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Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Airbnb prices in the capital more than double for August

Hotels and Airbnb rates are set to skyrocket throughout Edinburgh over the summer as part of "business as usual" dynamic pricing despite global cost of living increases. Fringe Festival accommodation prices are approximately 52 percent higher in August than autumn rates.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2022

The Greater Manchester Fringe Festival is back for 2022 and here's what to see

Back in its original summer slot, the grassroots arts festival is back with a number of exciting shows across multiple venues

Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2022

Edinburgh city centre transformed for the Festival Fringe before tourists descend

Exciting pictures show the transformation of locations such as Bristo Square and George Square as contractors begin to create the outdoor bars and venues.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe venues set to return as plans go to council for approval

Performance tents including the iconic upside-down purple cow in George Square Gardens will be returning to the capital for the biggest Fringe Festival held since before the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2022

Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Gilded Balloon full lineup as Judy Murray show debuts in capital

A whole host of performers have been lined up for the Festival this year, which gets underway in under 60 days. Here's some of the top names on the bill with tickets on sale.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Eight times top celebrities were spotted at the festival

The annual arts festival in Edinburgh is the perfect opportunity for celebrity lovers to get their fix of A-list spotting in, as many stars have graced the streets of the capital in the past.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2022

Union has 'no faith' £1.5m Fringe funding will go to 'decent' employers

UNITE Scotland has “absolutely no faith” that £1.58 million in new public funding for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be given to…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2022

Major new arts festival coming to Newcastle in 2023 – and bosses want Edinburgh Fringe 'vibe'

City culture bosses plan to launch a pilot of Newcastle Creates in August 2023, before the full extravaganza takes place the following summer

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Underbelly plans to reopen Circus Big Top venue on Meadows

Entertainment company Underbelly hope to once again open their Circus Hub venue for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, starting construction on July 19

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2022

Edinburgh comic says Fringe is now 'too expensive for working class performers'

There are concerns the Festival Fringe has become too expensive for working class performers which will have a knock on effect on representation in the arts industry.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2022