Discover the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet. Find out what makes this festival so special and unique.

Plan your visit

Artists and performers take to stages all over the city to present shows for every taste, and you can create your own festival experience from a mixture of ticketed, free and street performances. Find out how to plan your experience.

Fringe street events

The Fringe street events bring an explosion of breath-taking sights, sounds and experiences to the streets of Edinburgh, where you'll be able to catch incredible acts from a diverse range of world-class street entertainers.

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.