Fringe events in Edinburgh — Tuesday, August 11

1:00 am Struan Logan: Chaotic Good Laughing Horse @ City Cafe

After a hiatus Struan returns to stand-up seeing that it needs a swift kick up the bum. The comedian and columnist (The National) performs with the personal over the partizan – bu…

9:00 am For the Safety of All: Scotland's Lighthouses National Records of Scotland

The stunning coastline of Scotland and its islands have provided a livelihood for its population for centuries. While beautiful, it is one of the most treacherous coastal waters i…

9:00 am Murder on the Mile The Castle Rock Cafe

One Ticket Per Team! Returning to the Fringe! Eight venues. Four suspects. One victim. A self-guided murder mystery tour. Visit and learn about eight of the Fringe's biggest venue…

9:00 am Get Set for the Day Sauna Session Summerhall

The best way to start your day: relax and recharge with chilled tunes and good vibes in our beautiful sauna theatre. Take time to recline on the benches of the UK's largest sauna…

9:10 am A Star and a Pearl theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

A dance theatre piece that follows six dancers as they grow up and mature. They chase two things, two key concepts: a Star, what they want to be, and a Pearl, who they truly are.…

9:10 am A FACE theSpace on the Mile

Helen of Troy inspired desire, destruction and death…didn’t she? Or was she simply the face of it all? An infamous beauty seducing others, or seduced herself? A girl awaiting the…

9:25 am Places I Go from My Bed theSpace @ Niddry St

Ordinary objects from a child's hospital room are transformed into fantastical adventures in this original work created especially for young audiences with specific mobility or se…

9:25 am Keeping Secrets theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Engaging, moving and hopeful, this one-person show examines links between what magicians do and what child sexual abusers do – and how secrets can be powerful in positive and dest…

9:30 am A Political Breakfast PBH's Free Fringe @ Greek Gyros Grill

Political comedy panel show chaired by Chris O’Neill or Harun Musho’d with up to four comedians and the audience. 'The comedians were on fire and Harun Musho’d hosted the discussi…

9:30 am E-bike Cycle Tour of Arthur's Seat Meeting Point at Bridgend Farmhouse

Returning by popular demand! Escape the Fringe crowds on our e-bike cycle tour. Ride mostly traffic-free paths with a local guide and discover hidden gems most visitors miss. Disc…

9:40 am Once Upon a Tune theSpaceTriplex

Once Upon a Tune – Join a fairytale princess with her sing-a-long show of your favourite animated characters! With enchanting vocals and gorgeous gowns, this new show emulates the…

9:40 am A Pirate Adventure! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Join Captain Jellybones on a swashbuckling, laugh-out-loud pirate adventure as he races to rescue Christina-Anne from the wicked Captain Skullduggery! With the help of Scallywag S…

9:45 am Holmes/Shah theSpaceTriplex

Holmes/Shah is a satirical one-act play following shamed Real Housewife reality star Jen Shah and disgraced biotech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes as they team up to try to scam th…

9:45 am The Umbrella Man: What We Talk About When We Talk About the JFK Assassination theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Dallas, 22 November 1963. The main event is supposed to be on Main Street – crowds fifty deep, a blizzard of ticker tape. A few blocks away in Dealey Plaza, the scene is quieter:…

9:45 am Voltei theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Voltei, a true story, begins by telling us what it takes for young people to leave their home country, what those big changes are, and the challenges they face. Voltei takes us ba…

9:45 am Stitch in Time: A Knitting Cabaret theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Excitement! Drama! Romance! And... knitting? An award-winning hour of lost wartime knitting songs. Bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to toe-tapping, needle-clickin…

9:50 am The Hunger theSpace @ Niddry St

Megan and Deborah live alone on their farm in the Yorkshire Dales. What was once their home has now become their only refuge from an increasingly dangerous outside world. They hav…

9:50 am A Little Green Leaf theSpace @ Symposium Hall

A Little Green Leaf is inspired by the life of Odette Hallowes (MBE, Legion d’Honneur, George Cross), Britain’s most highly decorated spy of the Second World War. This play tells…

9:50 am Beauty and the Beast theSpace @ Niddry St

A curse, a castle and a Beast who must learn to love. Step into a lively, heart-warming adaptation of this beloved tale of greed, humility and transformation. Bursting with origin…

9:55 am 3 Labours: A Hercules Panto theSpace on the Mile

Join Hercules and the Muses in this pantomime twist on a classic myth! You might have heard of Hercules – he’s something of a hero – and he’s fallen in love with Meg! All he needs…

10:00 am The Last Stop Nicolson Square Venues

Who are the people on the subway? What lies beneath the surface? Every person has a story, and they all connect. Through shared glances, communal frustrations, spontaneous decisio…

10:00 am The Bubble Show® Assembly Roxy

Mr Bubbles returns with another spectacular season of The Bubble Show®! Get ready to be dazzled by an enchanting display of bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Created and performed…

10:00 am About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course Laughing Horse @ Bar 50

