Festivals
Step into a vibrant celebration of culture with The Skinny festival guide. We bring you the latest UK and international festival news; you'll find festival information, previews, reviews, features, and interviews.
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Edinburgh FringeHudson Hughes @ Underbelly Cowgate
Hudson Hughes channels the spirit of Alan Partridge in the densely-packed At Your Service Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeLil Wenker @ Pleasance Courtyard
Lil Wenker throws everything into pint-sized tyrant Prince Wilfred in her new show BOYKING Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeFreya Parker @ Underbelly Bristo Square
One half of the sketch comedy duo Lazy Susan, Freya Parker strikes out with an hour of smart, insightful stand-up Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeRosalie Minnitt @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rosalie Minnitt brings her Regency fever dream Clementine back to the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FestivalsMagnus Westwell: Caught Hold of Nothing @ Biscuit Factory, Leith
An embodied performance by artists Magnus Westwell and Océane Robin enchanted Edinburgh Art Festival Emerging Writer Mayson Taylor Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeMother, Maiden and Crone @ Bedlam Theatre
Fair is foul and foul is far in Mother, Maiden and Crone – a rip-roaring queering of Shakespeare’s Macbeth packed with drag numbers, dazzling humour, and drama Read more »| 27 Aug 2026
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Edinburgh FestivalsEmii Alrai’s Guardian and Edinburgh’s Disgrace
On Calton Hill, Edinburgh Art Festival Emerging Writer Eve Whittle brings a new sculpture into dialogue with the unfinished National Monument of Scotland Read more »| 26 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeJordan Brookes @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jordan Brookes may have gone somewhat back to basics in his new show, but his comedy is just as brilliant as ever Read more »| 26 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh Fringenot for glory @ Dance Base
Malin Lewis, Jack Anderson and Charlotte Mclean's dissection of traditional dance and piping is a thrilling reflection on what it means to love and own one's art Read more »| 26 Aug 2026 -
MusicScottish Ensemble & Brìghde Chaimbeul @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Aug
While the collaboration between Scottish Ensemble and Brìghde Chaimbeul offers nothing like a clear answer to any grand question on artmaking, the work itself captivates and hypnotises Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeMichael McPheat @ Gilded Balloon Patter House
In BRUTAL!, Michael McPheat digs deep into the history, life and lore of Milton Keynes Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeRoger O'Sullivan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Roger O'Sullivan has set his sights on becoming the world's greatest comedian, and he's well on his way with his wickedly funny new hour, Divil May Cry Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeDru Cripps @ Hoots Potterrow
Dru Cripps brings his undeniable charisma, prowess and talent to an improvised hour of clowning and musical mischief Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeHannah Platt @ Pleasance Courtyard
With a sly confidence and light touch, Hannah Platt hits her stride in new show Cult Classic Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeRaj Poojara @ Pleasance Courtyard
Raj Poojara brings a relaxed demeanour to his Fringe debut, but tonight he's put on the back foot by one of the Fringe's oldest challenges – the unpredictability of crowds Read more »| 24 Aug 2026