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What comedy festivals are in Edinburgh?
The short answer
Two comedy festivals in Edinburgh have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the Edinburgh International Improv Festival, 4–7 February 2027, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The furthest ahead is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (6–30 August 2027). One puts on improv, and one is a fringe with comedy among the arts.
Coming up in Edinburgh, soonest first
- Edinburgh International Improv Festival · 4–7 February 2027 · Edinburgh, Scotland · Improv
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe · 6–30 August 2027 · Edinburgh, Scotland · Fringe
With a whole guide
Edinburgh Festival Fringe has a full guide on this site: the festival, the comedians, the city around it, the way home after a late show, where to stay and a trip budget.
Sources
- Edinburgh International Improv Festival: edimprovfest.com ↗
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe: edfringe.com ↗
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