Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, presents the Macarbaret: an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem, starring the not-so-good doctor and an all-sorts assortment of spooky performers! There'll be laughs and scares galore as anything goes in this madcap hour of madness! Join the undead plague Doctor, Dr. Bonk, his unseen ghostly narrator, and his sinister selection of spine-chilling acts! Every night the mad Doctor unveils 4 new all different performers. They'll make you laugh, cry, scream and laugh again, often all at once. Expect the unexpected, and come on in. The Doctor will see you now! Content Warning: The show will contain light elements of audience interaction, and there will likely be sights of fake blood, fake dismemberment, fake firearms, violence, nudity, and dark themes discussing death and murder

Crowd Picks the vibe. Requests at the booth for the first hour and then see where the music takes us.

Whether you're a full band wanting to try out some new tunes live or you have some drumsticks and want to find people to jam with, the gig room is yours every Wednesday night from 8pm untill 2:45am. House backline and spare instruments provided.

Play Twister until late at a Live-Mixed Techno DJ set every Friday in Edinburgh's underground vaults. Pull in & Pull a Muscle!

The Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they left off when they were rudely interrupted by a certain pandemic, they'll be touring the UK in September and October playing songs from her 2019 self-titled album, some choice Purson cuts and a selection of material from the upcoming second solo album.

Formed from the malfunction of a terrible musical labratory experiment. are you ready to rock n' roll? website www.dirtboxdisco.co.uk

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in a Haunted Pub, built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.  Experience a unique magic show drawing on the ghosts and undead nightmares that are said to haunt the room you sit in. A unique and original blend of mind reading, supernatural illusions, Ouija Boards, and ghosts stories by candle light, this show will skirt the edges of what is real and what is on the other side of the veil.

Philip Simon / PBH's Free Fringe Award-winning comedian Philip Simon presents a hilarious mix of jokes and spontaneous chat in the only show where the audience is in control. You suggest the topics, fate decides the order. His brilliant one-liners (I saw a squirrel with man boobs, though thinking about it they may have been chest nuts!) and interactions (hello!) will keep you entertained. Winner of the Pegasus Comedy Best Compere (2023) and Jewish Comedian of the Year (2015). Writer for Mock the Week and NewsJack. 'One of those comics who’s done well out of crowdwork videos' (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation

Dean Tsang / PBH's Free Fringe Following last year's show \*\*\*\*\* (Lancaster Guardian), Dean Tsang (Bay Fringe Critics Choice Award) returns for one last heartfelt, hilarious and fierce instalment of the Anxious Measurements trilogy. 26 measurements in, what could possibly remain? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Vinay Sagar / PBH's Free Fringe Vinay navigates his memory palace of absurd images to recite 10,000 Digits of Pi throughout the month. However, every time he makes a mistake, he must do a punishment decided by the audience! The digits and images are shown on a screen for the audience to follow along. The show was well received at Edinburgh 2024, where it was shortlisted for the Malcolm Hardee Comic Originality Award and earned four-star reviews from The Scotsman and Binge Fringe. 'This is the kind of show true Fringe-goers will talk about for years to come' \*\*\*\* (Scotsman). Audience participation, More information Before/during the show the audience has the option to write punishments for Vinay to do every time he makes a mistake. This is voluntary and the audience can choose to participate as much as they wish.

TV's Dave Bibby / PBH's Free Fringe Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Dave Bibby is trapped in his latest comedy show and needs to get Back to the Future! A hilarious hour of songs, sketches and multi award-winning stand-up. When this Bibby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious sh*t! 'Truly sums up the fun that a Fringe show should be' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com). ‘May just be the best one-man show I have ever seen’ \*\*\*\*\* (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). ‘Reminiscent of Harry Hill’ \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). As seen on BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Comedy Central, Prime, Britain’s Got Talent and yer mum. Audience participation

Heidi Regan / PBH's Free Fringe Some are calling Heidi Regan's fifth stand-up hour a beautiful discourse on love, loss, and facing your fears. Others are calling it a silly story about a minor trip to the hospital. None of these people have seen the show but they've nailed the vibe! As heard on Just a Minute, The Now Show and her BBC Radio 4 specials. Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award and So You Think You’re Funny. 'Made me laugh out loud and feel genuinely annoyed I hadn’t come up with the same idea' (Joe Lycett). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

Mariah Girouard / PBH's Free Fringe Mariah Girouard is not a Good Girl. She's delightfully mean and bringing you along for the ride. This is a show for anyone who has ever felt unlikable, the haters and the hated. Mariah is a champion of unlikable people everywhere, and she’s so bad you’ll love to hate her. If you’re looking for a scapegoat, for someone who will say everything you’ve always wanted to but couldn’t out of fear of being a bad person, this show is the rant that will heal you. Strong language/swearing

Get ready for a night of raw energy and killer riffs as Silvertone storms the stage at Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburghs most haunted (and loudest) venue.

