Fringe Street Events
Find out everything you need to know about visiting the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Street Events.

The Fringe Street Events bring an explosion of breath-taking sights, sounds and experiences to the streets of Edinburgh, where you'll be able to catch incredible acts from a diverse range of world-class street entertainers.
This page is aimed at Street Events audiences. If you have an act and would like to perform with us, check out our guide to the Street Events in the Take Part section.












An introduction to the Fringe Street Events
What to bring
- Clothing for every eventuality – Edinburgh can have very changeable weather!
- If you are bringing small children, have a plan in case they get separated from you.
- Street performers earn their main income from the audiences watching them, so bring some cash to drop into their hat (some performers also take card!)
Where to go
The main event areas are right in the heart of Edinburgh – the High Street / Royal Mile (from Cockburn Street to George IV Bridge), Hunter Square and the Mound Precinct, off Princes Street.
The centre of Edinburgh is very busy during the Fringe. We highly recommend walking or taking public transport to get to and from the Fringe Street Events, rather than using a car. The sites are close to Edinburgh Waverley railway station, major bus routes and cycle routes. There are bike racks within the sites. Find out more about getting here.
BSL at the Fringe Street Events
In 2025, BSL-interpreted street performances will take place on Sunday 10, Saturday 16 and Thursday 21 August at West Parliament Square as part of the Fringe Street Events.
We are delighted to work with Deaf Action to provide British Sign Language interpretation at the Fringe street events.
Daily schedule
The Street Events draw takes place every day of the Fringe Street Events from 10:00; once it's complete, we update this page with the daily schedule.
Street performer pitches: Thursday 21 August
Music, magic, circus, sideshow. You’ll see all these and more in our busker and street performer pitches dotted around the High Street and the Mound. We register over 500 buskers, so there’s always something new to see. Please note: we're delighted to feature British Sign Language interpretation at West Parliament Square today, and welcome local schools to the Community Stage at the Mercat Square pitch.
11:15 | Robin V Curtis |
12:00 | Kozo Kaos |
12:45 | Harvey Juggling |
13:30 | SIDESHOW RAMONE |
14:15 | Steph Ventriloquist |
15:00 | Freestyle Football |
15:45 | Xiao Hei |
16:30 | Freestyle Football |
11:00 | Rugg Tomcat |
11:45 | Rugg Tomcat |
12:30 | Robin V Curtis |
13:15 | 'The Strawberry Show' |
14:00 | Showtime Magic |
14:45 | Beano |
15:30 | Fire Dancing Show |
16:15 | SIDESHOW RAMONE |
11:15 | Yann Elvis |
12:00 | The Mighty Gareth |
12:45 | Matthew ‘Von Trap’ Keys |
13:30 | Ian Kendall Magic |
14:15 | Super Scott |
15:00 | Pete Anderson's @UnstableActs (Ladder/Kilt) |
15:45 | GAKU The Juggling Drummer |
16:30 | Siân Brigid |
17:15 | Jonathan Goh: Planks & Ladders Show (Singapore) |
18:00 | Mika Harris |
11:00 | The Brucie Show |
11:45 | Scott Chocolate Stupid Stunt |
12:30 | Daniel Zindler |
13:15 | Going Bananas |
14:00 | Todd Various |
14:45 | JAPAN VIBES from ASAKUSA |
15:30 | The Silent Singer |
16:15 | Dan & Tasha |
17:00 | Streetmagiciandude |
17:45 | Jesus Soria |
18:30 | El Mago Rob |
With British Sign Language provided by Deaf Action.
11:15 | Pete Anderson's @UnstableActs (Ladder/Kilt) |
12:00 | BasketballMan |
12:45 | Nathan Earl Street-Style Magician |
13:30 | Sammy Showtime |
14:15 | Hunter Juggler |
15:00 | The Hoop Babes |
15:45 | Corey Pickett: The Silent Show!! |
16:30 | MR BARBARA |
17:15 | MrBanana |
18:00 | Yann Elvis |
13:00 | Welcome Yeongwol in Korea |
13:30 | Ross Brown - Football Freestyler |
14:00 | Frisco Fred |
14:30 | SAXXAS |
15:00 | Ruby |
15:30 | Jasper The Mandolin Minstrel |
16:00 | Ruby |
16:30 | Euan Clements |
17:00 | Accordionist Fil |
17:30 | One Man and His Banjo |
18:00 | Michael Ambu |
18:30 | Really Good Band |
11:15 | SAXXAS |
11:45 | Erica Grande Music |
12:15 | Mist & Wing |
12:45 | Ross Brown - Football Freestyler |
13:15 | Mike Raffone |
13:45 | D3 EEZY |
14:15 | Contemporary Crickets |
14:45 | Euan Clements |
15:15 | Pinwheel Sideshow |
15:45 | I Am Amy |
16:15 | The Clown Professor |
16:45 | Peter Harrison |
17:15 | Chloe Whatmough |
17:45 | Chloe Whatmough |
18:15 | The Clown Professor |
11:00 | Axels Street Magic |
11:30 | Jasper The Mandolin Minstrel |
12:00 | Arlecchino |
12:30 | Elliot Cox |
13:00 | Safer By Sound Presents |
13:30 | Shiki Violinist |
14:00 | Chloëbeth |
14:30 | Freak The Clown |
15:00 | Jas Josland |
15:30 | Stef Verhoeven in Concert |
16:00 | One Man and His Banjo |
16:30 | ppikppik comic mime show |
17:00 | The Cool Customers |
17:30 | ceciliainindigo |
18:00 | ceciliainindigo |
18:30 | I Am Amy |
On Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August, we welcome local schools and community groups to the Fringe Street Events for a Community Stage takeover – find out more!
