06-30 AUG - 14:20
No skills. No mindset. No preparation. Out of the rawest grief grows a desperate hunger: the need to leave a mark, to prove something resembling manhood. He was never meant to teach anyone. He was only expected to survive nonetheless. Tacky Teacher is the origin story that was never meant to originate. Bouncer by night, teacher by day, he walks the twilight zone between human darkness and the fragile glow of the common good. Always a problem, never just a solution – but always holding the torch. Lighting the way. Even as he burns his hands.

06-30 AUG - 14:40
An Ordinary Man. A Hero of the Land of the Young. A solo show written and performed by Gerry Carroll (age 73.) Long ago, the warrior-poet Oisín rode off with the golden-haired Niamh to the Land of the Young. Three years later he returned... and became old instantly. Gerry discovers clown and comedy, and explores what it's like when you get old slowly. He mixes the legend of Oisín with his own life story – and song, dance, clowning, shot glasses and buckets of laughter. Book now – seats are going faster than Oisín's youth!

06-30 AUG - 15:30
Original songs! Free stickers! Free colouring-in sheets! This interactive show based on a children's picture book is a delight from 0-99! Join Milly as she encounters feathered, furry and spiky friends who all have a song to share! Milly comes from a world without music, but when she discovers a magical book, she falls into a whole new world. Milly, with the help of her new animal (and kid) friends, must find four songs to bring back home. Experience magical illustrations and amazing new music as you help guide Milly's adventure!

06-17 AUG - 16:00
It's been 84 years... or at least almost 30 since James Cameron's nautical masterpiece sailed into movie theaters! Now watch veteran performer (and actual Titanic historian) Katie Thayer perform the whole three hour and fourteen-minute movie... by herself... in 59 minutes... or less! With wigs, hats, finger puppets and a splash zone, it's sure to be a parody bigger than the Mauretania! Sold-out run at Orlando FestN4! Fringiest Show at KC Fringe! Best Parody at Tampa Fringe! You'll never let go of the laughs!

06-30 AUG - 16:30
Disney parody musical! Prince "Charming" is the hero who thinks he's treated like a zero – now he wants to tell his story. Adventure! Princesses (ugh)! Villains! Sidekicks! Soaring high notes! Will the Prince embrace his destiny and earn his happy ever after? Watch the prince as he faces a genie, princesses and his own self-aggrandisement as he must come to terms with what it really means to be a Charming prince. Expect original Disney-style songs, hilarious jokes and (if he does say so himself) an exceptionally Charming prince!

06-30 AUG - 16:35
1 Big Aussie Showcase is a fast-paced hour of power hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling (25+ million views online). A Fringe tasting platter with Aussie flair, the show features a rotating lineup of the best stand-up and variety acts from across the festival, all anchored by Sterling's sharp, offbeat and quietly unhinged comedy.

06-30 AUG - 16:40
A comedy show for spreadsheet experts and casual users alike that blends stand-up, storytelling and demos. Sprinkled amongst the comedy routine, you'll learn a few Excel tricks from a true piece of sheet: pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who regularly advises Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths obsession paved the way for David to become 'The Excel Guy' at the office, attend spreadsheet conferences and mathem-antics. David's Fringe debut was a sell-out run in 2025. 'Funny, geeky and sneakily moving' (Highly Recommended Show, FringeReview.co.uk).

06-16 AUG - 16:50
Nothing consumes your life more than having a crush: making playlists, analysing looks, replaying conversations and – best of all – you never have to actually do anything about it. You can yearn forever... unless you leave it for too long and accidentally set them up with someone else. Abbie Edwards (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) takes you through her first love and how she almost ruined everything. 'Original and compelling' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Considerable style' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). BBC New Comedy Award nominee. Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year runner-up.

06-30 AUG - 17:50
Sellout murder mystery comedy musical returning to the Fringe! New songs. New Twists. New Turns. Detective Ben Stone is murdered at his own birthday party, snuffed out like candles on a cake. Five suspects have means, motive and opportunity, but with the detective lying 'stone' dead, Ben's protege, sleuth Penelope Puck, must take on the investigation... With showstopping songs and devilish twists, Penelope attempts to solve the jaw-dropping murder, as ever more ridiculous motives are uncovered one by one – until the killer is finally revealed... expect crimes, rhymes and good times!

