Love Thy Neighbour presents Nic Cage Against The Machine. This is an 18+ event

Lime Garden are a four-piece band jumping over genre boundaries to create a sound that is uplifting yet somehow laid-back. They achieve this neat trick by harnessing catchy melodies and earworm hooks into an almost nonchalant net of lo-fi sounds, which is then sprinkled with a dry-wit to bring their world to life. It's a world of late-night conversations and observations that strike a chord. Lime Garden are signed to So Young Records. This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required)

Abbie Edwards Nothing consumes your life more than having a crush: making playlists, analysing looks, replaying conversations and – best of all – you never have to actually do anything about it. You can yearn forever... unless you leave it for too long and accidentally set them up with someone else. Abbie Edwards (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) takes you through her first love and how she almost ruined everything. 'Original and compelling' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Considerable style' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). BBC New Comedy Award nominee. Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year runner-up. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Kurt Sterling Top comedians act out your most embarrassing confessions live on stage – and the biggest oops wins a prize! Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling (25+ million views online) and featuring a rotating cast of top improvisers, this interactive comedy extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their biggest oops anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie or a travel blunder – and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on stage. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Infinite Monkey Theater Company Oops! We Lost a Nuke is a comedic play set in the 1950s, featuring four characters performed – sometimes simultaneously – by two actors. When an unassuming pacifist abuses his position within the US government in order to hide a nuclear warhead, it becomes clear that his affair with his secretary and his wife's affair with her doctor are the least of their worries. As the government closes in, secrets come to light. Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Ghosts Are Everywhere An invitation to a proper Victorian seance in an appropriately eerie attic. Comedians Carly Anna Billings (The Second City Toronto) and Cecilia O'Grady will take you back in time as the Wolf Sisters, two founders of American Spiritualism, on the road, sharing their gifts of spirit and sisterhood when everything goes awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these 'hilarious hosts' (Common Ground Arts, Edmonton) is sure to deliver you a spine-tinglingly silly spirit-filled story. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting Age category: 16+

Gerry Carroll An Ordinary Man. A Hero of the Land of the Young. A solo show written and performed by Gerry Carroll (age 73.) Long ago, the warrior-poet Oisín rode off with the golden-haired Niamh to the Land of the Young. Three years later he returned... and became old instantly. Gerry discovers clown and comedy, and explores what it's like when you get old slowly. He mixes the legend of Oisín with his own life story – and song, dance, clowning, shot glasses and buckets of laughter. Book now – seats are going faster than Oisín's youth! None Age category: 12+

Jennifer Jane If you love true stories that are hilarious, heartfelt and a little bizarre, this is the show for you. Happy Tea is a one-hour real-life story of love, chaos and impossible choices, told through wildly honest stand-up storytelling. With an electric bear, lots of tea and unexpected turns, this story blends big laughs with real emotion as it shows how dark humour and resilience can carry you through the unthinkable. Unpredictable, provocative and ultimately uplifting. Directed by Stuart Laws. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information Medical and injury descriptions Age category: 16+

Irene Woo Until recently, Irene Woo embodied the 'Golden Child'. As a Senior Software Engineer at Google, she had it all: the six-figure salary, the impressive job title and the unconditional approval of her immigrant parents. But when she turned 28, she quit her job to tell jokes in damp basements. With the unrelenting standards of a Type-A Asian oldest daughter and the messy reality of a human being, Irene explores the golden handcuffs of the tech world, the cultural whiplash of being a French-Chinese woman in America and the baffling logic of modern relationships. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Scarlet Productions She's Chinese. She's Canadian. She's confused. Scarlet turns immigration into a laugh-packed hour of stand-up and storytelling in her solo show, Citizen Chen. She skewers border control, bureaucracy and the absurd things we do to fit in – with warm charm and razor-sharp observations. Expect cultural whiplash, language mishaps and laugh-out-loud recognition. No small talk. Just punchlines and heart. None Age category: 14+

