Experience the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet and takes place every August in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Find out more about how to make the most of the Fringe.

Take part in the Fringe

Anyone can take part in the Fringe. We’ve created a wide range of resources, how-to guides and a digital platform, Fringe Connect, to support you as Fringe participants and make the most of everything the Fringe has to offer.

Become a Fringe Friend

Support the Fringe and unlock great benefits by becoming a Friend. Benefits include 2for1 ticket offers, a priority booking line, discounts at the Fringe shop and invites to Friends receptions.

Donate to the Fringe Society

The Fringe Society is a registered charity that relies on the support of people like you to continue our work supporting artists, assisting audiences, and celebrating the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world. Please help us by donating.

News and blog

Read our latest news and articles

  • Use FringeMakers to crowdfund your show
  • Keep it Fringe fund 2024 now open for applications
  • ​​​​​​​More than 1,300 shows added for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
  • US Keep it Fringe fund launched by Brian Cox to help US artists attend the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
  • How the Keep It Fringe fund helped artists in 2023
  • UK Keep it Fringe fund for artists extended for two years
  • Why your show should be on Fringe Marketplace
  • Star of stage and screen Brian Cox named as the newest Patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
  • Schools call-out: apply for the Fringe Be Inspired Fund