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. Including: joke-writing skills, generating material, comedy deconstruction, finding…

10:00 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

10:00 am 1 British, 1 Immigrant *Continental Breakfast Laughing Horse @ Bar 50

Rise and shine with Ricky Gervais’ Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy finalist Ridwan Hussain and Lithuanian comedian Donatas Staneika (BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist) in this fast-pace…

10:00 am Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop Dovecot Studios

Through costumes, accessories and sketches, learn the design and making process from script to screen. Leading costume designers and actors share their favourite costumes, showing…

10:00 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

10:00 am Paperback Revolutions National Library of Scotland

This display tells the story of how the humble paperback revolutionised and democratised access to books. From Penguin's first titles in 1935, to other bestsellers across the deca…

10:00 am Rain National Library of Scotland

This exhibition makes a splash as we dive into Scotland’s relationship with rain – from weather forecasting, fashion and film, to rain-soaked love stories, climate, and everything…

10:00 am Hello Birds Pleasance Courtyard

A sensory story show for babies aged 0-36 months. Join Bran the gardener and their friend Tor as they greet the birds that visit the garden. The story follows a day in the life of…

10:00 am Exhibition: Craigmillar Tapestry Scottish Storytelling Centre

The Craigmillar Tapestry Project is a community initiative to create a series of tapestry panels representing the rich history of Craigmillar. Designed and stitched by local peopl…

10:00 am Murder on the Mile The Castle Rock Cafe

One Ticket Per Team! Returning to the Fringe! Eight venues. Four suspects. One victim. A self-guided murder mystery tour. Visit and learn about eight of the Fringe's biggest venue…

10:00 am A Puppet Zoo Adventure! Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

A lively and engaging puppet show designed for kids under 10, blending puppetry with ventriloquism for an interactive experience. Steph and Layla warmly welcome the children into…

10:00 am Mat Smith: The Middle Laughing Horse @ City Cafe

Start your morning with Mat (BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland, Komedia New Comedian 2025 semi-finalist) who’s thrown his savings at the Edinburgh fringe, instead of going on holiday to…

10:00 am Art to Wear: International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition Lily Luna Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique

Now in its ninth year, this much-loved jewellery exhibition brings together over 350 unique pieces from 35 independent makers worldwide, alongside rising local talents. Set within…

10:00 am Rag: A History of Blood Physicians' Gallery

Blood has been studied and analysed for thousands of years. Examined for its ability to give life, to spread disease and to sow division. Bringing together artefacts spanning scie…

10:00 am Jewellery of the World Galerie Mirages

This year we are celebrating 40 years of exhibiting world jewellery at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A magnificent exhibition, featuring jewellery from the Sahara, Central Asia a…

10:00 am 162nd Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2026 Edinburgh Photographic Society

Edinburgh Photographic Society is delighted to present their prestigious annual print exhibition. The very best photographic prints are selected from thousands received from aroun…

10:00 am Dragon Tales LifeCare Centre

The Dragons return to Edinburgh with their new show Dragon Tales, a masterclass in preschool theatre. Captivating early years audiences with stunning storytelling and puppetry. Th…

10:00 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

10:00 am Agent November's Indoor Escape Game: Murder Mr E The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Museum of Secrets has been robbed! Join a mysterious secret agent to help investigate the murder of Mr E, the head of security. YOU are the hero of this pop-up escape game. Wi…

10:00 am A Merchant’s Journey Galerie Mirages

Celebrating our 40th Edinburgh Festival Fringe exhibition, we bring you a stunning selection focusing on the magnificent crafts and textiles of the three main areas of the world t…

10:00 am Monski Mouse's Baby Cabaret Assembly George Square Gardens

Join Monski Mouse, and her super talented friends, for a live musical singalong cabaret of nursery classics, song, puppetry and bonkers fun for 0-5s and their parents/carers. All…

10:00 am Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice Royal College of Nursing Scotland

Explore the fascinating history of healthcare in prisons, from the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry, to prison care and justice for women through the experience of suffr…

10:00 am Explosive Science Show! Assembly George Square Gardens

'Everything a science show should be, and more!' ***** (SeesawMag.com.au). 'Brings science to life!' **** (List). 'A top pick for kids who love science!' **** (EdinburghFestivalsF…

10:00 am From Traquair to Tiree The Dundas Street Gallery

Step downstairs and discover a luminous world of Scottish landscapes in fibre and colour. In this exhibition, internationally acclaimed Scottish artist Moy Mackay transforms inspi…

10:10 am Baby Everything Summerhall

Have you seen the news today? Isn't it awful? Is now the best or worst time to be alive? In all of history? American comedian Lee Minora is Baby. Baby's worried sick over the stat…

10:10 am Confessions Of A Mulatto Love Child ZOO Southside

Confessions of a Mulatto Love Child is a darkly funny and deeply moving solo storytelling show by Bellina Logan. Raised by her acerbic, larger-than-life English mother, Bellina gr…