Kurt Sterling 1 Big Aussie Showcase is a fast-paced hour of power hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling (25+ million views online). A Fringe tasting platter with Aussie flair, the show features a rotating lineup of the best stand-up and variety acts from across the festival, all anchored by Sterling's sharp, offbeat and quietly unhinged comedy. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

The Strange Doors are widely regarded as the UK's most authentic tribute to The Doors, recreating the sound, look and intensity of one of the most influential bands in rock history. Formed in 2010, the band have built a reputation for delivering faithful, note for note performances that capture the atmosphere and power of a live Doors concert. They have performed across the UK, including a headline slot at Festwich, toured France as part of celebrations marking what would have been Jim Morrison's seventieth birthday, and have even shared the stage with Jerry Scheff, bassist on the classic album L.A. Woman The Strange Doors Biog Expect all the classics including Light My Fire, Riders On The Storm, L.A. Woman and Break On Through, performed with the raw edge and musical detail that defined the original band. With crisp organ tones, driving rhythms, blues soaked guitar and a commanding frontman channeling the spirit of Jim Morrison, this is as close as you will get to experiencing The Doors live. The ceremony is about to begin.

On the 25th July we will be returning to La Belle Angele, right after the man himself, Luke Combs, takes over Murrayfield.. that sure sounds like my kinda Saturday night..

Dan Kelly Dan has been a data collector for 10 years. You know when they say how much it costs to live somewhere? He's the guy who finds out. He travels round the world and walks around supermarkets recording the prices of apples / cheese / you name it into his Dictaphone. He's been to pretty much every supermarket, in every country, in the world. This is the story of how. From the man who brought you How I Came Third in the North Korean Marathon. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

James Mileham 45 mins of stand-up from the reigning Roast Battle UK Champion. 'Incisive and prolific joke writer. He has made me howl with laughter' (Eshaan Akbar). If you like your jokes short, sharp with sprinkle of spice from one of the rising stars of the UK comedy scene, then this show is for you. If you are looking for a show with a deep message or a sad reflective moment, you will not find it here. All I have are jokes. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

In the Midst Productions A Queer, African and Indigenous American trio (HBO, Don't Tell, Amazon Prime, New York Times – Critic's Pick, Time Out), unite for a cross-cultural comedy hour dissecting identity, politics, and why Americans might, in fact, be the worst. Smart, sharp, and occasionally unhinged, these comics deliver a Venn diagram of perspectives, overlapping in their desperate pursuit of something better: possibly love, definitely a visa. Featuring modern social satire and a marriage raffle of dubious legality. Free. Irreverent. Potentially inadmissible in court. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Ali Woods After four sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows, join award-winning stand-up comedian and online viral sensation Ali Woods as he works on new material! As seen on Comedy Central and Stand-Up Sketch Show. Coming hot off the back of his first worldwide tour, Ali is working on a new stand-up comedy show rumoured to be even more worldwidey. 'A perfect show' \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). 'This is Ali Woods' world, and we are simply living in it' \*\*\*\*\* (LondonTheatre1.com). \*\*\*\*\* (Everything-Theatre.co.uk ). \*\*\*\*\* (@POWShowbiz). \*\*\*\*\* (@gig.gossip). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Hike Chahinian / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions A gay Armenian-American Girl Dad, setting out to be the perfect Black Girl Magic-celebrating papa, stumbles through the humbling and hilarious fumbles of first-time fatherhood: from shopping for girls' swimsuits to catching his own bigotry. Haig "Hike" Chahinian, grandson of Armenian genocide survivors, was expected to marry a girl from his tribe. Instead, he met his dream man and adopted a bouncing biracial baby. Inspired by his viral essays in The New York Times, this intimate, messy, richly relatable story unpacks what we inherit, what we pass down, and the inherent conflict in striving to be good. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Mild adult content. Age category: 12+

Maddie Silverstein Meet America's top infomercial actress, Gwyneth Paltrow's personal almond counter, and an arsonist of chain restaurants. Maddie Silverstein's debut solo show explores the surreal pressure to be thin and breaks down diet culture with ease. 'Maddie is a fearless performer with the rare ability to make the absurdity of diet culture both hilarious and deeply uncomfortable' (Amanda Richards, author, Fat Hell). Audience participation Age category: 12+

