A home away from home for Fringe artists. industry and media professionals.

Come along to Fringe Central to kick-start your first day at the Fringe. Whether you are a first-timer or returning to the Fringe, we want to see you at this event. This will be an opportunity to connect with other artists, meet Fringe Society staff and ensure you know everything you need to know for this year's festival. And, of course, we will have refreshments, food and some freebies, too! Open to all Fringe artists. 

Artist Event: First Day at the Fringe 

Get down to Fringe Central to collect your pass on the first day of the Fringe. We have passes for all artists involved in a registered Fringe show, as well as accredited industry professionals, accredited media professionals, and Fringe project participants. This pass party is a chance for you and your team to come to Fringe Central and see what services we have throughout August to support you. Participant Passes help us identify you in Fringe Central, and they also link you to our welcome guide and mental health and wellbeing services. Plus, local discounts!

Artist Event: Participant Pass Party

Fringe artists are invited to come and meet with representatives from the industry that are at the Fringe this year. This weekly coffee morning is a chance to chat with key industry professionals about your Fringe experience and get their expert opinions. BSL-interpreted on 04 Aug, Captioned on 11 and 18 Aug.

Artist Event: Artist and Industry Coffee Morning

BBC Writers discover, develop and champion new and experienced writing talent across the whole of the UK. Come along and find out all about their opportunities and programmes followed by a Q&A. Open to all Fringe artists, especially scriptwriters based in the UK. 

Artist Event: BBC Writers: Who We Are and What We Do

Come along to this panel session to hear from key Fringe reviewers and journalists. It’s an opportunity to discover insights into how the media industry operates at the Fringe with a chance for artists to ask questions. Open to all Fringe artists wanting to engage with media. 

Artist Event: Meet the Media Panel

Join Articulation, Scotland’s advocacy organisation for outdoor arts, circus and spectacle, for this exploration of some of the challenges and successes of international collaboration. We will delve into cross-border partnerships, examining some of the creative, cultural and linguistic differences, questioning how these are overcome, celebrated and embraced and how these inform the creative process of international co-creation. This session will include a panel discussion with leading Scottish and international circus and outdoor artists followed by a structured networking session with an exploration of the themes discussed during the panel.

Artist Event: Contemporary Circus & Outdoor Arts: Beyond Borders

We're back in 2025 after a hiatus, and this year we invite any Fringe performers to come and grab a cuppa and join us in our audience for a weekly live podcast with special guests. Fringe Festival Support is an initiative by performers for performers, aimed at offering support and advice. We do content throughout the Fringe, inviting festival veterans and newbies alike to come together to share their experiences, meet and chat... and exchange war stories. You can see all of our previous content here: https://www.boondogtheatre.com/ffs. Captioned event.

Artist Event: Fringe Festival Support Live!

Join us for a panel discussion exploring environmentally responsible theatre-making and where the UK theatre sector stands in 2025. This session will focus on the practical guidance offered by the Theatre Green Book and feature insights from the Carbon Literacy Project and other guest speakers. There will also be time for an audience Q&A. Following the panel, stick around for 30 minutes of informal networking – an opportunity to ask follow-up questions one-on-one, share your own sustainable practices, and chat about Fringe shows that explore environmental themes.

Artist Event: Environmentally Sustainable Theatre: Where Are We At In 2025?

Attention all festival organisations and artists! Don't miss our next steps pitching session. It's a chance for festivals to pitch to artists. Artists, it is your opportunity to discover more exciting opportunities to platform your work beyond the Fringe and network with others. 08 Aug – BSL Interpreted. 15 Aug – Captioned.

Artist Event: Next Steps Pitching Session

Come to Fringe Central today to meet key organisations such as funders, membership organisations, training providers and agencies. Taking the format of a careers fair, you can browse from table to table gathering the knowledge and advice you need to help you in your next steps. Open to all Fringe participants. Please note that you do not need to register for these sessions. 

Artist Event: Fringe Fair

Bringing a show to the world’s largest arts festival can feel overwhelming, but the key to success is staying positive, making small strategic adjustments in your way of promoting your show and keeping your energy up. Shine Your Work is an event series designed for artists, producers and anyone promoting a show at the Fringe. The session will provide you with essential tools to stay on track, refine your promotion and effectively reach your audience – even when the festival pace picks up. Concept developed by Wildtopia by Karen Toftegaard.

Artist Event: Shine Your Work

Ready to make the leap from stage to screen? Join us for an essential panel event tailored for playwrights and writer-performers looking to break into TV and film. Ask an Agent brings together experienced industry agents to shed light on what they do, what they’re looking for, and how to approach them the right way. Learn how to build meaningful connections, craft targeted submissions, and recognise when the time is right to seek representation. It’s not just about finding any agent; it’s about finding the right one to champion your career.

