Edinburgh Fringe For Everyone
Making the Edinburgh Fringe Festival more inclusive—both for artists and audiences. Our aim is to broaden participation; whether that is performing, attending, or working behind the scenes.
0% British – Mornings: An Irish Stand-Up Comedy Show
By Irish stand-up comediansHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 2
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 11:10
50 mins
Age: 14+Three Irish headliners bring their A-game for a morning of stand-up comedy that's 100% Irish and 100% brilliant. Not a single British comedian in sight.
View on EdFringeGood Morning Edinburgh
By Sam HampsonHoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 5
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 11:10
45 mins
Age: 16+Start your day with jokes, confessions, life advice and one short story about being taken hostage. Is 11am the funniest time of day? Maybe. Let's find out! Truly, a work in progress as a show and as a man. Sam Hampson isn't sure he believes in ghosts but do you know what? He has space in this word count to wonder. Wait, no, maybe this space is for accolades? For quotes? For tempting you through genius marketing? It's too late. Here we are talking about ghosts.
View on EdFringeRachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother 2026
By Rachel CreegerHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 5
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 11:20
60 mins
Age: 14+Relationship problem? Sensitive work email? Need the best recipe for brisket? This Jewish mother has all the answers you need! The joyous, hilarious, interactive comedy show from Rachel Creeger: multi award-winning stand-up comedian and the only orthodox Jew on the UK comedy circuit, is back. As seen on BBC One, Amazon Prime, NextUp Comedy and heard across the BBC Radio network. 'At the world's largest arts festival, there is a huge scope for humour around culture and religion. Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother is the pinnacle of this' (FunnyWomen.com).
View on EdFringe1 Hour Of LAFS
By The London Arts Facilitation SocietyHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:00
60 mins
Age: 16+1 Hour of LAFS is a mixed-bill showcase hosted by The London Arts Facilitation Society, a charitable organisation helping working-class people in the arts. Come see the contenders for the first ever LAFS comedy award at the mixed-bill comedy showcase that makes a difference.
View on EdFringeComedy Sheep: All Star Stand-Up Showcase!
By Comedy SheepHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 4
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:00
55 mins
Age: 12+Catch the best comedians Wales has to offer in explosive secret lineups of hilarity, including a token non-Welsh person* (who will also be funny). A nightly showcase featuring TV names, circuit headliners and rising stars filling an hour with guaranteed laughs! Previous acts have appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and pretty much every show BBC Wales has ever made. *but they have to talk about Wales.
View on EdFringeCut Off
By Noah Matthews and Max DevineHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
20 Aug - 30 Aug
Start time: 12:00
50 mins
Age: 14+Split-bill character comedy from Noah Matthews (one half of sketch group Bishops: sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024) and Max Devine (Sketch Off finalist, Comic Originality Award winner, host of LEMONFACE and tour support for BGT winner Viggo Venn). 'Essential Fringe viewing' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 'A riot!' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Hilarious' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'The future of sketch comedy' **** (DarkChat.co.uk).
View on EdFringeStuart Mitchell – Solo Show
By Stuart MitchellHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 1
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:00
60 mins
Age: 18+Following a complete sell-out 2025 tour he's back! With over 200M views online, join the longest-running panelist from BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News, Stuart Mitchell. Be the first to hear his 'work of genius' (Daily Record) before anyone else. 'One of Scotland’s rising stars, Stuart Mitchell is a comedian worth catching before he becomes mega' (Sunday Mail). ***** (Daily Record).
View on EdFringeAmy Webber: Joy Ride
By Amy WebberHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 19 Aug
Start time: 12:05
55 mins
Age: 14+Are you ready to get taken for a (joy) ride? Come and spend an hour with one of Britain’s most lovable musical comedians and leave with a spring in your step (and potentially a new sock). Featuring music akin to a chart topping popstar and a voice akin to an angel. 'dizzyingly inventive' (TheReviewsHub.com) and 'hilarious' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this multi award-winning comedian (with an opera degree that’s never been useful) is filled with gas and raring to take you on a journey. And rest assured, she will be making a song and a dance about it.
View on EdFringeTom Ward: Post-Millennium Tension (WIP)
By Ebdon ManagementHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
20 Aug - 30 Aug
Start time: 12:05
60 mins
Age: 16+Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time, the burner phone using, Discman carrying, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving the present tense one last try. Not for him, but for his two-year-old son who lives there. But how does 2026 compare to the one he grew up in? Tom explores the head f*ck of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle and QI. 'Fine jokes and star Presence' (Time Out).
View on EdFringeCheryl Hurst: Lots More Mr Nice Guy
By Cheryl HurstHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 6
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start time: 12:10
45 mins
Age: 16+Award-winning comedian Cheryl Hurst is actually a really nice guy and she’s going to prove it. But probably not today! Join her for lunch time jokes about trying to be a better person, peaking in high school, and finding a new best friend. ‘Slick delivery and tight writing’ (Russell Hicks). ‘Not an a**hole’ (Jimmy Carr).
View on EdFringeRock Paper Scissors: A Brief History and Tournament
By It's The Pitts ProductionsHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 22 Aug
Start time: 12:10
60 mins
Age: 5+A rock, paper, scissors battle to the death (figuratively), where you might even learn a thing or two (literally). A comedy, a game show and, technically, a lecture. For example: did you know there have been legal cases decided by rock, paper, scissors? That's right, multiple. Fight for glory in multiple layers of rock-paper-scissorsdom – including for the most-coveted award: The Champion Of Losers. As seen at the Reykjavik Fringe and enjoyed by kids and grownups alike.