Most Curious Productions Madame Isolde, a medium from 1936, returns from the astral plane with ghost stories, original songs and one classic cover. Drawing on haunted theatres, Brighton legends and restless spirits, she resurrects tales that refuse to stay buried and turns them into music that is eerie, ridiculous and unexpectedly moving. This darkly comic cabaret blends folklore, theatrical storytelling and sharp seaside wit. Expect atmosphere without jump scares, glamour without gloom and a night of musical mischief that proves even ghosts enjoy a good tune. Come curious. Leave lightly spooked and thoroughly entertained. None Age category: 16+

Incidental Films LLC The Brush tells the story of how I tried to keep up with a pack of feral British comedians at Russell Howard's 2019 Las Vegas bachelor party (you call it a 'stag do'), nearly died in the process and had an existential crisis that led me to question the meaning of life, emojis, regret, failure, proper urinal protocol and the exquisite sadism that is the American healthcare system. Part confession, part apology, part love letter to life, The Brush is a bittersweet, darkly humorous reflection on friendship, middle-aged ennui and the quantum nature of the universe. Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Big Weasel Lil Weasel Face vs Face: podcast meets cartoons meets Q&A. Hear from noted performers about their takes on life, with animations from other famous actors and comics in the form of cartoon sketches. With voices from Miles Jupp (WILTY) Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels), Miles Luna (RWBY, Red Vs. Blue), and some of the funniest UK people around. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

The Party's Dead Productions Farce, Scrutiny and the Commentariat – join the debate. It will not be televised again. Chorley witnesses its most important by-election at a turbulent time in the UK's political landscape. After the resignation of Labour MP Carl Ritter, four candidates are going head to head for the seat. Ritter's resignation leaves Labour with 325 seats. Should Labour's Steve Ollenshaw fail to win, then Labour will lose its majority. Four candidates. Three parties. One independent. Sadly, we won't be joined by the Conservative and Unionists in this debate, because the party's dead. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Astro Domino In the Spring of 1966, Marvel Comics were on a roll. Every series they produced was a hit. The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The X-Men, you name it. But above them all, their best seller was The Amazing Spider-Man, the co-creation of writer Stan "The Man" Lee, and artist "Sturdy" Steve Ditko. So what happens when Steve shows up at Stan's office to quit the company for good? Well, Stan decides to lock the pair inside and learn the real reason why Ditko wants out. Face front, True Believers – this one's gonna be spectacular! Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

James O'Donoghue James O'Donoghue is unlikely to cause issues for pensioners. James O'Donoghue is liked by all of their friends. James O'Donoghue Is Normal is a stand-up comedy show about WWII Soviet tank warfare, eight-year-old street hecklers and a very personal vendetta against Mickey Mouse. It is about failing spectacularly to be a Normal Human Being, while wearing a sequinned ballgown and six-inch heels. Defiantly weird and wickedly funny, enjoy a ramble through the wet pulsating brain of one of the most unique rising stars of the UK comedy circuit. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Sarah Conrad This hour of comedy will be a bold, laugh-forward work in progress from American comic Sarah Conrad, based in the UK, and friends. Sarah is known for sharp observational stand-up, dark humour, and brutally honest storytelling. Surprise guests at each show. Jokes and treats will be served. Surprise guest comedians every evening. Jokes and cheese will be served. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Joanne Green This is a one-person stand-up comedy show about my mother who died recently. She was hilarious, beautiful, brilliant and brutal. I loved my mom but we never got along. We never really liked each other. I wrote this show to find the the places where my mom had loved me but I refused to notice. I wrote this show to celebrate my mom's fabulous sense of style, her humour and intelligence and, despite her own demons, her deep desire to have her kids be substantial and happy people. None

Athanasia Kontou Everyone goes through heartbreak in their 20s but what if you need surgery to fix it? Athanasia was enjoying life, partying with her friends and dating casually to avoid heartache, when she found out she already had two holes in her heart. In this one-woman show, award-winning musician / comedian Athanasia Kontou tells the story of a life-changing heart surgery. Songs about being in pain, jokes about anxiety, and stories from her diary entries coalesce into an authentic, witty and hilarious musical comedy hour about finding strength and resilience in vulnerability. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+