10:10 am Carpathyo: Becoming the Future You Greenside @ George Street

A hybrid performance blending movement, storytelling and meditative stillness. Carpathyo explores how we consciously choose the future we live through body, mind and awareness. Th…

10:15 am DIY Circus with Frisco Fred Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Frisco Fred brings the circus to town, but he can’t do it alone! This is not a sit back and watch kind of show. This is a jump-in, laugh-out-loud, make-the-circus-happen experienc…

10:15 am Romeo and Juliet for Bairns Scottish Storytelling Centre

Award-winning storyteller Brooke brings an immersive, theatrical, comical version of the love story of Romeo and Juliet. Bringing another of the Bard’s plays to the bairns – there…

10:15 am Wiki Knows Best – The Rest Is Islands Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

Weird Wikis and well-read audience members alike already know: books are the islands of the mind. Oases of fantasy, adventure, whims and larks, poetic landscapes, fist-eatingly bo…

10:15 am Edward Albee's The Zoo Story theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

The Zoo Story is an award-winning, shocking and timely look at fragile, toxic masculinity. An absurdist masterpiece by the celebrated American playwright Edward Albee, this one-ho…

10:15 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

10:15 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

10:15 am Noted Assembly Roxy

Buckle up for a fast-paced movement-based comedy extravaganza, a whirlwind of imagination, mischief and delight. The Back Pack's signature style, hailed as a live-action cartoon a…

10:15 am Reformer Greenside @ George Street

Pilates is the complete co-ordination of body, mind and spirit... plus it gives you a bum like a Victoria's Secret model. Two women meet at a reformer Pilates class, but can femal…

10:15 am He's Six Years Older Than Me Greenside @ Riddles Court

A young woman is attempting her first STI kit and this clinical act becomes a confession. Their ages, professions, maybe star signs? She clings to these superficial information as…

10:15 am flights for future generations ZOO Playground

After an acclaimed premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, prolific performance-artist Lindsey Barlag Thornton brings flights for future generations to Edinburgh – a solo performance dra…

10:15 am Tweedy's Massive Solo Show Underbelly, George Square

Following the success of Tweedy's Massive Circus, Tweedy the Clown makes his festival debut with this joyful solo show for all ages. Tweedy finds himself battling mischievous prop…

10:15 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

10:15 am ArounD the WorlD in 80 ToyS Summerhall

A surprising hybrid of theatre and film that is at once highly theatrical and wonderfully cinematic. Paris, 1925. In a tiny toy shop inside the Montparnasse train station, film an…

10:20 am Code of Grace Stockbridge Church

A classical crash course through live music. Step into a vibrant journey through the evolution of classical music, from the elegance of the Baroque to the colours of the modern ag…

10:20 am Sand, Silt, Flint Greenside @ George Street

Music, myth and moving image converge in a mesmeric performance reframing Scotland’s darker ballads and folklore. Rooted in North-East Scotland and resonant with universal themes…

10:20 am A Pirate's Bedtime Greenside @ George Street

Ahoy land lubbers and deck scrubbers! Join Annie and her motley pirate crew as they set sail on a journey of discovery, meeting curious creatures, battling krakens and stormy seas…

10:20 am The Love Talker Greenside @ Riddles Court

This eerie, supernatural play rooted in Appalachian folklore, tells the story of two sisters, Bun and Gowdie, who live alone in the woods of Clinch Mountain, Virginia. On St John’…

10:20 am Footloose: Youth Edition theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Get ready to cut loose as Footloose storms the Fringe with heart-pounding choreography, dazzling performances and a soundtrack bursting with legendary anthems. When a small town b…

10:20 am Vasthy and Friends: Sing, Dance, Play! Gilded Balloon Patter House

Join Vasthy and Friends for a joyful interactive family musical filled with songs, dancing, laughter and heart. Created by eight-time Broadway performer Vasthy Mompoint and produc…

10:20 am Austin Walker’s One-Man Variety Show C ARTS | C venues | C aquila

Hollywood’s southern-fried Florida Man delivers a dose of nostalgia, featuring musical numbers, characters and a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience. A living homage to American t…

10:25 am On Some Far Shore Greenside @ George Street

Midnight. Euan sits alone, his mother’s eulogy lies unwritten. As he and Isla start to piece together his mother’s life, Euan learns more about his own. This musical is an honest…

10:30 am Free Royal Mile Tours Edinburgh City Chambers (Meeting Point)

Join us for our genuinely free, small group walking tours of Edinburgh's historic Old Town and enjoy stories of the many colourful characters who lived here. Since the first Edinb…

10:30 am Shall We Dance? The Golden Years theSpace @ Venue 45

Honours the refined artistry of Broadway's golden age, when dance functioned as narrative architecture and movement was inseparable from dramatic intention. From sweeping waltzes…

10:30 am Mandy: Prince of Darkness Greenside @ George Street

Peter Mandelson, the Machiavelli of our times. His rise and fall, rise and rise and fall – and beyond? In nothing but his own words. Presented by: Richard Stirling | United Kingdo…

