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The Comedy Festival Guide logo: a microphone whose grille is a globe with gold continents, circled by orbit rings and a plane, with COMEDY in marquee lights and FESTIVAL GUIDE on a banner
The Comedy Festival Guide logo, and its globe mark
Logo: the Comedy Festival Guide's own design
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The brick front of Harrogate Theatre on Oxford Street with its box office sign
The brick front of Harrogate Theatre on Oxford Street with its box office sign
Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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A performer singing into a microphone with arms outstretched on a Melbourne Fringe stage.
A performer singing into a microphone with arms outstretched on a Melbourne Fringe stage.
Photo: Melbourne Fringe · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian performing on a big theatre stage beside the festival's own red stage sign, with the audience in the foreground
A comedian performing on a big theatre stage beside the festival's own red stage sign, with the audience in the foreground
Photo: Dubai Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Big campfire at night ringed by folding chairs and tiki torches, crowd as backs and blurred shapes
Big campfire at night ringed by folding chairs and tiki torches, crowd as backs and blurred shapes
Photo: Jack Cohen · Unsplash License · source
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Backyard show at night: string lights, folding chair, guitarist, small audience; faint painted letters on back wall
Backyard show at night: string lights, folding chair, guitarist, small audience; faint painted letters on back wall
Photo: ArtHouse Studio · Pexels License · source
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Brick walk-ups with fire escapes at night, a few windows lit warm; the photo page places it at East 94th Street & Madison
Brick walk-ups with fire escapes at night, a few windows lit warm; the photo page places it at East 94th Street & Madison
Photo: Clay LeConey · Unsplash License · source
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A phone held up over a silhouetted crowd, filming a red-lit stage
A phone held up over a silhouetted crowd, filming a red-lit stage
Photo: Sam Abbott · Unsplash License · source
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Two performers in a high-energy sketch on stage in front of a projection screen at the Black Women in Comedy Festival
Two performers in a high-energy sketch on stage in front of a projection screen at the Black Women in Comedy Festival
Photo: Black Women in Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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The Brighton Dome's pale dome and minarets against a clear blue sky
The Brighton Dome's pale dome and minarets against a clear blue sky
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · source
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An audience in silhouette from behind, warm orange stage light and haze
An audience in silhouette from behind, warm orange stage light and haze
Photo: Ai Nhan · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · New York Comedy Festival guide · Melbourne International Comedy Festival guide · Glasgow International Comedy Festival guide · SF Sketchfest guide
A smiling, laughing audience in purple light at the festival's 1LIVE Comedy-Nacht XXL in the LANXESS arena.
A smiling, laughing audience in purple light at the festival's 1LIVE Comedy-Nacht XXL in the LANXESS arena.
Photo: Cologne Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian at the microphone on a red-lit stage in a draped auditorium, the festival's name on the screen behind and the
A comedian at the microphone on a red-lit stage in a draped auditorium, the festival's name on the screen behind and the
Photo: XADACKA Photography · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A laughing audience at cabaret tables during Comedy is Art 2024 at The Theatre Centre
A laughing audience at cabaret tables during Comedy is Art 2024 at The Theatre Centre
Photo: Comedy is Art / The Theatre Centre · the event's own photo · source
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A blurred crowd with hands in the air under deep red stage light
A blurred crowd with hands in the air under deep red stage light
Photo: Kaleb Nimz · Unsplash License · source
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The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre auditorium with its stage washed in red and blue light, seen from the balcony
The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre auditorium with its stage washed in red and blue light, seen from the balcony
Photo: Montgomery Performing Arts Centre · the event's own photo · source
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Two comedians hugging on a purple-lit stage while the front row cheers and claps at Laugh After Dark ComedyFest
Two comedians hugging on a purple-lit stage while the front row cheers and claps at Laugh After Dark ComedyFest
Photo: Laugh After Dark ComedyFest · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A group of smiling comedians posing with a trophy in front of the festival's banner.
A group of smiling comedians posing with a trophy in front of the festival's banner.