A comedy variety show in search of a roommate! Celia and Mavis (Diana Aydin and Mikayla Sherfy) are two zany old NYC broads, who secretly live in an Edinburgh attic and maybe killed their husband. Now they're on the search for a third roommate. Watch as they interview comedians and audience members for the coveted spot, with comedy bits, roommate drama and old lady shenanigans thrown in between. Who will be crowned Celia and Mavis's third roommate? You cast the deciding vote in this hilariously interactive sketch, improv and character show! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Jay Servedio On the Watchlist with Jay Servedio is a brand-new live late-night comedy series that blends biting satire with investigative curiosity. Rooted in its own chaotic, absurdist voice, On the Watchlist dives headfirst into the week's headlines, media manipulation and political theatre. Each show features Jay's incisive monologue, live sketches, field segments and character interviews with comedians portraying public figures: plus conversations with real journalists, writers and cultural critics. Smart, silly and unapologetically weird, On the Watchlist is equal parts comedy show, social autopsy and media exorcism. Join us for our exploration into the Age of Misinformation. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing

Liv Rocklin An OCD, ADHD, gluten-free, Gen-Z, musical comedy! Through stand-up, storytelling and original music, Liv Rocklin chronicles a morbidly overachieving Gen-Zer's showdown with control when studying abroad goes wrong. À la Rachel Bloom and Bo Burnham, Rocklin explores her Paris obsession and fraying brain through seven songs, six languages and five undiagnosed conditions (she's got Bingo!). Listed Best of Orlando Fringe, Liv uses guitar, piano, baguettes and self-deprecation to explore loneliness and growing up in a world burning down. Is she Taylor Swift, Lizzie McGuire, Princess Diana, or just poorly adjusted? Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

The Department of Jonathan In this, his brand new show 'Stay at Home Son', Londoner (oh shut up) Jonathan dives into the world of messed-up-millennials and manifesting adoption into the Beckhams now there's a spare seat at the table (Love heart hands Brooklyn x). Nominated for no awards and never a sold-out show – Jonathan is fresh meat. This is a chance to see him before he hits the big time so don't miss out. *Not written by ChatGPT. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Benji Waterhouse NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian and best-selling author Dr Benji road-tests material for his second book as he wonders: what is the secret to happiness? Expect stand-up, book readings and an audience Q&A (your best chance to speak to an NHS psychiatrist without the 12-month wait). 'Funny without turning patients into punchlines' \*\*\*\*\* (Telegraph). 'Humane, hilarious and eye-opening' (Guardian). 'The Adam Kay of mental healthcare' (Times). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information May contain mental health themes including suicide and schizophrenia Age category: 16+

Bob Augustine Bob Augustine aka Folk-IndieBob is a singer songwriter based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, US. He writes songs in a folk and folk-indie style with poetic lyrics and acoustic guitar accompaniment. He has been featured at arts festivals, concerts, galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and poetry readings and has received much positive feedback as people enjoy his insightful writing, soulful voice and original sound. None

Rat Candy is the world's most perfect comedy variety show. Brooklyn-based comedians, Anya Ptacek and Bekah Hess perform standup, sketch, digital shorts, musical comedy, and OCCASIONALLY tap dancing each night alongside some of their funniest pals. If you love Broad City, Girls, or PEN15, you will adore this show. Anya and Bekah's endlessly endearing friendship guides this show with sickening sweetness. Here's the thing about Rat Candy... It's GTG (good time guaranteed). None Age category: 16+

Palmer Productions A Little Bit Gay is an outlandish, outrageous and out and out true, stand-up special about growing up a gay Mormon, touring with the Chippendales, an unexpected turn in soft porn and being a superhero in The Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Series. All with the mantra of life is a musical! Beyond mimicry, Alan Palmer's (A Little Bit Gay) is both reverent and irreverent. A loving and hysterical tribute to the fans of stage and screen, it's a must for all lovers of the entertainment community! Strong language/swearing

