy

10 Things They Hate About Me

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After a sold out run last year, Shinanne is back, shinier and funnier than ever. Shinanne Higgins by name shenanigans by nature. When it comes to relationships, Shinanne is ALL about the D...disappointment! She has NEVER been in love! Shinanne is a single, 40 year old "lady" on a journey of reflection. Her eggs are hanging on like contestants on Gladiators, see, even her cultural references are old! She grew up in 90''s Ireland in a world of romance novels and rom coms, but her relationships include the guy who "thought a vulva was a type of car" and the one who "couldn't get her a birthday pr...


4 Teachers, For Teachers

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

4 Teachers, For Teachers

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

'4 Teachers, For Teachers' ... or parents, or anyone who has ever been a student. Ever wondered what teachers get up to outside of school? Or what goes on in the staff room? Or what they really think of the students? Comedian and teacher Ty Gray is collecting the funniest teachers from around the Fringe to present stories and jokes from the classroom and beyond. Each show, he will be joined by a rotating cast of teacher-comedians so that you can experience the relatable highs and lows of one of the toughest professions! "Happy to say what other teachers would only dare think in pri...


Liggy Sauce

Liggy Sauce

Comedy

Liggy Sauce

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 17-24 at 12:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Liggy Sauce (noun): /ˈlɪɡ.i sɔs/ 1. The unavoidable, mysterious, and often stubborn stain that lands on one’s clothing during a meal, regardless of precautions taken. 2. A culinary phenomenon unique to certain individuals (see also: stained b*tch). ex. "How did you already get Liggy sauce on your white shirt? All you’ve had today was an egg." No one gets through life stain-free; sometimes, you just have to embrace the mess. In this fast-paced, vulnerable solo show, saucy stand-up Sophia Jane Wilkof takes the audience on a journey through the messes—literal and metapho...


The Rudest Science Show For Kids

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

The man behind Science Magic is back with a brand new science show looking at the gross side of biology. Multi award winning comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan talks about all the bits nobody else wants to. From poo and farts, to snot and vomit. Learn lots of science and get grossed out at the same time....


Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians

Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians

Comedy

Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Competition Time! What happens when two military veterans face off against two civilians in a comedy showdown? Is it the discipline and grit of military life that crafts the sharpest humor, or do the civilians have the everyday experiences that will leave you in stitches? We’re about to find out! Join us for an unforgettable show of laughs as these four comedians battle it out on stage. The stakes? Who delivers the funniest material – the veterans with their unique perspective or the "civvies" with their fresh, relatable takes? It’s all in good fun, but we want you to decide – who’s g...


Fragments

Fragments

Comedy

Fragments

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Want an uplifting show about changing your life and starting again? Or want to watch a man root around in the ruins of a life not meant for him? Or maybe you want to watch him lose everything but have VERY funny stories to tell? MAYBE YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL - unlike him... At least Andy has a sense of humour about it. ...


Magic Mic

Magic Mic

Comedy

Magic Mic

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Irish comedy magician Alex J. Byrne brings his show Magic Mic back to Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe! Magic Mic is a comedy magic show that is suitable for all ages and has been toured around Europe to great fanfare over the last couple of years. If you like clean comedy, silly observations and a lot of magic tricks, this is the show for you! ...



Don't Panic!

Don't Panic!

Comedy

Don't Panic!

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Games Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Don’t Panic is Kate Pinchuck’s award-winning comedy show about navigating mental health, being the daughter of two psychologists, and how incessantly trying to fix yourself can make everything worse. We’re all about doing “the work”, we’re all on our healing journeys. The show is about fixing your inherently flawed self, reparenting your inner child, forgiving your parents for doing their best (which turned out to not be very good actually). It’s about trying not to lie to your therapist so she likes you more, while still telling the truth enough so she can help you stop people-pleasing. It’s...


3's Comedy: Afternoons

3's Comedy: Afternoons

Comedy

3's Comedy: Afternoons

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

You’ve had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3’s Comedy: Afternoons. Featuring three of the best of the new wave of Australian comedians at the festival. They've done stand-up on television, they've won awards, they've written for TV, they've sold out shows, they've gigged around the world and now they've arrived in Edinburgh to do comedy for you! ...


2 Wongs and a White

2 Wongs and a White

Comedy

2 Wongs and a White

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 14-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Returning after a sell out season in Edinburgh, Two Wongs and A White is back! Get ready for a stand-up comedy show featuring Australia’s funniest comedians. Each night, Jenny Tian, Harry Jun and one token white man bring you the best of Australian humour. They’ve been on TV, toured internationally, sold out festival runs and written for telly. "delivery is spot-on"- ★★★★½ - Theatre Matters “Making comedy look easy” ★★★★½ Stephanie Chin, Lilithia Reviews...


Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Childrens

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-19, 21-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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★★★★★ "a show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious" Kids In Adelaide ★★★★½ "Every interactive element hilariously incorporates biological knowledge & creativity...standout scientific fun!" FringeFeed, 2025 WINNER: Children's Event, Weekly Award, FW Perth 2025 WINNER: Best In Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Marine biologist turned multi-award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins debuts her science-comedy-music-game show, all about animals! Joined by award winning performers, this is a show that is "fun, lively, and ...


Sam Michael: The World's Oldest Man

Sam Michael: The World's Oldest Man

Comedy

Sam Michael: The World's Oldest Man

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
AUG 13-24 at 12:50 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What advice did the Guinness World Record's Oldest Man have for Sam Michael and how did it change his outlook on life? Sam Michael's debut solo hour show 'World's Oldest Man' explores feeling older than your years (even in childhood!) and nostalgically looks back on those just-missed adventures of 'youff' whilst trying to relive them before it's too late! But what happened when Sam actually met the Guinness World Records' world's oldest man and what was the "life changing" advice did he gave him..? The perfect comical balance of excitable lad and exhausted dad, Sam Michael is "real dry ...


13:00

The Dundee Busker - Folk'n'Jokes

The Dundee Busker - Folk'n'Jokes

Comedy

The Dundee Busker - Folk'n'Jokes

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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This is a one man show. It is a blend of original and traditional folks songs, and adult comedy. It is currently playing in small theatres in the Dundee area. Eric Gudmunsen is a seasoned accomplished entertainer with a large social media following, especially TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Audiences will be crying tears of laughter during the comedy and funny songs, and will be moved by the more poignant original songs....


Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 7-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Tamar’s Googling tiny wellies and trying not to get mad that her job is to have a whole baby whilst her husband’s job is to bring snacks to the hospital. Join this award-winning comedy songwriter as she sings you through fears of giving birth, finally growing up and the impressive feat of giving up wine for nine months. The perfect show for parents, parents-to-be and those who never want to be parents and can delight in all they’re missing (like sciatica). ★★★★ ‘Brings the house down' - The Skinny. ★★★★★ ‘A fantastic, hilarious gem’ - Mu...


The Asian Comedy Showcase

The Asian Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Asian Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"★★★★.5 Fantastic, Brilliant!" - The Edge, UK From the East to Edinburgh, it's The Asian Comedy Showcase! Back for our third year, catch some of the best acts from all over Asia and from all over the world, along with one Token White act! Our performers have been seen on the BBC, Taskmaster, Netflix and various Asian TV Channels you won't recognize! Line-ups change daily, and hosted by Sam See (★★★★★ - One4Review) ...



Time Boat

Time Boat

Comedy

Time Boat

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 13-24 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Are you ready to set sail on Time Boat? Our magical vessel can take you anywhen in time! Come join a different special guest comedian each day as they take a magical trip through history! It's all perfectly safe! Time Boat is a 1-player RPG created and hosted by Jon Gracey (No Rolls Barred, Werewolf: Live, Blood On The Clocktower: Live, The Beta Males) ...


Tristan Wolfe – Break:Out

Tristan Wolfe – Break:Out

Comedy

Tristan Wolfe – Break:Out

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
AUG 13-24 at 13:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Prepare to laugh, cry, and question the thin line between tragedy and comedy in Break:Out—a raw, queer, and uplifting one-person show that journeys from the brink of despair to the bright lights of self-discovery. Tristan Wolfe brings a blend of sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and sharp comedic timing to the stage, unearthing tales of rejection, resilience, and finding peace in chaos. Anchored by a single chair and a mysterious scoreboard named BOB, Break:Out is a rollercoaster of absurd comedy, deeply personal reflections, and unexpected moments of joy. It’s a bold reminder that breakin...


101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning gag-merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in half an hour. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. 'Annoyingly good' (Gary Delaney). ...


Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Comedy

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
AUG 18-24 at 13:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Every great superhero must start by saving herself. Join a geek girl on a quest to live her best nerd life. As a young nerd, Juliette loved to dress up, and she loved Rogue from the X-Men – funny, dark past, great costume. Now, decades later, she’s an award-winning comedian and mental health activist masked in glitter and sequins. Join her on a journey from cosplay to confidence as Juliette asks "where does our power really lie? What can playing dress up reveal about ourselves? Can a superhero story help us rewrite our own?" Expect gamification and introvert-friendly interactivity whic...


100% Funny Feckers

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...


Silly and Starving

Silly and Starving

Comedy

Silly and Starving

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:15 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be poor, queer and thriving? In Silly & Starving, rising star Kie Carson takes you through just that as he tells you that sillies just don’t pay the billies. Silly & Starving is the story of Kie Carson, and his ridiculous thoughts and observations through a queer, working class perspective. Filled with ludicrous improvisations and crowd work that makes the room feel like a party, this show is about exposing the silly side of everyone, in spite of whatever troubles or woes they may be facing. Kie is “extremely likable” (Nodding Dog Comedy), with “original a...


Mike McAlpine: First Class Ticket

Mike McAlpine: First Class Ticket

Cabaret

Mike McAlpine: First Class Ticket

Cabaret

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 14-24 at 13:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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“MIKE McALPINE: First Class Ticket” A brand new musical comedy solo by Mike McAlpine. Boarding completed and ready for take off! In the holiday mood? Then come on board at 13.15 every day (not 12th/13th August) at West Port Oracle’s Flight Club, just along from Grassmarket! Acclaimed solo performer Mike McAlpine returns with his fourth full-length one-man show, "MIKE McALPINE: First Class Ticket", a riotous cabaret with wings. Expect package holiday-themed physical comedy, appalling dream-destination characterisations, vacation-based ditties and sozzled meanderings. All inclusive! We al...


Chonk

Chonk

Comedy

Chonk

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
AUG 18-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Fatty. Chubby. Blobby. Plump. Plus-size. CHONK. Enjoy a body-positive buffet of comedians from across the fringe. Hosted by chunky Welshman Stuart Thomas. British Comedy Guide Comedy Poster Awards Finalist Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. RedWillow New Comedian Runner-up. 'An appealing presence' (Chortle). 'Impressive as it was impeccable' (Notts Comedy Review) 'Bad fatty; great comedian! Oh so freaking funny!' (Sofie Hagen) 'Made me laugh a lot' (The Scotsman) Fresh line-up daily....



