Various locations throughout Edinburgh.
For over three weeks in August, the city welcomes an explosion of creative energy as artists and performers from across the world take to stages across the city to present shows for every taste.
From well-known names to up-and-coming artists looking to establish their careers, the Fringe, as it’s affectionately known, has something for everyone. With theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, children’s shows, musicals, opera, music, spoken word and exhibitions all available, however you like your culture, there’s something for all the family here.
This year’s bumper programme features 3,352 shows across 265 venues. Show themes tackle topical issues such as women’s history, the paranormal, living with illness, queer joy and club culture.
325 free shows and 529 Pay What You Can/Want shows are included in this year’s program.
The world-famous Fringe Street Events will take place on the Royal Mile, Hunter Square and the Mound Precinct, and feature international street performers and buskers, mingling with Fringe artists and other festival favourites to provide a fun and varied family-friendly experience. The street events will run daily between 11am and 7pm from 01 to 24 August 2025. BSL interpretations will take place on 10, 16 and 21 August 2025 on West Parliament Square.
To ensure the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is as accessible to as many people as possible, a number of performances and events will be relaxed, BSL interpreted, captioned and audio described. See enhanced performances for full listings.
Free sensory tools (such as fidget toys and sunglasses) are available for anyone who may find the Fringe overwhelming. These can be ordered in advance via the accessibility section of the website.
Tickets for all shows are e-ticketed, so there’s no need to collect physical tickets. Book tickets either via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe website, on the Fringe App, over the phone (call +44 (0)131 226 0000) or in person at the Fringe Box Office on Old Assembly Close on the High Street, (next to the Fringe Shop).
Dare to Discover. Find out more on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