A Dave Vaughan and Liam McGough Production Dave and Liam are thicker than your average chancers: men of misplaced confidence with the audacity of blokes who've never let a GCSE get in their way. Join these lovable halfwits from London and Newcastle as they aim high, miss low and celebrate a life of glorious mediocrity. From the bottom of the class to the back of the bus, their pursuit of crappiness is relentless, unapologetic and dangerously enthusiastic. Expect big egos, questionable judgement and a masterclass in regrets, debts, detentions and delusions. None Age category: 16+

Theatre Caddis Jane Eyre Convention. At the world's first ever Jane Eyre Convention, slightly neurotic aficionados gather to reenact their favourite novel. They squabble and fight over the best bits, correct interpretation etc. Real emotions are experienced as they follow Jane on her journey, including running wailing across the moors. They also attempt to rescue shackled Bertha in the attic. Finally they gain new insights and generally feel better. Show contains unrealistic violence, bonnets and minimal raunch. It may be mildly therapeutic and audience participation is optional. Double Fringe First winners. Audience participation Age category: 12+

Rea and McVea Two very different comedians take on the Fringe in McVea and Rea Go Away. Sam McVea; autistic, with unashamed confidence and unpredictable energy. Will Rea; neurotic and overthinking, telling honest stories that might either entertain or make you cringe. With a clear generation gap and contrasting styles, this fast-paced split bill mixes chaos, honesty and changing forfeits into a show full of surprises. Audience participation

The Three Stools Welcome to Stools Studios, you are invited on a VIP tour through our TV channels. Wow aren't you lucky! We've got channels for everyone. 'Monday Kitchen Mornings' for the foodies, 'Mike's Magic' for the horny ones and 'Island of Love' for the romantics. The list goes on! Strap in and strap on as The Three Stools take you on a journey of silliness, satire and general stooliness. Audience participation, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

Maya Shoham Maya is going through something. It's something to do with feeling... this thing of... ummm... like... maybe not even... you know... Actually, she can't find the words to articulate what it is. So Maya does what any normal person would do: she invites an audience to help her invent new words. Word invention is an art form that requires an audience. Conveniently enough, so is theatre. The play twists and turns as Maya the playwright gets in the way of Maya the performer (and vice versa), on this increasingly chaotic journey of trying to articulate herself. Audience participation Age category: 12+

Jill Weiner Jill Weiner's Soup Freak is darkly funny, silly, smart and sharp hour of stand-up comedy. With topics ranging from Peloton to gas huffing, dating a guy in a van to suicide by sea, Jill expresses her perspective on the human condition while sharing her own insecurities, memories and, of course, favourite soups, stews and stocks. From top to bottom, better said, soup to nuts, her show maintains a high energy level akin to a slumber party at 2am. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Everything Mastiff do is in the name of intensity. Since forming amid the misery of Kingston-upon-Hull in 2013, the five-piece have crashed extreme metal, sludge and hardcore together to create the most brutal sonic onslaughts possible. Joining them for this gig at Legends, Edinburgh are Iron Altar, Razor Sharp Death Blizzard and Primitive Vices

The Bordello returns after a long break with all your favourite 80's and beyond classic rock tunes.

"?? NEW VIBES, SAME ?? ENERGY! Say hello to our fresh new faces and give it up for the ones you already know and love ???? Our salsa & bachata fam just got even bigger — and spicier ????? Ready to dance with the dream team? Let’s make this season unforgettable!"

Rockeoke!! Abba to ZZ-Top, yes Mark really has it all. So come on down and sing us a track or two, we promise not to put the ear defenders on . . . unless you are really bad.

Edinburgh Legends Headset returns to Mash House this May with more of the very best. Expect proper club & rave gear all night - 140, UKG, Jersey Club, Hybrid Techno, Breaks, whatever.

