Festival Fringe

The Festival Fringe

Is supported by the Festival Fringe Society

and offers advice to performers

sells tickets from a central box office

which publishes the programme

HISTORY is the world's largest arts festival

Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival

started life when eight theatre companies turned up uninvited to the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival in 1947

Totalling over 3,193 shows from 51 countries in 299 venues

Spanning 25 days

Has included a street fair

Located primarily on the Royal Mile

TRADITIONS Is a showcase for the performing arts

Theatre

Musicals and Opera

Physical Theatre & Circus

Dance

Comedy

Children’s shows

with show categories including Cabaret