Photo: Nottingham Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Madison Square Garden lit up at night with New York Comedy Festival banners on its walls and crowds crossing Eighth Avenue
Madison Square Garden lit up at night with New York Comedy Festival banners on its walls and crowds crossing Eighth Avenue
Photo: New York Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · New York Comedy Festival guide
The Sydney Opera House sails lit up at night above the harbour walk
The Sydney Opera House sails lit up at night above the harbour walk
Photo: Boyd159 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Comedy competition finalists lined up on the festival stage, applauding as the host speaks, with the Boston Comedy Festival
Comedy competition finalists lined up on the festival stage, applauding as the host speaks, with the Boston Comedy Festival
Photo: Boston Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A phone held upright filming the stage through falling gold confetti, crowd from behind
A phone held upright filming the stage through falling gold confetti, crowd from behind
Photo: Konstantin Kitsenuik · Unsplash License · source
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Audience members laughing hard in their seats during a Flyover Comedy Festival show
Audience members laughing hard in their seats during a Flyover Comedy Festival show
Photo: Flyover Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Improv performers mid-scene on the stage of the Alchemy Comedy Theater in Greenville, the home of the New South Comedy
Improv performers mid-scene on the stage of the Alchemy Comedy Theater in Greenville, the home of the New South Comedy
Photo: Alchemy Comedy · the event's own photo · source
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A small venue seen from the back of the crowd, warm stage lights through haze
A small venue seen from the back of the crowd, warm stage lights through haze
Photo: Aleksandr Popov · Unsplash License · source
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Performers gathered on a brick-walled stage taking a bow in front of a full audience at the Montclair Comedy Festival
Performers gathered on a brick-walled stage taking a bow in front of a full audience at the Montclair Comedy Festival
Photo: Montclair Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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One of the Esplanade's spiked glass domes lit up at blue hour
One of the Esplanade's spiked glass domes lit up at blue hour
Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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A packed outdoor amphitheatre at night facing the lit Fully Loaded stage and its big screens
A packed outdoor amphitheatre at night facing the lit Fully Loaded stage and its big screens
Photo: Fully Loaded Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian on stage under the Woolen Mill Comedy Club sign performing to a dark, packed room during the Vermont Comedy
A comedian on stage under the Woolen Mill Comedy Club sign performing to a dark, packed room during the Vermont Comedy
Photo: Vermont Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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An audience sitting close to the stage under coloured lights at the Black Box, a Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival venue in
An audience sitting close to the stage under coloured lights at the Black Box, a Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival venue in
Photo: Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Four performers at microphones on stage at SF Sketchfest 2016, with the show's title projected behind them
Four performers at microphones on stage at SF Sketchfest 2016, with the show's title projected behind them
Photo: Shawn Robbins (Photo Robbins) · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · SF Sketchfest guide
The festival tent and the painted Circus Theatre in the Perth Cultural Centre during Fringe World 2013.
The festival tent and the painted Circus Theatre in the Perth Cultural Centre during Fringe World 2013.
Photo: Orderinchaos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A comedian on a small stage facing a full, dimly lit room of Tower City Comedy Festival guests at their tables
A comedian on a small stage facing a full, dimly lit room of Tower City Comedy Festival guests at their tables
Photo: Tower City Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Singers in folk dresses performing at microphones with a band on stage at an NZ Fringe 2026 show.
Singers in folk dresses performing at microphones with a band on stage at an NZ Fringe 2026 show.
Photo: NZ Fringe · the event's own photo · source
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Families and adults watching a show at a small stage in the Gluttony garden at night during Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Families and adults watching a show at a small stage in the Gluttony garden at night during Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Photo: Pangalau · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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The festival's comedians posing on stage in front of a cheering, full theatre in 2025, with the festival badge in one corner
The festival's comedians posing on stage in front of a cheering, full theatre in 2025, with the festival badge in one corner
Photo: SLO Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian with long hair performing with a microphone on stage at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival in 2018.
A comedian with long hair performing with a microphone on stage at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival in 2018.
Photo: Utrecht International Comedy Festival · CC BY 3.0 · source
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A comedian performing at the mic in front of the glowing Vice City Comedy Festival backdrop
A comedian performing at the mic in front of the glowing Vice City Comedy Festival backdrop
Photo: Vice City Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian at the mic by the front windows of a tap room full of guests at tables under hanging bulbs during the HarCo
A comedian at the mic by the front windows of a tap room full of guests at tables under hanging bulbs during the HarCo
Photo: HarCo Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A phone on a pole mount filming the stage over a silhouetted crowd, warm amber
A phone on a pole mount filming the stage over a silhouetted crowd, warm amber
Photo: George Brynzan · Unsplash License · source
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A band on a lit stage at the Dunedin Fringe 2023 opening party, the Fringe sign at left and a crowd watching.
A band on a lit stage at the Dunedin Fringe 2023 opening party, the Fringe sign at left and a crowd watching.
Photo: Dunedin Fringe Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A packed room under string lights and a large octopus mural watching a comedian at the front during the West End Comedy Fest
A packed room under string lights and a large octopus mural watching a comedian at the front during the West End Comedy Fest
Photo: West End Comedy Fest · the event's own photo · source
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Four comedians holding giant G-I-C-F letters on the stage of an ornate Glasgow theatre, with the empty balconies behind them.
