If you’re new to the city, Edinburgh can be quite a daunting experience – there’s so much going on it can be hard to know where to start! Here are a few tips to help you get the ball rolling:
See Fringe shows
We might as well get the obvious one out of the way first: go see some shows! There are around 3,800 of them to choose from – if that number feels unmanageable, use the search filters on edfringe.com and the official EdFringe app to narrow down your criteria, focusing on the dates, times and genres that suit you.
Visit the Fringe Street Events
The Fringe isn’t restricted to the many venues around the city – some of the world’s greatest street performers come to the festival to wow audiences in the open air. From festival artisans and living statues to buskers, circus acts and grand finale performances, there’s so much to see – just remember to donate generously at the end of each show!
Check out our sister festivals
The Fringe isn’t the only festival in town this August – there’s a reason Edinburgh is known as the ‘Festival City’! If you find yourself with a gap in your Fringe schedule, take a look at what’s on offer from some of our sister fests:
Local attractions
From the imposing mass of Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, to the grandeur of the Palace of Holyrood House at the bottom, Edinburgh is packed with historic attractions – it’s one of the many features that make it such a stunning setting for the Fringe. Pop into one of its many museums or galleries while you’re here – our local business directory has a few ideas to get you started.
Bars and restaurants
You’ll need to eat something while you’re in town – so why not make it something incredible? Edinburgh’s food and drink scene punches well above its weight, from pop-up street food vendors to Michelin-star fine dining. Browse our local business directory for some pointers on where to eat and drink this August.
