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Mountains and Seas: A Rock Musical

Auld Lang Sing

The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer

Celtic Tales

Mother Goose Shiva

Two Halves

boobytrapped

JOSIAH

Milkdrunk

Boom Boom Battle of the Big Bad Bosses

Magical Maestro

I'm Not Myself Today: A Villainous Cabaret

A Cat in A Box

Waving

I Almost Died for This?

Who We Become: One-Act Plays by Lanford Wilson

Parkies

dregs

Daughter of Sweden

Reaching the C

& taxes

Via Dolorosa

Solo from the Pit

SABOTAGE

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Voices of Canada

Rediscover Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben, alongside new vocal works paying tribute to Canada’s Indigenous peoples and work by Gabriela Ortiz.In the second concert of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), Rafael Payare invites audiences to a conversation across time with a powerful programme of music culminating in Richard Strauss’s sumptuous tone poem Ein Heldenleben. With a stirring battle episode, ardent love music and playful quotations from the composer’s earlier works, it is a musical self-portrait both mischievous and deeply moving that takes full advantage of the possibilities of a large orchestra.This monumental staple of the late Romantic period is paired with carefully selected contemporary pieces. Indigenous Canadian sopranos Emma Pennell and Elisabeth St-Gelais join the orchestra for two powerful new vocal works confronting history, memory and the lived experience of Indigenous communities in Canada today.Alongside these, Gabriela Ortiz’s cello concerto Dzonot summons an evocation of the subterranean rivers, caves and stunning wildlife of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. Ortiz, also featured in the LA Phil’s programme, described it as a ‘form of protest’ responding to our neglect of these valuable ecosystems. It was written for cello soloist Alisa Weilerstein, who plays with ‘directness and insight… technical prowess and depth of feeling’ (The Guardian).Together, they encourage audiences to approach Strauss anew, inviting questions on voice, identity, and our relationship to the natural world.Supported by Léan Scully Endowed Fund with additional support from The Québec Government Office in London

Usher Hall • 20 Aug 2026

The Galloping Cure

PART OF THE ANDERSON OPERA SERIESOpera Ventures Productions and Scottish Opera present a bold new opera for the opioid age.Local doctor Theresa Hart works tirelessly for her community in a fading, forgotten corner of the world. When the charismatic Lucky Mack comes to town, her daughter Noy is captivated. A ride on his carousel – the first one always free – promises miraculous relief from all aches and pains, and soon the whole town is swept up in euphoria. But getting off the ride gets harder with every turn.  This world premiere from Opera Ventures Productions reunites Scottish Opera with the creative forces of Missy Mazzoli, Royce Vavrek and Tom Morris, following their International Festival hit Breaking the Waves (2019). Mazzoli weaves club beats into her richly textured score, brought to life by conductor Stuart Stratford and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.  The Galloping Cure is a haunting allegory for a crisis that has become a worldwide epidemic. Visually stunning and emotionally gripping, this contemporary fable evokes a darkly funny and devastating vision of a crumbling society. The Anderson Opera Series, made possible by James and Morag Anderson, allows the Festival to bring internationally acclaimed opera to Edinburgh and ensures these unmissable performances remain accessible to the widest possible audience. Performed in English with surtitles 

Festival Theatre • 9 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

Susie McCabe: Coming of Rage

After a health scare at 44, Susie was on the path to a stress-free life... then her life came crashing down around her. Interspersed with hot flushes and the state of the world: it's been quite a year for this comic, but she is still standing and determined to have her say in Coming of Rage. 'I was blown sideways' (Billy Connolly). 'Susie McCabe is one to watch' (New York Times). 'This woman should be considered a national treasure' (Herald). 'Fearful, thoughtful, compassionate and warm stand up for Scotland's funniest woman' (Scotsman).