Four comedians holding giant G-I-C-F letters on the stage of an ornate Glasgow theatre, with the empty balconies behind them.
Photo: Elaine Livingstone · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · Glasgow International Comedy Festival guide
Performers on the blue-lit stage of Potrero Stage, the San Francisco theatre where the PlayGround Comedy Festival is held
Performers on the blue-lit stage of Potrero Stage, the San Francisco theatre where the PlayGround Comedy Festival is held
Photo: Potrero Stage (PlayGround's home theatre) · the event's own photo · source
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Comedian Nick Thune performing with his guitar on a purple-lit stage at Variety's comedy event during SXSW 2024
Comedian Nick Thune performing with his guitar on a purple-lit stage at Variety's comedy event during SXSW 2024
Photo: Jay Dixit · CC BY 4.0 · source
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A performer with a guitar playing to the smiling front row of a packed, red-lit room at the Raleigh Comedy Festival
A performer with a guitar playing to the smiling front row of a packed, red-lit room at the Raleigh Comedy Festival
Photo: Raleigh Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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The Doug Anthony All Stars on stage at Melbourne Town Hall during the 2016 festival, one at the mic with a guitarist and a
The Doug Anthony All Stars on stage at Melbourne Town Hall during the 2016 festival, one at the mic with a guitarist and a
Photo: Canley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · Melbourne International Comedy Festival guide
Fair Ferris wheel lit amber at night, seen over a dark parking lot with a sodium streetlight
Fair Ferris wheel lit amber at night, seen over a dark parking lot with a sodium streetlight
Photo: Aaron Mrvelj · Unsplash License · source
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A comedian seated on a stool at the mic performing to a full room of guests at long tables during a LouddMouth show
A comedian seated on a stool at the mic performing to a full room of guests at long tables during a LouddMouth show
Photo: LouddMouth Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian on a small club stage with the audience in silhouette at the DC Comedy Festival
A comedian on a small club stage with the audience in silhouette at the DC Comedy Festival
Photo: DC Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A full room watching a comedian on a small stage under blue light, The Riot sign glowing behind him.
A full room watching a comedian on a small stage under blue light, The Riot sign glowing behind him.
Photo: The Riot Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A huge audience in a concert hall facing a pink-lit stage, the Sydney Comedy Festival sign glowing above.
A huge audience in a concert hall facing a pink-lit stage, the Sydney Comedy Festival sign glowing above.
Photo: Sydney Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Two musicians playing acoustic guitars on the outdoor stage at The Palms in Wonder Valley, the desert bar that hosts the
Two musicians playing acoustic guitars on the outdoor stage at The Palms in Wonder Valley, the desert bar that hosts the
Photo: Magnesium74 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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The Brisbane Powerhouse at night lit pink with the festival's name projected on its brick wall, people at tables outside.
The Brisbane Powerhouse at night lit pink with the festival's name projected on its brick wall, people at tables outside.
Photo: Brisbane Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A smiling, laughing audience seated at The Regal during the festival.
A smiling, laughing audience seated at The Regal during the festival.
Photo: Perth Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A comedian on a lit stage in a gilded theatre, gold-tinted, with a full audience in the stalls and balcony.
A comedian on a lit stage in a gilded theatre, gold-tinted, with a full audience in the stalls and balcony.
Photo: Winnipeg Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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Q Theatre in Auckland at night during the 2015 festival, with a festival banner on the pole and people outside.
Q Theatre in Auckland at night during the 2015 festival, with a festival banner on the pole and people outside.
Photo: Hannahsinead · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Performers entertaining a large seated crowd on the lawn of Pavilion Gardens during Fringe City, with the Royal Pavilion
Performers entertaining a large seated crowd on the lawn of Pavilion Gardens during Fringe City, with the Royal Pavilion
Photo: JanuaryFebruaryMarch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Audience members laughing hard in their seats at the festival.
Audience members laughing hard in their seats at the festival.
