One of the biggest arts festivals on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe is still hitting audiences’ funny bones almost 50 years on – even though, in 2026, they might seem harder to find than ever.
From international conflicts to climate change and threats of a British recession, it feels like we’re slapped with a barrage of bad news on a daily basis. However, the depressing state of the world won’t stop the comics at this year’s Fringe from looking for laughs.