Assembly George Square • 5 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Ten Thousand Hours

Gravity & Other Myths are back again with their international smash hit that sold out in 2025. Ten Thousand Hours. The creators of A Simple Space bring you an ode to the countless hours of sweat and joy needed to achieve great things. 'The level of thought, skill, and emotional courage on display is breathtaking' ***** (Scotsman). 'An awe-inspiring display of acrobatic brilliance' ***** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). 'A visual masterpiece of the human body in motion' ***** (StageWhispers.com.au). Get your tickets fast. This will sell out!

Assembly Hall • 6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

360 ALLSTARS

Sold out on Broadway! Sold out at the Sydney Opera House! Seen by over 2 million people worldwide! BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record-holding artists and athletes, the international smash hit returns to Edinburgh as part of its 2026 world tour! 'Blindingly talented' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Destined to be a sell-out' ***** (TV Bomb). 'The most thrilling stage show ever' ***** (WeekendNotes.co.uk)

Assembly Hall • 6 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

The Devil Wears Primark

Rachael Milne delivers sharp, funny and unfiltered stand-up about ageing, identity, body image and the quiet panic of trying to “have it all” in midlife. Blending observational comedy with raw personal storytelling, she takes audiences on a hilarious and brutally honest journey through binge eating, fat jabs, peri-menopause, dating disasters and the pressure to perform a perfect life in an imperfect world. Warm, fearless and painfully relatable, this gloriously filthy comedy is about the gap between the Instagram version of life and what really happens behind closed doors. Expect big laughs and uncomfortable truths.

Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull • 6 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force

What is the most powerful force in the universe? You may be closer to it than you realise. In this thrilling new show, magician-scientist Kevin Quantum explores the hidden forces that shape your world. Electricity crackles, reality bends and impossible moments unfold that feel both scientific and otherworldly. Trained by Penn & Teller and winner of Best Magic (Adelaide Fringe), expect raw, unfiltered magic from a world-class showman. 'Astonishing' ***** (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Defies imagination' ***** (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Unfathomable' **** (Scotsman). Think you know what's real? Think again.

Assembly Rooms • 6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Swamplesque

The hottest ticket of Fringe 2024 and 2025. Everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody is coming back to Edinburgh! Swamplesque is the award-winning, critically acclaimed, five-star rated burlesque parody show! 'The funniest burlesque show you'll ever see' (Lilithia.net). Prepare for a night filled with laughter, surprises and a touch of the risqué. Don't be green with envy – grab your friends and secure your tickets now for this hilariously naughty night out! 'Rarely have I been in a situation when a review is hard to write because it is such perfection' ***** (GetTheChance.wales).

Assembly Hall • 6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Assembly Gala Launch

Assembly's Gala celebrates the opening of our 2026 programme of over 230 shows. This spectacular show highlights some of our biggest and best productions – a must-see for anyone that wants to get a flavour of what's to come at the world's largest arts festival. Book early – always a sell out!

Assembly Hall • 5 Aug 2026

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.

Assembly Hall • 6 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Ndlovu Youth Choir

The Ndlovu Youth Choir makes its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with a high-energy spectacle that blends African music, choreography and global hits into a vibrant, unforgettable experience. Hailing from rural Limpopo, South Africa, the choir has become an international phenomenon, captivating audiences with its distinctive sound and electrifying stage presence, and reaching global audiences as finalists on America's Got Talent. The programme features reimagined classics and powerful African repertoire, brought to life through precision, movement and dynamic staging. With sold-out performances in South Africa and abroad, this is a bold, joyful celebration of unity, culture and youth.

Assembly Hall • 6 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Lifelong

Kit has a job to do and people to take care of. Time is ticking and there's too much at stake to turn back. In a facility where powerful people have harnessed science to realise the impossible, and AI dictates a daily regimen for wellbeing, how will the residents react when their routine is disrupted by an outsider? What truly is the cost of living a long, protected life? Fringe First winners Lynda Radley and Pepperdine Scotland unite to present a new play, exploring a future where a select few live far longer than the many.

Assembly George Square Studios • 5 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026