In his third return to the Fringe, once again in the excellent Banshee Labyrinth Free Fringe venue, one of the circuit’s most personable comedians delves into the psyche of the middle-aged male and sets himself the simple task of guiding them into the world of self-help. Having 100%, completely recovered from his own breakdown, Phil will advise, counsel and mentor his audience through their own crises - exonerating guilt, regrets, and all the things that we hold on to in life. Delivered in his warm and amiable tongue-in-cheek way, which has so far helped him to pack out every single show he has performed at the Fringe to the literal rafters, this is an hour for anyone who has ever found themselves ‘broken’. Having arrived late into the comedy world in his late 30’s and finding himself as a relative newcomer at the same age as his peers who have long been in the game, Phil’s highly personal material and highly likeable persona have seen him gain award nominations, sell-out Fringe runs, reach finals in comedy competitions and write for and appear on BBC Radio 4. His Tik Tok viewers are also in the millions.

Will Rowland / PBH's Free Fringe From the New Comedian of the Year finalist and co-creator of Crizards – \*\*\*\*\* (Guardian) – comes a charming new hour that weaves together stories of the sudden sparks of joy that illuminate the dark corners of existence. Co-host of A Bisexual and a Boyfriend podcast with Ania Magliano. As seen on BBC Three and Dave. Praise for Crizards: \*\*\*\* (Telegraph). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). \*\*\*\* (List). \*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Focus.com). \*\*\*\* (Skinny). \*\*\*\* (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayWorld.com). \*\*\*\*\* (TheReviewsHub.com). \*\*\*\*\* (EdFringeReview.com). \*\*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Double the Bet / PBH's Free Fringe Adrian is an Argentinean comedian based in New York and Oslo. Last year Adrian toured South America. From the roadblocks in Bolivia, through the place where El Che was captured, a social protest in Machu Pichu and the spectacular Galapagos Islands, to the streets of Comuna 13 in Medellin, this is an epic road trip through 500 years of Latin American history. Adrian is also a lawyer, activist and holds a Masters in Human Rights from the University of Oslo. Back at the Fringe after a packed first run! None

Markus Birdman and Malinda Mukuma / PBH's Free Fringe 'I did a tour of NZ with Markus Birdman, who wiped the floor with me every night. He was fantastic' (James Acaster). 'I bloody love Malinda Mukuma. She’s hilarious' (Jen Brister). Expect more fresh, hilarious comedy from these two superb comics. There will be bits where they're doing stand-up solo (actually Markus mostly sits, as he’s fairly blind), some together, where they are very rude about each other and some bits where Malinda is singing like a diva and Markus is interrupting like a teenager. Strong language/swearing

Double the Bet / PBH's Free Fringe Adrian is an Argentinean comedian based in New York and Oslo. Did You Say Humor or Tumor? is a stand-up comedy show about life decisions, parenthood, facing your fears, chasing your dreams and why free public health care is more important in a national budget than invading Greenland. Adrian is a lawyer, activist and holds a master's in human rights from the University of Oslo. None

Danny Ward / PBH's Free Fringe Before he was an Edinburgh Comedy Award recipient Danny Ward worked on hit Hollywood film The Holiday. Come and hear all the behind-the-scenes gossip from (almost) everyone's favourite Christmas movie. Mark Simmons tour support and co-host of the hugely popular Jokes podcast. 'Delightfully clever punchlines' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Slick, quick and packed with funny material' \*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). None

Evaldas Karosas and Katie Green / PBH's Free Fringe Ever wonder what's really going on in guys' heads? Comics Evaldas Karosas and Katie Green team up to unpack the truth about modern dating, relationships, and how men and women drive each other crazy. Together, they masterfully break down what we think we know about each other. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Stamptown and Holohan Produces / PBH's Free Fringe Uh oh! Steffen Hånes returns as The Master, with his loyal servant Gregory Lass as Gregor, to conduct The Ritual. The Master will terrify you in extravagant yet charming ways. Gregor lives to serve his master's will while Emilie guards the gate. You are invited to revel in the company of vampires. Do you dare? All creatures of the night are welcome. Winner: Best Comedy, The Spookies 2024. Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Best Variety Show nominee. 'A growing "cult" following' \*\*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, More information Gregor cannot stay beyond 10/08/2025: after that, prepare to face The Master alone…

Stolen Table Collective / PBH's Free Fringe Very needy loser and critically acclaimed comedian Sam Dodgshon desperately tries to please you in this anarchic, interactive late-night show. With the help of an endless, sprawling flowchart you (the audience) choose the performer you want, control his actions and make him dance for your amusement. Whatever the show you want to see is, that’s the show this is going to be. If you don’t enjoy it, please remember that you chose it. Past praise for Sam: 'Body-shaking laughter’ (Scotsman). \*\*\*\*\* (Entertainment-Now.com). ‘One to watch’ (TheComedyNerd.com). Audience participation, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe Hilarious magic with a supernatural theme from a Fringe legend. \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). \*\*\*\*\* (TheSphinx.co.uk). \*\*\*\*\* (Suitcase Monkey, YouTube). \*\*\*\* (FringeGuru.com). 'Alnwick has reached a point in his career where he could coast on the formidable skill set that earned him his reputation and probably still cause daily stampedes for a spot in his shows. Instead, he has chosen to innovate, pushing his own boundaries and the boundaries of magic as a genre... Incredible… Daily queues down the street' \*\*\*\*\* (WorldMagicReview.com). None

