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West Nic Records

Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue

West Nic Records

Fringe Venue 442 - Click here for map
32b West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD. Phone: 0131 667 7533
Food  Wifi  Licensed  Air Conditioned
Open from 11:00 to 03:00
All ages until 6pm, then 18+ only

West Nic Records (formerly 32 Blow) and sister venues The Counting House and Pear Tree form a complex featuring shows in three performance spaces and a huge outdoor courtyard. West Nic Records is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of the venues in George Square and Bristo Square

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.

List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time

Shows sorted by Venue Room

Little Cellar

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 11:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

An Ethnic journey through Papadums, Scams, Hindu Gods and the secret to happiness. Aditya is the Host of the SBS Show - Comedy Karma "sure to leave you feeling positive inside" Chortle "Master of toying with the fourth wall" ★★★★★ ArtsHub “Comedy so spicy that your cheeks will be in constant pain” ★★★★ Fringefeed “Will have you laughing out of shock!” ★★★★ The Advertiser After receiving rave reviews for his first two solo shows, Aditya Gautam is touring his third and most honest solo show, in which he expl...


0% Shame: A Late Night Comedy Show at Lunchtime

0% Shame: A Late Night Comedy Show at Lunchtime

Comedy

0% Shame: A Late Night Comedy Show at Lunchtime

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 14:30 (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

A dark and dirty comedy show at lunchtime for people who like their comedy obscene but their evenings free. Perfect for current and reformed hedonists and anyone who wants their depravity served before sunset so they can make even worse decisions later. Come laugh with three professional headliners and reach moral decay before 5pm. ...


3's Comedy: Nights

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

3's Comedy: Nights

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 22:00 (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

The sun has gone down and the lights have come up so that means it's time for comedy. 3's Comedy: Nights brings together three of the best comedians from Australia for an hour jam packed with laughter. Bec Charlwood, Aidan Jones & Peter Jones have done it all - they've been on TV, they've been on radio, they've sold out shows all over the world and now they're at the Fringe ready to make you laugh. (Bec Charlwood) "Utterly hilarious punchlines no one could anticipate." - Fringefeed (Aidan Jones) "Punchlines that will leave you laughing for days on end." - Adelaide Advertiser (Pete...


Chief Petty Officer

Chief Petty Officer

Comedy

Chief Petty Officer

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-9, 11-16 at 16:00 (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

Is pettiness a character flaw… or the fuel behind some of history’s biggest moments? In Chief Petty Officer, comedian Vix Leyton turns spite into strategy, exploring the small, stubborn, gloriously petty acts that have shaped history, politics and everyday life. From colonial governors starting wars over chairs they weren’t allowed to sit on, to revolutions powered by tea, salt and spreadsheets, to modern protest driven by empty seats and TikTok teens, this is a sharp, funny comedy lecture for anyone who’s ever thought, “No, actually — that’s not on.” Smart, irreverent and quietly politi...


Irish Comedy Invasion: 14th Year

Irish Comedy Invasion: 14th Year

Comedy

Irish Comedy Invasion: 14th Year

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 19:00 (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

Ireland's best comedians performing at the Fringe all have their own solo shows. They will be joining us to perform their club set highlights to encourage, nay, DEMAND that you will deffo want to see their full shows. Everybody we bring on are the cream of the Irish comedy scene, and the chaos of having four of them in one show is beautiful. Or sometimes just chaos!...


Jaz Mattu Fights His Audience

Jaz Mattu Fights His Audience

Comedy

Jaz Mattu Fights His Audience

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 23:30 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

In my comedy career, work life, and actual life, people have tried to fight me. Jaz Mattu Fights His Audience is a show about all those moments and how I navigate conflict, presented as an absurd, multimedia stand-up experience blending clown, music, and theatre. Expect inventive staging, projections, and sound that pull you into the chaos of the fight. Please don’t try to fight me during the show. “Truly unique.” (ENTERTAINMENT NOW ★★★★) “Ambitious and innovative.” (FEST) “Mattu has a great deal of creativity and ingenuity.” (BROADWAY BABY)...


Juliette Burton's Board To Distraction

Juliette Burton's Board To Distraction

Comedy

Juliette Burton's Board To Distraction

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 20:30 (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

Board games meet brainpower! Fast-paced fun where everyone leaves smarter, smugger and significantly more competitive. Flip the tabletops on everything you thought you knew about board games, party games and play time. Fall for familiar favourites, rediscover retro games, unearth ancient games, take note of new games you didn’t know you needed - all with a comedian who take winning far too seriously. A gameshow where boredom doesn’t stand a chance! When comedy and board games combine, there’s no chance of being bored. “A huge nerd; a safe space. Marvellous.” ★★★★ύ...


Marc Burrows in the Ten Best Songs of All Time

Marc Burrows in the Ten Best Songs of All Time

Comedy

Marc Burrows in the Ten Best Songs of All Time

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 18-30 at 16:00 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

What are the ten best songs of all time? In this warm, funny, music-led stand-up show, Marc Burrows counts down his definitive top ten songs (no arguments), using them to tell the story of a life shaped by music, an autobiography told through bass guitar, bad sex and Britpop. Originally performed at the 2014 Fringe ("A joyful celebration of the power of music ... possibly the coolest act on the fringe" - Broadway Baby ★★★★), Burrows brings back his most personal show informed by a decade in which he has played Glastonbury (three times!) and Download with a band, wri...


Old Comedians Are Funny

Old Comedians Are Funny

Comedy

Old Comedians Are Funny

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 13:00 (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

If you enjoy the Lived Experience of the best comedians, please to come along and enjoy the Near-Death Experience of the best comedians Over-50 performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. It is probably the last time they will be allowed to fly....


Stephen Carlin: Kapitan Bomba

Stephen Carlin: Kapitan Bomba

Comedy

Stephen Carlin: Kapitan Bomba

Comedy

West Nic Records / Little Cellar
AUG 6-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 17:30 (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

2026 is going to be a great by the way, spectacular. I’ve just decided based on no evidence whatsoever. As the global clusterf*ck collides impressively with personal crisis, the chief executive of self awareness - Stephen Carlin (Stewart Lee’s 10 best comedians of all time) is on hand to explain how none of this fiasco is any of his fault. Now sit back, kick back and enjoy the Cool Aid. “He’s a quality Comedian” Kevin Bridges. Herald ***** ...


Main Cellar

Alcohol is Good for You

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

Alcohol is Good for You

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 17:15 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Join us for a drink & another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! The same spirited show hosted by Edinburgh's favourite Scouser Kyle Legacy but with all-new faces sharing their best drunken comedic tales! If they can't make you laugh, I guess you weren't drunk enough. SOLD OUT 8 YEARS RUNNING!...


Battle of the Reefs

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-16 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

★★★★★ “A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious.” — Kids In Adelaide, 2025 Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins loves coral reefs. But what is the coolest reef in the world? Her co-star joins for a battle Royale between the Great Barrier Reef and the Ningaloo Reef. Join a team and our wild adventure packed with comedy, science, music, and games, plus more fascinating animal facts than you can shake a tentacle at. From sneaky slugs to deceitful bugs, this interactive show will have kids laughing and learning. A...


Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Childrens

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 12:45 (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

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns to Edfringe by popular demand for its THIRD year and is set to be even bigger and better than ever! Expect a high energy interactive extravaganza, full of jokes, games, music, prizes and lots of laughter. Fun for all the family and elevating the game of bingo once again into an hour of fantastic fun with children's entertainer Billy Banana. Get tickets while you can for this 5 star Sellout Show! "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 lo...


Comedy Striptease

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

Comedy Striptease

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 00:30 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from around the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must strip! Come along for an hour of high-calibre comedy mixed up with loose, wild and sexy late-night antics hosted by award winning comedian, Kyle Legacy! Sold Out Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2025...


Get Your Geek On: A Nerdy Comedy Showcase

Get Your Geek On: A Nerdy Comedy Showcase

Comedy

Get Your Geek On: A Nerdy Comedy Showcase

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 15:45 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

Join the geekiest comedians celebrating all nerd culture has to offer. From video games to table-top, LPs to larping, film franchises to fantasy novels, and comic books to cosplay. We’ve got your fandom covered! Battle it out alongside your fellow audience members to determine who holds the most useless knowledge: the crowd or the comics. Embrace your geeky side, unleash your inner nerd, and you might just be crowned the biggest geek in the room. The highest accolade we can bestow! (Plus, there might even be prizes.) Hosted by uber-nerd Juliette Burton (“A huge nerd; a safe space. Simply...


Late Bite: Mixed-Bill Late-Night Stand-Up

Late Bite: Mixed-Bill Late-Night Stand-Up

Comedy

Late Bite: Mixed-Bill Late-Night Stand-Up

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 at 21:45 (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

Come see an intoxicating blend of new talent and established acts (different line-up nightly). A perfect way to sample an eclectic and unpredictable bite of Fringe craziness. You never know who you might see! Audience reviews: 'One of the best MCs I've ever seen', 'The acts were brilliant, the compere was fantastic. We laughed so much', 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'...


Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 7-30 at 18:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Want 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 very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2026. 'Cracking comedy selection' ★★★★★ (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ★★★★★ (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' ★&#...


Movieoke!

Movieoke!

Comedy

Movieoke!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 18, 25 at 15:45 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed

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

It's karaoke, but with the movie scenes you love! Cinema's most iconic moments get rewritten, recast and utterly reimagined by top stand-up comedians, with audience members stepping in for surprise cameos. Whether you are an A24 buff, part of the popcorn crowd or just looking for a good giggle, come and take a seat in the director's chair! Unscripted, unpredictable and definitely not in cinemas now! ...


Off With Your Head!

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

Off With Your Head!

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 at 20:15 (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

"★★★★★ Unabashedly silly, plenty of laughs, and all-around fun!" - EdFringeReview
"★★★★ A cult hit!" - One4Review
"★★★★ Redefines the boundaries of live performance1" - Broadway World

Who Lives? Who Dies? You Decide! Enter a 12th century throne room, where you decide the fates of two guest performers trying to rule your kingdom. Be peasants, warlords, dragons, or just sit back and cheer for their demise! An interactive comedy game show that merges video games and TTRPGs into 100% ridiculous i...


The Best Nerd Fest Showcase

The Best Nerd Fest Showcase

Comedy

The Best Nerd Fest Showcase

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 25 at 20:15 (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

Comedy and nerd culture intersect for a one-off celebration of everything geeky that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer! Join the top nerdy stand-up comedians of the Fringe in this funny, friendly and fandom-filled evening. From video games to table-top games, LPs to LARPing, film franchises to fantasy novels, comic books to cosplay – this is the place to celebrate all your geeky favourites in one place!...


The Comedy Chaos Gameshow

The Comedy Chaos Gameshow

Comedy

The Comedy Chaos Gameshow

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 23:15 (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

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! The Comedy Chaos Gameshow hurls comedians and audience members into a tornado of absurd challenges, impossible quizzes, and wild games. Rules crumble, chaos reigns, and anything can happen. It’s messy, unpredictable, and gloriously unhinged - where surviving the madness is the only prize that matters! Hosted by one silly boy named Kie Carson, this show presents three comedians doing whacky challenges and improvising before battling against audience members for crazy prizes. Kie is “extremely likable” (Nodding Dog Comedy), with “original and intelligent ma...


Will Sebag-Montefiore: Game of Phones

Will Sebag-Montefiore: Game of Phones

Comedy

Will Sebag-Montefiore: Game of Phones

Comedy

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 14:15 (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

An antidote to the manosphere (with music) With over 70 millions views across his digital platforms, Will Sebag-Montefiore brings his sharp musical, comedic and satirical prowess to the tangible realm of the stage. An hour of stand-up, music, characters and impressions all about the worst people on social media which asks the question: “do I need a hair transplant?” and “why IS my name in the Epstein Files so many times?” Will Sebag-Montefiore is an actor and comedian you may have heard alongside Olivia Colman in the 2024 remake of Green Wing or in BBC Radio 4‘s sketch show POV. H...