10:30 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

10:30 am Flesh ZOO Southside

Sophie Linsmaux and Aurelio Mergola immerse us in four modern fables, from an anniversary party to a hospital, a virtual reality experience to a family reunion. Still Life's non-v…

10:30 am Bubba-Licious Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much…

10:30 am Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh Meeting Point Outside of Monkey Barrel Comedy

The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, completely original and award-winning comedy walking tour, hosted by local professional and award-winning comedia…

10:30 am Up Til Now theSpace @ Niddry St

Welcome to our kitchen, sorry about the mess! A celebration of the strength of platonic love, this original musical follows five students on the brink of change. In a time where f…

10:30 am Homebound Paradise in Augustines

If home is lost, destroyed and you have nothing left, and no one to turn to, what do you do? This show is about finding home. Using cutting edge projection, live video feed, origi…

10:30 am #1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records

The perfect start to your day in Edinburgh! Hilarious ethnic stories of cricket, Hindu gods, Bollywood movies, accents and more. With only mild coarse language, this show is perfe…

10:30 am Disney's The Jungle Book Kids Greenside @ George Street

Mowgli bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. This production has a host of colourful characters and your favourite jumpin' beats from the film. Presented…

10:30 am Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns Outside Greyfriars Bobby Bar

Our unique tour sets out to inform and entertain as we take you into both the Old and New Towns, giving you a real sense of the two sides of Edinburgh, revealing some of the secre…

10:30 am Alingon Mitra: Clean Cuts Laughing Horse @ Bar 50

Swear-free, joke-dense and idea-rich stand-up from Alingon Mitra (Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central). A former writer for The Daily Show, Mitra sneaks sharp observations on politics,…

10:30 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

10:30 am Apples in Winter Paradise in The Vault

Miriam's son has been on death row for 22 years. At midnight the state will execute him. His last request: his mother's apple pie. As Miriam bakes the perfect pie, this extraordin…

10:30 am The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show Pleasance Courtyard

Celebrating our 20th birthday, we're bringing you three brand-new, rotating "menus" of 10-15 minute comedies, eccentricities, and mini-dramas with complimentary tea/coffee, croiss…

10:30 am The Ultimate Bubble Show Just The Tonic at The Caves

Ray Bubbles, international bubbleologist and former world record holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promis…

10:30 am The Wee Museum of Memory and The Wee Play Hub The Wee Museum of Memory

The Wee Museum is a unique social history experience and hands-on exhibition for all ages featuring 1000s of nostalgic objects, fashions, books, pictures, games, toys and memorabi…

10:30 am Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals at Mansfield Traquair Centre Mansfield Traquair Centre

Come and see the stunning murals painted by Phoebe Anna Traquair between 1893-1901. The murals are a wonderful example of Scotland's arts and crafts movement in the late 19th cent…

10:30 am From Sheep to Shop: Crafting Ethical Scottish Knitwear Woolkind HQ

Join award-winning Scottish designer Laurence Di Sotto on his colourful quest to create sustainable modern knitwear. This story-led discussion unravels the wonderful world of wool…

10:30 am Supposing: Traverse Theatre

A curse has fallen on Sally’s house. Unexpected, unwanted and hard to shake. Worst of all, no one will believe her. As the line between certainty and doubt begins to blur, Sally m…

10:30 am Festival Exhibitions The Scottish Gallery

Visual artist Kate Downie presents Grasslands: an exhibition exploring the overlooked beauty and ecological significance of the plant world beneath our feet. Australian-based cera…

10:30 am Morning Sauna Rave Summerhall

Welcome to the hottest dancefloor in town. Our DJs serve blissed-out, body-moving beats as you flow between the ecstatic heat of our sauna theatre and a bracing plunge in our ice…

10:30 am The Wreck Summerhall

Two siblings dive a shipwreck and decide the fate of their family's seaside nightclub. A live-cinema show about diving, dancing and descendants. Combining live camera work, practi…

10:30 am The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey Summerhall

A broken fairy tale for broken people. In a whimsical land of broken toys, Magnus Coffinkey must fix a bell atop an impossibly high spire. Success will make his wish come true. Th…

10:30 am Matilda Junior The Edinburgh Academy

Captivate Theatre’s five-star Matilda returns after a sell-out 2025 run. Cheer on the “revolting children” as they take on the grown-ups in this energetic, heartwarming production…

10:30 am Bloody Mary(s) The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club

What's in a name? Revered, despised, forgotten; the past is packed with remarkable Marys. From Biblical times to the present day, across cultures and continents, Marys, Mariams an…

10:30 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

10:35 am A World Apart theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Best friends since childhood, Kate and Alice are now living opposite lives on opposite sides of the world. In Australia, Kate seemingly has everything; husband, house, child, dog.…

10:35 am The 39 Steps theSpaceTriplex

A group of young actors attempt to recreate Hitchcock’s classic thriller with minimal props, maximum speed and gloriously theatrical chaos. Expect quick-fire character changes, in…

