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The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

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The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

The Counting House

38 West Nicolson Street
The Ballroom: AUG 16, 20, 22 at 23:30 (70 min) - Free

The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases and Ceremony

Showcases of the 2025 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominees and the 2025 Ceremony

The best comedians at the Fringe that have caught the eyes of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards that has in just two years become an Edinburgh institution! Long-listed, short-listed, all potential winners. Last two years of winners include Paul Foot, Elf Lyons, Abby Wambaugh and Julia Masli, and the shortlists included Ed Byrne, Janine Harouni, Phil Ellis and Luke Kempner. Hosted by awards founder and multi-award winning Fringe legend Nathan Cassidy, this show is the must-see late night Fringe event. Last year's ceremony included appearances by Milton Jones and Booby Davro. Turn up early to grab a seat!

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.