06-30 AUG - 17:50
What are you thinking? Just kidding... Max already knows. Get ready for an interactive mind-reading show by critically acclaimed mentalist, Max Davidson. From guessing your phone passwords and your childhood memories, to stopping his own heart beat – each night is its own unique creation, because it's made up of the audience's thoughts. Impossible? You decide. As seen at the world-famous Magic Castle, Caesars Palace, and the Chicago Magic Lounge, and featured in the New York Times. 'The magic is literally unreal – see it ASAP' (TripAdvisor review). 'Downright amazing' (TripAdvisor review).

06-30 AUG - 17:55
Until recently, Irene Woo embodied the 'Golden Child'. As a Senior Software Engineer at Google, she had it all: the six-figure salary, the impressive job title and the unconditional approval of her immigrant parents. But when she turned 28, she quit her job to tell jokes in damp basements. With the unrelenting standards of a Type-A Asian oldest daughter and the messy reality of a human being, Irene explores the golden handcuffs of the tech world, the cultural whiplash of being a French-Chinese woman in America and the baffling logic of modern relationships.

06-30 AUG - 18:00
BSL Interpreted Performances 13 & 24
Don't miss Scotland's hilarious stand-up star's new show! His 2025 show sold out 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh alone, toured the UK, Australia and packed Glasgow's King's Theatre five times! 'Hilarious... he's fearless and it's wonderful!' ***** (Scotsman). 2024 and 2025 saw Connor touring two separate smash-hit shows worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide) with Off-Broadway runs in the Fringe Encore Series during New York's prestigious Comedy Festival. He's supported Daniel Sloss on three continents and released a comedy special on prestigious comedy label 800lb Gorilla. 'Brilliant... gags coming at you at a terrifying rate... Superb!' **** (List).

06-17 AUG - 18:40
A five-star one-man sketch show packed with fast-paced, character-driven comedy. Expect madness and audience participation. And maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh... Fresh from a five-star run at Camden Fringe 2025 and Brighton Fringe 2026, the show is coming to Just the Tonic at Edinburgh Fringe for its first-ever run of performances in Edinburgh! Get your tickets now for a great hour of laughs that'll leave you feeling uplifted and involved in the chaos!

06-30 AUG - 18:50
The wetness in me is the wetness in you. Welcome to the Wetness Centre where your wetness is welcome. A place of devotion to the slippery substance inside and out, a sensual and sublime offering by submersive Wetness Influencer Rose KB from the dry heat of Perth, Australia. Silly, surreal and a little bit sexy. It's time to seize the spray! ****½ (FringeFeed.com.au). 'An instant cult classic' (PerthArts.live). 'You took a simple idea and gave it luminosity' (Baz Luhrmann).

06-17 AUG - 19:00
It's New York City. It's the '90s. And this is the world's craziest sitcom. A parody of classic TV such as Seinfeld, Frasier and Friends and completely improvised from your suggestions. Could this show BE any funnier? From some of the comedians behind the award-winning Lying Together and CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation. Theatre Weekly's Best Improv Show at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe. 'Uproarious improvised comedy' **** (AYoungerTheatre.com). 'Laugh-out-loud' **** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Extremely quick and funny' **** (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Had the audience laughing from the get-go' **** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

06-17 AUG - 19:10
It won't be alright on the night... Serious comedian Ryan Hill and loveable idiot Ben Jones present their 'comedy show goes wrong' with original material, tributes to comedy greats and much more silliness! Ryan, the serious comedian, desperately tries to keep his comedy sketch show on the rails while Ben, the loveable idiot, can't help but cause things to go wrong! A fast-paced performance of original and adapted comedy sketches, stand-up, monologues, dance and drag, all tied together into a disastrous tale of mishaps and mayhem!

06-30 AUG - 19:15
After more than a decade of cult Fringe success, Comedy in the Dark returns to Edinburgh this summer. We're inviting audiences to experience live comedy in a way they've never quite seen before (or rather, not seen at all). This year, award-winning Adam Flood comperes the show, who's been described by Ivo Graham as 'despicably multi talented', and we agree. He'll be alongside hand-picked line-ups of this year's elite comedy talent. Prepare for an hour of intimate, unpredictable and immersive stand-up... in the pitch black. For individual show listings you can look at the JTT website.

06-30 AUG - 19:15
If you love true stories that are hilarious, heartfelt and a little bizarre, this is the show for you. Happy Tea is a one-hour real-life story of love, chaos and impossible choices, told through wildly honest stand-up storytelling. With an electric bear, lots of tea and unexpected turns, this story blends big laughs with real emotion as it shows how dark humour and resilience can carry you through the unthinkable. Unpredictable, provocative and ultimately uplifting. Directed by Stuart Laws.