10:35 am This Year I Am Going To Die theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Convinced his time has come, Jojo invites you to the funniest funeral: his own! Through chaotic conversations with family, friends and therapists, join him on this journey of what…

10:40 am The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much Pleasance Courtyard

Hitchcock meets spaghetti western in this multi award-winning, intercontinental, inter-genre cinematic caper. Roger, a Frenchman in 1960's New York, follows the same predictable r…

10:40 am Louis Beer: Ultra-Processed Comedy Show (Work in Progress) Laughing Horse @ City Cafe

The debut work-in-progress show from award-winning stand-up Louis Beer – a silly, surreal and gag-heavy multimedia show about food, bodies and a particularly distressing trip to a…

10:40 am Happiest I've Ever Been Just The Tonic at The Caves

What happens when the high-flying corporate girlie finally snaps? Somewhere between a breakdown and a fever dream, Fiona finds herself face to face with an infuriating stranger wh…

10:40 am Via Dolorosa by David Hare theSpaceTriplex

Through the medium of theatre, David Hare gives a dramatic account of his travels though Israel and Palestine, from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Gaza and Ramallah. The playwright was…

10:40 am As Far As We Know Summerhall

YESYESNONO (we were promised honey, Nation) return to Summerhall with another prophetic act of storytelling. Written and performed by Sam Ward, it's a hallucinogenic road trip thr…

10:45 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

10:45 am Wow! The Amazing Family Magic Show Braw Venues @ Hill Street

Step into a world of wonder with this interactive and hilarious family magic show where kids don’t just watch – they become part of the magic. International magician Christian Lav…

10:45 am The Truth About Trees Assembly George Square

When Alfie's Grandpa reveals that paper, if made correctly, can tell the story of the tree it came from, Alfie isn't sure whether to believe him. Once he starts to listen closely,…

10:45 am Pilate: The Lost Gospel Pleasance Courtyard

For a man at the heart of one of history's most important events we know very little about Pontius Pilate. Was he a heartless monster or a humanist baffled by the historical force…

10:45 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

10:45 am Hilarious History Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Hilarious History is an informative, absurd and occasionally wholesome comedy show in which comedian Bobby Sheehan discusses the ridiculous, shocking and unbelievable moments in A…

10:45 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

10:45 am Broadguess Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

Broadguess, A Shakespearean Every Brilliant Thing. An interactive comic Shakespeare solo show. When Elizabethan Detective, Broadguess, working the Elsinore Castle beat (ghosts, ag…

10:45 am Smashing Shakespeare: Brave Macbeth Assembly Rooms

Primary Times Children's Choice Award winner! A five-star, musical comedy version of Shakespeare's greatest work, Brave Macbeth is back with a brand-new score! A hugely entertaini…

10:45 am Bean vs The Robots: A Solo Show Musical theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Bean is trapped inside her spaceship. And now you’re trapped with her. Unfortunately for you, Bean lost her memories and must play sad little songs on her keyboard in order to get…

10:45 am The Knocking theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Three sisters pack up their deceased mother's house during a thunderstorm. They discover an ancient story that is close to home and has resonance with their childhoods. Together,…

10:50 am Black Russian C ARTS | C venues | C aquila

What does it mean to love a place that does not always love you back? Based on true events, Black Russian follows a Black American missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat…

10:50 am The Naked Truth Paradise in Augustines

The Naked Truth is a 30-minute spoken-word show that takes audiences on a fast, funny and emotionally charged journey into the things we usually keep to ourselves. Playful, provoc…

11:00 am Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story Pleasance Dome

Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett's fight for survival is one of the most d…

11:00 am The Elves and the Shoemaker Scottish Storytelling Centre

Ah, new shoes... Delightful on the feet. Soft dancing slippers, swarthy pirate boots, silver buckles and silken soles; no-one makes shoes like an elf. This well-known and well-lov…

11:00 am Embro Outside Scottish Poetry Library

Poet Ken Cockburn presents, on and around the Royal Mile, 'an Edinburgh alive with literature' (BroadwayBaby.com). Stroll quiet historic closes, bustling contemporary streets and…

11:00 am An Audience with Virginia Woolf: Writing One's Mind Assembly Rooms

1931. Virginia Woolf delivers a withering critique of patriarchy and reveals with a timeless honesty, her powerful yet troubled mind. She dips deep into her own stream of consciou…

11:00 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

11:00 am 1 Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies

The straitjacket sensation is back for its fifth year! Arron Jones performs an entire magic show with his hands literally tied behind his back! Does it sound unbelievable? Yes. Is…

11:00 am Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop Dovecot Studios

Through costumes, accessories and sketches, learn the design and making process from script to screen. Leading costume designers and actors share their favourite costumes, showing…

11:00 am Ulysses of Scranton Bedlam Theatre

An ensemble of actors rehearse their new production of James Joyce’s Ulysses, but as they progress through the infamously "impossible to adapt" work, they find the line between te…

11:00 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

11:00 am Eva Rothschild: The Void Presses The Wall Fruitmarket

Eva Rothschild is one of the most significant sculptors of her generation. Her visual vocabulary incorporates enduring forms of classical architecture with a clarity of intent rem…