Irish Comedy Invasion

Irish Comedy Invasion

Comedy

Irish Comedy Invasion

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Too many great Irish acts to catch up on? Our show has a rotating selection of the best acts performing their solo shows at The Fringe. Each act will be performing their 10-15 highlights. It gets chaotic, but that part of the fun. ...


Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Comedy

Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Leslie Gold: Tall Girl Energy The diminutive New-Jersey-turned-London comedian (as seen at the Comedy Store) tackles the big problems of being a small woman in a world built for the average man - two things she definitely isn’t. Gold’s 2024 debut garnered 4-star reviews (“Witty, engaging... the perfect mix"). Her second hour is more ambitious, finding laughs in everything from being ‘fun-sized’ to the absurd inequalities of the built environment, with a surprising amount of material about loos. She’s got tall girl energy - whatever the hell that is - and (finally) isn’t afraid to use it...


Gaff-inated

Gaff-inated

Comedy

Gaff-inated

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Born in rural Ireland, in the often forgotten Irish county of Cavan, 15 minutes from Northern Ireland. Gaffney grew up on Irish farms. The hardcore Irish ways of GAA, religion and drinking were bet into him from an early age. A life of mad events and crazy Irish characters. Listen to him describe, rant, shout and laugh at his life as 27 year 'redneck' 'culchie' from Ireland's 'quiet' yet 'mental' countryside. Martin Angolo – ‘Mr Gaffney is one to watch - a comedic tornado’ Neil Delamere - 'Darren is one to watch in Irish Comedy' Ardal O'Hanlon - 'one of the best MC's around' ...


Sci-larious – Science Stand-up

Sci-larious – Science Stand-up

Comedy

Sci-larious – Science Stand-up

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comic Scientists Matthew Collins and Donal Vaughan are joined be some of their fellow funny friends for a hour of science themed comedy. This teenage friendly show, will have comics from around the world, joking about science and nerd-related subjects. Suitable for 12 and older....


2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home

2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home

Comedy

2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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After a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and having raised over £4000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians, Aisha Amanduri (Runner-up Bath Comedy Fest. New Act Award) and Hasan Al-Habib (winner B’ham Comedy Fest. Breaking Talent Award 2023) ARE BACK! Tired of being called terrorists, Hasan and Aisha became something much worse: comedians! See the double act people are already calling "Anwar and Dec-ina" 25% of artist's proceeds go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians. "slick delivery with stereotype-crushing material" - Rolling Stone “Deliciously funny” – The Guardian "edgy...


Jokers in the Pack (Early)

Jokers in the Pack (Early)

Comedy

Jokers in the Pack (Early)

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Back in it's fourth year. Jokers in the Pack is a comedy complilation show, featuring four of the best 'Jokers' dealt from the Fringe Pack! Hosted by Mark Row, Ryan Mold or Andy Gleeks, the line-ups get shuffled daily to showcase a range of stand up comedians. Expect storytelling, one liners and the down right absurd! Every show is different, so make sure you check out a Jokers in the Pack show! It's always loads of fun and you're guaranteed a great afternoon's entertainment!...


Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Comedy

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians and the audience do a crossword and maybe get around to talking about the news. Get angry, get the clues and get laughs. Pegasus Compilation show of the year 2024...


Burns Banter - Your Bard

Burns Banter - Your Bard

Spoken Word

Burns Banter - Your Bard

Spoken Word

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 18-24 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Burns Banter - Your Bard! is a deep dive into the parts of Robert Burns life the scholars don't want you to know about. There are great stories about Drinking Clubs and competitions Robert was involved in and some of the rudest, funniest poems he ever wrote. Throw in a couple of drinking songs and a poem about a hangover and you are starting to understand what you can expect. Come along and have a drink and a laugh with Alastair Turnbull and 'Burns Banter - Your Bard!' ...



14:00

UK Pun Off

UK Pun Off

Comedy

UK Pun Off

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The hit online show The UK Pun Off has made the transition to a LIVE show and is coming to Edinburgh! 4 top comics will have 3 jokes on 5 different topics and it is up to the audience to decide the winner of each round to crown the winner. We also look for the audience's best puns on each of the topics and prizes are up for grabs for the audience member with the best pun.Be sure to check out our past episodes on YouTube @ukpunoff to get you prepared for the hottest pun show on the planet! ...


Angel Comedy Showcase

Angel Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Angel Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:00 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning Angel Comedy (Repeat Best Venue in UK Award winner) brings a brand new showcase of new acts to Edinburgh for the 2025 – after eight sell-out years! Award-winning comedians and the best new acts. Watch the stars of the future for free. Or book ahead to guarantee entry. Time Out-recommended and Top 10 on TripAdvisor. ...


200 Puns in One Hour with Roger Swift

200 Puns in One Hour with Roger Swift

Comedy

200 Puns in One Hour with Roger Swift

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:05 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The 2024 sold-out show returns. The comedic prop pun lunatic, Roger Swift shoots out his infamous 200 puns in one hour! So come and enjoy his trademark crazy homemade props, audio cues and PowerPoint slides. Expect corny jokes and silliness with no theme besides wordplay. Do not expect someone taking himself seriously. Dave's Best Gag of the Fringe list 2016, 2023 and 2024....


Millwall Jew

Millwall Jew

Comedy

Millwall Jew

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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First of two daily performances (not Tuesdays). The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish stand-up comedian Ivor Dembina (The Guardian ****), with his marvelously funny solo show about the Jewish football fan who, tired of being expected to support the 'Jewish' north London club Tottenham Hotspur, decides to swear allegiance instead to his own 'more earthy' local south London team, Millwall F.C. They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it! ...


AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)

AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)

Comedy

AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense)

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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"Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe were destined to be together onstage, and now they are! (sort of) This loving tribute to two icons of entertainment will leave you giggling as your toes are tapping. American comedian/musician Steve Goodie brings it all together with songs and accordions and guitars and visual effects that cost many dozens of pounds, all for your amusement!...


Comedy Compilation Show

Comedy Compilation Show

Comedy

Comedy Compilation Show

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Indulge yourself in bite-sized hilarity featuring the funniest stand-up comedians from around the globe. Catch this fantastic Fringe showcase for a taste of the freshest talent & uproarious laughter that's sure to leave you wanting more. ...


June Tuesday: Comic Trans (plus Friend)

June Tuesday: Comic Trans (plus Friend)

Comedy

June Tuesday: Comic Trans (plus Friend)

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:25 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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June Helen Tuesday is a toxic trans mess, and she’s trying to get away with it. Her parents don’t accept her, her friends have gone to prison, and she’s not turned into the sort of woman she wished she’d be. This is a show about taking HRT from the gutter. Leicester Comedian of the year Nominee 2025 Welsh New Act Finalist 2024 Writer for What Just Happened, BBC Radio Wales As heard on Kiri’s Comedy Club, BBC Radio Wales ...


Stand-up Philosophy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

Stand-up Philosophy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Stand-up Philosophy is a compilation of stand-up comedians and experts exploring big philosophical ideas through comedy. A combination of performances and interview-style questions explore the deeper thinking behind comedians' material with thought-provoking and hilarious results. 'An ingenious concept' (BingeFringe.com). Hosted each day by former philosophy teacher, Alex Farrow: 'An intelligent new star' (British Comedy Guide); 'Very Talented' (Chortle.co.uk); 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman)....



101 Comedy Club

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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'Funny. Fast. Free' **** (ThreeWeeks). Each night sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical, fair-trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo. All our fart jokes are sustainable due to our unique carbon offset scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. 'Original, likeable, great timing and hilarious delivery' (Dan Kington, Danny's Comedy Club). ...


Olaf Falafel Asks: Orange You Glad?

Olaf Falafel Asks: Orange You Glad?

Comedy

Olaf Falafel Asks: Orange You Glad?

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join the best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging, diaphragm-jiggling comedian as he presents a laundry basket full of stuff he hopes you’ll find funny. Winner of the Funniest Joke of The Edinburgh Fringe. 'Unqualified, unadulterated, and deceptively astute fun' ***** (TheQR.co.uk). 'This is a must-see show' ***** (PhoenixRemix.com). 'Absurdity so well-crafted that silly doesn't do it justice' **** (Evening Standard)....


Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

Comedy

Phil de Lange: The Phil Monty

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The Phil Monty from award winning comedian Phil de Lange is a blend of tongue-in-cheek wit, one liners, and musical comedy. Phil strips down to his most vulnerable state with a hilarious take on his early onset midlife crisis, awkward doctor's visits, grief, the politics of Patagonia puffer jackets, and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. The Phil Monty is directed by award winning comedian and actor Kate Pinchuck who describes Phil's work in 5 words: “Funny, profound, silly, moving, ukelele”. Phil's alternative approach to stand-up has earned him a Savanna Comics Choice Award and a coveted featur...


London is Great

London is Great

Comedy

London is Great

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 16-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

This show, while full of laughter and storytelling, takes the audience on a journey through both the highs and the lows of life in one of the world’s most iconic cities: London. The performance goes deep into the heart of the capital through the eyes of someone who thought leaving behind Spanish tapas would be the hardest part—until he experienced British immigration and employment-based visas. Brace yourself for brutally honest comedy, guiding you through corporate insanity with a theme of accountability. Jakob Kerkhove started doing comedy in Barcelona right before the pandemic hit (so he...


Tom and Greg Will Give You 100 Satsumas

Tom and Greg Will Give You 100 Satsumas

Comedy

Tom and Greg Will Give You 100 Satsumas

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
AUG 17-24 at 14:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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An hour of inventive and absurd comedy from two Bristol-based comedians who will give the audience 100 satsumas. Is it 100 satsumas a show? They can not confirm or deny this. These two close pals represent a comedy Yin and Yang with Tom’s high speed, high energy improvised routines and Greg’s laid-back delivery and meticulous writing. They are united by a love of the absurd and the desire to give away 100 satsumas. Honestly they can't move for them. Help them. HELP THEM. Red-haired rising star of the South West, Tom Hutchinson is “a joy to watch”, brimming with high energy absurdism and ...


Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)

Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)

Comedy

Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
AUG 13-24 at 14:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Run, come, gather round! A love letter to UK Garage and the iconic tunes that defined a generation. This show is for anyone who lived it, loved it, or discovered it in its revival — all while asking: was life better then, or were we just young? 'Garage Girl' is Abbie Murphy's 4th solo show to play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, her past shows enjoying sold out audiences. Murphy is "nothing short of excellent" according to Deadline News and who The List described as ‘One to watch’. ‘This is what a real Essex lady is like - the accent is strong but so is the perception, charisma and ...


Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Comedy

Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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In her show 'Dutch Courage' Rachel explores the vast chasm between her British roots and her adopted Dutch home, providing a humorous insider's perspective on the cultural quirks that define expat life in the most tolerant and liberal country in the world. Expect hilarious stories about her life in the Netherlands as a British fish out of water, engaging audiences regardless of where they are from. Known for her friendly, chatty and relatable comedic style, Rachel has firmly established herself as a prominent figure within the European comedy scene. She has featured in various comedy fest...


