Soho Theatre has unveiled its full Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 programme, presenting 18 shows across comedy, theatre and genre-defying performance throughout August.
The programme will span nine venues and includes world premieres, UK premieres, Edinburgh debuts, returning hits and special one-off presentations from artists across the UK, USA, Australia, India and Ireland.
Rose Abderabbani, Head of Theatre Programme at Soho Theatre, and Steve Lock, Head of Comedy, said: “Fringe is peak Soho – producing work, seeing everything and getting wildly excited about new talent. This year we’re working with artists from the UK, Australia, India, Ireland and the USA, bringing together longtime Soho pals and brandnew discoveries alike. They’re all brilliant, and they’re all ready to light up Edinburgh.”
Among the highlights are two Edinburgh Fringe debuts from Tarang Hardikar with If I’m Not Wrong and Frankie McNair with Huge Ass Mindset, both following acclaimed runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The theatre programme includes world premieres from Hotter Project with Ham, Temi Wilkey with Lover Girl, Xhloe and Natasha with a new Bigfoot-themed work, and Max Olesker’s stage adaptation of his memoir Making the Cut.
Comedy world premieres include Demi Adejuyigbe’s new hour about selling out, Frankie Thompson’s Horrible Things, Spencer Jones’ Dogs and the full-scale debut of Underground Monk Show.
UK premieres include Salty Brine’s How Strange It Is (The Neutral Milk Hotel Show) and a new stand-up show from Indian comedy star Kanan Gill.
Sh!t Theatre will bring Evita Too to Edinburgh following its Southbank Centre run, while Catherine Bohart returns with a work-in-progress ahead of a Soho Theatre season.
Jessica Draper, Head of Creative Engagement at Soho Theatre, said: “We back new talent all year round through our Labs programmes. We love to see our alumni take work to the Fringe. As Jack Rooke pointed out at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards, fringe theatre and live comedy aren’t optional extras – they’re the proving ground for the whole industry.”
Several productions are already confirmed to transfer to Soho Theatre in London following the festival, with further dates and tours to be announced.
Soho Theatre’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 programme is supported by Isobel and Michael Holland.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