AGMP Concerts presents Flamin' groovies 'Shake Some Action' 50th anniversary tour. "The Flamin' Groovies may be the greatest rock and roll band to ever come out of San Francisco." Rolling Stone Magazine Flamin' Groovies announce a handful of dates this autumn to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic Power Pop song (and album) 'Shake Some Action'. Originally formed in San Francisco by Cyril Jordan and Roy Loney in 1965, Flamin' Groovies released their first three seminal albums 'Supersnazz', 'Flamingo', and 'Teenage Head' before Roy Loney left the group in 1971. Chris Wilson replaced Loney and the band went on release their now classic albums betweern 1976-1979 - 'Shake Some Action', 'Flamin' Groovies Now' and 'Jumpin' In The Night'. In 1976, Flamin' Groovies headlined the Roundhouse in London with support from Ramones and The Stranglers. This legendary concert has been cited as one of the influences behind the punk rock scene. The 'Teenage Head' album is listed in the 2006 book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Presented by AGMP. This is an 18+ event

Martha will be doing a handful of shows to mark ten years since ‘Blisters in the Pit of my Heart’ came out, performing the album in full, plus a load of other songs too. They haven’t played Edinburgh in ages so this will be really special. To make things even better, The Just Joans (duo) will be supporting.

Francis of Delirium is a Luxembourg-based indie rock duo formed by Canadian-born singer-songwriter Jana Bahrich and drummer/producer Chris Hewett.

Acid Box Promotions & Stay Sick team up to bring the legendary Flamin' Groovies! Flamin' Groovies The Flamin' Groovies story goes all the way back to 1965 when the band began as the Chosen Few in their hometown of San Francisco, California. After a name change and a self-released 10-inch album called Sneakers, which sold amazingly well, the band caught the attention of Columbia who sent them into the studio with a big budget to record their first real album, Supersnazz, on the Epic label. Their next two albums were on Kama Sutra (home of their heroes, The Lovin' Spoonful): Flamingo, and the revered classic Teenage Head. Lead singer Roy Loney left the band right after that and lead guitarist Cyril Jordan moved the group to England with Chris Wilson (formerly of Loose Gravel) taking over as front man. They continued their style of straight ahead guitar driven rock 'n' roll but this time with a more 60s rather than 50s influence. A few singles on United Artists, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales with Dave Edmunds producing, followed in the early 70s. In 1976 they signed to Sire Records, who released three true gems of power pop: Shake Some Action, Flamin' Groovies Now, and Jumpin' In The Night. Another lineup change ensued, with Wilson moving to England and joining the Barracudas. The Groovies continued on through the 80s and into the early 90s touring Australia and Europe, putting out a fine but overlooked album called Rock Juice and then finally calling it quits. Jordan formed a new band called Magic Christian. The band reunited in 2013, and toured and recorded for the past six years, they've played throughout the USA, including multiple tours of the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest, a dozen shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, several highly successful tours of Europe, and repeated visits to Japan. In 2016, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, and in 2017, they released a new album of all original material, Fantastic Plastic, which ranks amongst their finest. + special guests

Emerging from the cultural tapestry of Malmö, Sweden, Koala Bar is an indie music collective that intricately weaves candid lyricism with lush, atmospheric soundscapes. Their compositions delve into the multifaceted human experiencenavigating the ebbs and flows of love, yearning, self-reflection, and the nuanced spectrum in between. Each note and syllable is meticulously crafted to forge a profound connection, inviting listeners into a realm where vulnerability and authenticity resonate deeply. Their live shows extend this emotional landscape into a full sensory experience, with visuals, lights, and atmospheres that seamlessly adapt to any space they inhabit. They incorporate samples from political speeches and other evocative sources, adding layers of depth and context to their music. This thoughtful fusion of sound and imagery creates an immersive environment that lingers long after the final note, leaving audiences with a rich, multidimensional impression of who they are and what they stand for.

The band was born when guitarist George landed on his brother Johnny’s sofa in Colchester after abandoning a job in a Midlands petrol station for the dazzling lights of Essex. They didn’t have a plan. But they had guitars. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, Pet Needs began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and heading down the river on an inflatable kayak.

