The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has added 1,730 new shows to its 2026 programme, bringing the current number on sale to 2,083.
The second batch spans cabaret, children’s shows, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, music, musicals, opera, spoken word and theatre.
The Fringe will officially begin on 7 August, with further programme updates due on 6 May and the full launch scheduled for 4 June.
Tony Lankester, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “It’s the 79th year of the Fringe but this annual celebration of the arts is showing no signs of letting up – audiences are, once again, going to be spoiled for choice and we encourage those joining us to get planning and fill up their diaries. From emerging talent to old favourites, this year we’re asking audiences to mix it up and take a chance on something new.
Booking tickets in advance supports the thousands of artists who come to the Fringe every year, and with so many shows now available to book I’d encourage you to start planning your 2026 Fringe.”
The newly announced listings include an eclectic mix of musicals and opera, such as FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT at Assembly, Introductions at Braw Venues and Edinburgh New Town Church’s Opera Gala Concert. Other highlights range from the satirical Antigone: A Town Hall Musical at Gilded Balloon to Captivate Theatre’s programme of junior musicals.
Theatre highlights feature Sherlock Holmes: The Death and Life, Mother, Maiden and Crone, Van Gogh & Me and a bold retelling of the 1996 film Brassed Off staged at Inverleith St Serf’s Church Centre. New writing includes The End of the World, Best. Dad. NEVER., Heart Beats Strong and Pink Rabbit.
Audiences can also expect a rich selection of international work, powerful contemporary storytelling, reimagined classics and family-friendly productions across venues old and new.
All newly announced shows are now available to book from 12pm today.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