Photo: Jive Cape Town Funny Festival · the event's own photo · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
A phone raised over the crowd filming a red-lit stage
A phone raised over the crowd filming a red-lit stage
Photo: Zhiqiang Wang · Unsplash License · source
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Two performers in overalls and plaid shirts mid-scene under a spotlight at Prague Fringe
Two performers in overalls and plaid shirts mid-scene under a spotlight at Prague Fringe
Photo: Prague Fringe · the event's own photo · source
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Festival-goers heading into the Little Theatre in Wells under red and white bunting
Festival-goers heading into the Little Theatre in Wells under red and white bunting
Photo: Wells Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A black-and-white shot of a packed bar audience in winter hats laughing during a Vail Comedy Festival show
A black-and-white shot of a packed bar audience in winter hats laughing during a Vail Comedy Festival show
Photo: Vail Comedy Festival · the event's own photo · source
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A big lawn crowd in camp chairs facing the lit Great Outdoors Comedy Festival stage in Halifax, 2025
A big lawn crowd in camp chairs facing the lit Great Outdoors Comedy Festival stage in Halifax, 2025
Photo: Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (photo: SB Photography) · the event's own photo · source
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Crowds with drinks in the Pleasance Courtyard at dusk during the 2026 Fringe, under umbrellas, string lights and the venue's
Crowds with drinks in the Pleasance Courtyard at dusk during the 2026 Fringe, under umbrellas, string lights and the venue's
Photo: Stinglehammer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
Festival-goers filling the street between food tents and banners at the 2009 Edmonton Fringe in Old Strathcona
Festival-goers filling the street between food tents and banners at the 2009 Edmonton Fringe in Old Strathcona
Photo: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
Night festival crowd from behind facing a full stage rig in amber haze, tent at the edge
Night festival crowd from behind facing a full stage rig in amber haze, tent at the edge
Photo: Yvette de Wit · Unsplash License · source
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Edinburgh Castle lit at night, seen from Hanover Street at the corner of Princes Street
Edinburgh Castle lit at night, seen from Hanover Street at the corner of Princes Street
Photo: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
cropped (a strip of sky at the top and the dark foreground at the foot removed), brightened, resized; converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home · Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
A lit train window at night, a blurred passenger looking down at a phone
A lit train window at night, a blurred passenger looking down at a phone
Photo: Phạm Trọng Họ · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Home
Illustration: a crowded Edinburgh street at blue hour, lamps and festival banners lit, the castle glowing on its rock above
Edinburgh at blue hour: the festival street and the castle
Comedy Festival Guide · AI-assisted illustration made for the Guide
On: Home · Credits
The underside of a theatre marquee studded with warm bulbs, no lettering
The underside of a theatre marquee studded with warm bulbs, no lettering
Photo: Ruben Mavarez · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide · New York Comedy Festival guide · Melbourne International Comedy Festival guide · Glasgow International Comedy Festival guide · SF Sketchfest guide
The empty showroom: rows of chairs facing a small stage, the Monkey Barrel Comedy sign lit on a stone wall in warm light.
The empty showroom: rows of chairs facing a small stage, the Monkey Barrel Comedy sign lit on a stone wall in warm light.
Photo: Monkey Barrel Comedy · the venue's own photo · source
resized; converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
A late-night booth: one lamp on a table set with plates and glasses, striped benches, fairy lights in the hedge
A late-night booth: one lamp on a table set with plates and glasses, striped benches, fairy lights in the hedge
Photo: Shojol Islam · Pexels License · source
cropped to a 4:3 band from the portrait original; converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
A bar's hanging wine glasses and filament bulbs glowing over dark brick, lights just on
A bar's hanging wine glasses and filament bulbs glowing over dark brick, lights just on
Photo: Jahanzeb Ahsan · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
A plain white coach passing in the dark, motion-blurred, no lettering
A plain white coach passing in the dark, motion-blurred, no lettering
Photo: Bennie Bates · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
Empty hotel lounge bar at night, amber cove lighting, armchairs and a row of bar stools
Empty hotel lounge bar at night, amber cove lighting, armchairs and a row of bar stools
Photo: Alan Chajo · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide
Ornate brass cash register in amber light
Ornate brass cash register in amber light
Photo: Ramiro Mendes · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide · New York Comedy Festival guide · Melbourne International Comedy Festival guide · Glasgow International Comedy Festival guide · SF Sketchfest guide
Cup and saucer silhouetted against a misted window at dawn, red cloth below
Cup and saucer silhouetted against a misted window at dawn, red cloth below
Photo: Peter Herrmann · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide · New York Comedy Festival guide · Melbourne International Comedy Festival guide · Glasgow International Comedy Festival guide · SF Sketchfest guide
A field of bare amber marquee bulbs glowing on a dark panel, no letters
A field of bare amber marquee bulbs glowing on a dark panel, no letters
Photo: Brad Weaver · Unsplash License · source
converted to WebP and resized for the web. On: About
A dark empty stage: red curtain, one white beam cutting through haze
A dark empty stage: red curtain, one white beam cutting through haze
Photo: Jimmy Liu · Unsplash License · source
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Red neon NO VACANCY sign on a pole beside a motel, night
Red neon NO VACANCY sign on a pole beside a motel, night
Photo: Mike Cox · Unsplash License · source
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Facts

Each festival guide lists its own sources, with the date they were checked. Festival records are shared with Disciples of Comedy.

As of 16 October 2026.