20+ hour, 37+ min ago   (1737+ words) Brian Cox, legend of the stage and screen, returns to The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh on Sunday 8 November 2026 for an evening of conversation and stories, looking back on his remarkable life and career so far. As one of the founding…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (874+ words) Edinburgh International Book Festival has concluded a record-breaking year that reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading spaces for public conversation. With a smaller programme but a higher proportion of available tickets sold, the Book Festival brought together…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (958+ words) Australian comedian Frankie McNair has won the 2026 Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, for Huge Ass Mindset, a stand-up comedy show about her experiences of complex PTSD resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Huge Ass Mindset is the…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (382+ words) Gilded Balloon is delighted to announce Verona Verbakel as the winner of the 2026 Filipa Bragança Award for her outstanding solo performance in Only Fans for Therapy at Zoo Playground. The Filipa Bragança Award recognises an exceptional lead solo performance by…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (657+ words) Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic has announced that a new initiative for the global media and creative industries will be developed for Edinburgh’s August festivals. The new initiative will build upon Edinburgh’s unique position as a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1642+ words) The Skinny and Fest, Capital Theatres and Premier Scotland are delighted to announce the week three winners of The Besties: Comedy Club 4 Kids – Best Kids Show The Skinny and Fest team commented: “With a line-up that changes every day, Comedy…...