Faetooth is a “fairy doom" trio originating from Los Angeles. The group is composed of Ari May as guitarist and vocalist, Jenna Garcia as bassist and vocalist, and Rah Kanan on drums. Formed in 2019, the group sought to navigate personal vulnerability and musical experimentation by delving deep into the nature of self, the beauty inherent in the natural world, and the captivating mysteries that surround us. Drawing inspiration from doom metal, black metal, shoegaze, and sludge, the term "fairy-doom" aptly characterizes their distinctive fusion of sounds. Presented by The Beauty Witch. This is an 14+ event

Edinburgh were back for Slopen 003, 19th of June, whos ready? We are buzzing to announce DROS as our headline with stacked support! This is set to be a mega night at The Mash House, with brand-new visuals in the works 10pm-3am

MDs Comedy Revue MDs Comedy Revue. The UK's oldest medical school revue presents an original narrative piece: the story of Dave, told via autopsy! Guided by a medical school professor, the audience follow medical students as they discover Dave's medical history and explore how his life shaped it. Throughout the 45-minute show, you'll confront the assumptions healthcare workers make about patients, uncover the intimate details of his past and meet the people who played a part in his story – all without ever meeting Dave himself. Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Do not fear – your hunky sketch comedy lifeguards are back! Winners of Student Sketch Off 2026, The Leeds Tealights return with an hour of life-saving, raucous sketch comedy. Fresh from critically acclaimed performances in Leeds, Durham and Cambridge, these veteran performers can swim, sexy slow-mo run and, most importantly, do comedy. Slip on your Speedos and slap on your SPF, we're hitting the beach! Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Double Edge Drama A fast-paced and surreal new character comedy being admitted to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2026. We'll be bringing 45 minutes of medical mess-ups, misdiagnoses and malpractice from two pairs of totally untrained eyes. Dr Norwin Good has had a long and respected career as a podiatrist, but a misplaced foot threatens to blemish his record forever. Will he be able to prove his medical might and overcome this challenge? Guaranteed to provide laughter with 100% efficacy! Prognosis sounds grim? We recommend getting a second opinion. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Meghan Bean The most iconic 30-year-old virgin to rise since... (Chris? Was it?) Confessions of a biblically accurate Victoria's Secret angel. The most popular Meghan, former Duchess of Success, loses her title and gains her voice. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Peggy Pollard and Daisy Day GANNET/ 'gæ-net: 1) Noun: strange looking seabird. 2) Slang: greedy person. 3) A dark comedy about a bird climbing the corporate ladder, created by two unemployable fools Peggy Pollard and Daisy Day. Created by Soho Labs alumni Peggy Pollard and Daisy Day, Gannet introduces you to over 15 satirical characters in a 'witty, thought-provoking and frenzied fifty minutes of fun' (Young-Perspective.net). 'Superb comedic integrity' (Audience review). 'I laughed all the way through and they terrified my boyfriend. Best night ever!' (Audience review). Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Playgod Productions Tilly, Tommy and Katie just made £200,017.05 selling Chinese ciggies on eBay – and now need somewhere to launder their dirty, filthy, sexy, incel money. But Tilly needs to pay legal fees! Tommy wants to see a lion in the wild and shoot it with a gun! Katie needs a new, new set of tits! The only thing that stands in our way is 2 weeks of tax free, unregulated, unmitigated laughs. So come see what will be remembered as the most profitable stand-up comedy mixed bill free show of all time – free! None Age category: 16+

Dylan Murphy The show is called Happy and it is a one-man show about an actor (Dylan J Murphy) auditioning for the role of Happy Loman in an upcoming production of Death of a Salesman. After the audition goes poorly, he attempts to convince the casting director (the audience) that he's right for the part. Connecting personal stories and relationships with Miller's tragic characters, Dylan forces the audience to question whether he's right for the role, whether it really matters and whether or not he can truly be... happy. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Six People Away Just Fall Over is one of six plays in a dark comedy anthology by Six People Away Theatre Company. Inspired by the idea of six degrees of separation, each story reveals how lives unexpectedly intertwine, showing how one person can alter another's path. This play follows the Sinclairs, an aristocratic Surrey family reunited after ten years as Sarah, in a coma since a mysterious fall, faces the end of her life support on her 28th birthday. Confined together, tensions erupt, secrets surface and loyalties fracture. When Sarah's childhood friend arrives, the truth begins to unravel. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Alicia Queen Meet Blip Blarp, galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster. She lands on Earth with one goal: conquer the planet and produce 1,000 offspring. There's just one problem, dating humans. Thrown into modern romance chaos: thirst traps, mixed signals and situationships, Blip learns that seduction is harder than invasion. Planetary domination? Easy. Getting a text back? Impossible. Blending sharp comedy, burlesque flair and sci-fi absurdity, this bold spectacle skewers swipe culture and the universal ache to be chosen. Sexy, brainy and delightfully unhinged, it's proof that whether you have tentacles or Tinder, longing is universal. Scenes of a sexual nature, More information Fog machine used during show