11:00 am Shaolin Clown Teatro Fisico

A non-verbal physical comedy show. A Shaolin monk relives his childish and clownish soul in his Zen practice, discovering a world always full of surprises and finds its meaning in…

11:00 am Democrazy theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

From the company behind The Italians in England comes an extraordinary tale about democracy and dictatorship, told through Balinese mask, music and physical theatre with Edoardo V…

11:00 am Come From Away theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Come From Away is based on the remarkable true story of an isolated community called Gander in Newfoundland, who played host to the world. What started as an average day in a smal…

11:00 am Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage on Wheels Assembly George Square

Mrs Armitage is a brilliant and eccentric inventor whose wild and wonderful creations are always remarkably useful. When she and her faithful dog Breakspear set off on a quiet bik…

11:00 am Science Circus Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Scientist and comedian Donal Vaughan (Science Magic) is back and will be clowning around, juggling balls and spinning plates to show you the science of the circus. Laugh and learn…

11:00 am Murder on the Mile The Castle Rock Cafe

One Ticket Per Team! Returning to the Fringe! Eight venues. Four suspects. One victim. A self-guided murder mystery tour. Visit and learn about eight of the Fringe's biggest venue…

11:00 am A Kiwi Idiot's Guide to Great Britain Hoots @ The Apex

Freshly minted Brit Sully O'Sullivan irreverently celebrates and satirises all that's great about Britannia in one comedic swoop! Having blitzed the UK Government's controversial…

11:00 am Mario the Maker Magician Underbelly, Bristo Square

Mario the Maker Magician returns to Edinburgh, bringing his robot magic live from NYC, with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced, intera…

11:00 am Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase Monkey Barrel Comedy

Back for year three, watch comedy scripts come to life on stage. From the company behind My Family, The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty and Time of the Week, we pull back th…

11:00 am Comedy Brunch Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn

Stand-up Comedy Brunch returns by popular demand for its third year. A delightful clean comedy showcase featuring TV and established comedians, serving up a side-splitting feast o…

11:00 am Godly Play The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps

Godly Play is a method of telling Bible stories in an accessible and quiet way to engage children in a wondering thoughtfulness. We will be sharing a different story at each of ou…

11:00 am Don't Wait For Me... – France Showcase French Institute in Scotland

In a world where houses grow legs, wings or sails, and travel at night, one morning a house disappears – leaving its child behind. A tender and poetic quest begins to rediscover w…

11:00 am CODE Pleasance Grassmarket

The phone vibrates. A message. Times, numbers, deals – and a warning. All in code. CODE is Justice in Motion's explosive urban odyssey into County Lines and knife crime. Blending…

11:00 am Bring Yer Bairn Comedy Gilded Balloon Teviot

Comedy with your bairn? Aye, really! Join us for an adult comedy show where you can bring your bairn! Enjoy a brilliant selection of our favourite comics from the Scottish scene a…

11:00 am The Spencer Jones Experimental Kids Show Pleasance Courtyard

BAFTA-nominated Spencer Jones, twice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, unleashes an hour of wild, no-story visual comedy – daft music, surreal props, bonkers energy – where anythi…

11:00 am Agent November's Indoor Escape Game: Murder Mr E The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh

The Museum of Secrets has been robbed! Join a mysterious secret agent to help investigate the murder of Mr E, the head of security. YOU are the hero of this pop-up escape game. Wi…

11:00 am 162nd Edinburgh International Photography Exhibition 2026 Edinburgh Photographic Society

Edinburgh Photographic Society is delighted to present their prestigious annual print exhibition. The very best photographic prints are selected from thousands received from aroun…

11:00 am Amazing Bangkok Vegan Street Food Masterclass Krua Thai Cookery School

Cook with plant-based ingredients and create full flavour with plenty of nutrition for good health. Learn how to cook delicious vegan Thai food and take your cooking skills to the…

11:00 am Scottish Food and Drink Walking Tour Tigerlily

Enjoy a glamorous gin cocktail with smoked salmon canapes in a stylish pink velvet-seat cocktail bar, ruby, white and tawny port paired with local chocolates in Scotland’s oldest…

11:00 am West End Fair St Johns – West End Fair

Discover the best of Scottish art, craft and design as you wander through the stunning leafy grounds of St John's Church, which have once again been converted over many levels int…

11:00 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

11:00 am Terrane ætla Fine Jewellery

Terrane is a contemporary jewellery exhibition presented by ætla and curated by luxury writer Kate Matthams during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Featuring work by Alice Cicolini,…

11:00 am Jake Chapman – Nicesis: The Unwellness of Wellbeing Scott Lawrie Gallery

Long regarded as the bravest of the Young British Artists, Jake Chapman holds no punches when it comes to attacking... well, everything really. This time it's the "wellness" indus…

11:00 am Recovery Room Dr Neil's Garden

Escape to the peaceful Dr Neils Garden. Situated on the banks of Duddingston Loch and view these three exhibitions being held consecutively within the historic Thomson Tower, situ…

