Edinburgh Festivals 2026

Fringe must 'reflect on what it wants to be' despite record sales day

Richard Gadd speaking at the Screen Scotland event

Edinburgh Fringe must be protected at all costs, says Richard Gadd

Dave Rowntree (contributed pic)

Blur drummer to chat to Edinburgh festival-goers ahead of Fringe show

The teen will perform alongside professional company Justice in Motion

Aspiring actor makes Fringe debut in school hall he learned to act in

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9

Free shuttle bus to replace trams between city centre and Leith

Nathan Rollinson says the new app update will make a real difference to deaf people

App update allows deaf Fringe-goers to request BSL interpreters

Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting the Musical UK tour was cancelled

Irvine Welsh hopes musical will return after UK tour axed over costs

Mairi McAllan addresses the opening gala for the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival

Gala opening for Edinburgh International Book Festival

Stephen Flynn says he does not want to be First Minister while his children are young

Nicola Sturgeon 'made mistake' in criticising campaign - Stephen Flynn

Young musicians from Big Noise and YOLA rehearse together ahead of Sunday's concert

Young musicians from Scotland and US unite under superstar conductor

Gilded Balloon's Pink Wednesday takes place on August 12, with £5 Fringe tickets on offer.

One-day-only £5 tickets for some of the Fringe’s most in-demand shows

Passengers on the Lumo train to Edinburgh Waverley from London King's Cross were treated to an interactive show from Felt Nowt

Edinburgh-bound rail passengers treated to onboard comedy show

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorced in 2012 (Pic: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Daughter of Hollywood legend in Fringe run of Shakespeare play

Petition to cancel Amanda Knox's show at almost 30,000 signatures

The Royal Mile on a surprisingly quiet day

I have important advice for tourists this Edinburgh Festival Fringe

What to expect from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Despite the weather, the 2026 Edinburgh Military Tattoo is still a dazzling spectacle, finds Rosalind Erskine.
Rosalind Erskine

Meredith Kercher's sister demands Amanda Knox Fringe show is cancelled

Playwright Kari Hall is bringing Hame. Teeth. CLUB. to this year's Edinburgh Fringe

'Saturday nights out at Dalkeith Miners Club inspired my Fringe play'

Brenda Scannell in The Abyss

Netflix and Paramount star Brendan Scannell to perform

Fringe By The Sea has so much to offer over ten days - Kevin Buckle

Mel Hudson played two parts in Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge. Most notably, she appeared as Alan's French co-host, Nina Vanier.

Ex-Alan Partridge star set to bring show to the Edinburgh Fringe

Una McLean finds the corridor too narrow for her elaborate costume during rehearsals for the pantomime Aladdin at the King's theatre Edinburgh, December 1991.

21 brilliant retro photographs from the King's Theatre storied history

Violinist Jordan Sapphire has been performing to hundreds for free on Calton Hill with his viral sunset performances.

Meet the Edinburgh violinist delighting Calton Hill crowds for free

Some of the comedians making their Fringe debut this year in Edinburgh.

22 great comedians making their Fringe debut next month

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