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07 - 31 August 2026
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Through our Fringe Days Out project, we work with local charities, schools and community groups to helps share the magic of the Fringe with people who might otherwise miss out.

With thanks to McLaughlin & Harvey for supporting Fringe Days Out this year.

#edfringe #CharityTuesday
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Treat yourself or a Fringe lover this Christmas with a festival-themed gift!

20% off on all #edfringe merch - including jumpers, posters, magnets and more - from now until Sunday 30 November.

*Offer excludes gift vouchers and Friend memberships. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Fringe Society is proud to join a sector-wide commitment to support parents and carers in the performing arts by committing to the PiPA Pledge ✊

pipacampaign.org/the-pledge/

#PiPACampaign
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our access bookings service exists to help anyone with an access requirement make the most of what #edfringe has to offer.

This year our team helped customers book more than 12,000 tickets, including over 7,000 personal assistant tickets 🎉

#CharityTuesday
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Excited to announce the show reveal dates for #edfringe 2026!

Show registration opens on Monday 12 January – see edfringe.com for more info 📆
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Graham Norton as the newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎭 ✨

The globally recognised comedian, author and entertainment icon joins fellow Ambassadors Brian Cox, Suzy Eddie Izzard and honorary President, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

👉 www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Graham Norton becomes Fringe Ambassador
The globally recognised comedian, author and television presenter joins fellow Ambassadors Brian Cox, Suzy Eddie Izzard and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society’s honorary President, Phoebe Waller-Br...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today, we're delighted to announce the appointment of Edinburgh-based digital consultancy Storm ID to work with us on developing a new website in time for Fringe 2027.

Read more our blog: www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
Fringe Society appoints Storm ID to develop new website for the Fringe
The Edinburgh-based digital consultancy will work with us on developing a new website in time for Fringe 2027.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We’re reliving the 80s this #ThrowbackThursday with some retro #edfringe programme covers 📼. Do you have a favourite?
(Not going to lie, 1983 brings up some feelings 😳)

Check out our Fringe Shop for a postcard or magnet of a year that means something to you! shop.edfringe.com/collections/...
October 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A #ThrowbackThursday for anyone enjoying the latest season of Taskmaster – it started here back in 2010 (check out a very little Little Alex Horne ❤️)

Most Taskmaster alumni spotted at #edfringe wins – your time starts now!
September 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Captioning makes #edfringe shows more accessible to D/deaf or hard of hearing people, neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and those for whom English is not their first language.

There were 459 captioned performances across 69 shows at this year’s Fringe...

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September 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We are delighted to announce that Lilia Foster is the winner of the #edfringe 2025 Young Writer’s Award, recognising the next generation of arts writers in the 16–21 age category.

Find out more 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It's #ThrowbackThursday, and we’re throwing back to… literally a few days ago, when #edfringe was still happening 😭 It feels like so long ago!

Help us revel in the nostalgia – share your #edfringe 2025 photos / memories in the comments 👇
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today, the final day of #edfringe 2025, we'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who made it happen: the audiences, arts industry, media, venues, staff, partners, sponsors, supporters and of course the artists.

Read our end-of-Fringe blog 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...

#DareToDiscover
August 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We know #edfringe is predominantly about daring to discover something new and exciting… but we also can’t help getting excited when we see someone famous milling around, either onstage or in the audience.

Who have you spotted at the festival this year?
August 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Changing Places - accessible toilet info 🚽

The joint #edfringe Society and @edbookfest.bsky.social Changing Places toilet, located at Edinburgh Futures Institute (1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9EF), is open daily from 09:30 to 23:00.

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August 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re delighted to once again be working with Deaf Action to provide BSL interpretation at West Parliament Square today, as part of the #edfringe Street Events ✌️

Find out more info, including today’s daily schedule 👇

www.edfringe.com/experience/f...
August 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
For the next two days, between 11:00 and 18:00, dozens of performers from local schools and community groups will take to the #edfringe Community Stage, performing a mix of music, spoken word, dance and theatre.

Find out more 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
August 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Looking for a BSL-interpreted, captioned, audio-described or relaxed performance?

Check out our enhanced performance listings – and give our access bookings team a shout if you need any other assistance booking your show 🙂

www.edfringe.com/experience/a...
August 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We’re hosting some website feedback sessions to help develop the next iteration of edfringe.com, due for launch in time for #edfringe 2027.

Do you have any thoughts about the current website? Any features you’d like to see in the future? Let us know – more info 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
August 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Need to chill out for a moment? 🏝️

As much as we love the Fringe, we know it can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we've put together a list of quiet spaces where you can take a well-earned breather from the festival 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
August 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
There’s just over a week left of #edfringe 2025 – what’s on the cards for you? What will you #DareToDiscover?
August 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎉 Prize time (again!) 🎉

We're running another incredible #edfringe prize draw this week, with prizes including:

🚄 a pair of Interrail Global Passes
🫖 afternoon tea for two at SUSHISAMBA

Fancy your chances? Buy a ticket and help support the Fringe Society 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...
August 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s an amazing Saturday here in Edinburgh – make the most of it and #DareToDiscover something phenomenal at #edfringe this weekend!

Browse and book tickets NOW 👇

www.edfringe.com/tickets
August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re delighted to once again be working with Deaf Action to provide BSL interpretation at the West Parliament Square #edfringe Street Events today ✌️

Find out more info, including today’s daily schedule 👇

www.edfringe.com/experience/f...
August 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM