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Have a look through our selection of Shows! We are sure To have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


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10:00

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome to participate in whatever way they feel capable. We involve everybody: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! One adult can dance with two...


A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 7-10 at 10:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

A Puppet Zoo Adventure is a lively and engaging children’s puppet show designed for kids under 10, blending puppetry with ventriloquism for an interactive experience. The show centers around two main characters, Steph and Layla, who serve as the enthusiastic hosts and zoo keepers. They warmly welcome the children into their vibrant zoo, filled with charming puppet animals, each with their own quirky personalities. However, the peaceful zoo adventure takes an unexpected twist when a mischievous Gremlin casts a spell on the sunshine, plunging the zoo into darkness. The once bright and happy e...


Queerios and Toast

Queerios and Toast

Childrens

Queerios and Toast

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 16-24 at 10:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

"Ridiculous, silly, wonderfully heart-warming and brilliantly funny " Brighton Fringe Board 5 star audience reviews " A fabulous show of delightful nonsense. Clever and funny, keeping you laughing throughout" "Ali Jay had us laughing in the aisles" Brighton Theatre Review 2025 2025 semi finalist Not So New Comedian of The Year. 10 AM ! Join an early Ali Jaybird for breakfast shenanigans, no two shows are the same as Ali Jay brings a suitcase of props, a bucket of laughter and a northern sausage to the Three Sisters ...


Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Childrens

Robin Morgan: Storytime!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-6 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Robin Morgan (as seen on Mock The Week) hosts a comedy show for kids and adults alike. Robin’s got a story to tell. Except he needs some help telling it. Using helpful audience members as his cast (who will not be paid), Robin will tell you a really cool story, acted out by some of the most gifted young actors who are present in the room at the time. He’ll also teach you how stories work, so you could argue it’s educational. It is educational! Can we get Arts Council funding for this? Another question for another time. ...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 10:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


11:00

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

The fun, family science show is back. Science Magic: Messy Mayhem has a cool bunch of ‘Outdoor Tricks’ from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. 5***** “This show is a must-see for kids who love science and mess, & a must-see for kids who think science is boring – Donal will prove them wrong.” - Claire Davill, Play & Go Adelaide 4**** "There is a lot of mess. And plenty of good, solid science too" one4review...


Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Childrens

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 2-12, 16-17, 23-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Kids go head-to-head with comedians in quiz. Loser and most likely everyone else gets a custard pie. ...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 11:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


Lidiar

Lidiar

Childrens

Lidiar

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A SHOW WHERE CIRCUS IS COMBINED WITH A PARODY OF SPANISH CULTURE. HIS AUDIENCE WILL BE THE RING, HIS VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THE BULLFIGHTERS AND HE WILL BE THE BULL THAT WILL END UP TRIUMPHANT!! MR VITA PERFORMS FINELY CRAFTED JUGGLING ROUTINES, MIXING CLASSICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL JUGGLING. BRINGING TO LIFE EVERYDAY OBJECTS SUCH AS FISHING POLES, DRINKING GLASSES AND KEBAB STICKS ALONGSIDE INVENTED PROPS AND GYMNASTIC BALLS, IN ROUTINES THAT GUARANTEE TO SURPRISE AND ENTERTAIN ALL AGE GROUPS. WITH THE AIR OF A PUNKISH MATADOR, THIS ECCENTRIC AND PLAYFUL CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE HE COULD HAVE WALKED ...


Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Childrens

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns to Edfringe by popular demand and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Expect a high energy show full of jokes, games, music, prizes and lots of laughter. Fun for all the family and elevating the game of bingo into an hour of fantastic fun with children's entertainer and panto star Billy Banana. "This was so much fun! We have seen a lot of shows in the past few days, but as far as children's entertainment goes, this has been the best! Our 5 year old loved it, as did we! 5 stars from all of us!" (Edfringe.com) "Brilliant way to spend an hour at t...


Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-18, 21-24 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

OLAF FALAFEL’S Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at last year’s Fringe, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect eggy brollies, truth-telling cheese and award-winning jokes. There will also be a live drawalong - w...


Comics Vs Kids

Comics Vs Kids

Childrens

Comics Vs Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-13 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Comics vs Kids returns with a show full of jokes, silliness, interaction and special guests. Have a laugh with the jovial, affable host and a selection of fringe comedians and maybe win some prizes in a quest to find out who is funnier and smarter, comedians or kids! An awesome time will be had by all. "An absolute joy of a show enjoyed by the entire room" ★★★★★ (LagoonFest) ...


45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

Childrens

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

Childrens

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-3, 5-10, 12 at 11:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Sing karaoke? Write your own songs? In this show, award-winning educator and comedian Steph DePrez invites children of all ages to explore how much you can do with your own voice. We’ll discover how many ways there are to sing, and you can even jump on stage and join the band. The show culminates with the audience helping Steph to write a brand new song. Steph DePrez is an educator, voice teacher, and choral director from Los Angeles. She was awarded the Rotary Club of Palm Springs Spirit of Service in Education Award in 2015 and has directed school ch...


12:00

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide...


The Rudest Science Show For Kids

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Rudest Science Show For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

The man behind Science Magic is back with a brand new science show looking at the gross side of biology. Multi award winning comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan talks about all the bits nobody else wants to. From poo and farts, to snot and vomit. Learn lots of science and get grossed out at the same time....


Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-13 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together. "Music, comedy and magic kept the kids entertained... whizzed past and was perfectly timed for child attention spans... Left the kids wanting more... My eight-year-old absolutely loved it!" (Child-Friendly Brighton) "Mums and dads will be onto a winner with this afternoon of delightfully immature comedy full of magic" (Melbourne Comedy Festival) "Great show" (The Scotsman) "The kids had a great ...


Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Childrens

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
JUL 31, AUG 1-11, 13-19, 21-24 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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★★★★★ "a show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious" Kids In Adelaide ★★★★½ "Every interactive element hilariously incorporates biological knowledge & creativity...standout scientific fun!" FringeFeed, 2025 WINNER: Children's Event, Weekly Award, FW Perth 2025 WINNER: Best In Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Marine biologist turned multi-award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins debuts her science-comedy-music-game show, all about animals! Joined by award winning performers, this is a show that is "fun, lively, and ...


13:00

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Childrens

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Childrens

The Counting House / The Lounge
JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 13:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the best heroes. Join comedian Rik Carranza for an action-packed hour filled with tests of speed, strength, and courage (aka all the things that make a hero). Whether you’re team Ant-Man or team Aquaman, team Iron Man or team Batman, be ready to champion your hero! Dressing up is strongly encouraged. Use of kryptonite may result in a timeout....


ComedySportz UK

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

ComedySportz UK

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-17 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

ComedySportz is back at the Edinburgh Fringe for another round of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It's fast-paced, feel good fun for everyone with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match. The players have sharpened their wits and washed their kits ready for the festivals funniest fixture! Who wins? YOU decide! WINNER - BEST VARIETY ACT - NORTH WEST COMEDY AWARDS 2022 NOMINATED - BEST KIDS SHOW - LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025 "Very, Very, Very Funny" ★★★★★ Mi...


15:00

Game On 3

Game On 3

Childrens

Game On 3

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 15:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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There's been a murder on a spaceship and the imposter must be unmasked. Join Matty for new games, chaos and fun. The killer must be found before the audience runs out of time. A live-action video game show. FRINGE WORLD Festival 2020, Children's Event Award. ★★★★★ (Advertiser, Adelaide)....


16:00

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
JUL 31, AUG 1-12, 14-19, 21-24 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From Multi Award winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole as he brings his best show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe. "*****, Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park" The Adelaide Advertiser.......