06-30 AUG - 19:25
BSL Interpreted Performances 15 & 27
You saw his entrance last year, now Craig bounces back so lock the exits!! Belt up for a thrilling, quick-fire comedy flight, packed with razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. He's behind you! Actually, he's in front of you and there's nowhere to hide! A Fringe favourite with wide appeal, Hill has audiences in paroxysms of laughter, barely able to breathe before take off again. Strap yourself in! Expect electric energy, fearless improvisation and the kind of live comedy that turns rooms upside down. 'Craig Hill live is a revelation' (Scotsman).

06-30 AUG - 19:30
Best of cabaret from the Fringe returns for a 6th stellar year. A diverse rotating cast of international seasoned and emerging artists. Vivacious vocalists, variety, circus, comedy and award-winning burlesque each night. A roundup of the finest cabaret acts at the 2026 Fringe. Part of the newly formed International Fringe Burlesque Festival. The hottest cabaret ticket in town is back due to high demand. New show nightly. Insiders' 'pick of the Fringe'. If there's only one cabaret show to see, this is it!

06-30 AUG - 19:30
Come see Just The Tonic's selection of the best up-and=coming acts, we've been choosing the funniest rising comedians since 1995. Previous acts include: Micky Flanaghan, Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Milton Jones, Jim Jeffries and Romesh Ranganathan, plus plenty more. This year, our comics made it through three rounds of live competition across the country, so we know audiences love them. This is your chance to see them before they're selling out shows. 'Boot camp for young comics' (Gary Delaney).

06-30 AUG - 19:30
A puzzle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a musical! Six friends find themselves in an escape room that seems to be raising emotions high and adrenaline higher. They have 60 minutes to escape or who knows what might be revealed? Who will solve the room and who will fold under the pressure?! Original songs, crazy characters and puzzling puzzles a-plenty. A must see for any escape room or musical theatre lover!

06-30 AUG - 20:45
BSL Interpreted Performances 13 & 24
'Hilarious... It gets no better than this' (Time Out). Hundreds of millions of online views and Royal Variety star! 'True comedy legend... still at the top of his game' (Advertiser, Adelaide). Internationally renowned stand-up star with razor-sharp observational wit and refreshingly cheeky charm, effortlessly dissecting everyday absurdities. From the quirks of suburban life to the chaos of the human condition, Jimeoin invites you into his wonderfully chaotic world. 'Recalls the familiar at fantastically silly levels, boiling his audience down to tear-filled, gibbering mess' (Scotland on Sunday). 'Inspired ramblings... Comedy of the highest order' (Independent). 'Wickedly funny!' (Age).

06-30 AUG - 21:00
The ultimate go-to burlesque extravaganza at Fringe returns as part of the International Fringe Burlesque Festival. A celebration of bodies and inclusivity. Award winners, showstoppers and the hottest stars around! Appearing in the historic surroundings of the Caves. This new All-Stars Burlesque 2026 show pushes the boundaries of burlesque striptease one step further with a healthy dose of scintillating cabaret and world-renowned circus artists. With tradition, awe-generating spectacles, silliness and glamour, it's not only a great way to be introduced to burlesque but a brilliant and fun night out.

06-30 AUG - 21:05
Top comedians act out your most embarrassing confessions live on stage – and the biggest oops wins a prize! Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling (25+ million views online) and featuring a rotating cast of top improvisers, this interactive comedy extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their biggest oops anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie or a travel blunder – and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on stage.

06-30 AUG - 21:20
Trouble with business? Love? Connecting to others? Are your plants dead? Do you feel like your life is not what you hoped? Come to The Caves... Your local wisard, Jooby, awaits. Join for a preternatural experience that bemuses and amuses the modern mind. A clown show that casts a spell on the audience and transforms them into wisards themselves. Through music, incantations, and laugh out loud physical prowess, the Cuban immigrant invites you to transcend this world's woes. Bring your most loathed object and your most supple mind. The wisard is here to open your eye ~:)

06-30 AUG - 21:55
She's Chinese. She's Canadian. She's confused. Scarlet turns immigration into a laugh-packed hour of stand-up and storytelling in her solo show, Citizen Chen. She skewers border control, bureaucracy and the absurd things we do to fit in – with warm charm and razor-sharp observations. Expect cultural whiplash, language mishaps and laugh-out-loud recognition. No small talk. Just punchlines and heart.

