Following the successful launch of Saturday Night Live UK (SNL UK), we’re delighted to say that proceeds from the exclusive SNL UK x eBay Live event, taking place on 20 May 2026, will be donated to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society’s Keep it Fringe fund.
Since its launch in March, SNL UK has become must-see weekend viewing, with many of the cast Edinburgh Festival Fringe alumni.
Presented by eBay Live, comedian Jake Bhardwaj will lead the auction from 20:00 BST, when a curated selection of items inspired by and featured in the show will be auctioned off to raise money for the 2027 Keep it Fringe fund – an initiative run by the Fringe Society to help artists come to the Fringe.
Launched back in 2023 by Fringe honorary President Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Keep it Fringe fund was created to support artists who, without the financial support, may not be able in a position to perform at the festival. It’s been a vital initiative in breaking down barriers to participation in the Fringe.
Commenting on the SNL UK / eBay Live support, Tony Lankester, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to be working with the teams at Saturday Night Live UK and eBay Live on the auction, which will raise important funds for the 2027 Keep it Fringe fund.
‘Over the last few weeks, we’ve watched many Fringe alumni take part in SNL UK as it’s made its debut over here, and we encourage audiences to bid on these exciting auction prizes, which will directly impact artists bringing work to the Fringe next year.’
Watch the eBay Live SNL UK auction from 20:00 BST on Wednesday 20 May.
