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Edinburgh Fringe tips?

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Lifecouldbeadreamsweetheart · 17/08/2026 22:10

I am going to the Edinburgh Fringe next week. I have never been before, nor have I ever done any performing before either, but I am taking a one-woman show to a small pub and doing an hour a day because you only live once.

I have an itinerary of other shows I want to see. Only one most days, so that I can be flexible and take stuff as it comes.

I am moderately terrified about my own show but excited about seeing lots of others. My questions for festival veterans revolve around must sees / must do's, top tips to do and not do etc. I am there Sunday - Sunday, the last week of the festival. My own venue is very central and my show is in the afternoon so I will be free before and after.

Top things to do / eat / drink? I am also looking to meet fun people and would not be averse to a brief festival romance should such a thing be possible. Any tips on places to go / things to see? I don't mean festival shows, as I think I have that as sorted as I want it to be. But other Edinburgh things or stuff happening up there.

Thanks!

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itsnotfairisit · 17/08/2026 22:15

No tips, but good on you! What’s the name of your show?
we have a young friend who is in 3rd year of performing and got spotted. He now writes for TV and has appeared on panel shows and R4. He’s gonna be BIG!!

Netcurtainnelly · 18/08/2026 08:54

Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

MagicThanks · 18/08/2026 08:56

Christopher Hall and Grace Campbell are both very funny and there in the last week - I’d see them if I was there! Have fun and good luck with your show

MelonSorbet · 18/08/2026 08:57

I live in Edinburgh and my main tip would be don't bother. The Fringe is a zoo and generally not a pleasant experience these days.

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