Artist Event: Fringe to Screen 1: Ask an Agent

In this candid conversation with TV and film development executives, we’ll break down what goes into making you and your work stand out. Whether you’re a playwright, comedian, or writer-performer, this session will explore the art and the alchemy of the development process. We’ll interrogate what decision-makers are really looking for when they come to the Fringe, and what makes them see screen potential in live work. Learn how to present your ideas and walk away with practical first steps to begin developing your Fringe show for a TV or film project.

Artist Event: Fringe to Screen 2: Screen Potential

This session brings together four dynamic speakers – two from the Taiwan Season and two from the Singapore Showcase – to explore the significance of going international in today’s cultural landscape. Each artist will share insights from their unique practice, reflecting on why international engagement is no longer just an option but a necessity. Through personal stories and shared experiences, this session aims to spark dialogue on the power of cross-border exchange and how artists across Asia can build more resilient and connected futures.

Artist Event: Why Go International: Asia Focus

All Fringe artists are welcome to join us today at Fringe Central and be a part of our diverse Fringe Community. Our event space is open for various groups to meet and connect, providing a welcoming environment for all. Whether you are here alone or with a group of friends, this is a great opportunity to make new friends and connections. A list of groups scheduled to gather during this Wednesday will be available closer to the date and we ask that you register your interest to help us plan for your participation.

Artist Event: Fringe Community Day

Hosted by John McEwan-Whyte, this session dives into how the TV landscape has shifted and what that means for artists trying to make the leap from stage to screen. From live script readings to TikTok pilots and one-night-only showcases, there are more ways than ever to get noticed… but also more noise to cut through. We’ll be joined by a representative from one of the UK’s biggest broadcasters to shed light on what commissioners are really looking for – and how Fringe creatives can catch their eye in 2025 and beyond.

Artist Event: Table Reads Presents: Fringe Today, TV Tomorrow

The end of Fringe Swap Shop is an opportunity to pass on unwanted props, furniture and costumes to other Fringe artists who may get use from them. Every Fringe, tonnes of items go to the bin when they could be reused elsewhere or recycled. Swap Shop is essentially a free rummage sale – bring what you have, take what you want! Open to all Fringe artists. Please note that you do not need to register for these sessions. See https://connect.edfringe.com/events/178463 for items we are unable to accept at the Swap Shop.

Artist Event: Swap Shop

An event for Fringe artists, writers and producers with an interest in female character development. Join the Live Comedy Association and their curated panel to gain practical advice on working in the live comedy sector. Soak up discussions on career development and how to build on the stage time you’ve had this August. This event is to get you thinking about what’s next and how to achieve it – with a nod to returning to Edinburgh Fringe 2026.  

 
 



Artist Event: Live Comedy Association: Next Steps on Stage

Join psychotherapist to Hollywood creatives, Stacey Simmons, as she takes you through the same discussion she has with her Hollywood clients. Participants will get a crash course in paying attention to their social habitat, including building resilience and looking for honest collaborators, how to spot dangerous people and when to bow out of a project (and gracefully). This discussion will cover how to engage with fans, the press and generally assist in preparing for the challenges of being in the public eye as well as how to make plans to avoid financial and public pitfalls.

Artist Event: Preparing for Fame

Touring in rural spaces is a world away from city theatres but equally rewarding. Join the National Rural Touring Forum and World Fringe to explore the unique joys and challenges of rural and urban touring. How you can adapt, connect and thrive in both. A must for anyone curious about taking their work further afield. This event is for Fringe artists who are interested in touring beyond the Fringe and will be BSL Interpreted.

Artist Event: Urban Meets Rural Touring: Touring Across Different Terrains 

Join top Canadian performing arts experts as they unpack the touring landscape: what does it look like today, how does touring in Canada work and how can you connect with the right networks? Learn about regional and national venues, and what support there is for international artists. Bring your questions – this is your chance to join the conversation!

Artist Event: Why Go International – Canada Focus

Artist Event: Why Go International – Nordic Focus

Dreaming about taking your work to global stages and unlocking new opportunities? This session is your insider’s guide to touring and collaborating with international performing arts festivals. Hear directly from festival organisers and seasoned artists as they draw on first-hand examples and share tips on building an international profile, navigating the curation process, diversifying funding and approaching co-production models. We’ll dive into the opportunities and key considerations of working across borders, building meaningful local connections, environmentally responsible touring practices, contracts and logistics. Bring your questions!

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