11:00 | Bartek Dabrowski |
12:00 | JOJE |
13:00 | Flute Loops |
14:00 | X2C |
15:00 | Luke Gajdus |
16:00 | The Bucket Boy |
17:00 | Luke Gajdus |
18:00 | Whyte Noise |
Finale shows: 01– 24 August
End your afternoon at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a bang! Our Finale performances are the highlight of the Street Events, showcasing big, loud and spectacular acts at the Mound Precinct every day at 17:15. These pre-scheduled shows are designed to close each day of the Street Events with unforgettable energy and excitement. From dynamic marching bands and grand choirs to electrifying drumming groups and powerful brass bands, our Finale performances are a must-see for anyone looking to experience the vibrant spirit of the Fringe Street Events programme.
Date | Act |
01 Aug | The Edinburgh Samba School – samba drummers with dancers |
02 Aug | Edinburgh's Voice of the Town Choir – contemporary choir |
03 Aug | Singergie – community 'singing for fun' choir |
04 Aug | No performance due to weather conditions |
05 Aug | The Brass Rats – six-piece band consisting of five brass players and a drummer |
06 Aug | The Noise Committee – drum ensemble |
07 Aug | Rock Choir – the UK's largest contemporary choir |
08 Aug | Christ Embassy Church Choir – church choir singing gospel |
09 Aug | Batala Lancaster – samba drumming band |
10 Aug | 3rd Davyhulme Scout and Guide Band – Scout and Guide marching band |
11 Aug | South London Samba – collective of energetic carnival drummers |
12 Aug | BAD KNEES – grunge and alternative rock-style band |
13 Aug | Novas Estórias de Dom Roberto (New Dom Roberto Stories) – dramatisations of folk tales |
14 Aug | Forget Me Note – community choir |
15 Aug | Craigie Choir – mixed a capella choir |
16 Aug | Backbeat Samba – Afro-Brazilian rhythms and percussion. |
17 Aug |
Spielmannszug Eggenfelden – Traditional German marching band
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18 Aug | Hydroponics – Upbeat instrumental folk group |
19 Aug | The Symphony of Cultural Unity – 58 students of Lotus Valley International School Noida will showcase a resplendent Indian performance |
20 Aug | West Lothian Schools Pipe Band – Youth (schools) pipe band |
21 Aug | SoundSational – modern choir |
22 Aug | Max Ryan – live band performing upbeat originals and covers |
23 Aug | Saltire Steel – a Scottish-Caribbean steel pan group |
24 Aug | Spiral Scouts – folk band with a Celtic Balkan vibe |
Festival artists: 01 – 24 August
Among the performance areas, in every nook and cranny you’ll find someone exchanging a skill for a donation: portrait artists, caricaturists, hair braiders, face painters, palmists and more.
