At Fringe Central we offer support on all aspects of participating in the Fringe, as well as practical services for those visiting the Fringe, such as access to computers, printing and free wifi. 
The Artist Support, Arts Industry, Artist Development and Media teams will be based within Fringe Central at St James Quarter in 2022, helping those participating in the Fringe to navigate their visit and offering a space for anyone with questions to ask or just in need of a break.
A programme of 30+ discussions, meetups and networking events to help Fringe artists and arts industry establish new collaborations and advance their careers at the festival.
Access to computers, printing and free wifi.
One-to-one mental health first aid appointments provided by Space to Breathe, 09 – 19 Aug.
Every event in the programme is free for registered Fringe participants, and the first batch is now available to browse and book on Fringe Connect, the Fringe Society’s online platform for artists and industry. 
Includes guidance on getting started on TikTok, content strategies and how to generate revenue through the app.
 Tweet the Media (05 August)
2021's popular digital event Tweet the Media returns this year on 05 August. All registered Fringe acts will be invited to use a hashtag to pitch their shows via tweets to accredited media, who will monitor the hashtag in the same way they’d watch show pitches in person.
Meet the Media (06 August)
The highly anticipated return of this annual event, alongside Tweet the Media, in which Fringe participants can pitch in person to media representatives, meet Fringe Society staff, learn more about the services provided and connect with peers while queuing for their pitching slot.
Hosted by Birds of Paradise, this event seeks to provide an accessible space where disabled people working in theatre and performance can meet, talk and connect with each other.
Practical approaches to truly diverse casting (22 August)
This panel discussion with Backstage and industry experts will provide practical approaches to enable participants to cast in a truly diverse and authentic way. 
The Fringe Fair (22 August)
An opportunity to meet key organisations such as membership bodies, festivals, training providers and agencies, in the format of a career fair.
Fringe Swap Shop (27 – 29 August)
Three days at the end of the Fringe during which participants can swap unwanted props, useable furniture, costumes and anything else recyclable from their shows.
Exit station onto Princes Street, take a right past the Balmoral Hotel. Cross the road and turn right, follow the road along and you will find the St James Quarter on your left.
Exit station onto Princes Street, take a right past the Balmoral Hotel. Cross the road and turn right, follow the road along and you will find the St James Quarter on your left.
When leaving George Square Gardens on foot, head straight down Crichton Street, take a left onto Potterow, then take the next right onto Marshall Street; at the end of Marshal Street take a left onto Nicolson Street. Follow the road straight for around 10 minutes crossing over North Bridge. You should find yourself standing next to the Balmoral Hotel; cross over the road and take a right and you will find the St James Quarter on your left.
On the bus:
5
Walk to Surgeons Hall bus stop on Nicolson Street, ride four stops to Leith Street (stop JC). Approx 13 mins.
49
Walk to the top of Victoria Street (around seven mins). Ride two stops to Princes Street (stop PN). Approx five to 10 mins.
7 or 14
Walk to the top of Victoria Street (around seven mins). Ride two stops to York Place (Stop YJ). Approx nine mins.
Access from Register Square / Princes Street:
Enter past Starbucks and Itsu. Head down the escalator to level 1. Follow path until the end of concourse and Fringe Central is on the right-hand side past the escalator.
Access from Little King Street / Elm Row / Omni Centre:
Enter past John Lewis and Bross Bagels, take a right-hand turn, and follow path to the end of the concourse. Fringe Central is on the right-hand side past the escalator.
Access from Elder Street and St James Square:
From St James Square follow the steps up into the building, take a left and follow the concourse around to the lift. Take the lift down to level 1. Fringe Central is straight ahead.
Finding our event spaces
Leith Street
Exit St James Quarter via the Princes Street exit on level 1, walk past Itsu and go down the stairs or ramp, taking a left at the bottom to head about 80m down the road. The event space is on your left.
The Spiegeltent
This year we have the pleasure of getting to use a beautiful Spiegeltent for some events, located in St James Square. Accessible from inside the St James Quarter from level 3, and from street level via Elder Street and Register Square / Princes Street.
If you need to rehydrate during your trip to St James Quarter, there are complimentary water refill stations on each level of the car park, as well as levels 1-3 of The Galleria, so bring a reusable bottle and refill as often as you wish.
St James Quarter are committed to being as sustainable as possible and have utilised Scottish water sources to supply fresh filtered water. Help to reduce plastic bottle waste and contribute to making our planet a more sustainable environment now and for generations to come. All the water refill stations are also visible on the Refill app.
