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From weight loss to sex work, the Fringe shows tackling scrutiny of women’s bodies

THE objectification of women’s bodies is an issue that has been drawing audiences to several shows during this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23

Edinburgh Fringe venue admits unlawful discrimination against Jewish comedian after cancelling show

Philip Simon’s show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was cancelled in 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Edinburgh festival: how the city’s residents could benefit after the crowds leave

Edinburgh Festival Fringe includes more than 3,600 shows this year. The world’s largest arts festival, once again transforming Scotland’s capital into a global stage. But this year, something else opened first.

The Conversation · Aug 5

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 programme revealed with 3649 shows and all the dates

The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3649 shows across 258 venues

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Edinburgh Festival Fringe announces first shows for 2026

More shows will be announced on April 1 and May 6, while the official programme launch takes place on June 4.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Scottish women on taking their shows to the Fringe this year

For this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we spoke to three Scottish women in dance that are carving space, shifting narratives, and staying…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Your 10 essential Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is coming very soon indeed, and here are the unmissable shows

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

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Comedian Paul Sinha says Parkinson’s diagnosis has been ‘comedy goldmine’

The Chase star said he jokes about the condition in his show for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme launched

Topics at the event in August include the apocalypse, rave culture, disability and sexuality.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society appoints new chief executive

Tony Lankester will take on the role in early April.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

The best Edinburgh Fringe shows for keeping the kids entertained

Here are some of the best shows for kids to go to at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023

Scottish comic Krystal Evans finds humour in the darkest of times

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe to host Taggart creator revealing secrets of popular crime drama

Taggart creator Glenn Chandler is ready to share a wealth of tales from behind the scenes on the world’s longest running crime drama at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2023

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Check out who’s performing and how to get tickets

Bridget Christie, Adam Kay, Frank Skinner, Sara Pascoe, and Rhod Gilbert are on the bill

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Rising accommodation costs are ‘grim reaper’ for festivals, says Fringe boss

Shona McCarthy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society addressed MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

Edinburgh Festival Fringe names city centre building as preferred central hub

The former Victorian school building has been a long-time Fringe venue and could soon become the event's new community hub on a long-term basis following planned discussions with the council

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Fleabag star announces Edinburgh Fringe support fund for performers

FLEABAG star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has announced a new £100,000 fund to help performers put on new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Wales Online · Jan 28, 2023

Anger as Travelodge charges £200 a night for Edinburgh Festival Fringe stay

Prices vary but most dates in August cost well over £200 a night for a basic room without Wi-Fi or breakfast

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

Fringe-goers and acts being ‘priced out’ of Edinburgh, venues warn

Tickets sales at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been 25% lower this year than in 2019, EdFest.com revealed.

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2022

Joking aside, it's time for a quick groan

The news has been rather gloomy lately and it feels like an appropriate time for some light relief. What better than to check out which jokes from stand-up comedians were voted the funniest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes tomorrow. Unfortunately this year's offerings are either not particularly funny…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2022

Australian comic Sam Campbell wins top comedy award at Fringe festival

AUSTRALIAN comic Sam Campbell has won the top prize for his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 21, 2022

We visited an Edinburgh cafe with cute Chihuahuas to see what it's all about

The unusual cafe in the heart of the capital's New Town runs themed weekend events during Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and offers lots of fun, snuggles and cake.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 16, 2022

Edinburgh woman hits back at couple 'using her office' during Festival Fringe

A woman has slammed a pair for 'abusing' her hospitality after she saved them £500 on accommodation during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - she quickly took to an online forum to ask if she was being unreasonable.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 16, 2022

Jaw-dropping Edinburgh Waverley footage shows huge crowds arriving for Fringe

Over 800,000 people visited the capital's busiest train station during the first seven days of the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe - as fans of the arts return to the city.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2022

Amy Molloy is stunning audiences in This is Paradise for the second year running

THE strange, tentative Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021 was drawing to a close. The social distancing at the eerily quiet Traverse Theatre was so…

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