News
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
1–25 August 2025
(Source: © Edinburgh Fringe 2025.)
(Source: © Edinburgh Fringe 2025.)
1. A dizzying variety of genres
Expect everything from stand up comedy (nearly 40% of the lineup) and provocative theatre to dance, circus, children’s shows, cabaret, spoken word and much more.
2. Comedy excellence
The Fringe features all 17 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning with new programmes, including stars like Tim Key and Jordan Brookes. Don’t miss Urooj Ashfaq (“How To Be A Baddie”) or Daniel Sloss in work in progress shows—a chance to see the next big thing in intimate settings
3. Homegrown and global talent
The “Made in Scotland” showcase—back with funding from the Scottish Government’s EXPO Fund—brings together dance, theatre, music and daring new voices from across Scotland. Meanwhile, artists from around the world showcase cutting edge, topical work in Fringe’s open access spirit.
4. Unique fringe gems
Look out for magical solo performances like Ben Hart’s theatre magic shows, cult pop parodies such as “Buffy Revamped”, and sketch-duos like The Pin
Expect everything from stand up comedy (nearly 40% of the lineup) and provocative theatre to dance, circus, children’s shows, cabaret, spoken word and much more.
2. Comedy excellence
The Fringe features all 17 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning with new programmes, including stars like Tim Key and Jordan Brookes. Don’t miss Urooj Ashfaq (“How To Be A Baddie”) or Daniel Sloss in work in progress shows—a chance to see the next big thing in intimate settings
3. Homegrown and global talent
The “Made in Scotland” showcase—back with funding from the Scottish Government’s EXPO Fund—brings together dance, theatre, music and daring new voices from across Scotland. Meanwhile, artists from around the world showcase cutting edge, topical work in Fringe’s open access spirit.
4. Unique fringe gems
Look out for magical solo performances like Ben Hart’s theatre magic shows, cult pop parodies such as “Buffy Revamped”, and sketch-duos like The Pin
Source: © Copyright Daren Frankish
Source: © Copyright Daren Frankish
Source: © Copyright Daren Frankish
How to Navigate & Book
Tickets priced £0–£20 available via the official website or box offices around the city.
On-the-day bargain hunters can snag deals at the Half?Price Hut near Mound Precinct.
Consider staying near central hubs—Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Old Town—for easy access to venues.
Tip: Many shows preview before August 1, so check listings in late July
Beyond the Stage
Street theatre & buskers: over 500 performers enliven the Royal Mile and city squares with magic, comedy, music and impersonations—all free and street-level interactive.
Cafés, pop-up bars, food stalls and art installations transform Edinburgh into a vibrant party zone.
Venues range from historic theatres like Gilded Balloon and Pleasance to unusual spaces like Summerhall’s repurposed veterinary college
Tickets priced £0–£20 available via the official website or box offices around the city.
On-the-day bargain hunters can snag deals at the Half?Price Hut near Mound Precinct.
Consider staying near central hubs—Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Old Town—for easy access to venues.
Tip: Many shows preview before August 1, so check listings in late July
Beyond the Stage
Street theatre & buskers: over 500 performers enliven the Royal Mile and city squares with magic, comedy, music and impersonations—all free and street-level interactive.
Cafés, pop-up bars, food stalls and art installations transform Edinburgh into a vibrant party zone.
Venues range from historic theatres like Gilded Balloon and Pleasance to unusual spaces like Summerhall’s repurposed veterinary college
Edinburgh Fringe 2025 is a cultural explosion—diverse, bold, exhilarating. With award-winners, experimental theatre, global showcases, and street spectacle, it’s a creative feast. Just be Fringe savvy: book early, mind the concert crowds, and dive into the unexpected. Above all—dare to discover.
Please click on the "More Information" link below
Please click on the "More Information" link below
more information: https://www.edfringe.com/
Liability for this article lies with the author, who also holds the copyright. Editorial content from USPA may be quoted on other websites as long as the quote comprises no more than 5% of the entire text, is marked as such and the source is named (via hyperlink).
