A hallucinatory plunge through the circles of sisterhood. Who fits into a glass slipper, and who buys heels for drag queens? The critically acclaimed and multi-award winning piss / CARNATION dance between performance art, alt-comedy and theatre. Ugly Sisters is their latest offering: a brutal ritual for a new kind of sisterhood forged from sleepover confessions, smashed toilets, and the death of Germaine Greer.* *Germaine Greer was not harmed in the making of this show.

Created in New York and Chicago, BATSU! returns to the Fringe after a riotous, sell-out 2023. Witness comedians compete to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant chicken and many more hilarious, jaw-dropping punishments. Long, long ago, in the Land of the Rising Sun, four Warriors used the power of laughter to capture Batsu no Akuma, the Spirit of Punishment, within a sacred gong. The evil spirit has once more emerged at the Fringe and the Comedy Warriors must rise again! ‘This is truly our favourite thing we’ve ever seen, anywhere’ (Playbill). £8 Hachimaki Headband Upgrade Purchase your ticket and hachimaki headband and receive a surprise visit from the SAKE SHINOBI!! Book now to recieve early bird pricing! What is a Hachimaki and what happens if I buy one? The hachimaki is a Japanese headband – imagine Karate Kid, but BATSU! style. These headbands, worn in Japanese culture as a symbol of effort of courage, are yours to take home. If you wear your hachimaki to the show you will receive two visits from the sneaky SAKE SHINOBI to deliver you two sake shots. BATSU! Book for BATSU! Udderbelly Special at George Square, 25 August 11.15pm here

Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment, then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, physical limits are pushed to their extreme. The second chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a symphony of acrobatics, sound and light. This is next level circus by Circa. ‘Everything in Humans 2.0 is flawless’ ★★★★★ (Scotsman) ★★★★★ (List) ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com) Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz and pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik.

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular! Winner: Best Children's Event, Adelaide Fringe Weeklies 2021, 2023, 2024. Sure to astound the entire family, Circus is the latest trailblazer in children's entertainment – featuring world-class illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, elegant aerialists and an endearing clown with his gigantic six-foot balloon. 'The greatest circus show around!' ★★★★★ (Kiddo Magazine). 

'A civilization flourishes when men plant trees under which they themselves never sit. What you need to understand is, Ghana is home.' As the afternoon sun hits London's BBC Broadcasting House, photographer James Barnor encounters broadcaster Mike Eghan for the first time. Thrown together far from home, two rising Ghanaian creatives navigate their perception of identity, success, assimilation and home. Inspired by real events this joyful and poignant play fuses storytelling, music and dance; capturing a unique snapshot of the swinging sixties. After premiering at Omnibus Theatre, DRUM is set for its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. 

The sell-out sensation is back at Circus Hub featuring the world’s best in circus, cabaret and comedy. La Clique is breathtaking, hilarious, sexy, dangerous and iconic. Born right here at the Edinburgh Fringe 20 years ago, and subsequently gaining international acclaim around the globe, this is the original and trailblazing Spiegeltent cabaret show. Every season is a different collection of extraordinary new artists and unmissable favourites. Step inside the magnificent Spiegeltent for an unforgettable night this Fringe. Do not miss it. 'Welcome to your new favourite cult Fringe outing' ★★★★★ (Scotsman).

Mosinee, Wisconsin, 1950. An idyllic Midwestern town wakes up to find themselves in a nightmare. Armed Communist forces have taken over; imprisoning townspeople, cutting off communication, marching through the streets with nobody to oppose them. Prices are changed, barbed wire fences erected, and the Mayor is held at gunpoint. Or so it appears. This is just how it begins. Plunging into the dawn of the Cold War and back again, The Mosinee Project follows the true story of a fake invasion. A fevered, darkly funny retelling, interrogating why we fear, control and tell tales about the future.

This award-winning, side-splitting, slapstick comedy, circus routine retakes the household wheelie bin to new heights and delivers a dump truck full of hilarity! Returning after delighting audiences in 2023 and winners of the Best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016 and 2015, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. ‘The best I’ve seen them do it’ ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks) ‘A dynamic and fun show for all the family’ ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com)

Unfortunately the tent has shrunk and Tweedy hasn’t a clue. Join the much-loved star of Giffords Circus for over 15 years, as him and his friends create their very own circus show. Expect a show filled with magic, mirth and mayhem. What could possibly go wrong? For ages 3 to 93. ‘The best clown I have ever seen’ (Independent) 'True genius had the audience crying with laughter’ (Sunday Telegraph)

The all-star cast (featuring Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd, Graham Dickson and more) improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel every show, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment – it's a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed. 'Hilariously bold, wickedly funny' ★★★★★ (Times). 'One of the most enjoyable 60 minutes on the Fringe' ★★★★ (Guardian).

Celebrating their 10th year as the no.1 party of the Fringe, Massaoke is coming to McEwan Hall!   Join Rockstar Weekend, the ‘greatest party band of all time’ according to the Britain’s Got Talent judges, for their biggest and most spectacular show ever – a high-voltage, spandex-clad, crowd-powered, sing-along megamix of the biggest hairbrush anthems from across the decades, live and unleashed with giant video lyrics. This time they are bringing the singing to a whole new level.   Having toured Europe, America and Australia, and played to audiences of thousands at stadiums and festivals across the world, Massaoke has become a truly global phenomenon.   Featuring hits by QUEEN, BON JOVI, KATY PERRY, ABBA, THE KILLERS, GUNS N' ROSES, RIHANNA, AC/DC, ADELE, OASIS, BRYAN ADAMS, GALA, EMINEM, WHITNEY HOUSTON, JOURNEY, MADONNA, DIZZEE RASCAL, BONNIE TYLER and many more...    Crank your air guitars up to 11, and get ready for the best night of your life.   ★★★★★ "Phenomenal" The Scottish Sun "Unforgettable" Edinburgh Guide "Electrifying" Time Out "The euphoria of a mass karaoke sesh with your mates – on steroids” Metro   Please note: Show duration is 90 minutes Thurs/Sunday and 120 minutes Friday/Saturday

Join a massive line-up of comedy stars for a stupendous evening to fight against brain tumours. Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer for children and adults under 40 and increased funding for research is desperately needed. All box office income will go straight to The Brain Tumour Charity, and Underbelly will match this amount as a donation to the charity, doubling the amount that we can raise. Now returning for its 6th year, last year's line-up included Frank Skinner, Chloe Petts, Ivo Graham, Emmanuel Sonubi and Adam Kay. Check back here for this year’s acts.