The Cringe Factor

The Cringe Factor

Comedy

The Cringe Factor

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 1-24 at 14:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join Vladimir McTavish and Ian Fox, two comedians and presenters who've aged like a carton of milk left in the sun, and their comedy guests dissecting the cringe-worthy, the mind-boggling and the downright bizarre. Wade through history that should've stayed buried, as they'll be unearthing the cultural debris of yesteryear. Belt yourself in for sharp wit, awkward laughter and a whole lot of nostalgia or nausea as they dig up the cultural graveyard. Join us for a no-holds-barred dissection of the past. Expect sharp wit, awkward humour and a whole lot of WTF moments....



15:00

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Raul Kohli returns for a fifth year with his sell-out cult hit! No material, no plan, no sad bit at the 45th minute where his pet chinchilla dies... Just one hour of straight improvised comedy based on who the audience are and what the audience tell him! ***** (Guardian). 'One of the best comedians in England' (BBC Radio 4). 'The worst comedy I have ever seen' (EdFringeReview.com). ...


Mark Row: Don't You Know Who I Am?

Mark Row: Don't You Know Who I Am?

Comedy

Mark Row: Don't You Know Who I Am?

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Whilst the lifestyle of the rich and the famous may appeal to many, it can't all be red carpets, celebrity parties and cosy chats on Graham Norton, can it? This show takes a sideways look at what it's like to live your life in the limelight, and over the course of an hour tackles the big questions like 'What should you do when you get starstruck?' 'How do you deal with the Paparazzi?' and 'Who on Earth is Mark Row?' Returning to the Fringe with this show for a second year, don't worry if you don't know who Mark Row is, you soon will do, and what is more, you'll be glad you took the time to ...


Cheekykita – Batshit

Cheekykita – Batshit

Comedy

Cheekykita – Batshit

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 21-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Cheekykita is Batshit! Set in some woods in Manchester theres a bat called Batshit with songs, dance .. Batshit the musical?could be! Killer squirrels and daftness .Batshit is mad about Oasis so come and join us for singalongs whether yiou got an Oasis ticket or not! Come meet The Batshit! It will be cheaper ! what they said about cheekykita.. ‘It’s Brilliant’ (BBC Radio 4) ★★★★★ 'hilarious, bizarre and endearing all rolled into one absolute delight of a show. I laughed A LOT' ★★★★ 'We are left (perhaps) with a feeling of the ...


Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

Adam Greene: Wizard of Ozempic

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Join multi award-nominated comedian Adam Greene (writer for BBC's The News Quiz) for super funny laughs and jokes about fun stuff that is funny and you will laugh. It's comedy to laugh at. Funny stuff. He does jokes, don't worry about that. Funny jokes, you will laugh....


Game On 3

Game On 3

Childrens

Game On 3

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 15:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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There's been a murder on a spaceship and the imposter must be unmasked. Join Matty for new games, chaos and fun. The killer must be found before the audience runs out of time. A live-action video game show. FRINGE WORLD Festival 2020, Children's Event Award. ★★★★★ (Advertiser, Adelaide)....


#ComedyKaraoke

#ComedyKaraoke

Comedy

#ComedyKaraoke

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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3 comedians step up to do a 5 minute set of comedy followed by performing there favourite song on Karaoke. The winner duets with an audience member that chooses the final song. ...


Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 13-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Multi award-winning comedian Nathan Cassidy ‘a master of the genre’ One4Review ★★★★ 2024 has worked out a way to create the best comedy ever - steal jokes. A new, ground-breaking, genre-busting show and something you've never seen before... from Nathan at least! It's a show about love and stealing and fame - I want to live forever. If this is sounding like a musical, it may just well be... Nathan Cassidy is an award-laden comedian with a multitude of accolades in the last 5 years, with 12 best show wins or nominations at UK Comedy Festivals including Edinburgh, B...


Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 1-24 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 21 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh. And now this clean version has arrived! It's the same succulent smorgasbord of fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners chosen from around the Fringe, with the rude bits taken out, so suitable for everyone! With four different comics daily, and it's Pay What You Can entry! 'Highly recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★(Cream of the Fringe). ****★★★★★...



Liar, Liar Pants On Fire!

Liar, Liar Pants On Fire!

Comedy

Liar, Liar Pants On Fire!

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:20 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

After starting not one but two companies at the beginning of 2024, the only thing I have really learnt about the high-flying world of business and commerce, the only truth out there is that everyone is lying to you, constantly. A stand up show about my exploits in my first year of business with all it's lies and bulls*it from customers, to clients, to the general public, including myself now, just being full of sh*t!...


Steve's Big Dumb Show!

Steve's Big Dumb Show!

Comedy

Steve's Big Dumb Show!

Comedy

Freddy's / Band Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Steve's Big Dumb Show is part standup, part ridiculous songs, part multi-media, part improv, and all hilarious! American comedian/musician Steve Goodie has been bringing the biggest, dumbest collection of nonsense to the stage for years, and now it's Edinburgh's turn! Pre-pandemic Steve played all over the US, and even continued virtually when we all shut down. And now it's back, live, and you don't want to miss this! "I certify that Steve's Big Dumb Show is deeeeeemented! Steve is funny, funny, FUNNY!" - Dr. Demento, syndicated radio host 50+ years "Steve's Big Dumb Show is really funny...


100% Funny Feckers

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...


Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

Comedy

Phil Wathern: Man of Few Words

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
AUG 18-24 at 15:45 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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"Man Of Few Words" is a show from Bristol comedian Phil Wathern. Expect joke-packed routines on life, death, and football, delivered with a deceptively charming and laid back stage presence, from a finalist in Stand Up For Cider and Philly Cup new act competitions, and Bristol Comedy Chest audience vote winner. "A very skilled writer....his material was strong throughout" - Notts Comedy Review "I absolutely love his material and stage presence. Audience warm to him immediately." - Chappers Comedy...


Not My Audience! The Stand-Up Panel Show You Control!

Not My Audience! The Stand-Up Panel Show You Control!

Comedy

Not My Audience! The Stand-Up Panel Show You Control!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The Fringe's cult hit stand-up comedy panel show that you control is back. Three top comics answer the daft questions you pick on our exclusive app, you vote for your favourite, and choose who'll do our fiendish stand-up challenges! Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. No need to reserve, just rock up with a charged smartphone!...


Punchline Bingo

Punchline Bingo

Comedy

Punchline Bingo

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 15:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Four top comedians try to beat the punchlines in this comedy gameshow. But, YOU can win prizes too by playing the comedy bingo! All you need to do is cross the words off your card as the comics say them to win prizes! It's Bingo - but comical ...


16:00

Peter Jones: Performs Stand Up Comedy

Peter Jones: Performs Stand Up Comedy

Comedy

Peter Jones: Performs Stand Up Comedy

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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'If you''re reading this you have to come to the show. This description is legally binding. If you''ve read this far you must show up. You''ll have a great time, of course, but you do have to come now. Those are the rules. Don''t check any of this with a lawyer. I'm Australian, but I live over here now. I've performed stand-up on the TV series Comedy Up Late (it's on the ABC in Australia), I also appeared on the Netflix series Why Are You Like This? (I do not have many lines, but I assure you I am in it), I wrote for a few TV shows in Australia that you won't know but paid me money to write...


2 Guys 1 Pub

2 Guys 1 Pub

Comedy

2 Guys 1 Pub

Comedy

Brass Monkey / The Cinema Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Two award winning Irish comics Richy Sheehy and Mark O'Keeffe are back with their best new bits for 2025....



Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Comedy

Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Need a bit of Wow? Ian Stone does. Come and help him look for it. Spirit of the Fringe Award 2023. 'A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour' **** - The Times. 'Seriously funny' - The Guardian. One of the top ten comedians in the UK - The Independent. A stand-up on the top of his game being bloody funny - Entertainment Now. Ultimately, it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses - The List. One of the sharpest comic minds in the country - Romesh Ranganathan. ...


Daniel Muggleton: You May Be White, I May Be Crazy

Daniel Muggleton: You May Be White, I May Be Crazy

Comedy

Daniel Muggleton: You May Be White, I May Be Crazy

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Daniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian in a tracksuit. His live shows frequently sell-out at comedy festivals around the world, have earned him numerous five-star reviews and a couple of industry awards. Daniel’s comedy specials ‘White & Wrong’ and ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ have aired on Channel 7, Amazon Prime & The ABC. He's also been hand-picked to support Steve Hofstetter, Russell Kane & Adam Rowe on tour, and was invited to perform at Just For Laughs in 2023. Through a combination of red hot word-of-mouth and viral stand-up clips, Daniel has become one of the most in-demand live acts ...


2 Boys, 1 Bucket

2 Boys, 1 Bucket

Comedy

2 Boys, 1 Bucket

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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2 Boys, 1 Bucket - It’s not what you think, but it might be just as ridiculous. A dynamic split-bill comedy show starring two of the most exciting working-class comedians on the scene: Kie Carson and Cameron Jones. This high-energy, laughter-filled bill showcases two sillies trying to pay their billies. Kie Carson, a rising star from Liverpool, captivates audiences with his warmth and comedic finesse. Known for his fearless exploration of homophobia, life’s absurdities, and everyday struggles, Kie blends sharp humour with thought-provoking insights. His charm and openness have earned him p...


Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Comedy

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny. Cockmungously not suitable for the family....


10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-19, 21-24 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Downright hilarious" ★★★★ FringeFeed, 2024 "She makes some excellent noises." ★★★★ One4Review, 2023 Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023. In her latest hour of critically acclaimed stand-up, London-based comedian Robyn Perkins invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest. Previous questions (answered truthfully) include: 'Would America be better off if it didn’t elect its own presidents?', 'Can we draft your wedding vows?' and even 'Who’s the hottest audience member?'. Similar title, different show. Come along f...


Love Tory

Love Tory

Comedy

Love Tory

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Six years ago, Andrew Watts was gaining a reputation as a "politely passionate, political, beautifully expressed and very funny" (Chortle) comedian, with five- and four-star shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. He then stopped doing comedy, and went to work for a Conservative MP. Now he's back on the circuit, with a show about the last five turbulent years. ...


Katie Mitchell: Spine Hygiene

Katie Mitchell: Spine Hygiene

Comedy

Katie Mitchell: Spine Hygiene

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A very silly show about a serious pain in the back. Katie has become obsessed with spines, how they work and why they hurt. Marvel as she accepts that things dropped on the floor no longer exist! Watch her beloved yoga mat gather dust FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT. A show riddled with scientists, rats, odd bathroom-encounters, and 90s girl-groups. NO LAUGHTER. NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS. YOU MUST SNEEZE UPWARDS. Best in Class 2023, BBC New Comedy Award Shortlist 2023. “Very inventive and very funny” WeeReview Please bring own lumbar support. ...


Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

Sooz Kempner is Ugly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, Amazon Prime’s Dinner With the Parents) takes a millennial look at ever-changing beauty standards, online trolls and growing up weird. In a society dripping with treatments, injectables and filters is it possible for anyone to feel truly beautiful? ‘Kempner has funny bones’ **** (Scotsman) 'Sardonic but breezy...infectious personality' **** (Morning Star) ‘One of the best atmospheres I’ve experienced at an Edinburgh show’ **** (Broadway World) ‘Brilliant’ (LA Times)...



Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 1-24 at 16:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★a...


Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Aaaargh! It's the One Liner Show

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Enjoy an hour of the best up-and-coming, one-liner comedians on the circuit in this celebration of puns, one-liners and wordplay. Hosted by UK Pun Champion and Joke of the Fringe winner 2016, 2021 and 2022, Masai Graham. ...


Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Afternoon Show)

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Afternoon Show)

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Afternoon Show)

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ev...


Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes: May Find Distressing

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 13-24 at 16:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Alex Bertulis-Fernandes (British Comedy Guide Pro Talent Award for Performance Winner, Channel 4 Sean Lock Award Finalist, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist and BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee) presents her best jokes. Some of them will be dark. Previous subjects discussed include (in order of popularity): dating, dogs, racism, death, body image, sexual assault. “Alex Bertulis-Fernandes was probably the most talented writer of the night, packing her set tightly with smart, elegantly-crafted gags.” - Chortle...


101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From Multi Award winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole as he brings his best show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe. "*****, Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park" The Adelaide Advertiser.......


Lab Rats - A Science Gameshow

Lab Rats - A Science Gameshow

Comedy

Lab Rats - A Science Gameshow

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Computer scientist Matthew Collins and Zoologist Donal Vaughan host a science themed game show where you are the competitors. The audience are divided into teams and we'll see which team wins. Games, quizzes and silly mayhem. Squid games, more like Cephalopod Games....


Flughafen

Flughafen

Theatre

Flughafen

Theatre

Freddy's / Band Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-7, 9-24 at 16:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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We’ve all been there. You’re in an airport in the middle of the night with four strangers. Your flight’s been delayed, perhaps indefinitely. Outside the windows, a tempest rages that reflects your inner state-of-mind. Tentatively, you reach out to chat to your neighbours. Are you fated to remember this night forever? What strange forces brought you all to this German terminal? What sweet and terrifying secrets will you learn about each other before the night is through? Conjoining elements of screwball comedy and thrilling, psychological twists, Flughafen is a new theatrical experience from...


Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Comedy

Dylan Rhymer: Blunderbuss

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
AUG 2-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 16:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What's the worst day you've ever had? In 2015, I brought my show to the Fringe festival for the first time. 3 weeks later I was homeless, broke, malnourished and my father was dead (but I don't blame the Fringe for that). And it all happened on my birthday. Ten years later, as 2025 lurches on, the question must be asked "Are we living in the horrible, dystopian future predicted by our greatest science fiction writers?" Canadian stand up Dylan Rhymer presents a show dedicated to all the Winston Smiths out there. Have there been any changes in the last decade or are we trapped in a simulation...



Alvin Liu: Love Letter to a Sandwich

Alvin Liu: Love Letter to a Sandwich

Comedy

Alvin Liu: Love Letter to a Sandwich

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 16:55 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Would you sacrifice good food for freedom? Join Alvin Liu, a Chinese comedian who was once arrested, as he navigates the hilarities of starting anew in the UK. If you have a first-world passport, this comedy show is made just for you. If you don't, this is an instruction on how to get a first-world passport. Nominated for BBC New Comedy Awards "Potent in its imagery, authenticity, perverse logic and volatility" - British Comedy Guide "Hilarious... one to watch" - Chortle ★★★★★ - Morning Star...


17:00

Mat Wills: My Wife Took My Dad to a Brothel (I Drove)

Mat Wills: My Wife Took My Dad to a Brothel (I Drove)

Comedy

Mat Wills: My Wife Took My Dad to a Brothel (I Drove)

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Love, laughter, and life’s unexpected turns! Comedian Mat Wills delivers a brutally honest, yet hilarious heartwarming take on family, social taboos, and the absurd realities of growing old. This is a show about love, sex, everything in between and the lengths we go to for the people who matter most. Funny, heartfelt, and packed with brutal honest laugh out loud truths, no subject is off-limits in this unfiltered tribute to family....


Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Comedy

Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Get voted ‘most likely to laugh’ in a split-bill stand-up show featuring two of the London circuit’s most promising rising stars. Cheryl Hurst and Callum Mackenzie, the prom queen and the class clown, present an hour of sharp-witted, non-stop, feel-good comedy that answers all of life’s most important questions, from ‘What’s the perfect slogan for a pair of pants?’ to ‘Can you learn open heart surgery from a book?’ ...


Ross Leslie: Now Is The Time

Ross Leslie: Now Is The Time

Comedy

Ross Leslie: Now Is The Time

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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For over 30 years, a great family secret remained schtum. Now thanks to modern technology, a nosey teenager, and some beautiful happenstance, the cat is out of the bag. ...


A Hundred Percent No Anxiety Comedy Show - Peter Bazely

A Hundred Percent No Anxiety Comedy Show - Peter Bazely

Comedy

A Hundred Percent No Anxiety Comedy Show - Peter Bazely

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Nominated Best Newcomer 2024 for his show 'Ahh I appear to be having a breakdown‘ while having more anxiety than he'd ever had. This year Bazely is attempting to perform a zen 'no anxiety' show. Audiences say 'He's either a genius or insane.' and some say 'My favourite show of the festival’. Peter has been performing at the fringe for over a decade now so he can probably give you directions. '...an exemplar of anti-comedy’- Chortle ‘My kind of crazy!’- Richard Todd 'Like a low energy Stewart Lee'- Reviewshub 'Bill Bailey-esq'- Chortle 4 times Fringe sellout Guardian Recommended...


Comedians & Dragons

Comedians & Dragons

Comedy

Comedians & Dragons

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Join 3 comedians who almost certainly have no idea how to play Dungeons & Dragons, as they attempt to go on a live fantasy adventure! Questing ain't easy however, especially when the audience can change the outcome of dice rolls. Will our adventurers survive? Based on previous audiences, almost certainly not! No knowledge of D&D or anything like it required (rules lawyers absolutely welcome though). So come and watch some ridiculous fantasy characters make some very poor decisions! Reserve for free! Donations accepted at the end of the show! ------ Best Format Show - Comedy Clu...


Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Comedy

Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Raul Kohli is an award-winning comedian from Newcastle, England who has gigged all over the World. Having been the star of his own BBC Sounds podcast (Comic Sanskrit), he is fluent in meditation and mindfulness but as a Brit he knows God can also be found in a beer or a one night stand. In this show, Raul attempts to balance western culture with eastern philosophy. Will he find God or lose his mind? Edinburgh Fringe ISH Award nominee ★★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★★ The Wee Review ★★★★★ A Youngish ...


Alcohol is Good for You

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 17:15 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Join us for a drink and another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! The same spirited show hosted by Kyle Legacy but with all-new faces sharing their best drunken comedic tales! If they can't make you laugh, I guess you weren't drunk enough. Sold Out 7 years running!...



Disabled Cants

Disabled Cants

Comedy

Disabled Cants

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A revolving lineup of disabled comedians and friends present an irreverent comedy show for your enjoyment. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays. “Wonderfully relaxed and friendly” The Scotsman ★★★★★ “The most accessible, friendly and inclusive show I’ve ever seen” - Neurodiverse Review WINNER Disability Champions Award 2023 "Searing political rants, baited breath and a spit full of laughs " LeftLion" ...


Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict

Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict

Comedy

Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict is a true story about life through addiction to sobriety. From being young and dumb on the Glasgow gay scene, through homelessness on the streets of Barcelona, to being committed to a psych ward and then landing in recovery. It is a tragic yet hilarious true story about overcoming demons and finding the real meaning of what it takes to be happy. ...


Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Comedy

Edinbra Fringe Comedy

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Following on from it's success in previous years, this delightful, funny show returns with a revolving line-up of the best and up-and-coming female comedians from around Edinburgh and the Fringe. ...


Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

Russell Hicks: Work in Progress

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 12-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Russell Hicks, who you've seen on BBC, Amazon Prime, or from his viral Dear Diary videos on social media and will see in Edgar Wright's Running Man later this year, is building a new show. ...


Stand-Up Science

Stand-Up Science

Comedy

Stand-Up Science

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Love science? Love comedy? Want to laugh and feel smart? Come to Stand-up Science, a compilation of the best scientific comedians the Fringe has to offer. Returning for a fourth year following successful runs in 2022-2024, this show is guaranteed to make you laugh and learn. Following on from successful sell-out shows about nature, bacteria, evolution and insects at the Oxford Natural History museum, Oxford's finest academic comedians bring Stand-up Science back to the Edinburgh Fringe. "Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original." (Daily Info, Oxford). Each show...


The 11% Club

The 11% Club

Comedy

The 11% Club

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 18-23 at 17:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

TBC...


Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, the subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in standup comedy in New York City, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny, and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace. ...


101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Award-winning gag-merchant and three-time Joke of the Fringe winner Masai Graham delivers over 100 naughty jokes in half an hour. Expect punchy puns, outstanding one-liners and wizardry wordplay in this 3.3 laughs-per-minute bonanza. 'Annoyingly good' (Gary Delaney). ...



Gags Army

Gags Army

Comedy

Gags Army

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

When Laughter Becomes the Ultimate Weapon! Get ready for Gags Army—a one-of-a-kind comedy experience that brings together a powerful lineup of military veterans who’ve turned their life in the armed forces into some of the most unique and unexpected humor you’ll see anywhere. These veterans aren’t just telling jokes—they’re turning real-life trauma into titters, hardship into howls, and using their experiences to challenge everything you think you know about service, sacrifice, and recovery. Each show is a rollercoaster of raw, unapologetic comedy, featuring at least three different vete...


Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

Comedy

Aidan Jones: Orlando Gibbons

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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My great-grandfather spent years of his life trying to trace the link between our family and Renaissance-era keyboardist Orlando Gibbons. He was the foremost composer in England in the late 16th century, now 450 years later, can this bald, Australian dickhead with a beard claim his legacy? ----------------------------- "Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end... This is what a well-crafted comedy set looks like!" ★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser, 2022 "One of the cleverest minds on the Aussie comedy circuit" ★★★★½ The West...


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★a...


The Nutella Wars

The Nutella Wars

Comedy

The Nutella Wars

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
AUG 18-24 at 17:50 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Hey, did your mum ever hide sweets from you when you were a kid? Mine too! All types of sweets, but Nutella especially. We were immigrants and we were poor, and Nutella was for rich kids. But when my mum could spare that couple of extra bucks for the smallest jar – watch out! Which one of my four brothers and sisters would be the first to find it? It was all out war! Not like the actual civil war we had just escaped mind you. The Nutella Wars is choc full of stories about growing up in war (hilarious, I promise) and moving to Australia. Stories about the joy of discovering a tub of ice crea...


