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 FringeMargaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood @ Assembly George Sq
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood is an off-beat comedy show tailor-made for the Fringe Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Musiccorto.alto @ The Hub, Edinburgh, 18 Aug
Liam Shortall's genre-hopping jazz ensemble bring their sprawling, forward-thinking sound to the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeLorna Ní Shúilleabháin @ Hoots Nicolson Square
Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin might be Barefoot Before God in her Edinburgh Fringe debut, but it seems she’s still finding her feet in front of an audience Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeFab Goualin @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Fab Goulain's debut Edinburgh Fringe hour is a charming and entertaining introduction to a unique new voice Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeEmmeline Downie @ Pleasance Courtyard
There's astute observation and some lovely gags in Emmeline Downie's character comedy hour as Gail Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeKate Dolan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Trout, Kate Dolan's new powerhouse of an hour, will have you giggling like a fish Read more »| 24 Aug 2026
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Edinburgh FringeReuben Solo @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Reuben Solo hunts for in-the-room magic on his return to Edinburgh, although one of his central schticks may ring a few bells for seasoned Fringe-goers Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Rob Copland @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Physical comedy and oddball observational material from 2024's Comedy Award Panel Prize winner Rob Copland Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FestivalsHANG TIME @ The Lyceum
Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard’s cutting play on racialised violence in America is a work of gut-wrenching genius Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeMayflies @ Brown's of Leith
Grid Iron grip us in the teeth of 1980s post-industrial Manchester in this exuberant, heart-splintering performance of Andrew O'Hagan's novel Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Em Humble @ Pleasance Courtyard
Em Humble showcases her character talents in Lady of the Lakes, but this debut hour prioritises style over substance Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeMohan: A Partition Story @ Pleasance Courtyard
Niall Moorjani and percussionist Sodhi paint a picture of history, lineage and empire through lyric and beat Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Besties 2026: Week Two Winners
Dracula: Lucy's Dream, dance shows Border Bodies and not for glory, and the wild-eyed Basil Crumbwick are among the winners at this week's Besties awards Read more »| 22 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeKate Dehnert @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kate Dehnert's Echo is a raging typhoon of storytelling and jokes, set to some heavy beats Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Passion of Mr Cardboard @ Underbelly George Square
Miles Calderon impresses as his Mr Cardboard clown character returns to the Fringe, but The Passion can't quite tick the boxes for both character and story Read more »| 21 Aug 2026