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 FestivalsThe Other Side of Freedom: DeRay Mckesson interview
Ahead of his visit as a guest selector at 2019's Edinburgh International Book Festival, DeRay Mckesson speaks to The Skinny about his book – On the Other Side of Freedom – the power of language, and his brilliant events at Charlotte Square Gardens Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeJosie Long on her return to the Edinburgh Fringe
As Fringe darling Josie Long returns to the festival with her first full run in five years, we chat to her about being hopeful and how motherhood has unearthed boundless love Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeSophie Duker on wokeness and her creative babies
Sophie Duker is already making waves in the comedy world with appearances on Mock the Week and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, as well as running an infamous People of Colour comedy night. This August she embarks on her debut hour Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeMental Health, Self Care and the Edinburgh Fringe
The Fringe can be a tough old slog for everyone in Edinburgh. Emma O'Brien speaks to comedian Juliette Burton and has a brainwave which might save the day Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
MusicMark Ronson to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
The Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars collaborator has been announced as the headline act at this year's Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations Read more »| 19 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeFringe food: Pubs, cafes & food near Gilded Balloon
Heading to a show at Gilded Balloon or Pleasance Dome? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll, updated for the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 18 Jul 2019
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Edinburgh FringeFringe food: Pubs, cafes and food near Pleasance Courtyard
Heading to a show at Pleasance Courtyard? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll, updated for the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe 2019: Comedy writers' picks
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, some of our comedy writers pick out their highlights Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
ComedyClimate chaos: Edinburgh Fringe's most urgent challenge
We speak to Matt Winning, Jon Long and Isla Cowan about the pressing challenge that is our climate emergency Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeFringe food: Pubs, cafes & restaurants near The Stand
Heading to a show at The Stand Comedy Club at this year's Fringe? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll of The Stand, updated for Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe food: Pubs, cafes & restaurants near Summerhall
Heading to a show at Summerhall at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll of Summerhall, updated for the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
MusicTRNSMT 2019 @ Glasgow Green, Glasgow, 13 Jul
We report back from Saturday at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, with stand-out sets from Fontaines DC, Zoe Graham and Sigrid Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeFive local comics' guide to the Edinburgh Fringe
Local(ish) acts ask each other local(ish) questions about their Fringe experiences, definitely not ripped off from a well-known radio programme which rhymes with 'main attraction' Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Uk FestivalsFive highlights from The Warehouse Project 2019 line-up
As The Warehouse Project moves to the larger surrounds of Manchester’s Depot this year, we take a look at five of the nights you won’t want to miss Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeDavid Edgar on his first solo show Trying It On
We chat to David Edgar about the 1960s, identity politics and catching up with his 20 year old self in new solo show Trying It On Read more »| 16 Jul 2019