Strange Little Stories / PBH’s Free Fringe In the world’s darkest hour, will a hero rise to save us? Will you? Take a seat and strap in loser, you’re about to choose your own path through the apocalypse. You'll gather your party of unlucky characters from myths and legends. You'll make meaningful choices. You're gonna save the world… or die trying. Join author and spoken word artist James Webster as they bring this interactive, mythology-inspired modern story to life with soaring lyricism and spiky humour. ‘A delicious, delirious, anarchic blend of Eddie Izzard, Guillermo del Toro, and your favourite uncle’ (DailyInfo.co.uk). Audience participation, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing

Theodora van der Beek / PBH's Free Fringe Meet Martin, the creep lurking in the shadows. Familiar yet alien, "harmless" but predatory, comical but unsettling – he refuses to avert his gaze or listen to what you want. His fingers are all thumbs and he eats processed meat out of the packet, endlessly. Drawing on the retro aesthetic of an era he should have been confined to, we travel through a modern world of cursed images, AI porn and dick pics to playfully explore the grey area in which he flourishes. Because Martin exists in all areas and walks of life, and he isn’t going away. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature

Nottinghams finest luchador trio Los Fatso Libres bring their energetic brand of punk rock to Edinburgh for the first time, going up against Oldham veteran legends The Crash Mats with their catchy Northern brand of ska/ punk. Local upstarts The Overbites and Fifer heroes The Bucky Bombs will be looking to step up to the ring with their own unique smash and grab styles. Its going to go off!

Darkness & Light: Ghost Stories by Adam Z. Robinson Come face-to-face with terror… One lamp-lit storyteller, two ghostly tales and nothing else but the infinite horrors of the surrounding darkness. To celebrate a decade of making ghost story theatre, The Book of Darkness & Light present two of their most terrifying tales from the past ten years in this intimate and spellbinding solo show. In The Bonehouse, historian Archie Witt takes a research trip to investigate the fabled roundhouse lock-up in Abbot’s Knock, a village marred by witch trials, a wicked 17th-century magistrate and an ancient evil that may haunt the place still. In A Horror in Porcelain, eccentric millionaire Delaney acquires a notorious antique doll for his collection… only to stumble upon a haunting history that will catch up with him in the most horrifying way imaginable. Brought to life by master of the macabre Adam Z. Robinson, Darkness & Light is a uniquely enthralling show that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout… and haunt you long after the final words are spoken. Join us, if you dare, for this spine-chilling storytelling experience. “…pure spine-chilling escapism brimming with edge-of-your-seat tension.” — The Indiependent on Haunted ★★★★★ “A must-see production.” — Northern Soul on Shivers “Robinson’s delivery is captivating… he is an exceptional storyteller.” – Our Theatre Voice

Caitriona Dowden / PBH's Free Fringe Caitriona spends most of her time worrying about the future and studying our medieval past. Can she learn to live in the moment? Following her double award-nominated debut, she returns to the Fringe with a feel-good show about apocalyptic dread (and the 1518 dancing plague). Chortle Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2025. ‘A unique voice in UK comedy... a highly promising, distinct talent’ (Scotsman). ‘Blissfully esoteric’ (Fest). 'Medieval nuns get more mentions than you'll find in an average episode of Live at the Apollo' (Chortle.co.uk). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective / PBH's Free Fringe January 15th, 1947 – the mutilated body of a young woman was found in an abandoned lot. It became one of the most famous unsolved cases in true crime history. The Black Dahlia has never been able to tell her story, that is, until tonight. Part chilling mystery, part experimental cabaret, The Dahlia Files takes audiences on a ride through one of the most famous unsolved cases in true crime history, and asks us to question who's complicit and more importantly... whodunnit. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Clowning and comedy from Phil O'Shea 'utter delicious nonsense' Fest and Eleanor Morton 'belly laugh funny' The Metro. This event takes place in the cinema room. Doors open at 7.30pm. Show starts 8pm.

Join Comic-Con Host Des O’Gorman, and spooky magician Ash Pryce as they welcome you onto their team and take you through the process of becoming a paranormal eliminator. See the equipment for busting ghosts, and learn the basics of catching them. You will then conduct a series of spooky, supernatural tests of ESP and occult magic! This is a Fringe preview and you can chose the price to pay.

LOUD WOMEN present an evening of fem-powered bands from near and far: BLONDE SECRET - the finest punk rock pop grunge band in Edinbra I, DORIS - hormonal London kitchenpunks on tour PRETTY CRIME - badass DIY grungy dream punks SHAMBOL!CA - favourite local post-punk alt-rockers SORRY DARLING - floral indiekids from NYC Presented by LOUD WOMEN. This is an 18+ event