Andy MacLeod A failed rockstar stumbles into band management to live the dream vicariously. From 90s London to the present day, through changing music scenes and a new digital landscape, this funny, bittersweet tale explores ambition, identity and knowing when to stop... or not. Adapted from his new book Soho Days, Camden Nights, Andy Macleod returns to the Fringe with this one-man show – a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 show Anoint My Head, described by The Scotsman as 'charmingly ramshackle catnip.'. None Age category: 16+

Alison Zrada A show about the future that's 50% stand-up, 50% character comedy and 100% overly enthusiastic tour guide. For former mythology nerds (aka current queer people), people who say 'fun fact!', and anyone who's thought about seeing a psychic. The Oracle is a show about prophets and seers in mythology, fearing the future, turning 30, googling the plots of horror films, and most importantly, justifying the performer's Classics degree. Join Alison Zrada as she attempts to become the UK's most famous Classicist-comedian NOT called Natalie Haynes. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Nic-Cage Against The Machine are an experience you have to see to believe. They have built up a reputation for being completely out there, completely over the top and completely brilliant. Utilising the legendary cult status of Nicolas Cage, the 4 members of the band shine in their showmanship by going through a repertoire of iconic Cage movie characters, whilst simultaneously channeling the immense sound and music of Rage Against The Machine. A radical performance with props, famous movie quotes, hilarious moments and all round bombasity. "I am not familiar with that musical institution.." Nic Cage, The Guardian

We're so back baby will be getting hot and heavy with our biggest night yet Join us in welcoming back the incredible DJ Melted & we’re so excited to be popping Kate Late’s FERAL cherry ...and don’t say we aren’t nice to you because we’ve got special performances from drag icon Violet Grace As always, No men allowed.

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians. This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood. Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.

The Howlers are an indie rock band from London who formed in 2019. Their style is described as "Desert Rock", and their lyrics address working class struggles, mental health, and being in a band. London’s Desert Rockers They've gone on to receive critical acclaim for their Sun soaked West coast sound and their ferocious and Broodingly emotive live performances, quickly emerging as one of the UK's must see bands.

Quiet Houses is an Edinburgh-born, Manchester-based indie-pop and alt-folk duo consisting of multi-instrumentalist Hannah Elliott and Jamie Stewart. Known for their dream-pop soundscapes, glistening guitars, and vulnerable storytelling, their music blends contemporary production with folk and traditional Scottish influences.

There are some voices that genuinely make you stop in your tracks Courtney Hadwin is one of them. In 2025, the Durham-born singer-songwriter unveiled her long-awaited debut album, "Little Miss Jagged" which will showcases her once-in-a-generation talent for all to hear. She became a global sensation on 'America's Got Talent' Season 13 (2018), where the visibly nervous thirteen year old delivered a stunning audition of Otis Redding's Hard to Handle that showcased her Janis Joplin-esque stage presence. That clip has since racked up over 310 million views, She went on to reach the finals, and had previously reached the finals of "The Voice - Kids" in the UK Six years later, Hadwin has endured plenty of ups and downs having originally signed to Simon Cowell's Syco and Arista Records she later decided to step back and follow a more independent route. Courtney's music blends rock, soul, and blues, often channelling the spirit of classic icons like Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse Her performances are known for their raw intensity, theatrical flair, and unapologetic vulnerability