Fringe of Colour 2026
Fringe of Colour exists to support People of Colour at arts festivals in Scotland and beyond. That includes by providing an incredible database to highlight shows taking place at the Edinburgh festivals in August that centre People of Colour.
This list has been created from that database, with thanks.
Monkey Barrel Comedy
18.10
4–30 Aug (not 12, 19, 26)
Celya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like This
Berk's Nest in association with PBJ Management
Pleasance Courtyard
17.30
5–30 Aug (not 18)
Hasan Al-Habib: Stuck in the Middle (East) With You
Chambers Touring Ltd
Underbelly, Cowgate
12.40
5–30 Aug (not 17)
Blackbox
Andy Jordan Productions and Hindsight Productions
C ARTS | C venues | C aquila
17.40
25–30 Aug
Agathi – The Plight of the Refugee
Apsaras Dance Company (Singapore)
Pleasance Courtyard
18.50
5–30 Aug (not 12, 19, 26)
Kemah Bob: Love Child
Berk's Nest in association with Sophie Chapman Talent
Monkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire)
13.30
4–30 Aug (not 17)
Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity
Brass Tacks Comedy and United Agents
Monkey Barrel Comedy
12.05
16–20 Aug
Ayoade Bamgboye: Small Talk (WIP + Q&A)
Berk's Nest in association with PARKAS at Independent Talent
Monkey Barrel Comedy
10.35, 14.50 (depending)
5–30 Aug (not 19)
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (Work in Progress)
Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management
Pleasance Courtyard
20.30
5–30 Aug (not 12, 19, 26)
Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection
Berk's Nest in association with Avalon Management
Courtyard Theatre
13.45
28 Aug
Rana Dasgupta & Ece Temelkuran: Crossing Borders
Ece Temelkuran, Rana Dasgupta, Esa Aldegheri
Pleasance Courtyard
22.00
24–29 Aug
Patti Harrison: Just Ironing Some Things Out!
Soho Theatre in association with UTA
