From cracking comedy to amazing acrobats, giant bubbles and musical adventures, here’s our 10 must-see Fringe shows for 2023…
Underbelly’s Big Brain-Tumour Benefit
Former Head of Press at Assembly and the Gilded Balloon, Kerry Teakle, recently recommended Underbelly’s Big Brain-Tumour Benefit on 15th August, a fantastic evening of comedy to help raise money funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. All box office income goes to the charity and Underbelly match this amount as a donation. Last year’s line-up included John Bishop, Phil Wang and Maisie Adam - we’ve a feeling it's going to be another great night this year! To find more of Kerry’s Fringe recommendations, click here for a rather handy spreadsheet she’s put together.
Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn and Portered
We’re a big fan of Edinburgh-born TV presenter and mental health speaker Gail Porter. She recently featured on the ‘egg talks to…’ podcast with head egg Kylie and talked about everything from being homeless to being sectioned. She’s at Assembly George Square Studios sharing stories of her mental life and mental mind, showing how we can all thrive with love and kindness. Runs until 28th August. READ MORE
Abandoman: Future Fest
Rob Broderick is one of Ireland's top hip hop musical comedians and he’s renowned for his blend of audience interaction, improvisation and exhilarating live shows. He’s won a string of awards (even supported Ed Sheeran on tour!), so, if you fancy laughing out loud and going on his musical adventure, we suggest you move fast before tickets sell out! Runs 2nd-20th August. READ MORE
Six Chick Flicks
Round up your girls for a festival night out at Six Chick Flicks. Fresh from off-Broadway, the smash-hit comedy is in Edinburgh until 28th August. NYC performers Kerry Ipema and KK Apple are the hilarious duo behind the show which features iconic moments from the BEST chick flicks including Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Titanic, Beaches and The Notebook! Epic! READ MORE
Jo Caulfield: Razor-Sharp
Award-winning comedian and Edinburgh-resident Jo always gets a LOT of recommendations from the egg community. She’s featured on Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, John Bishop Show, Have I Got News For You and worked with Graham Norton, but this month she’ll be at The Stand Comedy Club with her razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners. Runs 4th-27th August. READ MORE
La Clique
The amazing Olivier award-winning cabaret show La Clique is back in town with some extraordinary new artists. Expect a fun night of circus, cabaret, comedy, music and can't-believe-your-eyes moments from the best acts around the world. Runs 4th-26th August at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows. READ MORE
Museum Late: Fringe Fridays
Fringe Fridays are back at the National Museum Of Scotland on Friday 11th and Friday 18th August - 3 hours, 3 stages of great selection of Fringe tasters. Tickets also include entry to the Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition and activities… That’s us sold! READ MORE
Adventure Bubble Show with Milkshake
Take the kids on a bubble adventure and see shadow bubbles, light bubbles, square bubbles, smoke bubbles, all sorts of bubbles. After an amazing European Tour, Dr Bubble and Milkshake are back with their fantastic story of friendship through bubbles. Engaging and fun, plus every child also goes inside their own bubble – what's not to love? Runs 4th-20th August. READ MORE
The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase 2023!
If you’re looking for a late-night Fringe showcase, you’ll find a new line-up every night at Monkey Barrel Comedy. Home to both of last year's Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners and seven other nominees, expect some great comedians and a lot of laughs. Runs 4th-27th August, 8.30pm or 11.20pm. Various venues. READ MORE
The Black Blues Brothers
After an appearance on the Royal Variety Performance and bagging awards for being the 'best circus show 2022', The Black Blues Brothers are back at the Assembly Rooms Music Hall with breath-taking jumps, fire and somersault routines and human pyramids. It’s a show for all the family, and the music is great too! READ MORE
Find the full Fringe programme here or sign up to our newsletter for weekly egg updates on shows and what’s on in the city. With special thanks to the egg community for sharing their recommendations, you can read some of last year’s highlights here.