18:00

I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina

I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina

Comedy

I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian with an hour of top notch stand-up comedy. (Guardian ****), (Scotsman ****),the Mirror (****), Broadwaybaby (*****), Threeweeks (*****)...


Priscillified: Drag, Disco and Desert Drama

Priscillified: Drag, Disco and Desert Drama

Cabaret

Priscillified: Drag, Disco and Desert Drama

Cabaret

Freddy's / Band Room
AUG 1, 3-7, 10-15, 17-22, 24 at 18:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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2-Time Winner of Best Cabaret & Variety Show at Fringe World Dean Misdale is back with a brand-new show! Join Australian vocal powerhouse Dean Misdale as they make their triumphant return to Edinburgh fringe with Priscillified — a brand-new show that peels back the glitter to reveal the real stories behind the sequins. From becoming a viral sensation after singing on stage with Adele, to starring in Priscilla the Musical, Dean shares the hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally heartbreaking realities of life in and out of drag. With big dreams, even bigger heels, and a soundtrack packed w...


Anime-Zing!

Anime-Zing!

Comedy

Anime-Zing!

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 18:10 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Voice actors bring anime to life through games, challenges, and live dubbing! New show every day with special guests, so no two performances are the same! Hosted by former Hello Kitty voice, Tokyo-based voice-artist, Soness Stevens. www.animezing.games...


2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

Comedy

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Kirsty overshares about her sexy times, nights out and magnificent meltdowns. "She created an atmosphere where everyone let loose and enjoyed the wild ride. Munro's candid storytelling had everyone in stitches"*****Broadway Baby. "Loveable, loud and bloody hilarious" The Funny Firm. ...



Irish Comedy Carnage

Irish Comedy Carnage

Comedy

Irish Comedy Carnage

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - PYWC

The best Irish acts will be in Edinburgh all August. We will be having a showcase (with Carnage) of the best acts, doing their hightlights. ...


Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

Comedy

Dan and Mike Fist Fight on the M62

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Watch two of the best up and coming stand ups on the British Comedy Scene take you on a tour of Fish Finger Factories burning to the ground, Ouija Board Readings going wrong and the efficiencies of Tea Bag Rests. Expect smart, intelligent and witty jokes littered throughout a riotous hour of comedy. Mike Sayers, “Very Funny” – The Stand Dan Mckenna, “Good energy, likeable and funny” – The Stand "Smashed it" - Angel Comedy ...


Dan Leith: Defiling Gravity

Dan Leith: Defiling Gravity

Comedy

Dan Leith: Defiling Gravity

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
AUG 12-24 at 18:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join the hilariously talented Dan Leith in his latest musical stand-up comedy show, "Defiling Gravity." This uproarious performance takes you on a rollercoaster ride through life's ups and downs, with catchy tunes, witty lyrics, and a clever twist on the everyday struggles we all face. Award-winning comedian Dan Leith invites audience members to strap themselves in, pay attention to the safety announcement, and take off on a journey filled with wry wit, catchy songs, and more than its fair share of turbulence. "Defiling Gravity" is a must-see for anyone who loves a good laugh and a clever twis...


The Foreskin Diaries

The Foreskin Diaries

Musicals and Opera

The Foreskin Diaries

Musicals and Opera

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ron Low had a two-decade career helping over 65,000 circumcised men undertake non-surgical foreskin restoration using "TLC Tugger" devices he invented. But those guys didn’t all have to sit through his catchy pro-foreskin songs. That’s where you come in. Laugh, sing along, and learn about better sex. The Foreskin Diaries is Ron's fun and poignant musical slide show to keep you laughing while you learn what the foreskin is and does, how and why men do foreskin restoration, why we need to protect children from forced genital cutting, what measures have been successful, and what could happe...


#ComedyKaraoke

#ComedyKaraoke

Comedy

#ComedyKaraoke

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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3 comedians step up to do a 5 minute set of comedy followed by performing there favourite song on Karaoke. The winner duets with an audience member that chooses the final song. ...


33 Years Single

33 Years Single

Comedy

33 Years Single

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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🎤 Love, Laughter & Freestyle Chaos – Don’t Miss This Must-See Fringe Comedy! Australia’s most eligible (and unlucky) bachelor Daniel Delby had his first girlfriend at 33... for six weeks. Now, he's turning his hilariously awkward dating history into a night of non-stop laughter, relatable storytelling, and need to see it to believe it improv freestyle songs. 🏆 FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Side-splitting genius” – Fringefeed 2024 💔 Dating Disasters? He’s Got Plenty. From brutal rejections to learning how to speak girlfr...


James Beckett: Stutter Island

James Beckett: Stutter Island

Comedy

James Beckett: Stutter Island

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join James Beckett (SYTYF & Laughing Horse New Act Semi-Finalist, Beat the Frog & Mr Bens Winner, ‘An engaging and memorable performance’ – Rockcentral Promotions) as he explores navigating life as an adult with a stutter & his 12 year break from the comedy scene, James also invites a guest spot from other performers across the fringe Topics ranging from how he discovered he could workaround his stutter, to how he's failed to learn to a musical instrument in 12 years of trying! Bring crayons and a change of clothes, as you'll get to see 2 special guests (which change each day) handpicke...


Best Of Canada

Best Of Canada

Comedy

Best Of Canada

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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There are some great Canadian comedians out there Jim Carey, Norm Macdonald and Russel Peters. None of them will be on this show, but the new wave of Canadian stand-up will be. Make your way to the "Best Of Canada" and see Stand-up at its Canadian greatness, With Resident Compere David Tsonos bringing you the best of his countrymen on this fantastic Compilation show. Sit back and get transported to what life is like in a Canadian Stand-up comedy club....



@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

Cabaret

@Sassy Backbone Cabaret

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Welcome to an enchanting evening where glamour, laughter, and artistry unite in a vibrant celebration of burlesque, cabaret,comedy, circus, magic and more. Picture a dimly lit venue adorned with colourful velvet drapes, sparkling fairy lights, and an enticing stage that beckons the audience. The air is thick with anticipation as the curtain rises, revealing dazzling performers clad in ostentatious costumes that shimmer under the spotlight. The show opens with an exuberant cabaret number, where a cast of talented singers, dancers and comedians bring energy to the atmosphere with upbeat melodies...


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 1-24 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★a...


19:00

#1 All-Time Best Comedy Champion: War of the Flags

#1 All-Time Best Comedy Champion: War of the Flags

Comedy

#1 All-Time Best Comedy Champion: War of the Flags

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Who are the funniest comedians? The Americans? The English... eh... probably the Scottish, but maybe it's the Arabs? Or the Asians? Canadians? No, it's your Irish cousin... or is it your Indian dad? Can’t forget about the Jews! The time to wonder has run out! Comics from every nation, culture and background will go head-to-head and answer the age old question: who are the funniest people? Records won't lie and there will be one champion. Join us with your country's colors, paint your face, show us your nips and let's get ready to rumble! ...


John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

Comedy

John Robertson: Plays with the Audience

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

New show for 2025! Expect improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowd-work and songs from the UK’s most manic comic. 'A force of nature' **** (Daily Telegraph)....


Comedy for the Curious: 2025

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

Comedy

Comedy for the Curious: 2025

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

"Enlightening & uproarious" ★★★★½ Fringefeed, 2024 "Charming & funny" ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2024 Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best Comedy Ever wonder why we are the way we are? Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins brings together comedians and scientists in her critically acclaimed panel show. This year features two rotating topics: Bad Habits and The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. Learn why some people can't stop biting their nails and why others genuinely think the earth is flat. We'll answer questions you n...


Best In Class

Best In Class

Comedy

Best In Class

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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*****Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize Winners***** Best in Class is an award winning showcase of working class comedians from across the UK. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT’s, failed GCSE’s, bus stops, pay day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. "A fantastic crowd-funded initiative which brings working-class comics to the Fringe" **** (The Scotsman) "A great showcase of genuine talent" ****(The Wee Review) "Wonderfully funny" ****(Broadway World)...


I Was Almost Killed By an Angry Mob at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

I Was Almost Killed By an Angry Mob at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Comedy

I Was Almost Killed By an Angry Mob at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 18-24 at 19:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Edinburgh Fringe 2015, Children's entertainer Matty Grey comes to Scotland for the second time. 5 Days before the Fringe starts he accidently upsets a small child. A day later the incident has gone viral. A light hearted comedy about the dark side of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Unfortunately based on a very real events....


The Long Goodbye Bye Bye

The Long Goodbye Bye Bye

Theatre

The Long Goodbye Bye Bye

Theatre

Freddy's / Band Room
AUG 17-22, 24 at 19:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Famous One-hit wonder The Femme Fatales are back in the news for the wrong reasons. The pop star sensations keep turning up dead. Former member and current PI Justin McGuffin finds himself embroiled in a tale of mysterious women, fame-hungry police and a sore throat. Will he survive, or will it be The Long Goodbye Bye Bye. Pazus Productions' second fringe outing sets its sights on the worlds of true crime, film noir and pop music. ...



Nathan Cassidy: It's Not The End Of The World

Nathan Cassidy: It's Not The End Of The World

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: It's Not The End Of The World

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 13-24 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Multi award-winning Nathan Cassidy delivers an eviscertaing stand-up hour about the whole world and one man. ‘A master of the genre’ One4Review 2024 ★★★★ When someone has spent your entire life telling you that it’s not the end of the world, what do you do when it is? He's Best Stand-up Winner Brighton Fringe 2022/23, a Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee with multiple appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live and Times Radio, 4 Specials (3 Amazon Prime, 1 YouTube) and a million downloaded podcast Daily Notes. 'Very funny. Go watch a master of the genre' ★...


Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

Comedy

Simon Kay: Sad Boi, Funny Guy

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 19:25 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The world’s a mess and Simon doesn’t know what to do. Surely telling some jokes will help, right? Join Simon for his Edinburgh debut and get ready for clever, quirky, and really original stand-up comedy. His antics probably won’t save the world, but they just might save your night. Don’t miss this fresh act all the way from New Zealand, just like Hobbits, splitting the atom and women getting the right to vote....


Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

Moving On... Really, Really Slowly

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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How do you recover from heartbreak or loss when you are a depressed little slug? This Triple-A comic (“A”lternative, “A”utistic & “A”ward-winning (Keep It Fringe 2023), ) reflects on this conundrum like the irredeemable clown that he is. Nominated for the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality, who knows what this horrid gastropod has in store (possibly an exorcism on himself?). Come see a show also featuring a man with owls for hands , Flashlight Gordon and what happens if a horse walks into a bar. Awards for previous work: Keep it Fringe Award winner Spitfire comedy best uni...