11:00 am Alison Kinnaird MBE – Art in Glass Art Glass Studio 34

Alison Kinnaird has an international reputation as an artist working in glass. Her work ranges from small intimate pieces to large architectural installations and is included in m…

11:05 am The Flight of the Teddy Bears PBH's Free Fringe @ Central Youth Hostel

Dare you meet the Flying Teddy Bears? Help enchanting storyteller Carmel Page to wake her bears, get to know them though play and launch them into joyful flight. This very playful…

11:05 am One More Time theSpace on the Mile

A paper boat becomes the path through which an elderly woman revisits the regrets she left unresolved. Wrapped in humour and heartbreak, she finally comes to terms with her past.…

11:05 am Glenn Moore: Work in Progress Monkey Barrel Comedy

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee Glenn Moore (as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and Cats Does Countdown), one of the greatest joke writ…

11:05 am THIS IS NOT AMERICA: A Razor-Edge New Play To Start Your Day! Pleasance Courtyard

When a dead body is discovered in a house in Brooklyn, three identical brothers are dragged away and questioned. What happens next is only the beginning of their nightmare, as a c…

11:05 am Milkdrunk theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Crackling with humour and vulnerability, writer-performer Cathleen O'Malley plunges headfirst and tit-deep into childbirth, milk and what it takes to be a nursing mammal in a mode…

11:05 am BATSU! Presents: GANBA!! Underbelly, Bristo Square

Enter the Dojo and train like a ninja in this high-energy, interactive comedy experience from the international hit BATSU! Your whole family can join the action, take on ridiculou…

11:10 am SeedHeart Pleasance Courtyard

Don’t miss this extraordinary one-of-a-kind puppet performance… a small show with big ideas! Meet Grey. Our journey begins as Grey finds themself trapped inside a jar, unable to r…

11:10 am Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which Is True Assembly Roxy

Join professional science presenter, comedian and relentless buffoon Ted Hill for the world’s silliest science lesson. Expect fire, explosions and high-energy mischief, with a lit…

11:10 am Cricket & The Freebugs Assembly Rooms

It's 1972 and one bug band is about to change music forever. Five funky bug musicians are coming to you live with the true story of the greatest band you've never heard of. As fea…

11:10 am 0% British – Mornings: An Irish Stand-Up Comedy Show Hoots @ The Apex

Three Irish headliners bring their A-game for a morning of stand-up comedy that's 100% Irish and 100% brilliant. Not a single British comedian in sight. Presented by: Irish stand-…

11:10 am Measure for Measure theSpace @ Niddry St

An incredibly poignant and relevant production of one of Shakespeare's least-performed shows that will make you think about your own actions and how you treat others. Performed by…

11:10 am PACE Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows

PACE is an intimate and visually striking hand-to-hand duet by Below Zero, one of Sweden's most exciting contemporary circus companies. Combining exceptional technical skill with…

11:10 am Good Morning Edinburgh Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street)

Start your day with jokes, confessions, life advice and one short story about being taken hostage. Is 11am the funniest time of day? Maybe. Let's find out! Truly, a work in progre…

11:15 am Awesome Andy – The Show! PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms

'What an EPIC show' (Mario the Maker Magician). 'Andy Boyd can do anything, probably...' **** (WorldMagicReview.com). From the world of cruise ships, most notably Royal Caribbean'…

11:15 am Dribble Underbelly, George Square

In a Brazilian bar, a table becomes a stage, a pitch and a gathering place. Dribble unfolds as a vibrant celebration where performers sing, drink and share stories – exploring foo…

11:15 am Gwen John: Strange Beauties Modern

Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over 40 years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, G…

11:15 am Snow C ARTS | C venues | C aurora

Snow White is boldly reimagined into a haunting exploration of beauty and control through striking, expressive choreography by Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya, A living mirror at its cent…

11:15 am Giants National Museum of Scotland

Through life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, fossils and hands-on experiences, discover ten enormous but often overlooked giant creatures. Meet the largest land mammal to have wal…

11:15 am A Comedy Magic Show for Kids Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Raul Kohli and Thomas De Bernede return with a brand-new family show that blends stand-up for kids, (playing the fool while educating them about the world and enquiring about all…

11:15 am Dare To Dream JR theSpace @ Niddry St

A revue of Disney hits, following trainees on their first day at a fictional Disney Imagineering Studio. They help each other discover their dreams working together to unite, insp…

11:15 am Piemaggedon Laughing Horse @ Bar 50

The silliest game show ever. Kids versus comedians in a head-to-head battle of wits. The loser gets a custard pie and most likely so will everyone else. Leave your respect at the…

11:15 am Catherine Opie: To Be Seen National

Discover nearly 80 portraits by American artist Catherine Opie alongside a selection of portraits from Scotland’s national collection, prompting questions around the who, why and…

11:15 am Battle of the Reefs Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records

'A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious' ***** (KidsInAdelaide.com.au). Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins and hilarious q…

