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Have a look through our selection of Shows! We are sure To have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People!

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People!

Childrens

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... and Other Really Old People!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 6-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 16:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Coming Back to Edinburgh in 2026. The title says it all! [Evil laugh] Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids. From multi award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butthole as he brings the chaos of his mind to the Fringe. 'Matty Grey is the master of children's entertainment and he knocks it out of the park' ***** (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children!' ***** (PlayAndGo.com.au). Best Kids Show Winner, Adelaide Fringe 2023. ...


A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

Childrens

A Comedy Magic Show For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-11, 13-16 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Raul Kohli & Thomas De Bernede return with a brand new family show that blends stand-up for kids (playing the fool while educating them about the world and inquiring all about their favourites: pepper pig, paw patrol & more!), silliness and jaw‑dropping magic into one brilliantly fun hour for kids and their grown‑ups. After a year of touring from buzzing comedy clubs in Bangkok to sold‑out rooms in Paris to kids shows in the UK, they now bring their age appropriate and interactive tricks to an early show designed especially for children and families! ★★★...


A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-16 at 10:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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A Puppet Zoo Adventure is a lively and engaging children’s puppet show designed for kids under 10, blending puppetry with ventriloquism for an interactive experience. The show centers around two main characters, Steph and Layla, who serve as the enthusiastic hosts and zoo keepers. They warmly welcome the children into their vibrant zoo, filled with charming puppet animals, each with their own quirky personalities. However, the peaceful zoo adventure takes an unexpected twist when a mischievous Gremlin casts a spell on the sunshine, plunging the zoo into darkness. The once bright and happy e...


Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

Adventures! Journey through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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AUG 6-16 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Imagine a stage where dragons, wizards, and brave adventurers come alive; not from a script, but through the laughter and creativity of you. Adventures! is family-friendly DnD-type improv show where audiences guide the story, shape the heroes, and even roll the dice to determine what happens next. Every performance is unique: two audience members, join a comedian on stage and embark on a quest that we make up along the way. Everyone gets to guide the tale. The audience shout out suggestions, help solve puzzles, and sometimes even hop up to improvise as goblins, fairies, or courageous wizards. ...


Anime-Zing Kids!

Anime-Zing Kids!

Childrens

Anime-Zing Kids!

Childrens

The City Cafe / Las Vegas
AUG 6-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 12:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Anime-Zing! KIDS

Voice actors take the stage for games, live dubbing, and voice challenges!

Kids and adults join the fun as guest actors and audience members voice-over indie anime and feature local comic books in hilarious and unexpected ways. Every show is different, with new guest stars and material daily.

Hosted by Tokyo-based voice actor Soness Stevens – known as the English voice of Hello Kitty (1999–2024), Time Crisis 5, Nintendo’s ARMS, and Bomberman. She even...


Battle of the Reefs

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

Battle of the Reefs

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-16 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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★★★★★ “A show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious.” — Kids In Adelaide, 2025 Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins loves coral reefs. But what is the coolest reef in the world? Her co-star joins for a battle Royale between the Great Barrier Reef and the Ningaloo Reef. Join a team and our wild adventure packed with comedy, science, music, and games, plus more fascinating animal facts than you can shake a tentacle at. From sneaky slugs to deceitful bugs, this interactive show will have kids laughing and learning. A...


Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Childrens

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 6-16 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together. "Music, comedy and magic kept the kids entertained... whizzed past and was perfectly timed for child attention spans... Left the kids wanting more... My eight-year-old absolutely loved it!" (Child-Friendly Brighton) "Mums and dads will be onto a winner with this afternoon of delightfully immature comedy full of magic" (Melbourne Comedy Festival) "Great show" (The Scotsman) "The kids had a great ...


Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Childrens

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo

Childrens

West Nic Records / Main Cellar
AUG 6-30 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns to Edfringe by popular demand for its THIRD year and is set to be even bigger and better than ever! Expect a high energy interactive extravaganza, full of jokes, games, music, prizes and lots of laughter. Fun for all the family and elevating the game of bingo once again into an hour of fantastic fun with children's entertainer Billy Banana. Get tickets while you can for this 5 star Sellout Show! "This was so much fun! We have seen a lot of shows in the past few days, but as far as children's entertainment goes, this has been the best! Our 5 year old lo...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 10:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 11:15 (30 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. 'Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!' (Kids In Adelaide.com.au). 'It's a lovely bite-size instalment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze' (Advertiser, Adelaide). Winner – Best Kids Show, Adelaide Fringe 2023 (Weekly Award). Sold out run Edinburgh Fringe 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Get your tickets earl...


CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome to participate in whatever way they feel capable. We involve everybody; skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! One adult can dance with two...


ComedySportz

ComedySportz

Childrens

ComedySportz

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-16 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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TWO TEAMS. ONE WINNER. NO SCRIPT. Back for its 19th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is an award-winning competitive comedy show for everyone. Don't miss the festival's funniest family friendly fixture as teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games. It's an hour of fast-paced, feelgood fun with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match. The players have sharpened their wits and ironed their kits. Who wins? YOU decide! WINNER - BEST ALTERNATIVE ACT North West Comedy Awards 2022 NOMINATED - BEST KIDS SHOW Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 "Very, Very, Very Funny" ★★...


DIY Circus with Frisco Fred

DIY Circus with Frisco Fred

Childrens

DIY Circus with Frisco Fred

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 6-16 at 10:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £2.50

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Frisco Fred brings the circus to town, but he can’t do it alone! This is not a 'sit-back-and-watch' kind of show. This is a jump-in, laugh-out-loud, make-the-circus-happen experience. Who will help with the ball spinning? Who will try their hand at juggling? Who will join the orchestra, the stunts, the magic, the madness? YOU! For one unforgettable hour, audiences become the performers in a fast-paced, joy-filled whirlwind of comedy, magic, juggling, and playful surprises. Frisco Fred has spent his career traveling the world, delighting audiences with his unique blend of physical come...


Magic Maestros

Magic Maestros

Childrens

Magic Maestros

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 6-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Join the Canadian Watson brothers in a world where melodies shimmer, rhythms cast spells, and every note feels enchanted. Magic Maestros is a one-of-a-kind magic-themed music show that blurs the line between concert and illusion, inviting audiences into an immersive experience where sound and wonder collide encouraging creativity long after the show ends. This isn’t just a performance, it is an interactive exploration into the fun you can have with music partnered with feats of sleight of hand and misdirection. One moment you’re dancing, laughing and singing along, and the next, you’re ga...


Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Childrens

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 6-18, 20-24, 27-30 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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After a sell out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid’s comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely be a time-travelling portal to the future, some farts and a live drawalong. Be there or be a dodecahedron! ...


Piemageddon

Piemageddon

Childrens

Piemageddon

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 6-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 11:15 (55 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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The silliest quiz show ever. Kids versus comedians in a head-to-head battle of wits answering wacky questions. The loser gets a custard pie and most likely so will everyone else....


Science Circus

Science Circus

Childrens

Science Circus

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 6-17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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The man behind Science Magic is back with a Circus themed show. With Juggling, plate spinning and more tricks for the audience to help out with. Learn about science and laugh your pants while you do in this fun filled family show. ...


Slugageddon!

Slugageddon!

Childrens

Slugageddon!

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 6-16 at 13:45 (50 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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Slugs, slugs and more slugs!! Can you help Benny Shakes befriend the slug army with a piano made of vegetables, some delicious compost and a final showdown with the King Slug? Best Kid’s Show NOMINEE - UK Kids’ Comedy Festival ★★★★ "Benny Shakes is a great comic, end of story - Stageside UK WINNER - Disability Champions Award “Its most subtle lesson, the one least remarked upon - that we’re easily relating to somebody who happens to have cerebral palsy” Broadway Baby...


Supervillain

Supervillain

Childrens

Supervillain

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 6-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 15:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

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You are the hero UNTAMED CITY. Its defender from crime and evil doers. The crime of the century is about to go down and you are on the clock. BATTLE evil, save kitties, solve clues and save the day.... or don't - you decide. From the award winning kids comedian Matty Grey, the mind behind "101 Ways to annoy your parents, and the GAME ON series" comes a new and excited adventure. Roll the dice, decide your fate a show where decisions matter and consequences are a thing. ...