100% Funny Feckers

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

100% Funny Feckers

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The craic is back for a fifth sell-out year! 100% Funny Feckers, a Fringe favourite, is a hilarious compilation stand-up comedy showcase, hosted by cheeky international Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature, who has cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Funny Feckers has been one of London’s most popular comedy nights for over a decade. We showcase the best of the fest three times a day, from Ireland and beyond. With four award-winning acts per show, there's something for everyone. Come get your craic fix. You'll be back for more!...


A Horseless Rodeo

A Horseless Rodeo

Comedy

A Horseless Rodeo

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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You can’t have it all. And sometimes you can’t have anything at all. And as Shannon learnt the hard way, you definitely can’t have a horse. Shannon Brooke is an award winning Australian comedian who has a gift for showing up to every situation completely unprepared. A Horseless Rodeo is a reflection on all the terrible decisions that led her to pack up her life and move to Germany. Known for her storytelling, passion and silliness, Shannon regularly hosts and headlines shows around Europe and most recently won the Roast Battle Berlin Championships. "Only someone who has put the mil...


9/11 Birds and the Bees

9/11 Birds and the Bees

Comedy

9/11 Birds and the Bees

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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9/11 Birds and the Bees is a solo dark stand-up comedy hour that weaves together a goofy and absurdist narrative around growing up in NYC during and after 9/11. Based in downtown NY on September 11th, and dubbed an official “survivor” of the attacks, Sofia May takes the audience through the extremely unique experience of being a child survivor of 9/11. Within the trauma and the grief, shines exquisite irony, particularly in the healing process, which the solo explores comedic bit by bit. From competitive trauma for the best 9/11 story world wide, to being placed in the absurd "9/11 Therapy" by...


Eric Barry: No Homo

Eric Barry: No Homo

Comedy

Eric Barry: No Homo

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Eric Barry will suck your dick for money. No homo. Eric is a straight American. Well, as straight as you can be having been a gay-for-pay escort, and as American as you can be having never shot a gun. This raunchy and provocative standup show details Barry's time navigating the seedy underworld of Craigslist "Erotic Services" as he attempted to pay his way through college as a gay-for-pay escort. From being stiffed by a client with cerebral palsy, to explaining his work to the women in his life, "No Homo" is is a hilarious and edgy standup hour that examines gender dynamics, Bible mastu...


Irish Comedy Free-For-All

Irish Comedy Free-For-All

Comedy

Irish Comedy Free-For-All

Comedy

Dropkick Murphys / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The best Irish acts at Fringe available to see in the same place with different comedians featured each day! ...



2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 12-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"One of the best events this Fringe season" ★★★★ 1/2 FringeFeed 2023 If Eminem and Whose Line is it Anyway had a baby... this is what you'd get! Award-winning comedian Daniel Delby and acclaimed freestyle rap superstar Macshane have joined forces to create the most interactive freestyle comedy game show on Earth! In Whose Rhyme, you will help your hosts compete in a series of improvised rap challenges that will test the limits of their quick wits, razor sharp mic skills and creativity - to battle it out for the ultimate victory - your laughs! Whose Rhyme's ...


How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

Comedy

How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost me $1989

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 19:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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I've been sneaking into the biggest stadiums across North America wearing a hidden camera, then redistributing the ticket value to people in each city that could really benefit. As I released these videos on my Youtube channel Matt Watson Comedy, security started hunting me, but when I had a shot at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, I was determined to pull off my biggest heist yet... ...


20:00

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Evening Show)

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Evening Show)

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Evening Show)

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians at the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ever...


Ambulance For One

Ambulance For One

Comedy

Ambulance For One

Comedy

Boston Bar / Basement Bar
JUL 31, AUG 1, 3, 5-8, 10-15, 17-22 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Ambulance for One Essex comedian Merryck makes his Edinburgh debut with a new show focussing on living life to the limit as the clock ticks down to the great inevitable. Rest assured no maudlin self-indulgence here, just plenty of gags and funny stories, and some of them might even be true. Remember, everything in moderation, especially moderation, and the grim reaper can f*** right off somewhere else for a bit. Preferably Kent “The Essex bloke is something of a geezer …plenty of showbiz patter…. his set proves very effective…. gag-focussed delivery…. high laugh rate…. you’d think that th...


Beat the Comic - Quiz Show

Beat the Comic - Quiz Show

Comedy

Beat the Comic - Quiz Show

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Your chance to get thrown into a hilarious head-to-head with top comics. Test your wits and general knowledge as you battle for crown glory in this quiz show. Laugher guaranteed, victory uncertain....


1 Dazzling Cabaret

1 Dazzling Cabaret

Cabaret

1 Dazzling Cabaret

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Welcome to an enchanting evening where glamour, laughter, and artistry unite in a vibrant celebration of burlesque, cabaret,comedy, circus, magic and more. Picture a dimly lit venue adorned with colourful velvet drapes, sparkling fairy lights, and an enticing stage that beckons the audience. The air is thick with anticipation as the curtain rises, revealing dazzling performers clad in ostentatious costumes that shimmer under the spotlight. The show opens with an exuberant cabaret number, where a cast of talented singers, dancers and comedians bring energy to the atmosphere with upbeat melodies...


Alex Farrow: New Order

Alex Farrow: New Order

Comedy

Alex Farrow: New Order

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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A stand-up comedy show from former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow. "An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing" - British Comedy Guide 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman). Alex’s solo comedy shows have sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, 2021 and 2022 as well as being a British Comedy Guide top ten pick. "Very Talented" - Chortle. 'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (Edinburgh Student). "'Laugh out loud' **** (EdinburghGuide.com). Featured in The Times as part of the Best Jokes of the Fringe. As heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra....


Off With Your Head!

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"★★★★ A delightful fusion of art, comedy, and gaming!" - Broadway World Can you save the kingdom from the curse? Find out in this interactive comedy game show, where two guest performers try to rule a 12th Century Kingdom, and YOU decide who lives and dies! A unique experience at every show – how will you fare, my liege? From veteran performer Sam See (★★★★ - Fest) and video game designer Stephen Case from RGB Monster (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience). Previous guest have been on The Chase, Taskmaster, BBC & ITV Productions, and have also b...



Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase

Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:20 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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You shall not pass!... up this opportunity to see some great Kiwi comedy! The last Lord of the Rings movie came out in 2003 and these NZ comedians are still riding that wave. They don't have a single joke about hobbits or any opinions on the works of Peter Jackson, they're just using this as a marketing ploy. Although, they're travelling all the way to Edinburgh so, in a way, their journey is like Frodo and Sam taking the ring to Mordor - we assume, we haven't actually seen the movies. 'These are some essential people to know about.' Theatreview (NZ) Winner Breakthrough Com...


Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You

Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You

Comedy

Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Devin Gray returns to Edinburgh fringe with a follow up to his highly acclaimed debut. May Divorce be with you is a show about what Devin learned from his botched marriage...


Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Comedy

Paul Currie: Dada Dojo

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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DADA DOJO will be a happening, there will be nothing else like it at the fringe! This is the 10th hour long magnum opus from Cult Comedian and Irish Avant Garde absurdist / artist & activist Paul Victor Currie. “An expert presentation in absurdist humour. Simply unmissable!” ★★★★★ (The Music.Au/ Melbourne International Comedy Festival) "Paul Currie is a disturbingly brilliant comic!." ★★★★★ (Broadway Baby) "Currie is utterly unique. A new standard has been set for the fringe. " ★★★★★^...


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 1-24 at 20:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★a...


100% Scouse Comedy

100% Scouse Comedy

Comedy

100% Scouse Comedy

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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What's happenin Fringe, Edinburgh's 2 favourite scousers are back! Join Kyle Legacy (Regular at Hot Water comedy club, Record for most gigs at fringe) & Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle hotshot of 2025) along with some special guests for a show where you decide what the comedians talk about with nothing off limits. 100% Scouse & 100% off the cuff. You'll Never Laugh Alone! Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2024...


Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty

Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty

Comedy

Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
AUG 18-24 at 20:40 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Stuart Thomas delivers a sharp, unapologetic standup show with "Bad Fatty," diving into life as a fat Welshman. Raised on a sheep farm in Wales, Stuart blends his working-class roots with a modern, no-nonsense take on body positivity. He grabs diet culture by the scruff of the neck, calling out society's absurd expectations of fat people while hilariously jabbing at our thin-obsessed world. Stuart doesn’t just talk about being fat—he owns it, celebrating the freedom of rejecting conformity. Bisexual and candid about mental health, he explores the intersections of sexuality, body image, and ...


Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Comedy

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians, Live on Stage

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Some say laughter is the best therapy. SHRINK WRAPPED gives us both. Don’t miss it." ★★★★ Mix 102.3 Ever been deep in a therapy session and gone: I want to know what the hell she's thinking? Well now's your chance... with comedians in the hot seat. Join award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and real-life psychologists (Dr Ruchi Sinha, Dr Carolyne Keenan or Dr Edel McGlanaghy) for the most entertaining therapy session you'll ever witness. Guest comedians perform their best material, before submitting themselves to gentle psychological probing in front of a live aud...


101 Comedy Club

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

101 Comedy Club

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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'Funny. Fast. Free' **** (ThreeWeeks). Each night sees four experienced acts performing. All our comedians have been hand-picked from an ethical, fair-trade farm where they've been grown in only the finest organic dog poo. All our fart jokes are sustainable due to our unique carbon offset scheme. Each time one of us blows off, a tree is planted in Dagenham, Essex. 'Original, likeable, great timing and hilarious delivery' (Dan Kington, Danny's Comedy Club). ...



Cobin Millage: A Losing Battle With Grass That Just Won't Stop Growing

Cobin Millage: A Losing Battle With Grass That Just Won't Stop Growing

Comedy

Cobin Millage: A Losing Battle With Grass That Just Won't Stop Growing

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
AUG 1-12, 14-24 at 20:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Cobin Millage brings his sophomore show to the Edinburgh Fringe. After his debut show "Fifteen pints With a Wax Figure of Renowned Painter Pablo Picasso" was listed as one of the British Comedy Guide's recommended shows, and he was subsequently nominated for Best Newcomer at the Comedian's Choice Awards, he comes back to address his bizarre name, some details about being forgotten in time, and the idea that he'll die one day, all through his usual whimsical rants, historical analysis, and offbeat sensibilities. "Cobin Millage has become an expert." - Chortle "Wild and funny in equal mea...


David Ingram: Carrot Top (Memoirs of a Gay)

David Ingram: Carrot Top (Memoirs of a Gay)

Comedy

David Ingram: Carrot Top (Memoirs of a Gay)

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 20:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Join David, a 40-something retired twink, as he discusses his life as a gay man. From growing up in a small town in Scotland in the 80’s and 90’s, to becoming an international flight attendant. The ups and downs, the tops and bottoms. All the while trying to answer that age old question - who actually IS the daddy? ...


