A brand-new show, full of everything you love about James Acaster and more! These shows are being filmed for future release, please arrive promptly as latecomers will not be admitted.

Don't miss Scotland's hilarious stand-up star's new show! His 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured the UK, Australia and packed Glasgow's King's Theatre five times! 'Hilarious... he's fearless and it's wonderful!' ***** (Scotsman). 2024 and 2025 saw Connor touring two separate smash-hit shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide) with Off-Broadway runs in the Fringe Encore Series during New York's prestigious Comedy Festival. He's supported Daniel Sloss on three continents and released a comedy special on prestigious comedy label 800lb Gorilla. 'Brilliant... gags coming at you at a terrifying rate... Superb!' **** (List).

Don’t miss Scotland’s hilarious stand-up star’s new show! His 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured UK, Australia and packed five Glasgow Kings Theatres! ‘Hilarious… he's fearless and it's wonderful!’ ***** (Scotsman). 2024 and 2025 saw Connor touring two separate smash-hit shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide) with off-Broadway runs in the Fringe Encore Series during New York's prestigious Comedy Festival. He’s supported Daniel Sloss on 3 continents and released a comedy special on prestigious comedy label 800LB Gorilla. ‘Brilliant… gags coming at you at a terrifying rate… Superb!' **** (List).

Following a complete sell-out 2025 tour he's back! With over 200M views online, join the longest-running panelist from BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News, Stuart Mitchell. Be the first to hear his 'work of genius' (Daily Record) before anyone else. 'One of Scotland’s rising stars, Stuart Mitchell is a comedian worth catching before he becomes mega' (Sunday Mail). ***** (Daily Record).

After three critically-acclaimed, sell-out runs, Ania Magliano (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Saturday Night Live UK, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee) returns to the Fringe. She is back with fresh gossip about her own body, floatation tanks, Sabrina Carpenter (everyone’s favourite pop girl) and the Suffragettes (everyone’s favourite girl group). Writer for Amelia Dimoldenberg. 'A gift for observational comedy and weaving beautifully crafted routines' ***** (Telegraph), ‘Will have you crying with laughter’ **** (Guardian), **** (Times, Evening Standard, Time Out). Her choices on Off Menu are widely regarded as the worst of all time.

Work-in-progress show from ‘the pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ **** (Guardian). The world's in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising, political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy. Nish Kumar – co-host of hit podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages. ‘Roaringly funny’ **** (Times).

Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do... is solve it! Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed? 'A hilarious take on the murder mystery' ***** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Outstanding performances delivered by a seriously talented cast!' ***** (ThreeWeeks).

You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough. But what happened to that part in the middle? Big Year for Pad. SNL (UK, but still a big deal), a bunch of awards (hate bringing them up), and plenty of bit-parts to boot. But what’s it all about? I’ve fallen in love more times than you’ve had hot dinners and I’ve fumbled every single one of them. But I don’t even think about that shit anymore. Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee in 2023. ***** (Rolling Stone). **** (Independent). **** (Chortle.co.uk).

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.

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. Discover the 'other castle' of Craigmillar and ride round Arthur's Seat for stunning views over the city and beyond. We will stop and learn about the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and how Mary Queen of Scots helped shape this ancient city's feel. E-bike, helmet and guide included. (For ages 14+)

Performed entirely by very talented students, Captivate’s production has been seen by an estimated 24,000 people, with sell-out crowds, standing ovations and multiple five-star reviews. Don’t be put off by School Edition: 'From beginning to end, the show is faultless... Captivate's production blows every other musical at the Fringe completely out of the water. A musical masterpiece – book your tickets now' (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘When young people, with talent and a love for performing get together with a skilled creative team and pull off an entertaining and affecting story, I recommend people go and watch it’ (FringeReview.co.uk).

You are the Head of Public Relations at MirrorMinds.ai, a company preparing for the launch of their newest product that allows anyone to create fake videos that look perfectly real. As sole audience member and active participant in this immersive theatrical experience, you will video chat with co-workers, investigate the materials in your office and argue for your own perspective on the appropriate use of AI. It's up to you to make this launch a success... or not. Part puzzle room, part quiet horror story.

The night is young and 3's Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what’s going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is that you’re going to laugh. 3’s Comedy: Late Nights stars three of the brightest stars of the new wave of Australian comedy. They’re staying up late to deliver you some late night laughs.

Could you be crowned heckle champion? Finally a comedy show where the spotlight is on you! Win prizes for your heckles in this highly interactive and beautifully silly show. Join award-winning comedian Siobhan Dodd and other top acts as the audience compete to win the grand prize and become Heckle Champion. A unique, mad experience guaranteed! *Previous prizes include a Cliff Richard calendar and Countryfile DVD.

After death, Othello and Desdemona meet again. In a quiet, intimate dialogue, love, doubt and memory collide revealing what remains after the tragedy, and what was never understood.

