Edinburgh’s premier party venue and the central Free Fringe hub. Four rooms of free shows running throughout the day and night, and a buzzing and vibrant courtyard in the centre of the Cowgate. The Three Sisters boasts a wide variety of food and drinks, with plenty of space to relax during the day and party throughout the night! Shows run from 10:00 – 02:00.

You can’t have it all. And sometimes you can’t have anything at all. And as Shannon learnt the hard way, you definitely can’t have a horse. Shannon Brooke is an award-winning Australian comedian who has a gift for showing up to every situation completely unprepared. A Horseless Rodeo is a reflection on all the terrible decisions that led her to pack up her life and move to Germany. Known for her storytelling, passion and silliness, Shannon regularly hosts and headlines shows around Europe and most recently won the Roast Battle Berlin 2023/24 championships.

A Horseless Rodeo

Returning after a sell-out season in Edinburgh, 2 Wongs and A White is back! Get ready for a stand-up comedy show featuring Australia’s funniest comedians. Each night, Jenny Tian, Harry Jun and one token white man bring you the best of Australian humour. They’ve been on TV, toured internationally, sold out festival runs and written for telly. 'Delivery is spot-on' ****½ (TheatreMatters.com.au). 'Making comedy look easy' ****½ (Stephanie Chin, Lilithia.net).

2 Wongs and a White

Last year I snuck into the biggest stadiums across Canada wearing a hidden camera, then redistributed the ticket value to those in each city that could really benefit. As I released these videos on my YouTube channel (Matt Watson Comedy), security started hunting me, resulting in a need for more creative sneaks. When I discovered the concert of the year was coming to Toronto in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, I was determined to pull off my biggest heist yet...

How Sneaking into Taylor Swift Cost Me $1989

Ivo’s Edinburgh Fringe debut offers a playful dive into the chaos of our modern world through a show full of absurdist jokes. A semi-comprehensive investigation – possibly with a few detours – into how to stay focused amidst endless distractions and whether we should even try. Featuring unpredictable one-liners, surreal sketches and maybe a poem or two. We will discuss everything from being in the present moment to the struggles of riding a seahorse.

Jokes I Rescued from the Future (by Telling Them Now)

Adam Morrison Jones has been lighting up the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade, captivating audiences with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud performances. From the charm of classic working men's clubs to the electrifying atmosphere of major rock festivals, Adam’s comedy knows no bounds. With entertainment in his blood, he delivers sharp wit and infectious energy that leave audiences craving more.

Adam Morrison Jones: JAM

Best in Class is an award-winning showcase of working-class comedians from across the UK. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock-off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOTs, failed GCSEs, bus stops, payday loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. 'A fantastic crowd-funded initiative which brings working-class comics to the Fringe' **** (Scotsman). 'A great showcase of genuine talent' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Wonderfully funny' **** (BroadwayWorld.com). Edinburgh Comedy Award and ISH Award winners.

Best in Class

Get voted most likely to laugh in a split-bill stand-up show featuring two of the London circuit’s most promising rising stars. Cheryl Hurst and Callum Mackenzie, the prom queen and the class clown, present an hour of sharp-witted, non-stop, feel-good comedy that answers all of life’s most important questions, from 'what’s the perfect slogan for a pair of pants?’ to ‘can you learn open heart surgery from a book?’

Sign My Yearbook: A Stand-Up Show

Following a string of sold-out shows in 2024, Clean Comedy is back to show off even more of Edinburgh's funniest family-friendly faces. This is stand-up comedy with the naughty bits scrubbed out. Every day, a new, hand-picked platter of award-winning and up-and-coming comics, perform material you’d be okay hearing while sat next to your nan.

1 Hour of Clean Comedy

It's comedy set swapping live! The cult-hit show where comedians perform their own jokes, then each other's. Chortle Award winner for Best Club Show London. 'Top 5 comedy shows of the year' (List). 'Top 10 shows at the Fringe' (Time Out). 'Top 25 shows at the Fringe' (Comedy.co.uk). Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'A brilliant format' (Guardian). 'An undoubted hit' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Spontaneous and anarchic' **** (Fest). 'A truly electric night' **** (Scotsman). 'Action-packed and chaotic' **** (BroadwayBaby.co.uk). 'Deserves more than one visit' **** (One4Review.co.uk). Piloted for Comedy Central (US) and BBC2 (UK).

Joke Thieves

It's comedy sketch swapping live! The cult-hit show where sketch groups perform their own sketches, then each other's. Chortle Award winner – Best Club Show London. 'Top 5 shows of the year' (List). 'Top 10 shows at the Fringe' (Time Out). 'Top 25 shows at the Fringe' (Comedy.co.uk). Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'Brilliant format' (Guardian). 'An undoubted hit' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Spontaneous and anarchic' **** (Fest). 'Truly electric' **** (Scotsman). 'Action-packed and chaotic' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Deserves more than one visit' **** (One4Review.co.uk). Piloted for BBC Two (UK) and Comedy Central (US).

Sketch Thieves

It's a live YouTube recording with more jokes than you thought possible. Star of Fox's Showtime at The Apollo, BBC's Stand Up for Comic Relief and NBC's Trial by Laughter, Will Mars is 'a fearsome comedy creation' **** (Scotsman). Edinburgh Fringe Best Show Nominee (Amused Moose Awards). 'Mars is well worth exploring' **** (Metro). 'One of the highest gag rates at the Edinburgh Fringe' **** (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'His delivery is brilliant; his jokes are hilarious' **** (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Comedy done right' **** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Punch after punch of great material' **** (The Student Newspaper).

Will Mars Records His Best Jokes for YouTube

It's the stand-up chat show where comedians sell their jokes. We're the only stand-up show in the world where if you like a joke enough, you can buy it. Every show introduces a top-secret line-up of the absolute best comedians at the Fringe – all offering their jokes to the highest bidder. All profits from the show are donated to Comedy Support Act, the charity set up to provide emergency funds to support Comedians that find themselves in times of financial hardship.


Joke Sellers

Four top-quality, fowl-mouthed acts, hand-plucked from around the festival. For the poultry sum of a bucket contribution on eggsit. Guaranteed to be clucking funny. Cockmungously not suitable for the family.

Funny Cluckers: Best of the Fest – Free

A stand-up comedy competition featuring only the very best comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe. All battling it out for the title of Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year and a cash prize of £1000. The shows will feature a handpicked selection of over 100 of the finest acts at the festival all competing in a series of knockout rounds. Every night will showcase six comedians performing their best stand-up for a chance of progressing to the prestigious finals.

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