21:00

1k Comedy Presents: the Dodgy Accent Show

1k Comedy Presents: the Dodgy Accent Show

Comedy

1k Comedy Presents: the Dodgy Accent Show

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Fake accents, real laughs! Five rising stars of comedy perform their stand-up sets with a unique twist: some of them are putting on a fake accent. Can you spot the dodgy accents? Comedians from all over the world take on the challenge to dupe the audience. Including undiscovered gems, 'Roast Battle' champions and Award winners / Nominees. ‘Distinctive stuff…’- Bruce Dessau, 'an un-flashy confidence’- Chortle, ‘You are funny, but you’ll probably get cancelled’- Prince Abdi. - Sold out run 2024 Fringe -...


Soness: Bigger in Japan

Soness: Bigger in Japan

Comedy

Soness: Bigger in Japan

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 21:00 (40 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Former Hello Kitty voice Soness, fresh from her post-sumo injury tour, talks growing-up homeless in a Japanese hatchback, being replaced by AI, and how not to turn into your mother. 'One of the most genial hours on offer'(TheQR.co.uk)[s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s][s]*[/s] www.soness.com...


Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Theatre

Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage

Theatre

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Punch, Drunk, Brain Damage Active in the theater, improv, and comedy scene in Seoul Korea, Yekwang Robert Jung brings his first one man show to the stage. Presenting the story of a 23 year old's life changing sequence of events! in a roller coaster of emotions where he is faced with questions on life and death while battling cancer. What is the price of life? What is the price he has to pay to live? In two successive life-changing events, he is forced to face his true self underneath the mask of societal and filial expectations. ...


Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret

Cabaret of Filth

Cabaret

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Come inside the Cabaret of Filth and indulge in a night of pure debauchery, burlesque and drag in this comedy riot! Will contain nudity, adult content, anti-establishment rebellion and all the good swear words. Come and join in the revelry. "Hysterically funny" **** Therealchrisparkle.com Edinburgh Fringe 2024. ...


Comedy Queers

Comedy Queers

Comedy

Comedy Queers

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Comedy Queers is a spicy mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. A sell-out Fringe phenomenon since 2018. Looking for diversity? It's what we do best, babe! If you’ve seen enough cis, straight dudes with the same haircut / t-shirt / jokes / toxicity, come and party with the kings, queens and royal-thems of comedy. Expect chaos, drag, stand-up, glitter, queer joy and an ever changing line-up of LGBTQIA+ acts to grace our stage. Comedy Queers is a big queer party, every. Single. Night! **** (DeadlineNews.co.uk)....


3's Comedy: Nights

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it’s time for comedy. 3’s Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best young acts of the new wave of Australian comedy for an hour jam packed with laughter. These comedians have done it all – they’ve been on TV, they’ve been on radio, they’ve performed all over the world and now they’re at the Fringe ready to make you laugh....



Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Comedy

Ashley Haden: You Are All C*nts

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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(Shortlisted for best show @ 2024 ISH Edinburgh comedy awards) Ashley Haden is back with his "ugly comedy for an ugly world" (Chortle).. When he began comedy, Ashley thought that we were all c*nts, but as age and reality has ravaged him, he has come to the realisation that it is you. You are all C*nts. ★★★★★ - RADIOHAHA "A Hidden Dark Gem" ★★★★ - ONE REVIEW "Ashley Haden is a talent" The National "Ashley Haden is darker than Frankie Boyle" Shortlisted for best show ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Pegasus New Comedian of the year 2...


Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

Comedy

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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After sold out seasons 2023-2024, Australian comedian and cancer survivor, Michael Shafar, is back at the Fringe with his critically acclaimed show to prove that he was well worth the chemo. Since moving to London, Michael has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit with his dark, boundary-pushing and thoughtful takes on the culture wars. Michael has amassed 120,000+ followers on social media and 100+ million views of his videos online. His debut special A(LIVE) is on Amazon Prime and his most recent special Alright, Next Joke is on YouTube. "Shafar ...


Filthy Funny Females

Filthy Funny Females

Comedy

Filthy Funny Females

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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★★★★ 1/2 "Filthy Funny Females deserves an award. Or possibly two." - FringeFeed, Perth Fringe World 2023 ★★★★"This raucous night out is one you don't want to miss." - FringeFeed, Perth Fringe World 2024 Filthy. Funny. Females. A funny (and filthy!) hour served to you by a selection of female comedians from across the globe. New York City comedian Katharyn Henson (Ew Girl, You Nasty **** - The Skinny) presents some of the finest funny female voices at the Fringe. Katharyn, described as "hair-raising stand-up" by the Scotsman has met a lot o...


Alex Watson: Bad Decisions

Alex Watson: Bad Decisions

Comedy

Alex Watson: Bad Decisions

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
AUG 13-19 at 21:35 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Victorian State Finalist RAW Comedy 2024 Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Up-and-coming stand-up, Alex Watson, has had some tough choices to make and would like to share them with you in this debut hour. Expect belly laughs, quirky tales and dark observational comedy from this self-effacing and cheeky comedian. 'Smart, fearless, dazzling – a rising star of the stand-up circuit!' Tim Ferguson (Doug Anthony All Stars) Tour support for Rudy-Lee Taurua and JJ Whitehead...


Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Comedy

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
AUG 1-24 at 21:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box of laughs! Line-ups include performers selected from Fringe shows and the international comedy circuit, with guests from the best in new talent appearing at the Fringe – plus it's Pay What You Can entry! ★★★★★ (FestivalReview.com). 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★ (Sout...


Everything I've Learned About Heterosexual Men – WIP

Everything I've Learned About Heterosexual Men – WIP

Comedy

Everything I've Learned About Heterosexual Men – WIP

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 21:55 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Everything I Learned About Heterosexual Men" If you're unlucky enough to be a heterosexual woman, you are faced with the grim reality of having to deal with men to fulfil your sexual reproductive and companionship needs. It's tough out there they are weird, and complicatedly uncomplicated, but fear not! with over 20 years of exerience in the dating pool Aideen McQueen will teach you the best manipulation tips, comping skills and general man life hacks to get you through if you are a woman who sleeps with men, a woman who needs to work with them, a gay man who just wants to pitch in or a str...


22:00

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Comedy

Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-21 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Award-winning comedian Raul Kohli picks up to four of the best upcoming acts in Edinburgh Fringe right now for a late-night comedy extravaganza! Including some very secret special guests. A great way to sample what's on at the Fringe and find comedians that cater to you! ****1/2 Best of The Fringe - Distractify ...


Jokers in the Pack (Late)

Jokers in the Pack (Late)

Comedy

Jokers in the Pack (Late)

Comedy

The Hanover Tap / The Wee Tap
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Back in it's fourth year. Jokers in the Pack is a comedy complilation show, featuring four of the best 'Jokers' dealt from the Fringe Pack! Hosted by Mark Row, Ryan Mold or Andy Gleeks, the line-ups get shuffled daily to showcase a range of stand up comedians. Expect storytelling, one liners and the down right absurd! Every show is different, so make sure you check out a Jokers in the Pack show! It's always loads of fun and you're guaranteed a great night's entertainment!...



AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Comedy

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy

Comedy

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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That's not A stand-up comedy showcase featuring the very best comedians from Australia and New Zealand at the Fringe! Every show features three hilarious Antipodean comedians and resident compere/tracksuit enthusiast Daniel Muggleton. Daniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian in a tracksuit. Daniel Muggleton's live shows frequently sell-out at comedy festivals around the world, have earned him numerous five-star reviews and a couple of industry awards. Daniel’s comedy specials ‘White & Wrong’ and ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ have aired on Channel 7, Amazon Prime & The ABC. He's also been hand...


0 AD – After Dusk: A Split Bill Stand-Up Show

0 AD – After Dusk: A Split Bill Stand-Up Show

Comedy

0 AD – After Dusk: A Split Bill Stand-Up Show

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An hour of wall-to-wall laughs from three of Edinburgh’s most exciting new comedians - Liam Jackson, Grant Barr, and George Anderson! Liam dissects his experiences in the job market, travels, and Scottish culture from a fresh perspective with verve and hilarity. ‘Very relaxed, confident, at ease on stage. Very consistent flow with good punchlines. Also... Funny!’ - The Stand Grant Barr is a stand-up and farmer hailing from the Kingdom of Fife. Grant uses insightful observations and hysterical anecdotes to shed light on farming and rural Scottish life. George Anderson is a Texan come...


Stand Up, Look Pretty

Stand Up, Look Pretty

Comedy

Stand Up, Look Pretty

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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"Stand Up, Look Pretty" is a love letter to the gays and girlies for their supportive voice notes, loud karaoke sesh road trips, and endless live music gigs pointing out hotties in the smoking area. Join this anxiety-riddled, bisexual New Yorker, as she recounts her hilarious dating misadventures and finding lasting love in friendships while navigating living abroad in Ireland. ...


Family Fortunes (But For Bad People)

Family Fortunes (But For Bad People)

Comedy

Family Fortunes (But For Bad People)

Comedy

Bar 50 / Upstairs
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Remember Family Fortunes? This is like that, but for horrible people. For this filthy comedy quiz, we've asked 100 scumbags all the worst questions we could think of. Things like: 'What would you not want to catch your dad doing?'; 'Name a politician who deserves to be eaten by a shark' and 'What animal would you most like to shag?' Now it’s up to you to guess what the top answers were... There’s points, there’s prizes, and there’s a 95% chance we’re going to hell, so come and play before ITV have us killed. We sold out repeatedly last year - book in advance so you don’t miss out on the fil...


100% C*ntinental

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

100% C*ntinental

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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What’s the difference between expats and immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? Is Europe even real anymore? These global comedians are putting their lives (or at least their dignity) on the line to find out. “100% C*ntinental” is a stand-up comedy mix show, unpacking the experiences of international women adjusting to life, love and paperwork via ChatGPT. Find out what Italians are really doing with 100 types of pasta, if Germans actually wear Birkenstocks in bed and what would happen if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage. ...


Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase

Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase

Comedy

Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Mad Cow Comedy is thrilled to bring its highly successful show concept from the Netherlands to the Edinburgh Fringe! Join us for an hour of stand-up comedy featuring a carefully curated selection of international acts from across the globe. Each show is hosted by our energetic and friendly compère, who introduces a fresh lineup of comedians every day. With a mix of seasoned pros and exciting up-and-coming talent, no two performances are ever the same, offering comedy lovers a unique and dynamic hour of entertainment. Prepare for a vibrant showcase of diverse styles and hilarious perspective...


An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

An Idiot's Guide to Self-Improvement

Comedy

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 18-24 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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An Idiot’s Guide to Self Improvement Join two self-proclaimed idiots on their own personal journeys toward self-improvement. Alex Camp is trying to stay sober one Edinburgh at a time and break the cycle of disastrous relationships. Dom Hatton-Woods hasn’t made use of his private school education but is slowly learning how to interact with normal human beings. This is a seminar on what they’ve learned. Dom has over 100k followers on social media and regularly opens for Connor Burns and Daliso Chaponda. Alex was a finalist of Musical Comedian of the Year 2024 and performs at comedy clubs acro...