11:15 am Bubba-Licious Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much…

11:15 am 3's Comedy: Mornings Laughing Horse @ City Cafe

Start your day off with a laugh at 3's Comedy: Mornings. 3's Comedy brings together three of the rising stars from the new wave of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilari…

11:15 am The Oracle Just The Tonic at The Mash House

A show about the future that's 50% stand-up, 50% character comedy and 100% overly enthusiastic tour guide. For former mythology nerds (aka current queer people), people who say 'f…

11:15 am Seasons Paradise in Augustines

In a city not too far from here, there is a park that's been there for years. Welcome to Willow Park! Come and meet Parker the Parkkeeper and his cat Clover as they tell you the s…

11:15 am Dr Jimmy: First Steps Into the Gay-niverse Laughing Horse @ The Brass Monkey

Dr Jimmy has one aim: to discover the ultimate Theory of Everything (or become the first gay man to win a Nobel Prize in Physics). Why are waves gay? Particles straight? And quant…

11:20 am Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material) Monkey Barrel Comedy

Mike Rice returns to the Fringe to test out new rotten ideas, stories and jokes. The material will touch on subjects ranging from adventures in Africa to dodgy medical procedures.…

11:20 am How to Spot an Alien Greenside @ George Street

What do you do if you think your aunt is an alien? Jelly and Jonjo have their suspicions. Join them in an adventure through space, full of friendship, fun and flying saucers. This…

11:20 am Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother 2026 Hoots @ The Apex

Relationship problem? Sensitive work email? Need the best recipe for brisket? This Jewish mother has all the answers you need! The joyous, hilarious, interactive comedy show from…

11:20 am DADDY ISSUES Greenside @ Riddles Court

After getting COVID, Spencer can’t stop telling the truth. Desperate to be "fixed," he seeks professional help. But as his clinical sessions unfold, Spencer spirals into revealing…

11:20 am Shhh! (A Wordless Comedy) Gilded Balloon Teviot

Inspired by the silly, timeless humour of Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean and classic cartoons. Follow a quirky, daydreaming Vietnamese schoolgirl on a journey to discover their true ca…

11:20 am I Almost Died for This?! (A love story. Sort of.) theSpace on the Mile

'A powerful piece about love, loss, and choosing connection' ***** (AllAboutSolo.com). 'All Soul' (Forbes). Winner: Best Storytelling Show – United Solo Fest. I Almost Died for Th…

11:20 am Metamorphosis (Has the world changed, or is it just me?) C ARTS | C venues | C aquila

What is normal when algorithms decide? Data analysts synthesise the distorted live experiment that is ‘the Samsa family’. Gregor wakes grotesquely transformed – every movement tra…

11:20 am Helen Bradley: Painter and Storyteller Pleasance Courtyard

This is the sixth painter play that Kara Wilson has written, where she portrays the artist at work and completes an oil painting in her style during the show. Privileged to work w…

11:20 am Olivia Xing: Baby of Colour Gilded Balloon Teviot

Olivia won't give birth to anything but a new comedy movement. One where reproductive anxiety, political depression and Chinese daughterhood are somehow cured. She started writing…

11:25 am Girlfriends Greenside @ George Street

A true-enough, one-woman, cross-country cabaret-play. Drive across the USA in 2014 with one impulsive, weepy 22-year-old in a spray-painted Honda Civic. She will sing for gasoline…

11:25 am Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen Greenside @ Riddles Court

Dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours returns to the scene of the crime with his 2025 Fringe sell-out show. Scotland's notorious grave robbers William Burke and W…

11:25 am Awaiting Evaluation Greenside @ Riddles Court

Faced with limitless opportunity, the start of the rest of your life ahead, with endless questions that have no right answer. What else is there to do but take solace in the outra…

11:25 am Peregrinations Assembly Roxy

A powerful wordless work of masked physical theatre and puppetry with original music, exploring displacement and the immigrant crisis in America. Created from interviews and the l…

11:25 am Kill Your Darlings Greenside @ George Street

Kill Your Darlings is a student-created, imaginative exploration of theatre-making by Horace Mann students. On the eve of opening night, a young director discovers the elements of…

11:25 am Forgotten Greenside @ George Street

Stories. Everything we are, everything that exists, is made up of stories. But what happens when a story can no longer be told? What happens when we forget? Forgotten is a new one…

11:25 am That's Why Mums Go to Switzerland Underbelly, Bristo Square

A middle-aged woman sheepishly turns to her recently bereaved mother: 'We'll move in with you, if you like.' (Thinking she’ll refuse. She doesn’t.) A raw, darkly funny look at a f…

11:30 am Tongue Twister Pleasance at EICC

One man's attempt to say tongue twisters in as many different languages as possible. Whilst also trying to dance. And make music. And do all the costume changes without leaving th…

11:30 am Verona Nights Central Hall

They were supposed to follow the script. They absolutely did not. Verona Nights is a playful ensemble musical comedy, created and performed by nine college artists. Inspired by cl…