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Browse shows Become a Fringe Friend Step into the heart of the festival by becoming a Fringe Friend and enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our charitable work. Find out more Help us give anyone a stage and everyone a seat Support us to ensure that the Fringe remains the greatest platform for creative freedom on the planet. Support us Toggle autoplay Play video EXPERIENCE Discover the Fringe For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. Artists and performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city, presenting shows for every taste - from big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers. Learn more EXPERIENCE Plan your visit The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will return from 07 - 31 August 2026. Discover the essential information you’ll need to plan a trip to the Fringe, from show reveal dates to the official programme launch and more.  Learn more TICKETS Browse 2026 shows More than 3,500 shows to be staged at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Shows span every genre of the Fringe programme, including theatre, circus, cabaret and variety, comedy, physical theatre, dance, children’s shows, music, musicals and spoken word. Browse and book TAKE PART Take part in the Fringe Anyone can take part in the Fringe. We work to make the Fringe an open, accessible and welcoming festival to all. That’s why we offer a wide range of resources, practical advice and step-by-step how-to guides designed to support you be part of the greatest platform for creative freedom in the world. Learn more EXPERIENCE Watch exclusive content Watch exclusive videos and step into the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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