Shedinburgh has unveiled its full 2026 programme, with more than 150 performances set to take place across the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a new London season at the Young Vic.
The Olivier Award-winning team behind Fleabag and Baby Reindeer will return to Edinburgh from 7 to 30 August at Assembly Checkpoint before making an inaugural London debut at the Young Vic’s Maria Theatre from 19 September to 10 October.
The 2026 season will feature over 75 shows in Edinburgh and more than 40 in London, spanning theatre, comedy, music, cabaret, live art and new writing.
Artists appearing in the programme include Jessie Cave, Lucy McCormick, Sam Nicoresti, Deborah Frances-White, Nish Kumar, Stuart Laws, Inua Ellams, Tim Crouch and Bryony Kimmings.
The line-up also features work-in-progress shows from Rosie Jones, Sara Pascoe, Mischief, Sabrina Mahfouz, Nick Helm and Sh!t Theatre.
Highlights include Tim Crouch’s Truth’s a Dog Must to Kennel, Jessie Cave’s Sunrise, Bryony Kimmings’ Sex Idiot, and Lucy McCormick’s Lucy & Friends, alongside performances from Flo & Joan, Kemah Bob and Lucy Moss.
Forest Fringe will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in a decade with a curated takeover featuring work from Action Hero, Rachel Mars and more.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department will also present a special programme showcasing emerging talent, including work by Anoushka Lucas and Jack Godfrey.
Shedinburgh continues its commitment to supporting artists, offering financial guarantees as well as travel and accommodation for all performers.
Francesca Moody, Executive Producer said: “I’m thrilled to be launching this year’s Shedinburgh programme. With more than 75 shows in Edinburgh and 40 in London we’re bringing an incredible line-up of artists to our shed, up close, stripped back, and bursting with the very best in theatre, comedy, music and so much more. Shedinburgh began as a love letter to the Edinburgh Fringe, and we continue in that spirit, celebrating iconic shows that started life in dripping caves, pub back rooms and university lecture theatres in Scotland’s capital, while backing bold new voices. I’m proud that our artist-first model remains non‑negotiable, with box office guarantees plus travel and accommodation covered so creatives can focus on their work. We begin with our homecoming to Edinburgh at Assembly Checkpoint, before heading to London for our inaugural residency at the Young Vic. The programme is a reminder of the breadth of incredible talent that has and is growing out of the Fringe and we’re proud to champion that. I’m going to be spending most of my time in Shedinburgh this summer, and I hope audiences will too.”
Jessie Cave added: “I’m so excited to be performing in Shedinburgh this year as part of such an eclectic and exciting programme of work. Seven years on, the opportunity to return to Sunrise in this new setting is completely unique and truly special. I’m so pleased that audiences will have another chance to see it (or come back). Thank you for having me Shedinburgh!”
Alongside the main programme, Shedinburgh will continue its Shed Originals initiative, supporting new writing in partnership with organisations including Abbey Theatre, Theatr Clwyd, the Lowry and Traverse Theatre.
The venue also maintains its commitment to accessibility with Pay What You Can tickets available for every performance.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
