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.

Support local groups to experience the Fringe

Our Fringe Days Out scheme breaks the barriers that stand in the way of people and communities in Edinburgh engaging with the arts. Donate to the Fringe Day Out scheme this Christmas.

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

  • We've published our review of the year 2023
  • Come visit the Fringe Shop craft fair on 25 and 26 November
  • Key dates for your diary in the lead-up to Fringe 2024
  • Fringe in Schools 2024: artist call-out
  • Fringe Shop to host craft fair on 25 and 26 November
  • Fringe Society announces winner of 2023 Fringe Young Writers Award
  • A fresh, brave and energising Fringe 2023 comes to a close, with creativity and care at its core
  • Outcome of 2023 Fringe Society Board elections
  • Meet the Media 2023 welcomes artists from 316 Fringe shows