Less from 40 minutes train journey from Edinburgh, Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick returns for 10 days with a packed programme of family-friendly events.
Established in 2008, this multi-arts festival has community at its heart and aims to bring together like-minded people who share a passion for the arts. From world renowned authors to local choirs, this vibrant festival offers a diverse range of things to see and do.
Read on to discover their latest exciting additions – and stay tuned as they announce even more shows over coming months, with their full packed programme of 200+ music, comedy, conversation, film, family & wellbeing events available in early summer.
Since first launching his time-travelling, ‘dance-through-the-decades’ audio-visual party concept in 2011, Sydney’s Tom Lowndes has grown Hot Dub Time Machine into an absolute monster – and brings the full show to their opening night.
It’s set to be a special night in the Big Top with two distinctive and brilliant performers on the line up – Edinburgh’s own Hamish Hawk and Bristol’s Billy Nomates. Support from Glasgow sibling duo and Scottish Album of the Year nominees Cloth.
Listen to Sir Chris Hoy MBE, one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes, as he inspires the nation once again with his memoir ‘All That Matters’, discussing his achievements and his outlook, living with Stage 4 cancer.
For music lovers, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra dons a black tie and tux and brings out the sassiest signature tunes in cinematic history with a showcase of the music of Bond as our Big Top finale. Or experience a captivating 30-year musical journey celebrating La Dolce Vita, interpreting beloved Italian and Neapolitan love songs and the smooth, swinging classics of Frank and Dean.
Mànran is promised to captivate audiences worldwide with their bold fusion of traditional and contemporary influences – they bring their distinctive sound and high-energy to the Lodge Stage. Pictish Trail is the musical alias of Johnny Lynch, an electro-acoustic psych-pop alchemist based on the Isle of Eigg known for his genre-warping songwriting, weaving together elements of lo-fi folk, electronic beats, and fuzzed-out psychedelia. See Sandi Thom, who’s first single “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker” shot to No.1 in 7 different countries almost 20 years ago.
Experience the magic of Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland – wear something tartan for this trip down memory lane for all ages.
Dance lovers will enjoy Flawless, an iconic street dance troupe, celebrate their 20th anniversary with a spectacular show. Expect to be wowed by their breath-taking choreography, emotional storytelling and infectious enthusiasm.
Whatever your interests, you won’t be stuck for choice.
Fringe by the Sea runs from 01 to 10 August 2025. Keep an eye out for their full programme release.
