Experience the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet and takes place every August in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Find out more about how to make the most of the Fringe.

Take part in the Fringe

Anyone can take part in the Fringe. We’ve created a wide range of resources, how-to guides and a digital platform, Fringe Connect, to support you as Fringe participants and make the most of everything the Fringe has to offer.

Become a Fringe Friend

Support the Fringe and unlock great benefits by becoming a Friend. Benefits include 2for1 ticket offers, a priority booking line, discounts at the Fringe shop and invites to Friends receptions.

Arts industry at the Fringe

The Fringe Arts Industry team provides year-round support and guidance for arts industry members and has created Fringe Marketplace, a platform for professionals who are looking to find talent, programme work and network.

News and blog

Read our latest news and articles

  • Nearly 1,600 shows added for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
  • TikTok returns as the Official Virtual Stage of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
  • Fringe Days Out returns in 2024 to help Edinburgh communities engage with the Fringe
  • Starting out in the UK arts sector? Take part in our Emerging Professionals Programme
  • FringeMakers returns to help artists fundraise for Fringe 2024
  • Use FringeMakers to crowdfund your show
  • Keep it Fringe fund 2024 now open for applications
  • ​​​​​​​More than 1,300 shows added for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
  • US Keep it Fringe fund launched by Brian Cox to help US artists attend the Edinburgh Festival Fringe