Assembly Roxy, Upstairs | 13:25

Rob Auton brings his debut story to the Edinburgh Festival. CAN was the world’s number one motivational speaker… and then something happened.

‘A genuine original’ The Guardian
‘We Need Him’ The Scotsman

Pleasance Courtyard, Forth | 17:30

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore (Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week) has another 300 jokes for you.

‘This is classy, gag-driven comedy at its most intense and funniest’ ★★★★★ Chortle

Assembly Roxy, Upstairs | 18:15

From Friday Night Dinner, Plebs.

Arctic Monkeys' debut album showcased Alex Turner's sharp lyrics and observational storytelling.

Tom Rosenthal's new stand-up show showcases his sharp nose and observational squawking.

Assembly George Square, The Box | 18:25

The Critic is a rare sighting into the sleepless comedian’s mind. It’s about time to bring Kate back down to earth, and who better to keep her most humble than her own inner monologue.

‘Phenomenal emerging comic’ ★★★★ The List

Winner: Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist Award 2024

Pleasance Courtyard, Above | 18:40

Following her hit stand-up special Hijabs Off (Amazon Prime), Zainab Johnson debuts at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Zainab explores gun ownership, an unexpected relationship, and her toxic trait: Optimism.

Pleasance Courtyard, Upstairs | 19:00

How does a black queer woman who never felt truly a part of her country grapple with its certain demise? Through contemplation, analysis and harsh critique.

‘High level of craft and confidence’ ★★★★ The Skinny

Pleasance Courtyard, Forth | 19:00

Following three sell-out runs, Petts is back and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex.  

‘One of the most accomplished stand-ups working in the UK today’ ★★★★ The Scotsman

Monkey Barrel 3 | 19:05

It's time for Pierre to do stand up! It's time for you to watch! All earthly things fade!

‘A master' Chortle
’A master' The Guardian
‘A stand-up masterclass' The List

Pleasance Courtyard, Beneath | 19:40

Cursed with the voice, face and arse of an angel, critically-acclaimed comedian Katie Norris embarks on a personal odyssey into the untamed realms of her imagination.

‘Tremendous… Wonderfully batty and unapologetic’ ★★★★ The Guardian

Pleasance Courtyard, Beyond | 20:00

Fresh from delivering last year’s best-reviewed show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde returns with his new hour.

‘So much to admire here’ ★★★★★ Mail On Sunday

‘Stunning’ ★★★★ The Times

Pleasance Dome, 10 Dome | 20:30

From the maker of the award-winning sell-out Gay Witch Sex Cult, Andrew Doherty breaks tragic ground with this piece of ground-breaking tragic theatre.

‘The finest horror pastiche I can recall on the Fringe since Garth Marenghi’ ★★★★ The Guardian

Monkey Barrel, Cabaret Voltaire 1 | 21:30

Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award BEST NEWCOMER 2024 is back! This time he's dead.

‘Ghoulish absurdity at its classiest’ ★★★★★ Evening Standard

‘A one-man old-time variety show… Triumphant’ Beyond The Joke

Gilded Balloon, Museum Auditorium | 14:45

Matt Forde brings The Political Party to The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Previous guests include: Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon, Angela Rayner, Anthony Scaramucci and Alastair Campbell.

‘Our foremost satirical stand-up’ ★★★★ The Sunday Times

‘Smart, funny ideas’ ★★★★ The Times