We Forgive You: The Confessional

We Forgive You: The Confessional

Comedy

We Forgive You: The Confessional

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Have you ever done something that you feel bad about? Need to get it off your chest? We Forgive YouL The Confessional is the perfect show for you. We have heard it all, people making love to their friends parent, smuggling drugs internationally and even confessing to murder...of a peacock completely accidentally while trying to impress a boy. The Best weekly comedy winner of Perth Fringe 2022 returns to Edinburgh Fringe. Anonymously write down your deepest confession and put it in the confession box. Daniel and Cameron read them out. Instead of church where you are given wine and a...



3's Comedy: Late Nights

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

3's Comedy: Late Nights

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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The night is young and 3's Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what’s going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is that you’re going to laugh. 3’s Comedy: Late Nights stars three of the brightest stars of the new wave of Australian comedy. They’re staying up late to deliver you some late night laughs....


Shaggers

Shaggers

Comedy

Shaggers

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The worldwide hit show returns with a line-up of superb and varied comedians from all around the Fringe doing material based around the hilarious, cheeky subject of shagging. "The perfect way to close a night at the festival" ★★★★★ (Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival) "A tour de force of laughter filled mischievous comedy" ★★★★★ (ArtsInLeicestershire.co.uk) "Excellent" ★★★★★ (Audience Review, Edfringe.com) "Utterly hilarious" ★★★★1/2 (Perth Fringe Worl...


50 Shades of Ty Gray

50 Shades of Ty Gray

Comedy

50 Shades of Ty Gray

Comedy

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 22:50 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Ty contains multitudes. Comedian, teacher, traveller, friend, "party yogi" (Fringefeed, 2024). When he figures out what the other 45 shades are, he'll update this bio. Ty has spent the past year performing around the world, teaching to pay bills, dancing on tables, breaking up, making up, and most importantly, writing jokes. This is 50 minutes and 50 shades of the best he's got to offer you from this trip around the sun....


23:00

#1 Final Diddy Party

#1 Final Diddy Party

Comedy

#1 Final Diddy Party

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Alcove
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Ain't no party like a Diddy Party - a compilation of the festivals freakiest comedians in a big party atmosphere, Bring Your Own Baby Oil, - late-night, dark humour, diverse line-ups. Produced by award-winning comics ...


Three Bad Sisters

Three Bad Sisters

Comedy

Three Bad Sisters

Comedy

The Three Sisters / The Wee Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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3 Bad Sisters is a dark, salacious comedy from Ireland's top 3 dark, salacious female comedians. Aideen McQueen, Shinanne Higgins and Louise O'Toole are sisters, granted, not each others sisters, but they're someone's sisters! They put the fun in funeral, the rim in grim and the slag in slag heap. They are finally joining forces and accumulating their darkest material to make you laugh, cringe, get slightly aroused and get just a wee bit sick in your mouth. This show is a cacophony of the best and darkest materials by these 3 single, Irish, female comedians in their 40's. It is a fine blend...


Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Comedy

Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, plus some of the biggest and best names in stand-up, hosted by William Thompson (As seen and heard on Have A Word podcast, Tea With Me podcast, BBC Radio Scotland, Dave and Channel 4)...


The Minority Report comedy showcase

The Minority Report comedy showcase

Comedy

The Minority Report comedy showcase

Comedy

West Port Oracle / Flight Club
AUG 14-16, 18-23 at 23:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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"Join Moe Singleton in the Minority Report Comedy Showcase, a laughter-packed journey featuring a diverse lineup of comedians sharing hilarious, dark, and twisted jokes. Explore the comedic side of navigating life as a minority, where each performer, hailing from unique backgrounds, also brings their solo show to the Fringe. Brace yourself for an evening of humor that not only entertains but offers insightful perspectives on the complexities of being a minority – where if you don't laugh, you're bound to learn something new."...


Best of Northern Stand-Up

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

Best of Northern Stand-Up

Comedy

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 18-19 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Best the Northern Stand-Up is a mixed-bill stand-up comedy show bringing you the finest comedians from the North of England and beyond. Each night, 3 to 4 comedians grace the stage to show you why Northern Comedy has never been better. Featuring TV Comedians and the very best new acts on the circuit. Hosted by Mancunian Charlie Lewis - an experienced host and described by the BBC as "Absolutely Brilliant!" ...



Queer Comedy Chaos

Queer Comedy Chaos

Comedy

Queer Comedy Chaos

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Get ready for Queer Comedy Chaos, a riotous display of laughter featuring the best queer comedians, wild games, and unpredictable challenges! With each set more outrageous than the last, this show flips the script on traditional comedy. Expect hilarious moments, quick wit, and chaos that only the queer community can deliver! From hilarious games to spontaneous audience challenges, the show’s ever-changing pace ensures that no two performances are ever the same. With a diverse line-up of queer talent, Queer Comedy Chaos is a celebration of everything that makes the LGBTQ+ community uniquely ...


A Cause for Laughter

A Cause for Laughter

Comedy

A Cause for Laughter

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Wanna have a pint, laugh, then donate to a good cause? A Cause for Laughter is a late night stand-up comedy showcase produced by Sid Singh and Clayton Smith with the best tv and touring comics! Welcome to One Year in Scotland! A show featuring the best jokes, best comedians, and craziest moments of the last 12 years of Edinburgh Fringe Festivals! Curated by reigning Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Sid Singh, comedians for this show have appeared on television in America, Europe, Asia and more while appearing on stages all over the world!! ...


Eric Barry and Friends: Bad Advice – Improvised Stand-up Comedy

Eric Barry and Friends: Bad Advice – Improvised Stand-up Comedy

Comedy

Eric Barry and Friends: Bad Advice – Improvised Stand-up Comedy

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Got problems? We've got all the wrong answers. Bad Advice is the improvised standup show where comedians give you their best (worst) advice based on the audience's real life issues. After performing a traditional standup set, comedians will interview audience members looking for advice, and then have to improvise 2 minutes straight of standup comedy, with laughs all around. ...


Deage Paxton: Immature

Deage Paxton: Immature

Comedy

Deage Paxton: Immature

Comedy

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-10, 12-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Deage Paxton's follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show. This show is a brand-new hour containing this years collection of dark, dirty and kind of stupid material. "Paxton has added light to his pitch black palate and is all the better for it. Plays with the line before skilfully and happily jumping over it double footed." **** - Edinburgh Eye...


#1 Mexican in Estonia

#1 Mexican in Estonia

Comedy

#1 Mexican in Estonia

Comedy

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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In her first solo stand-up, Ana Falcon reveals what life is like when you are the #1 Mexican in Estonia (not counting the good taco lady, the guy that speaks Estonian or the girl on TV!). The show examines Ana's obsession with being #1, an unachievable quest that took her to move to a tiny country sandwiched between Finland (yay!) and Russia (oh-no!). "#1 Mexican in Estonia" premiered at the 2024 Tallinn Fringe Festival to rave reviews: "A deliberate, meticulous storyteller, Falcon models what comedy can look like when identity is not a punchline or a source of division, but a perspective ...


Comedy Drinking Games

Comedy Drinking Games

Comedy

Comedy Drinking Games

Comedy

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Four Comedians perform head to head in a series of challenges where every failed task results in a shot! They first do 7-minute sets. For every joke that bombs, they have to do a shot. Then they are matched in a Yo Momma joke-off, each round lasting 90 seconds. Every time a comedian laughs: another shot! The audience then vote for their two favourites, to go head to head in a game of Never Have I Ever where, if the comic drinks, they have to explain the story! Will the comics still be standing by the end? Will the acts even be able to stand up by the end of their set? You'll have to...


12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Cabaret

12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!

Cabaret

The Counting House / The Attic
AUG 12-24 at 23:55 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

Briony Price, aka. the [English]bird in New York, welcomes you to join her in this midnight musical-comedy, the "12 O'Clock Comedy Cabaret!" Briony is a Grammy Award Quarterfinalist, and has been featured at Carnegie Hall, Google Arts and Culture and HBO...if that's not a stamp of quality enough, you should read her Hinge reviews. Come join the 50-minute journey of laughter, music, and storytelling that unveils her adventures from London's streets to the vibrant chaos of New York City. Audience reviews from Fringe 2024 "This is the best show at the Fringe EVER - No lie and I've seen a l...


Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

Comedy

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy (Late Show)

Comedy

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 23:59 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians from the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. "The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone" ★★★★1/2 (Fringefeed) "A comedy smorgasbord" ★★★★ (GreatScott.media) "Hilarious comics ... A solid comedy show well worth the ticket price. You will be in great hands with Nik and co and are bound to get a few solid laughs out of the night" ★★★★ (Fringefeed) "A fine set of comics, who entertained ev...



00:00

Like Kells Said...

Like Kells Said...

Cabaret

Like Kells Said...

Cabaret

The City Cafe / Hollywood
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 00:05 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Review of Like Kells Said by Caz Mason Like Kells Said is my heart and soul on stage—a gripping, electrifying journey through love, loss, and the devastating twists of fate. When I first began crafting Kelly’s story, I wanted to create a thriller that would pull audiences in and never let them go. From the moment Kelly’s world is shattered by a tragic fire, I knew I was setting the stage for something intense, unpredictable, and profoundly human. This isn’t just a murder mystery—it’s a tale about survival, the complexity of relationships, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface o...


Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

Incognito Improv: Late Night Confessional

Comedy

The Counting House / The Loft
AUG 9-24 at 00:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

People Pleasers: The Improv Show You've Been Waiting For! Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope of social expectations, desperately trying to keep everyone happy? Do you bend over backwards only to find someone's still not satisfied? Yeah, we've all been there. And now, you can laugh about it! People Pleasers is the improv show that takes your everyday struggles of pleasing (or failing to please) others and turns them into hilarious, relatable scenes. You can't make everyone happy, can you? People Pleasers Improv explores the hidden struggles of those who live to please others. ...


Leo Mahr is a Seasoned Whore. Spicy Tales of a Swiss Village Gay

Leo Mahr is a Seasoned Whore. Spicy Tales of a Swiss Village Gay

Comedy

Leo Mahr is a Seasoned Whore. Spicy Tales of a Swiss Village Gay

Comedy

The City Cafe / Nineties
AUG 11-24 at 00:25 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

“Gasp, gossip, and giggle”, an hour of (too) honest confessions of a Swiss village gay parading into the big city scene. Growing up in the Swiss mountains surrounded by lonely men looking after sheep, Leo Mahr saw the lights and heard the thumping of the distant gay clubs calling and oh boy did he follow that call. What does Swiss German gay dirty talk sound like? What is the gay flu and where do jock straps come from? What happens in a dark room stays in a dark room? No longer! Lock up your twinks, a new jock is in town. Queer, straight or incorporeal, it's for everyone. Aft...


Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 00:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must Strip! Come along for an hour of high-caliber comedy mixed up with loose, wild & sexy late-night antics hosted by Kyle Legacy! Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2024...