Returning for a second year, The Professional Showoff, aka Andy Boyd, is back. This time with more elaborate tricks, weirder skills and stranger robots... From the world at sea hosting secret magic shows with Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and Strut & Fret's The Purple Rabbit, Andy is on land with skills spanning magic, juggling, circus and robots – this show is a family friendly variety act in one solid 50 minute show. 'A friendly and hilarious performer with an unusual breadth of skills' **** WorldMagicReview.com)

A bonus show for audiences who want to capture a bit more Sanazi during the Fringe – an intimate evening with the Ubermeister of dark cabaret. Audiences can expect rarely performed tracks from his albums and outrageous dark cabaret guest acts. A real must for all true fans. This is a limited run (expected to sell out quickly). Not for the easily offended. 'It’s a guilty pleasure, but a pleasure uber alles' (Chortle.co.uk). 'A blitzkrieg attack on taste and decency, but was a delight' (TheEdinburghReporter.co,uk).

Ease into the afternoon with a big laugh at 3's Comedy: Afternoons. Each show will feature three of the best Australian comedians at the festival for an hour of hilarious stand-up comedy. They've done stand-up on television, they've won awards, they've written for TV, they've sold out shows, they've gigged around the world and now they've arrived in Edinburgh to do comedy for you! 'It's a funny show!' (Adelaide Advertiser).

Performed by concert pianist Ailsa Aitkenhead, this deeply moving piano recital takes us on a journey from sorrow to hope. Chopin's dark and dramatic first ballade is contrasted with Schubert's profound and hopeful final sonata. Also featuring Chopin's posthumous C sharp minor Nocturne and Ailsa's original piano compositions.

'A properly talented comic. Unique is an appallingly overused word. But you know it when you see it. I see it in Tom Little' **** (Scotsman). 'Inventive, unexpected and often very silly... with material as strong as he has, he surely can't remain a hidden treasure for long' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Catch him on his way to stardom' (i Paper). 'The real deal... Could end up in movies' (Spectator). 'His elevation to TV panel show favourite is surely only a matter of time' **** (TheWeeReview.com). ‘Gut-wrenchingly funny’ (FringeReview.co.uk). 'An unashamed crowd-pleaser' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). ‘Hilarious’ (Mirror).

Tori Morancay's debut solo show, Le French c'est Freak, dives into Frenchness, fiascos and bad decisions with bold, self-deprecating comedy. Raised in France and now based in New York, Tori unpacks cultural confusion, and the chaos of chasing love and applause with an accent she has no intention of losing. Sharp, high-energy and unapologetically honest, this is a feverish hour about identity, dating disasters and the glamour of falling apart.

Glorious, inventive, late-night knees-up! A resplendent ceremony in an air-conditioned room! More than two magnificent hours of ridiculous displays of comedic enterprise, dancing and frolicking. All guided by Mister Thom Tuck - 'fruity, befuddled and increasingly melancholy' (Guardian) - before onward carriages at your own discretion. All thirteen performances will be precisely unique. Permitted heckles! Delightful atmosphere! Umpteen guests, engaged in edifying experimentation! Noble failure, guaranteed. Come by! To this 'unlikely' (Times) 'adventurous' (Telegraph) 'weird' (Harry Hill) 'night' (Chortle.co.uk) of ***** (One4Review.co.uk) 'chaos' (Scotsman).

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 hilarious stand-up. They've been seen on TV, they've been heard on the radio, and they've been bumped into on public transport on the way to gigs all across the world. 3's Comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh. 'You'll laugh 'til it hurts' (TheWest.com.au).

Finding happy when life feels bonkers. Take up a sport, learn a language, go to court. Avoid being scammed. 11th show from a Coventry Fringe veteran. Seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Booze Britain. 'If you're a TV executive, drop what you're doing... see her now' (Skinny). 'Stella Graham is a powerhouse provider of LOLs who is destined for great things and should be hosting TV and radio, BBC listen up' (ToDoList.org.uk). 'Utterly hilarious, no-holds-barred' (ArtsHub.co.uk). 'Laugh-a-minute' (Fringe Benefits, podcast). 'An hour in her company is a delight!' (LancasterGuardian.co.uk).

Duker’s back on her bullshit. And this time, she’s done with dudes. Promise. The people’s princess of provocation returns with a beefy hour about sex and privilege. Taskmaster Champion and Just For Laughs International New Face. As seen crushing Live at the Apollo, House of Games, Celebrity Mastermind and Celebrity Pointless. Sell-out Fringe runs since 2019. ‘Obscenely good… Charisma to burn’ (Rolling Stone). 'Extremely funny' **** (Scotsman). 'Truly one of the best comedians around' **** (DIVA). 'Laugh-out-loud funny' **** (Telegraph). 'Not scared to push the boundaries' **** (Fest). **** (Skinny). **** (Evening Standard). **** (Times).