Act | Description |
Iqra Israr | Henna artist. |
Karen van de Graaf | Portrait artist. |
Gregg McNeill | Afghan box camera. |
Alex Emel | Caricaturist. |
Act | Description |
Elaine Davidson | Tarot, palm readings, crystal ball. |
Robin Davies | Tarot, holistic therapies. |
Daniel Zmuda | Caricaturist. |
Charles Palkowski | Portrait artist. |
Laura Ewington | Face painter. |
Miguel Morin | Balloon artist. |
Ananta and Neena | Henna artists. |
Elena Grossi | Portrait artist. |
Sean Currie | Caricaturist. |
Nicolas Varela | Temporary tattoos. |
Yuki Hamamoto | Japanese calligraphy art. |
Juan Villacres | Caricaturist. |
David Jimenez Acosta | Spray paint artist (Friday to Sunday only). |
Pop | Miniature kites (Monday to Thursday only). |
Haishuo Wu | Caricaturist. |
Act | Description |
Iqra Israr | Henna artist. |
Aiysha Ajmal Choudhary | Henna artist. |
Gregg McNeill | Afghan box camera. |
Alex Emel | Caricaturist. |
Act | Description |
Elaine Davidson | Tarot, palm readings, crystal ball. |
Sara Orlova | Face painting. |
Daniel Zmuda | Caricaturist. |
Charles Palkowski | Portrait artist. |
Adam E Holton | Storytelling, public typist. |
Miguel Morin | Balloon artist. |
Ananta and Neena | Henna artists. |
Elena Grossi | Portrait artist. |
Sean Currie | Caricaturist. |
Nicolas Varela | Temporary tattoos. |
Yuki Hamamoto | Japanese calligraphy art. |
Juan Villacres | Caricaturist. |
David Jimenez Acosta | Spray paint artist (Friday to Sunday only). |
Pop | Miniature kites (Monday to Thursday only). |
Haishuo Wu | Caricaturist. |
Act | Description |
Amanda Toszer and Tara Blue | Face painters. |
tbc | tbc |
Amanda McGovern | Caricaturist. |
Alex Emel | Caricaturist. |
Act | Description |
Elaine Davidson | Tarot, palm readings, crystal ball. |
Robin Davies | Tarot, holistic therapies. |
Daniel Zmuda | Caricaturist. |
Charles Palkowski | Portrait artist. |
Aiysha Ajmal Choudhary | Henna artist. |
Nicolas Varela | Temporary tattoos. |
Ananta and Neena | Henna artists. |
Elena Grossi | Portrait artist. |
Sean Currie | Caricaturist. |
Sara Orlova | Face painting. |
Iqra Israr | Henna artist. |
Juan Villacres | Caricaturist. |
David Jimenez Acosta | Spray paint artist (Friday to Sunday only). |
Pop | Miniature kites (Monday to Thursday only). |
Haishuo Wu | Caricaturist. |
What to see
There’s lots to see at the Fringe Street Events. Here are just some of the performers and activities you’re likely to see during your visit.
Buskers
Music, magic, circus, sideshow. You’ll see all these and more in our busker pitches dotted around the event arenas. We register over 500 buskers, so there’s always something new to see.
Street performers
These professional performers come from around the world to perform at the Fringe, using a mixture of comedy, theatre and circus skills.
Living statues
There are plenty of statues in Edinburgh, but not all of them move. Strange characters, wonderful costumes and a surprise await should you drop a coin into the hat. All our living statues make their own costumes and create their own micro-theatre scenes.
Festival artists
Among the performance areas, in every nook and cranny you’ll find someone exchanging a skill for a donation: portrait artists, caricaturists, hair braiders, face painters, palmists and more.
The Mound – finale performances
End your afternoon at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a bang! Our Finale performances are the highlight of the Street Events, showcasing big, loud and spectacular acts at the Mound Precinct every day at 17:15. These pre-scheduled shows are designed to close each day of the Street Events with unforgettable energy and excitement. From dynamic marching bands and grand choirs to electrifying drumming groups and powerful brass bands, our Finale performances are a must-see for anyone looking to experience the vibrant spirit of the Fringe Street Events programme.

Audience participation
Street performers rely on audience participation to create an exciting performance. Many performers will invite members of the audience 'on-stage' to be part of a trick or stunt. As an audience member, taking part in a street event can be a thrilling and memorable experience!
Bring the kids
The Fringe Street Events are family-friendly and a great way of introducing kids to the festival and live performance. Many of the acts are specifically geared towards children and while there might be a few cheeky moments, all shows should be generally suitable for children.
The Street Events are a busy place and care should be taken to ensure children do not get separated from their parents or guardians. We have procedures in place to deal with lost children and work closely with the police and security on site, so please tell a member of staff straightaway if you can’t find your child.
We would recommend making sure that your child has a phone number or other contact details with them at all times, especially if English is not their first language.
Paying performers
The Fringe Street Events is a busking festival. This means that the only people paying the performers are you, the watching public. If you enjoy a show and you can afford it, please show your appreciation and put some money in the hat.
Street theatre is for everyone, so if you cannot afford to pay our performers that’s ok. A simple 'thank you' is also welcome.

The Street Events team
The Fringe Street Events staff are positioned throughout the event area and will be happy to assist you with anything you need. They will be wearing red tops with 'Fringe Street Team' on the back. We have a dedicated first aid team on hand so let us know if you need medical assistance. All our staff have access training and will be more than happy to help those with additional access needs.
Year-round you can get in touch with any questions by emailing streetevents@edfringe.com.