Edinburgh Fringe | Vibepedia

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, or simply the Fringe, is the world's largest performing arts festival, featuring over 3,800 shows and 53,000 performances across 300 venues. Established in 1947 as an unofficial offshoot of the Edinburgh International Festival, it has become a global celebration of arts and culture. The Fringe is an open-access festival, meaning anyone can participate, with no selection committee, and features a diverse range of performances, including theatre, comedy, dance, and music.