This engaging performance follows New York comedian, STOMP and Broadway veteran Mina Liccione’s adventure living in the Middle East, embracing the same Arab world she was once taught to fear. This bold show blends satirical stand-up and physical comedy to explore cultural mishaps, decolonisation, and discovering the Habibi way! 'Ground breaking' (Fox New York). 'Very funny and completely engaging' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Knockout performance' (The National, UAE).

You've had a big lunch, now have a big laugh at 3's Comedy: Lunchtime. Each show will feature three of the best Australian comedians at the festival for an hour of hilarious stand-up comedy. They've done stand-up on television, they've won awards, they've written for TV, they've sold out shows, they've gigged around the world and now they've arrived in Edinburgh to do comedy for you! 'It's a funny show!' (Adelaide Advertiser).

The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it's time for comedy. 3's Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best young acts of the new wave of Australian comedy for an hour that's jam packed with laughter. Ben Searle, Aidan Jones and Adam Knox have done it all – they've been on TV, they've been on radio, they've performed all over the world and now they're at the Fringe ready to make you laugh.

Grimm's fairytale, Foundling Bird, is reimagined from the perspective of the young girl, Lina, in this multimedia theatre-piece. Lina’s physical journey of escape gradually unfolds into an inner confrontation with fear, memory and identity. Performed in Chinese by two actors, physical theatre is integrated with live, hand-drawn visual projections and sound, in this poetic and immersive reinterpretation. The shifting forest landscapes flow and transform in real time, mirroring Lina’s emotional state and blurring the boundary between external action and internal experience transforms a traditional fairytale into a contemporary exploration of resilience and selfhood.

2020 – I was the victim of a hate crime. 2026 – I’m monetizing it in a stand-up show. As seen on Comedy Central and UKTV. 'Killer lines' (Chortle.co.uk). Support for Tom Stade and Stephen Bailey.

In this, his fortieth year of treading the bored, Simon joins you back at The Stand with his usual unusual. 'Legendary' ***** (Scotsman). 'An annual must-see' (Guardian). What, a hundred words? I can’t do that. I can’t, I just can’t. I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t. Oh I’ve done it. Great.

Award-winning magician Tim Licata is back with new impossible magic and mind-reading for 2026! A fantastic hour with one of Scotland’s most entertaining magicians. Tim Licata brings his astonishing new show of magic, mind-reading and delightful deception to the Fringe 2026. Chicago-born Licata does not fail to amaze. Audience reviews: 'Mind blown! This guys' incredible!' 'One of the best magic shows I’ve seen!' 'Tim Licata is absolutely magic'. **** (WorldMagicReview.com). **** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

'No, but how funny would it be though? Like, he turns up, and it’s just me – with my tits out. His model student.' Clara has a plan. It involves a life drawing class, her favourite lecturer and stripping naked in front of a room full of strangers. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. Funny and devastating, Nude is a solo play about desire, fantasy and the seductive idea that being seen is the same as being empowered.

The explosive live podcast where the rumours are put to bed, the allegations are laid out on the table and the guests are held to account. From Loose Lips Sink Ships hosted by Wullie Smith to JB MacAusland’s first public interview, all the characters are taking a seat at the Fraudcast table. You’ve seen all the videos on yer instas, yer tiktoks and now it is time to see it in person. Join the brothers as they discuss the scandals, the properties and the ayahuasca retreats live on stage, nutamiyn!

Shetland comedian Marjolein has been mixing folklore and stand-up for years and she's not going to stop. But she’s doing a work-in-progress show this year to have a big think. Come along and join for stories, jokes and fiddle tunes. Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC New Comedy Awards, and she was shortlisted for the prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. ‘Phenomenal’ ***** (List). ‘Spellbinding’ ***** (One4Review.co.uk). ‘A fine mix of surreal storytelling whimsy, winsome silliness and scatological filth’ ***** (ThreeWeeks).

An incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.

First steps towards next year's show from the Taskmaster star and Fringe veteran. Approximately 50 minutes of amiable standup on the loose subject of standing up for yourself. Mark's credits are many, both in Edinburgh and in the wider context of comedy, but it might be a mistake to get your hopes too high in this case.

A boy jumps from a thirty-foot oak tree and survives unmarked. It's the first day of the evangelical summer festival, The Orchard, and newcomer Lucas immediately makes an impression among the other children. The younger kids believe he’s a miracle maker. But Benji is the pastor’s son, and he won’t give up his assumed leadership easily. Meanwhile eldest girl, Ruth, isn’t sure that what Lucas is doing are acts of God. But as the "miracles" grow in extremity, so too does Lucas’s influence.

Dishevelled king of stand-up and two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Seann returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life: This Is Torture. 'Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' (Guardian). 'A cracking good show' (Telegraph). 'One of comedy’s hottest properties... very talented, very funny' (Evening Standard). 'He remains one of the most entertaining observational comics on the block' (Independent).