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Kick Ass Cowgate

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Kick Ass Cowgate

Fringe Venue 89 - Click here for map
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR. Phone: 0131 226 6351
Food  Accessible  Wifi  Licensed  Air Conditioned
Open from 11:00 to 01:00
All ages until 6pm, then 18+ Only

The trendy and uniquely designed Kick Ass Café & Bar on the ground floor is a great for food, drink and Fringe shows. Pop in to our famous VW Van Bar for a cheeky drink located right in the heart of the old town on Cowgate. Or enjoy our outdoor beer garden!

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.

List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time

Shows sorted by Venue Room

Fringe Room

#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

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

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! ...


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! ...


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

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

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....


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

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

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. ...


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

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

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...


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

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

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...


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

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

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 ...


Strippers Advice Bureau

Strippers Advice Bureau

Comedy

Strippers Advice Bureau

Comedy

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 15:15 (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

Do you have a problem? Don't know where to turn for help? Bring your dilemmas to this brand-new show, where two unshockable and world-weary strippers will impart their shrewd insights and sage intuition. Laughter guaranteed....


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

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 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)....


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

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

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...