What's all this then?

EdFest is a gathering of eight of the core venues that present a world-class programme of shows as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; Assembly, C ARTS, Gilded Balloon, Just the Tonic, Pleasance, Summerhall Arts, Underbelly and ZOO.

This collaboration was initiated in 2022 after the impact of the Covid pandemic that created a two-year hiatus for the Festival. 2020 was cancelled. And in 2021, most of the EdFest venues operated at about ten percent of what they did pre-pandemic. The endeavour behind working together is to collaborate on all the complexities of rebuilding this incredible event and at the heart of it is our commitment to programming world-class shows and creating wonderful experiences for audiences.

Edfest.com brings together all the EdFest shows under our collective banner and makes it easy for customers to buy tickets for any of the eight venues in one basket. There is a search function that helps you find what you want to see when. Show pages containing information from the venues and presenting companies.

Why EdFest.com?

EdFest.com offers a fairer, more supportive booking platform for the festival community. With booking fees capped at £5, up to £2.50 less than competitors, audiences enjoy real savings per transaction.

Venues benefit directly too, receiving 50% of all booking fee income to help sustain those who bring the festival to life. Artists and venues retain more of their earnings, thanks to a low 3% commission, while enjoying complete control over their show listings and promotional strategy. By prioritising affordability, transparency, and creative autonomy, EdFest.com helps make the festival experience more rewarding for everyone involved.