View on EdFringeJade Gebbie: The People Pleaser
By Jade GebbieHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:15
60 mins
Age: 16+Jade Gebbie (British Comedy Guide Performance Award finalist 2025 and writer for The News Quiz, Nature Table) has always been a people pleaser – but now she’s hit her mid-thirties she’s delving into how it’s held her back, annoyed her loved ones and why overthinking fictional scenarios isn’t a reasonable excuse for missing a work meeting. Come along to this debut from Jade for fun, laughter and a bit of anxiety... after all, she is a millennial.
View on EdFringeMagic Spectacular
By Jokers ComedyHoots @ Potterrow — Big Yurt
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:15
60 mins
Age: 5+A thoughtfully curated Fringe showcase celebrating magic, mind reading, circus skill, and international variety. This family-friendly compilation brings together exceptional performers from around the world, guided by a warm, engaging host who sets the tone and keeps the experience flowing. Expect polished routines, clever illusions, audience involvement, and moments of genuine surprise, all presented in a relaxed, accessible format perfect for all ages. With multiple acts in every show, no two performances are the same, making it an ideal choice for festival-goers seeking quality entertainment, variety, and wonder in one unforgettable Fringe experience.
View on EdFringeJames Gardner: Good Afternoon
By James GardnerHoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 1
22 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:20
60 mins
Age: 14+Scottish comedy sensation James Gardner returns for a limited run with a bold yet unpretentious show packed full of jokes and comic disaster, dealing with everything from life in London to middle age and his love for Scottish football. A regular at comedy clubs in Glasgow and London with over 60 million views online, James is not to be missed. As seen/heard on TalkSPORT, Off the Ball, Breaking The News. 'Really, really funny' (BBC Scotland). 'Killed me' (Ally McCoist). 'This fella is gonna kill it as a comedian' (TalkSPORT).
View on EdFringePG Hits! The Best in Stand-Up Comedy Without the Rude Bits!
By RGB MonsterHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 3
8 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:20
50 mins
Age: 8+Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs all over the world, but without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out the really rude bits so everybody can have fun. Comedy fans of all ages and all tastes will have something to enjoy, as we bring you a diverse lineup from the very best that the festival has to offer. ***** (MixUpTheatre.com). 'PG Hits! is for you' **** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
View on EdFringeRogier Bak Has Your Back
By Rogier BakHoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 1
7 Aug - 21 Aug
Start time: 12:20
60 mins
Age: 16+Rogier daringly and openly jokes about self-growth, why alpha men aren't real, and how honesty can be a recipe for disaster in an age of tension and turmoil. An Amsterdam-born comedian with a global voice, Rogier was raised between the Netherlands and the US. His sharp stand-up turns cultural confusion into bold, unpredictable comedy. With over 225K followers across social media, his daily videos on cultural contradictions and observations on human behaviour have accrued millions of views. 'Absolutely brilliant!' (Russell Howard).
View on EdFringeThe Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast: Live Recording
By RGB MonsterHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 3
7 Aug - 27 Aug
Start time: 12:20
50 mins
Age: 14+With thousands of shows at the Fringe, choosing what to see is a nightmare. Let us help with our cozy lunchtime show. We host a fresh lineup of exciting comedians for interviews, industry insights and game-show style fun. Get the inside scoop on how the Fringe really works and discover hidden gems before they sell out. Whether you need recommendations or just a laugh to start your afternoon, this is the place to be. Best of all? Tickets are only £5.
View on EdFringeSooz Kempner: Imposter
By Sooz KempnerHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
15 Aug - 23 Aug
Start time: 12:30
60 mins
Age: 12+Award-winning comedian, Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, The Now Show), has always felt like an imposter. Except in one area: singing! She could always rely on that. But when Sooz's voice suddenly stopped working the way it always had before, she had to face her imposter syndrome head-on and find out... is it imposter syndrome, or is she truly an imposter? A stand-up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana. 'Brilliant' (LA Times). ***** (WestEndWilma.com). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Fest). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (FunnyWomen.com). **** (BroadwayWorld.com).
View on EdFringeTasmin Sarkany: Now That's What I Call Bach!
By Tasmin SarkanyHoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 1
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start time: 12:35
60 mins
Age: 12+Tasmin Sarkany (BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist 2025, Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023) plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin. This is the most important concert of her career. Unfortunately though, Amelia is easily distracted. Expect silliness, musical puns, historically questionable facts about Bach and (if she gets round to it) some beautiful classical music. 'Highly skilful... ingenious' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Captured the spirit of musical comedy' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Proof you can still have a completely original (and slightly bonkers) idea' (FunnyWomen.com). Photo by Andy Hollingworth.
View on EdFringeAnyone For Tennis?
By Pauline EyreHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 2
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start time: 12:40
60 mins
Age: 14+The smash-hit, five-star show returns as part of its national tour. A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre spills the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say 'quiet please'. She cannot be serious... can she? As featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio Wimbledon, NPR and ABC Australia. Directed by Ben Van Der Velde.
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