06-30 AUG - 22:10
Darkness. Mothman returns to Fringe hungry for more! Dance, sing, run, cry, scream. You cannot escape the void. Come. Join Mothman. Embrace the darkness together. Winner: Best Comedy, The Spookies. Audience Choice: Green Bay Fringe. 'One of the finest, oddest experiences... Seek out the Mothman' ***** (StarburstMagazine.com). Mothman will lead the audience through a variety of games, rituals and happenings to embrace the darkness together. This show is performed mostly in the dark, lit by Mothman's glowing red eyes. It contains haze and frequent audience participation.

06-30 AUG - 22:25
In this interactive comedy show, two renegade American cops, Tito Perez from Texas and Jacob Liss from California, are hilariously forced to provide community service by answering audience questions live. They transform an anonymous Q&A into a riotous experience filled with side-splitting insights and unexpected twists. Blending Texan charm with California crazy, Tito and Jacob promise outrageous antics and balls-to-the-wall bravado that will keep you locked and loaded in laughter all night long. Join them for an unforgettable night of spontaneity, hilarity and 80's chaos that promises to deliver an experience you won't soon forget.

06-30 AUG - 23:45
Your late-night burlesque 'guilty pleasure' returns! Sell-out 2025 run. Sizzling striptease and alternative variety collide at the historic Caves. Leave inhibitions at the door. Anything goes. A part of the newly formed International Fringe Burlesque Festival. Seasoned international headliners, spectacular showstoppers, industry innovators and rising newcomers on the scene. After-Hours Burlesque Club is the ultimate party at the 2026 Fringe. Everyone welcome!

07-23 AUG - 10:30 & 13:30
Ray Bubbles, international bubbleologist and World Record-holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost and even a tornado inside a bubble! The performance is suitable for children and adults with additional needs. Join Ray and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!

07-23 AUG - 11:45
Ray Bubbles is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement as Ray uses various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel and even a tornado inside a bubble! The show was inspired by Ray's work with special schools and is suitable for children, and adults, with additional needs. Join Ray and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!

07-30 AUG - 17:10
Not a lot has been written about the decade the 90s, and so Adam Larter will finally try to get to the bottom of what happened in this decade. Expect well-researched journalism and not a load of surreal nonsense. 'One of the most stupidly brilliant things you'll see this Fringe' (Fest). 'There's certainly plenty to look at and for a lot of the time the audience is entranced by the sheer volume of physical chaos happening on and off the stage' (Scotsman). Directed by Ali Brice.

8 AUG - 22:20
15, 22, 29 AUG - 22:00
A comedy show for spreadsheet experts and casual users alike that blends stand-up, storytelling and demos. Sprinkled amongst the comedy routine, you'll learn a few Excel tricks from a true piece of sheet: pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who regularly advises Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths obsession paved the way for David to become 'The Excel Guy' at the office, attend spreadsheet conferences and mathem-antics. David's Fringe debut was a sell-out run in 2025. 'Funny, geeky and sneakily moving' (Highly Recommended Show, FringeReview.co.uk).

20-30 AUG - 14:00
Oops! We Lost a Nuke is a comedic play set in the 1950s, featuring four characters performed – sometimes simultaneously – by two actors. When an unassuming pacifist abuses his position within the US government in order to hide a nuclear warhead, it becomes clear that his affair with his secretary and his wife's affair with her doctor are the least of their worries. As the government closes in, secrets come to light.

20-30 AUG - 17:20
An invitation to a proper Victorian seance in an appropriately eerie attic. Comedians Carly Anna Billings (The Second City Toronto) and Cecilia O'Grady will take you back in time as the Wolf Sisters, two founders of American Spiritualism on the road, sharing their gifts of spirit and sisterhood when everything goes awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these 'hilarious hosts' (Common Ground Arts, Edmonton) is sure to deliver you a spine-tinglingly silly spirit-filled story.

20-30 AUG - 18:25
Mistranslated is an interactive stand-up comedy show about the absurd and hilarious side of speaking (and misspeaking) languages, delivered by a polyglot comedian who does comedy in seven languages. This show is a masterclass in how to (badly) learn a foreign language, offering hacks and tips while featuring tales of languages fails, tonal triumphs and finally being able to understand what those Thai masseuses are saying. It's all in English, but with no promises you won't walk away knowing how to bargain in Indonesian or chitchat about dried fish in Norwegian.